Mental Health & Well-Being

MLB is helping to increase mental health awareness and support by partnering with Crisis Text Line, a free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health service.

If you are experiencing feelings of loneliness, sadness or just being overwhelmed, you are not alone. You can text MLB to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line, or you can connect via web chat at crisistextline.org.

MLB is helping to increase mental health awareness and support by partnering with Crisis Text Line, a free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health service.

If you are experiencing feelings of loneliness, sadness or just being overwhelmed, you are not alone. You can text MLB to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line, or you can connect via web chat at crisistextline.org.

Crisis Text Line

  • The nonprofit organization provides free, confidential, 24/7 high quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention service.
  • Crisis Text Line serves texters who are in emotional distress from under 13 to 65 and over -- that’s basically supporting anyone in their moments of need.
  • Crisis Text Line has trained over 59,000 volunteer Crisis Counselors who bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through empathy and active listening.
  • Volunteer Crisis Counselors empower each texter to use their own strengths and coping strategies such as playing video games or listening to music.
  • Crisis Text Line serves both English and Spanish-speaking texters as the organization is bilingual and multicultural.

You are not alone. Live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselors are here to listen and support you.

Disclaimer: By clicking on the link, you are leaving Major League Baseball's website and entering a third-party website that is not operated or controlled by Major League Baseball. Please note that Major League Baseball is not responsible for the content, products, or services offered by Crisis Text Line. The inclusion of this link does not imply endorsement, control, approval, or affiliation with Crisis Text Line. By accessing the Crisis Text Line's website, you agree to their terms of service and privacy policy.

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