Call/text the teens in your life this National Telephone Day
Whether it’s through calls, texts, video calls, or DMs, phones give us so many ways to connect with those we love. On April 25, Teen Lifeline challenges anyone who has a teen in their life to call or text them to check in on how they’re doing and let them know you care.
Below, we’ve included some easy, quick messages you can use to check in with a loved one. We’ve also included some graphics you can use to spread the word on social media!
Caring texts for your loved ones:
Check-in texts:
Just checking in, how are you doing?
Thinking about you today—how’s it going?
How was your day?
Haven’t talked in a while and wanted to say hi!
I hope you’re having a great week so far!
Validating texts:
I hear you—that sounds really difficult.
I can see why you would feel that way. I would too.
I believe you.
Thanks for sharing. I’m glad I can be here for you!
You’re doing your best in a tough situation.
Inclusive texts:
Saw an event I think you’d like. Want to go together?
I’d love your thoughts on this. Got time to call?
Saved you a seat for tonight!
My house is always open to you <3
I miss seeing you. Are you free this weekend?
Appreciative texts:
You make my life better in so many ways.
Thank you for always being there for me.
You’re a really good friend!
I love the way that you [fill in the blank].
That was exactly what I needed to hear.
Helping texts:
What would help you feel better right now?
When I felt like that, [fill in the blank] really helped me.
I care about you too much to keep this a secret. Can I help you talk to an adult or counselor about this?
You’re not alone in this. I’m here to listen whenever <3
If you can’t talk to me, you can always call or text Teen Lifeline at 602-248-8336.
Connect with texts:
Remember when [fill in the blank]? It’s one of my favorite memories.
How’s school going? Are you feeling good about it? Or could you use some support?
This made me think of you!
Hey, I saw this and thought you’d enjoy it!
What’s something you’re looking forward to?
Share these graphics on social media!
¡Y unos gráficos en español compartir en las redes sociales!
Use your phone to connect with your teen
There are many different ways we can use phones as a tool for connection! Check out our blog post to learn more.
Celebrate National Telephone Day with a donation to the hotline!
Every year, calls and texts to the hotline spike between spring break and the end of the school year. You can help—your donation can fund one of the life-saving calls/texts teens are sending to the hotline right now!
By donating $100 you’ll fund a hotline text conversation. Texts to the hotline have more than doubled in the last three years, when we first implemented our extended texting hours.
By donating $250 you’ll fund a hotline call. 1 in 3 calls is from a teen considering suicide.
Click the button below to donate today!