Send unconditional support to someone who needs it during COVID-19.
Text For Humanity was originally created to counter online negativity by exchanging positive messages between strangers. Right now, we have extended the service - allowing anyone to send a message of gratitude to frontline heroes during covid-19.
The world’s first texting switchboard.
Send a text you would love to get, to a stranger.
To take on online negativity, we created #TextForHumanity, where you send a positive message to a stranger and receive one in return.
Why? Because although we’re using our phones to communicate 24/7, we feel worse mentally – not happier.
It’s time for our mobile phones to love us back.
COVID-19: #TextForHumanity extends its service - allowing anyone to send a message of gratitude to frontline heroes.
Scan the QR code to get started:
Or text join to +44 7537 453722 on WhatsApp
Join Text For Humanity Today!
Becoming part of Text For Humanity is easy.
Follow our four simple steps and send your first message to a stranger. You can also choose to send your message directly to a frontline worker or someone living in isolation.
We’re serious about keeping you and your personal information safe, check out our terms and privacy policy if you want to know more.
- 1Text JOIN to (+1) 833 421-4726We’ll ask you for a couple of detailsFind a local numberAustralia(+61) 436 483 430Austria(+43) 670 308-3432Canada(+1) 581 805-0053Czech Republic(+42) 079 054-2257Denmark(+45) 9375 3697Estonia(+372) 8272 0777France(+33) 7555 414 79Germany(+49) 177 178 9290Hungary(+36) 707 178 451Italy(+39) 439 003 2031Lithuania(+370) 668 058 57Latvia(+371) 2323 0950Netherlands(+31) 9700 8100 061Norway(+47) 59 44 86 28Poland(+48) 732 141 100Portugal(+351) 927 946 973Spain(+34) 683 781 403Sweden(+46) 7906 478 39Singapore(+65) 983 79 481Switzerland(+41) 798 079 301
- 2Write a short text that will make someone smile
- 3We send it to a stranger somewhere in the world
- 4You’ll get a text from a stranger
Ready to text but not sure what to say? We’ve got a few tips and examples to get you started.
It’s best to keep your text short – 160 characters is the absolute max. After that it’s about reaching out to a stranger. So let someone know you’re thinking of them, share a joke, or just tell them how you’re feeling right now.
For some inspiration, take a look at a few of the messages in our gallery.
For some inspiration, take a look at a few of the messages in our gallery.
Mental Health America (MHA) is the exclusive charity partner for Text For Humanity. MHA is dedicated to promoting mental health as a key part of overall wellness and focuses on addressing the needs of those living with mental illness.
Through education, advocacy, and service, MHA helps people find support when needed.
MHA has developed comprehensive resources related to COVID-19 and mental health. Click here to find out more.
- What is Text For Humanity?Text For Humanity is a collaboration between Mental Health America and Sinch, a communications company. Using Sinch technology and Mental Health America’s expertise, we created the world’s first texting switchboard that allows strangers to send and receive personal, positive texts. We’re making the world a little happier, one text at a time.
- Who is Mental Health America?Mental Health America (MHA for short) is the leading community-based non-profit in the United States dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all people. We are driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal.
Find out more > - Where can I find mental health support?
If you’re having a tough time with your mental health, reach out:
In the US:
Text MHA to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Text Line Counselor 24/7
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Find local support > US:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255UK:
Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org/
116 123Germany:
TelefonSeelsorge
https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/
0800-1110111
0800-1110222Singapore:
Singapore Association for Mental Health
https://www.samhealth.org.sg/
1-800-283-7019Australia:
Lifeline
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
13 11 14Canada:
Text HOME to 686868 to reach a trained Crisis Text Line Counselor 24/7
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566International Suicide Prevention Resources:
https://www.befrienders.org/ - Who is Sinch?Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. We are a leading cloud communications platform that lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice and video. Sinch power Text For Humanity using our conversation platform using SMS. To find out more about Sinch click the link!
Find out more > - How does Text For Humanity work?Anyone with even the most basic phone can be part of Text For Humanity. The more the merrier!
To Join Text For Humanity, text JOIN to (+1) 833 421-4726 (Find you local number here) and follow the steps to get started. - How is my data used and stored?We take the privacy of every Text For Humanity user very seriously. All data is stored securely and we comply with the strictest data guidelines.
Find out more > - How do I leave the service?If you’re done with Text For Humanity, simply reply with STOP any time to opt-out.
Positive messages sent so far.
Join Text For Humanity today to put a smile on someone’s face. Together we can start to battle online negativity.