Feeling stressed, anxious, left out, or just not like yourself?

 

Call or text ‘HELPLINE’ to 833-626-4244

Or chat with us using the tool in the bottom right of this page.

 
 
 

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Monday through Friday 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM

When you’re feeling

 
 

What it’s like to reach out

No pressure. No judgment. No scripts.
When you text, call, or chat:

  • A real person will respond
    They’ll listen – really listen

  • If you’re interested, they’ll share local resources and community support

  • You can share as much or as little as you want

  • It’s completely confidential

You can reach out for yourself or someone else

We’re here to help you figure out what to do next. You might be

  • Dealing with stress, anxiety, or a tough day

  • Feeling alone or overwhelmed

  • Worried about a friend and not sure how to help

  • Trying to say the right thing or do the right thing

  • Just needing someone to talk to

 
 

Not ready to talk?

 
 

    • Take a box breath. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and breathe out for 4. This calms your nervous system.

    • Watch a funny video. Research found humor can help lower anxiety as much as exercise can (but that can work too).

    • Find your calm song. Find a song that calms you and turn it on anytime you need help relaxing.

    • Try a short meditation. Many guided meditations take 10 minutes or less and are proven to reduce anxiety. Try apps like Headspace or Calm, or search for free clips on Youtube.

    • Express the stress. Talk, text, or write about the stress you feel and what’s causing it. That release can really help.

    • Get a go-to breathing exercise. Two that are proven to combat stress are box breathing (breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, breathe out for 4) and the double inhale (two quick inhales, then a slow exhale).

    • Put on your calm song. Research found that students who listened to relaxing music were able to recover more quickly after a stressful situation.

    • Figure out what you need the most right now.

      • Need a mood boost? Get outside, visit a park, or try a walk or a run for an immediate pick-me-up.

      • Need to de-stress? Try listening to calm music or breaking your tasks into smaller chunks.

      • Feeling lonely? Find a reason to text or call someone. Maybe you share something you know they’ll like or say something that made you think about them.

    • Connect with someone you trust. Talking through a tough day helps you de-stress. Reach out to a friend or family member, just to chat.

 

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