Social distancing may be lonely (and it is!), but you're not alone. If you are feeling depressed, you can text HOME to 741741 and a crisis counselor will text you back immediately and continue to text with you until you feel safe.
It’s free and a nice option for those that dread phone calls.
If you do want to talk on the telephone to someone, there's this option.
https://quarantinechat.com/
How it works.
Once you sign up and choose your language preferences, you'll be subscribed to periodic calls. Your caller ID will always say "QuarantineChat" when your phone rings.
After a brief moment on hold, you'll match with another random person. You don't have to pick up if you're busy—your partner will be automatically matched with someone else. And you can join and leave the line whenever you'd like.
It's private. You use your phone number to sign up for Dialup, but your matches will only ever see your username.
All calls are end-to-end encrypted.
I've actually participated quite a few times in the QUARANTINE CHATS since we've all been isolated. They're fun. You get to make friends in far away places. You're also given a prompt to speak about when you first start chatting so you are not stuck in those awkward silences.
This has been your brief public service announcement for the day. I do hope you're all staying healthy and well.
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