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We are a free emotional support free text line service. Text HOPELINE to 741741 A live, trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly.

HOPELINE, by the Center for Suicide Awareness, is a text-in (versus voice call-in) free service for help and hope. HOPELINE is the first Emotional Support Text Line in the State of Wisconsin and provides service throughout the entire state. HOPELINE’s purpose is to offer emotional support and resources before situations rise to crisis level. Texts received reflect struggles with breakups, job loss, bullying, LGBTQ issues, parental issues, school, friends, relationship issues or any struggle a person is experiencing. Here’s how it works:

HOPELINE Text Line serves anyone in any type of situation, providing them access to free, 24/7 emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and trust: text. Someone texts into HOPELINE --- 741741 --- anywhere, anytime, about any type of challenge or struggle. Each person that text in is important to us and we care about what they are dealing with. Thank you for using and supporting HOPELINE!

11/09/2026

What’s filling your connection bucket—and what’s draining it? 💜

Stress, grief, conflict, and feeling alone can leave us running low. Small moments of connection can help us feel supported again.

🐾 Time with a pet.
📱 A text from someone who cares.
🎵 A favorite song.
🤝 An honest conversation.
🌿 A little movement, rest, or quiet time.

Your bucket won’t look like anyone else’s. What matters is noticing what helps you—and making room for it.

You can help refill someone else’s bucket, too. Check in. Offer encouragement. Invite them along. Remind them they belong.

💬 What’s one thing that helps refill YOUR bucket?

If you need emotional support, Text HOPELINE™ to 741741. Free. Confidential. Available 24/7.

More Connection. Less Isolation.™

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11/08/2026

“I want to help, but what if I say the wrong thing?”

When a friend is struggling, that fear can make it hard to reach out. You don’t need a perfect speech. Start with care—and make time to listen. 💜

💬 Ask again when “I’m fine” doesn’t seem to tell the whole story.
🤝 Listen without judgment or rushing into advice.
☕ Ask what would help: company, a listening ear, or help with an everyday task.
💜 If you’re worried about su***de, ask directly: “Are you thinking about su***de?” Help them connect with support.
📱 Follow up. A text tomorrow matters, too.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You can help your friend take the next step toward support.

📖 Read “How to Support a Friend Who’s Struggling (Even If You’re Scared)”:
https://www.centerforsu***deawareness.org/blogs/how-to-support-a-friend-who-s-struggling--even-if-you-re-scared-

For free, confidential emotional support, 24/7: Text HOPELINE™ to 741741.

More Connection. Less Isolation.™

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11/07/2026

The task feels huge. You worry about where to start. You put it off—and for a moment, the pressure eases.

Then the deadline gets closer, the worry grows, and your inner critic gets louder.

Sound familiar? 💜

That’s the overwhelm loop. If you recognize yourself in it, try meeting that moment with a little less judgment and one manageable step:

⏱️ Give it five minutes.
📝 Choose one small part of the task.
🤝 Ask for support or company while you begin.
💜 Acknowledge your effort—even if you’re not finished.
🌿 Make room for rest.

You don’t have to tackle everything at once. Opening the document, sending one email, or putting away one item can be a place to start.

If you need emotional support, Text HOPELINE™ to 741741.

More Connection. Less Isolation.™

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11/06/2026

Your weekend challenge: check on one person. 💜

The friend you haven’t heard from. The coworker who’s seemed quieter lately. The person who always checks on everyone else.

💬 Send the text.
📞 Make the call.
☕ Invite them for coffee.
🤝 Ask how they’re really doing—and make room for an honest answer.

You don’t need perfect words or all the answers. Start with: “You’ve been on my mind. How are you doing?”

A few minutes of your time can help someone feel seen, heard, and less alone.

If you need emotional support, Text HOPELINE™ to 741741.

More Connection. Less Isolation.™

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11/05/2026

It shouldn’t be this hard to ask for help.

Mental health support should be accessible, stigma-free, and available the moment you need it.

💬 That’s why I want to share a life-saving, easy-to-use resource:

📱 Text “HOPELINE” to 741741

✅ Free

✅ Confidential

✅ 24/7

✅ Staffed by trained crisis counselors

✅ Perfect for when talking feels overwhelming

If you or someone you love is feeling lost or overwhelmed, please know you are not alone.

There is help. There is hope.

11/04/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. 💜

Some days, you may feel steady. Other days, a song, a familiar place, or a date on the calendar brings the hurt rushing back. That doesn’t mean you’ve gone backward.

Grief can follow the loss of a loved one, a relationship, your health, or the life you thought you’d have. You may cry, feel numb, need quiet, or find yourself laughing—and none of those moments erase what you’ve lost.

You don’t have to compare your grief to anyone else’s. Give yourself room to feel, rest, and reach for support.

📖 Read “Grief Isn’t Linear — And It Doesn’t Have to Look Like Anyone Else’s”:
https://www.centerforsu***deawareness.org/blogs/grief-isn-t-linear---and-it-doesn-t-have-to-look-like-anyone-else-s

If you need emotional support, Text HOPELINE™ to 741741.

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11/03/2026

Who we are. What we do. Why it matters. 💜

At the Center for Su***de Awareness, our mission comes to life through education, support, and meaningful connections.

So far in 2026, that work has included:

💜 Training and wellness support for first responders
💜 Weekly youth mental health programming in schools and communities
💜 Partnerships with schools, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and community groups
💜 Conferences, health fairs, and community outreach events
💜 Resources for veterans, families, and individuals
💜 Interactive gaming and alternative wellness activities that create opportunities for connection

Each training, conversation, and partnership is an opportunity to help someone feel supported—and remind them they don’t have to navigate difficult moments alone.

Be part of the change. Volunteer. Partner. Donate. Advocate.

Learn more: www.centerforsu***deawareness.org

Need someone to listen? Text HOPELINE™ to 741741. Free, confidential emotional support is available 24/7.

More Connection. Less Isolation.™

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11/02/2026

Anxiety can feel loud—racing thoughts, tense muscles, and the urge to escape. You’re not broken, and you don’t have to face it alone. 💜

When things feel overwhelming, start small:
👣 Feel your feet on the floor.
🌬️ Take a slow, comfortable breath.
🌿 Notice what’s around you.
🙆 Relax your shoulders or gently stretch.
💬 Speak to yourself with the kindness you’d offer a friend.

You don’t have to make every feeling disappear. Give yourself permission to pause and find what helps you through this moment.

Need someone to listen? Text HOPELINE™ to 741741. Free, confidential emotional support is available 24/7.

Save this graphic for a difficult moment, or share it with someone who could use a little support.

10/29/2026

As October comes to a close, shorter days, changing routines, and the approaching holiday season can bring a mix of emotions.

For some, this season feels joyful. For others, it may bring added stress, grief, loneliness, difficult memories, or financial pressure. However this time of year feels for you, your emotions are valid—and you are allowed to move through the season in the way that best supports your well-being. 💜

That may mean setting boundaries, simplifying traditions, making space for rest, connecting with supportive people, or asking for help when things feel heavy.

At the Center for Su***de Awareness, we meet people where they are. If you or someone you care about could use emotional support, our free, confidential HOPELINE™ is available 24/7.

Text HOPELINE™ to 741741 to connect with a real person.

Find additional programs, support, and resources at:
https://centerforsu***deawareness.org/

More Connection. Less Isolation.

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10/27/2026

🎮 Sometimes, connection starts with a controller.

Our Interactive Wellness Gaming Program provides Nintendo Switch consoles preloaded with thoughtfully selected games to people and agencies supporting their communities:

🏫 Schools and school resource officers—helping students pause, regroup, and connect with trusted adults.

🚓 Police and public safety agencies—creating opportunities to build trust and help calm tense moments.

🏠 Shelter care staff—supporting young people as they navigate difficult emotions and transitions.

🤝 YMCA locations and community resource centers—encouraging teamwork, belonging, and positive social interaction.

🎓 College wellness and sports performance partners—adding another resource for focus, connection, and wellbeing.

🇺🇸 The Florida National Guard—extending the program into a military setting.

Partners tell us these shared experiences have helped students open up, young people regain calm, and relationships grow.

💜 Help bring wellness through play. Scan the QR code in the graphic to donate.

Interested in donating a Nintendo Switch or sponsoring a preloaded kit? Email info@centerforsu***deawareness.org.

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