HELPme vs HostMyText

HELPme makes it easy for schools and other organizations to give everybody access to support and resources. The three main access methods are: • RESOURCES - customized information and help at your community, local, state, and national levels • CRISIS TEXT LINE - reach out to trained crisis counselors via text • ASK FOR HELP - an anonymous request service for your school or community. It includes a two-way Messenger to continue a conversation linked to the original request. With this free mobile HELPme app, people have instant access to information and counselors when needed. Asking for help for themselves or others is just a tap away. Administrators in an organization use a smart and easy central admin platform where they can review incidents, communicate securely via two-way messaging, and manage resources supplied through the app. They can also send broadcast messages to app users in the organization. The HELPme app and central platform support private, secure, and anonymous access, and help create safe, smart places for people to live, work, and learn.

HostMyText is a complete business texting solution that helps organizations communicate safely and effectively with their employees and customers via text. HostMyText makes it simple for companies to manage their incoming and outgoing text conversations, customer data and opt-ins. Approved staff members can work together to answer texts more efficiently on behalf of the organization. Plus, HostMyText is backed by HostMy, a hosted communications services company built on customer care. The HostMyText service* includes: • Text-Enable Business Numbers: Send and receive texts from your existing business phone numbers. • Shared Team Inbox: Manage all incoming and outgoing text conversations in one place. • Syncing Across Devices: View and respond to messages anytime and from anywhere by logging into the HostMyText desktop or mobile app. • Group Notifications: Send timely updates and notifications to any group of subscribers including your employees and customers. • Automatic Messages: Set auto-replies to common questions. • Website Widget: Start a text conversation from any website. (Pro feature) • Voice-Initiated Messaging: Allow callers to text instead of waiting on hold or in a queue. (Pro feature) • Permission Management: Automatically manage consent from incoming texts. (Pro feature) * Use of the HostMyText app requires an affordable monthly subscription to HostMyText. For more information and to register, visit: https://signup.hostmy.com/register