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Originally Posted by Crook32
My T just told me of a crisis text line 741741. Has anyone used this? I have used online chats before and they sent the cops to my house so I am a little skeptical about this text line.
Any pros or cons?
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I am a crisis counselor for Crisis Text Line. I can tell you that the crisis counselors will not send anyone to your house unless they feel it is in your best interest - if you are a danger to yourself or others. In the year that I have worked at CTL, 9/10 times, it is my understanding that we send paramedics to the location (usually when we feel the person is about to take their life). In terms of wording - you have to meet four specific criteria in order to be deemed unsafe to yourself or others.
It is a great resource and the counselors are highly trained volunteers. They will spend anywhere from 15 minutes to hours with you, depending on your needs. I have personally spent up to 4 hours with one texter. We try to make each conversation as individualized as possible.
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