What is a warm line used for?

What is a warm line used for?

Warmlines were created to give people support when they just need to talk to someone. Speaking to someone on these calls are typically free, confidential, and run by people who understand what it’s like to struggle with mental health problems.

What is the warm hotline?

855-845-7415
The San Francisco-based Warm Line provides free, non-emergency support and referrals to California residents via the toll-free phone line at 855-845-7415. Warm Line peer workers can also be reached via instant message.

What is the Washington Warm Line?

The Washington Warm Line is a non-crisis, peer-staffed helpline available to anyone in the United States in need of emotional or mental health-related support. This line does not emphasize providing referrals. There are no official call limits, but callers are encouraged to call no more than once per hour.

Can I call the crisis team for someone else?

You can call them for advice and support for yourself or your relative. They can help you to speak to a mental health professional. And they can assess what is happening and help you to decide on the best course of care. The helpline can make a referral to the appropriate mental health team.

What Is a Warm Line vs hotline?

As nouns the difference between hotline and warmline is that hotline is the telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance; its telephone number while warmline is a telephone line that provides assistance for people whose need is not urgent (a play on the meaning of hotline).

Is there a number to text just to talk to someone?

In crisis and need to talk to someone? We’re here for you. Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor.

Is there a hotline I can text just to talk?

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

What is CalHOPE warm line?

Call the CalHOPE Warm Line: (833) 317-HOPE (4673) The CalHOPE warm line connects callers to other people who have persevered through struggles with stress, anxiety, depression—emotions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can you be sectioned for suicidal thoughts?

There may be some situations where your GP may want you to be admitted to hospital but you will often be given the option to go there yourself. If your GP thinks you need to be sectioned, he or she will usually need to contact specially trained mental health practitioners to assess you before you go into hospital.

What happens if you text 741741?

So, what does happen when you call/text a crisis line? After you text BRAVE to the Crisis Text Line at 741741, a trained crisis counselor will receive it and respond within minutes. Then, the crisis counselor will help you de-escalate your situation and connect you to help locally.

Can you text 911?

Yes. While all wireless phones have the capability to dial 911 regardless if that phone is active on a network, you can only send a text to 911 if you use a cell phone that has an active texting plan. Your mobile carrier’s regular texting rates will apply. Text-to-911 is a new service.

What is wa warm line?

WA Warm Line. WA Warm Line is a peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. They have a deep understanding of what you are going through and are here to provide emotional support, comfort,…

How do I get help for a warmline?

Warmlines are for support and can link you to a crisis hotline if you need support for suicidal thoughts or crisis. If you are in crisis and do not need a warmline, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text MHA to 7417-741.

What if I call a warmline in a different timezone?

Please note: All times of operation are listed according to the time zones where each warmline is located. If you call a warmline in a different timezone, pay attention to the change in time. Warmlines are for support and can link you to a crisis hotline if you need support for suicidal thoughts or crisis.