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Detailed Descriptions - A Snapshot of the Hotline's Reach and Effectiveness

How many people contacted the Hotline in its first two years?

Contact Volume by FY Quarter

Contact Volume by FY Quarter Number of Contacts Texts (percentage) Calls (percentage)
FY22 Q3 1,475 28% 72%
FY22 Q4 2,631 33% 67%
FY23 Q1 3,246 31% 69%
FY23 Q2 4,542 31% 69%
FY23 Q4 4,847 24% 76%
FY23 Q3 4,878 28% 72%
FY24 Q1 5,640 28% 72%
FY24 Q2 5,931 30% 70%
FY24 Q3 6,632 31% 69%
FY24 Q4 6,765 36% 64%

The data below show the reach and quality of Hotline services. All data are from July 2024 through September 2024.

Reasons for Calling

Reasons for Calling Percentage of Sampled Population (6000 people)
Calling for self 77%
Other 17%
Calling on behalf of someone else 5%
Provider 2%

Help-Seeker Types, Among Those Calling for Self

Reasons for Calling Percentage of Sampled Population (6000 people)
Postpartum 54%
Pregnant 24%
Unable to determine 15%
Partner or caregiver seeking support self 7%

Reasons for contacting the Hotline

Reason for Contacting the Hotline Percentage of Sampled Population (6000 people)
Overwhelmed 33%
Depression 24%
Anxiety 20%
Relationship Conflict 16%
Pregnancy 12%
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