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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:02.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Alright. Pause the game. Just for a sec.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.70,0:00:05.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Games aren’t just fun. \NIt’s more than that, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:05.56,0:00:10.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They bring us together whether in a \Nworkplace or on a stream, or at a convention.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.09,0:00:13.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At any given moment, \Nthere are millions of people like you and me
Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.50,0:00:18.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,playing, chatting, adventuring, \Ndueling, side-questing, exploring.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.22,0:00:20.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Millions of real people.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.25,0:00:23.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Most of our gaming experience can be amazing,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.00,0:00:24.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but let’s be honest,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.94,0:00:26.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are problems.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.47,0:00:32.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Toxic corners of the community, abuse, \Nharassment, bullying, isolation, depression.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.44,0:00:37.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Behind the avatar on your screen a real person \Nmay be suffering alone in silence.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.22,0:00:41.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It might be your friend, your kid, your coworker...
Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.17,0:00:43.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or maybe that person is you.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.50,0:00:47.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Too often It feels like we’re supposed to toughen up, \Nplay on, “get good.”
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.96,0:00:50.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But if someone is struggling, they don’t need to “get good.”
Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.66,0:00:52.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They need to get help.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.51,0:00:57.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whether you’re a game developer, a fan, \Na player, a streamer, a competitor
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.24,0:00:59.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,any part of this community
Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.29,0:01:03.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you need someone to talk to, the Games and \NOnline Harassment Hotline is here for you.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.99,0:01:06.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's not about the person that you think has it worse than you,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.43,0:01:08.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or the person you've heard stories about.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.42,0:01:10.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you or someone you care about is struggling,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.84,0:01:13.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,no matter how big or small it might feel,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.27,0:01:16.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,now you have someone to help and support you.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.02,0:01:17.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That’s what we’re here for.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.65,0:01:20.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Games and Online Harassment Hotline \Nis a text message-based,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.78,0:01:24.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,anonymous and confidential emotional support hotline,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.36,0:01:27.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it's created specifically for the gaming community.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.58,0:01:29.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because we're gamers, and creators
Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.47,0:01:31.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we want to help each other,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.07,0:01:32.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whether that means offering emotional support,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.98,0:01:35.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or finding the referrals and resources that you need.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:35.99,0:01:38.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Maybe you’re feeling lonely and isolated,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.61,0:01:40.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or recently lost a loved one.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.54,0:01:43.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are you experiencing harassment in your \Nworkplace or online?
Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.44,0:01:45.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Struggling with crunch or burnout at work?
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.93,0:01:48.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are you worried you or someone \Nyou know may hurt themselves?
Dialogue: 0,0:01:49.43,0:01:52.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Have you suffered physical, sexual, or emotional abuse?
Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.81,0:01:55.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You don’t have to go through these things alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.25,0:01:58.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So how does it work?
Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.73,0:02:00.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, you text us and we listen.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.46,0:02:03.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our hotline is 100% anonymous.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.09,0:02:07.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We can talk about anything you need to \Nand only what you want to.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.16,0:02:09.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you decide you could use additional resources,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.63,0:02:12.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like support communities, experts, or legal aid,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.16,0:02:14.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can connect you.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.24,0:02:20.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is an \Ninclusive resource for anyone no matter how you identify.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.45,0:02:22.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you feel that you need emotional support,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.85,0:02:26.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can start right now by texting SUPPORT to 23368,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.36,0:02:29.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and our qualified responders will be there to listen to you, \Nfree of charge.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.95,0:02:33.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you need help, stop watching this video \Nand get in touch with us right now.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.91,0:02:36.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On the other hand, you might not need this hotline,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.59,0:02:38.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at least not today.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.52,0:02:41.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But maybe you can make sure it’s \Nalways available for those who do.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:41.79,0:02:44.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hotlines have been proven to save lives
Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.24,0:02:48.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and so we believe that keeping this hotline \Nfree for the people who need it is crucial.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.29,0:02:51.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you believe that too, we need your support to make that happen.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.56,0:02:57.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Donate! Your financial contribution not only \Nkeeps the hotline alive but is also tax deductible.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.15,0:02:58.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tell all your friends!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.75,0:03:02.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The best way for people to know this service exists \Nis to tell everyone you can.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.61,0:03:06.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Share this video with your networks and be sure to \Nfollow and tag us @gameshotline.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.64,0:03:09.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,With a caring and engaged community by our side,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:09.18,0:03:10.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,made up of people like you
Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.74,0:03:14.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we will not only be there for those who \Nneed it most when they need it most
Dialogue: 0,0:03:14.08,0:03:19.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we are building a stronger, healthier, \Nmore supportive games industry for everyone.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.23,0:03:20.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Reach out, get help,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.95,0:03:24.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and let’s make this community \Na better place to work and play.