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What happens when I message online or text at Good2Talk?

When you send a message online from a web browser on desktop or mobile or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, you’ll be connected with a trained, volunteer crisis responder to talk about any issue on your mind.
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Who will I be talking to?

When you text, you’ll be talking to a volunteer crisis responder. Crisis responders are trained, dedicated volunteers from across Canada who are passionate about helping young people and are supervised by professional staff.

Meet our crisis responders

What can
I expect during the conversation?

Free, confidential support from volunteer crisis responders on a range of mental health and well-being topics.

How to
de-stress after seeking support

Seeking support can be intense for some people. If you’re feeling strong emotions, these self-guided Good2Talk resources may be helpful to you.

Well-being resources

Good2Talk shares resources to support your growth and personal mental health journey.

20 tips from post-secondary students for managing anxiety

6+ ways to foster feelings of hope as a student

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How are post-secondary students feeling about Good2Talk?

Very helpful conversation, first time using the service after a lot of issues. I appreciate you making yourself available overnight for people! It can feel shameful/intimidating to reach out so the positive/affirming/kind approach helped!
I was so thankful to be heard and have my feelings acknowledged. I wasn’t made to feel that my issue was silly and my emotions felt validated. That was reliving, this is my first interaction with a helpline where i felt better after, instead of feeling worse. Thank you 🙂
Exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it.
You’re work doesn’t go unnoticed, thank you for supporting me during thought times.
Today could have been a really bad day. You helped me take an overwhelming feeling and cope with it. This bad moment didn’t ruin my whole day or week, all because I talked to you. To me, it was life changing.
The Crisis Responder was very helpful and listened to everything I said non-judgementally. I really appreciated his understanding and he shared some resources for me to look into. Thank you again!
Crisis Responder, thank you so much for your help and kind words. You were very understanding and nonjudgmental, and appreciated every second of our conversation.
Talking to you was very helpful and I said things I haven’t been able to share before and it meant a lot.

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International Non-Binary People’s Day is a day to celebrate the diverse identities of non-binary people, while also acknowledging the challenges and barriers many in the community continue to face.

Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard and supported. You matter, and Good2Talk welcomes you as you are.

Good2Talk is here 24/7, offering confidential, non-judgmental support for ALL post-secondary students, no matter your identity.

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