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Stress Management Strategies

TAKE BREAKS

Give yourself permission to take regular breaks throughout the day, even if it's just a few minutes to stretch or go for a short walk. Stepping away from work can help recharge your batteries and improve productivity.

SET BOUNDARIES

Learn to say no to additional commitments or tasks when you're feeling overwhelmed. Setting boundaries allows you to prioritize your own well-being and manage your workload more effectively.

STAY CONNECTED

Maintain strong social connections with friends, family, and colleagues. Having a support network to lean on during challenging times can help reduce feelings of isolation and stress.

ENGAGE IN HOBBIES

Make time for activities and hobbies that bring you joy and relaxation. Whether it's reading, gardening, or painting, engaging in activities you enjoy can help distract your mind from stressors and promote a sense of well-being.

 
 

Speak with a Trained Crisis Counselor

text 988

988 will connect people to trained crisis counselors who can provide de-escalation and mental health intervention services by phone, text or chat and ideally coordinate connections to additional services and help in the person’s community. Calls to 988 will be connected to the Existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network, 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).

 
 

Text with a Trained Crisis Counselor

Text "Lev" to 741741

HOW IT WORKS:

Someone texts LEV to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of situation they may be experiencing.

A live, highly trained Volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the message on our hotline and responds to the texter, all from our secure online texting platform.

The volunteer Text Line Counselor will help the texter move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

How it works in more detail...

First, you're in a moment of crisis. That doesn't just mean imminent risk for suicide; it's any painful emotion, issue, mental health crisis, difficult time, or rough patch for which you need support. You text the "LEV" to 741741 to get connected to our crisis text line service.

The Counselor is a trained volunteer, not a professional. They can provide guidance and emotional support via text, but are not able to give medical advice.

It usually takes less than five minutes to connect you with one of our Crisis Counselors. (It may take longer during high-traffic times.)

When you've reached a Counselor, they will introduce themselves, reflect on what you've said, and invite you to share at your own pace.

You'll then text back and forth with the Counselor on our crisis text line. They are here to help guide you through your emotions, but you never have to share anything you don't want to.

Throughout the conversation, the Counselor will actively listen to you, empathize, and ask you questions in order to help you sort through your feelings and the situation.

Generally, the conversation will come to an end when both you and the Counselor feel satisfied and assured that you have moved from the hot moment to a safe place.

You can then let us know about your experience by filling out our optional survey. This helps us help you and other people as well.

 

In a Crisis?

TEXT LEV TO 741741 TO CONNECT WITH A CRISIS TEXT LINE

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