Brandeis 6TALK

Brandeis 6TALK

6TALK is a confidential and anonymous peer hotline for Brandeis undergraduate students. Above all, we are confidential and anonymous.

We are open 10 pm to 2 am, 7 days a week (with the exception of Brandeis holidays). Please feel free to pick up the phone and give us a call. All 6TALK peer listeners are your fellow Brandeis classmates and friends. We have undergone an extensive 40-hour training and rigorous testing process. Call for yourself, or call for more information on how to help a friend in need. We have undergone the fol

28/03/2024

Happy March break, Brandeis! We will be closed until Monday, 4/1. Alternative resources below. 💗

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Samaritans Helpline: 1-877-870-4673

Crisis Text Line: 741741

17/02/2024

We are officially closed for February break! We will reopen on Monday, 2/26, at 10pm.

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Samaritans Helpline: 1-877-870-4673

Crisis Text Line: 741741

10/01/2024

Applications for our Spring 2024 training class are now open!

6TALK is a student-run organization that seeks to serve Brandeis students in their times of greatest need. The 6TALK team looks for individuals who are supportive peers, empathetic listeners, and committed leaders. If you are interested in training with us, and we hope you are, please use the URL or QR code below to answer the application questions.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or concerns!

24/09/2023

Hi everyone! The 6TALK hotline is officially open starting tonight! Need someone to talk to? We’re here to listen from 10pm to 1am. ❤️

Please note that 6TALK will be closed on Monday for the holiday.

20/09/2023

Hi everyone! 6TALK will be open super soon! We’re working on getting everything up and running for the rest of the semester and we’ll let you know as soon as we open❤️

01/05/2023

Hey everyone! We hope that you are all doing well! This coming Wednesday, the 3rd, is the last night that 6TALK will be open for the rest of Spring 2023 Semester! Best of luck with Finals!

04/04/2023

Hi everyone! 6TALK will be closed for the break starting tonight through the 14th. We hope you all stay well and enjoy your break!

16/03/2023

Hi everyone! We at 6TALK hope you’ve been remaining well through midterms! We just wanted to let you know that though we usually are open 7 days a week, we are now making the change to be open 6 days a week.

26/02/2023

Hey everyone! Hopefully you all enjoyed your break and are well! 6TALK will be operating again tomorrow for the return from the break so be sure to reach out to us if you need us ❤️

14/02/2023

Sorry for the inconvenience everyone but as of right now 6TALK’s hotline is unfortunately down. However, our chatline is still available so be sure to use it if you need it ❤️

12/02/2023

Hey everyone, hopefully you are enjoying your weekend. 6TALK will be closed for the upcoming February break from the 17th to the 26th. Enjoy your break!

05/02/2023

Hey everyone! Hopefully you are all staying warm! We at 6TALK have got the chatline up and running again, so feel free to also utilize that to contact us!

05/02/2023

Hi everyone! We hope you are all staying warm! We at 6TALK wanted to inform you all that the chatline is up and running again

03/02/2023

The 6TALK Hotline will be closed tomorrow, Friday the 3rd.

A quick clarification to clear any confusion: As per the previous post, the 6TALK chatline has been down, and still is down. However, for tomorrow only, both the hotline AND chatline are down.

26/01/2023

Hello everyone, unfortunately 6TALK is down at the moment but we will announce when it is open again.

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 26/01/2023

Hi all! Would you like to join 6TALK? Our spring 2023 applications are open! We are looking for supportive peers, empathetic listeners, and committed leaders!

If you are interested in training with us, please answer the above questions (around a few sentences each) and email your responses to [email protected] by 11:59pm on January 29th.

You can also email us with any questions you may have.

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 26/01/2023

Hi all! Would you like to join 6Talk?6Talk’s Spring 2023 Application is open! We are looking for supportive peers, empathetic listens, and committed leaders.

If you are interested in training with us, please answer the questions (in around a few sentences each) and email your responses to [email protected] by 11:59pm on January 29th!

06/12/2022

Hey everyone! After tomorrow, Wednesday the 7th, the hotline will be closed for the rest of the semester! Good luck with finals and have a great break 🙂

19/11/2022

Hey everyone, due to the Thanksgiving Break, the hotline will be closed from Tuesday (11/22) through Saturday (11/26). Have a good break!

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 27/10/2022

Hi all! We apologize for the inconvenience but 6TALK will be CLOSED this Saturday (10/29). Please take care of yourselves and practice healthy habits!

06/10/2022

Hi everyone! 6TALK will be closed this Friday 10/7 and this Sunday 10/9. We hope everyone enjoys the upcoming long weekend. Wishing you lots of rest and peace in the coming days ☺️

13/09/2022

🚨🔔6TALK is hiring! 🔔🚨 Hey Brandeis! We are looking for a PR partner to be the bridge between us and the community. Interested in applying? Use the QR code or link below. The link can also be found in our bio. More information can be found on the application. Please DM us with any questions/concerns! Thanks 😊

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 06/05/2022

Starting tonight, the 6TALK hotline will be closed for the semester. Good luck on finals and we hope you all have an amazing summer break! 💕
Here are some alternative resources if you are looking for support:
- Samaritans: call or text 1-877-870-4673
- National Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (this hotline is not limited to su***de prevention and can be called for any topic)
- Links to su***de prevention hotlines by country:
- http://www.su***de.org/international-su***de-hotlines.html
- https://www.opencounseling.com/su***de-hotlines

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 17/04/2022

Due to the April break, Brandeis 6TALK will be closed from 4/15-4/24. We hope everyone has an amazing break!
Here are some alternative resources if you are looking for support:
- Samaritans: call or text 1-877-870-4673
- National Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (this hotline is not limited to su***de prevention and can be called for any topic)
- Links to su***de prevention hotlines by country:
- http://www.su***de.org/international-su***de-hotlines.html
- https://www.opencounseling.com/su***de-hotlines

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 19/02/2022

Due to the February break, the 6TALK hotline will be closed on 2/19-2/27. We hope everyone has an amazing break! Safe travels!
Here are some alternative resources if you are looking for support:
- Samaritans: call or text 1-877-870-4673
- National Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (this hotline is not limited to su***de prevention and can be called for any topic)
- Links to su***de prevention hotlines by country:
- http://www.su***de.org/international-su***de-hotlines.html
- https://www.opencounseling.com/su***de-hotlines

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 13/12/2021

The 6TALK hotline is now closed for the rest of the fall 2021 semester and for the winter break. We wish you all the best for the rest of your finals!
Here are some alternative resources if you are looking for support:
- Samaritans: call or text 1-877-870-4673
- National Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (this hotline is not limited to su***de prevention and can be called for any topic)
- Links to su***de prevention hotlines by country:
- http://www.su***de.org/international-su***de-hotlines.html
- https://www.opencounseling.com/su***de-hotlines

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 24/11/2021

Due to the Thanksgiving break, the 6TALK hotline will be closed tonight (11/23), through Sunday (11/28). We hope you all have a wonderful break!
Here are some alternative resources if you are looking for support:
- Samaritans: call or text 1-877-870-4673
- National Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (this hotline is not limited to su***de prevention and can be called for any topic)
- Links to su***de prevention hotlines by country:
- http://www.su***de.org/international-su***de-hotlines.html
- https://www.opencounseling.com/su***de-hotlines

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 20/11/2021

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 6TALK hotline will be closed tonight (11/20).
Here are some alternative resources if you are looking for support:
- Samaritans: call or text 1-877-870-4673
- National Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (this hotline is not limited to su***de prevention and can be called for any topic)
- Links to su***de prevention hotlines by country:
- http://www.su***de.org/international-su***de-hotlines.html
- https://www.opencounseling.com/su***de-hotlines

Photos from Brandeis 6TALK's post 19/11/2021

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 6TALK hotline will be closed tonight (11/19). Here are some alternative resources if you are looking for support:
- Samaritans: call or text 1-877-870-4673
- National Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (this hotline is not limited to su***de prevention and can be called for any topic)
- Links to su***de prevention hotlines by country:
- http://www.su***de.org/international-su***de-hotlines.html

- https://www.opencounseling.com/su***de-hotlines

27/09/2021

Due to Shemini Atzeret, the 6TALK hotline will be closed tonight (9/27). Here are some alternative resources if you are looking for support:
- Samaritans: call or text 1-877-870-4673
- National Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (this hotline is not limited to su***de prevention and can be called for any topic)
- Links to su***de prevention hotlines by country:
- http://www.su***de.org/international-su***de-hotlines.html
- https://www.opencounseling.com/su***de-hotlines

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