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HOPELINE

Physical Addresses:
Center for Suicide Awareness
1121 W Main Avenue (4th floor)
DePere, WI 54115
Mailing Addresses:
316 E 14th Street
PO Box 845
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Phone Numbers:

The Lifeline and 988 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.

Program Info:
Operating Agency:
In Charge:
Hours:
Call for details.
Eligibility:
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
Fees:
None
Intake Process:
Text HOPELINE to 741741; Spanish speakers can type in "Español", after the initial prompt, and they will be connected with a Spanish-speaking counselor.
Program Licenses
Accessibility:
Not Applicable,
Languages:
English, Spanish,
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Email(s):
Keywords:
Last Updated:
7/10/2025
Program Description:
Anyone struggling, having bad day, needing someone to listen, need resources: Text “HOPELINE” to 741741; Spanish speakers can type in "Español", after the initial prompt, and they will be connected with a Spanish-speaking counselor SMS QR Code HOPELINE, by the Center for Suicide Awareness, is a text-in (versus voice call-in) free service for help and hope. HOPELINE is the 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. A live, trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly. Eash person that text in is important to us and we care about what they are dealing with. **The Lifeline and 988 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States SD

This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Aging & Disability Resource Center may not be held liable for misuse of this information.

The ADRC does not recommend or screen the businesses or service organizations in our data base and is not responsible for any vendor business policies. Please use your discretion when calling for services, requesting estimate, reviewing references and licensure. For professional license information, you can contact the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing by phone: (608) 266-2112, or access their website: https://licensesearch.wi.gov/.

Please contact the ADRC if you need additional assistance or have any additional questions Kenosha County ADRC 8600 Sheridan Road; Kenosha, WI 53143 phone: 262-605-6646; email: adrc@kenoshacounty.org Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

You can also contact the Better Business Bureau by phone: (800) 273-1002 or access their website: https://www.wisconsin.bbb.org

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