The Semicolon Score is a starting point, not a verdict.
Mental health is not one thing. It’s a constellation of experiences — how you sleep, how you cope, what you’ve been through, what you’re carrying right now. The Semicolon Score is our way of listening to that whole picture at once.
When you complete the initial Project Semicolon assessment, your answers across multiple validated screening domains are translated into a single personal index. That number — your Semicolon Score — reflects patterns across the areas you reported on. It isn’t a diagnosis. It isn’t a ranking. It doesn’t tell you how serious your struggles are or how far you have to go.
What it does do is help us meet you where you are.
Using your score, we curate the assessments, resources, and support most relevant to your specific experience. If your responses indicate elevated anxiety but minimal sleep disruption, your journey looks different than someone whose primary challenges lie elsewhere — and it should.
Your Semicolon Score lives on your personal dashboard and updates as you move through your journey. It is private, it is yours, and it exists for one reason only: to make sure the help you receive is as specific to you as possible.
The semicolon was chosen as a symbol because the sentence didn’t end. Neither does your score — it’s a living reflection of a story still being written.
Project Semicolon is for anyone navigating life’s most difficult chapters. While we’re known for our work in mental health and suicide prevention, our mission extends far deeper—we exist for the struggles that often precede crisis moments. Whether you’re battling depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, or any of the invisible battles that can threaten your wellbeing, Project Semicolon stands with you. We’re for the person questioning their next sentence, for those rebuilding after loss, and for anyone seeking hope. The semicolon belongs to no demographic—it’s a universal symbol for every person who’s ever wondered if they could continue their story.
Absolutely not. The semicolon tattoo was never meant to be exclusive—it belongs to anyone who finds meaning in its message. Whether you’ve participated in Project Semicolon or simply resonate with what the semicolon represents, you have every right to wear it. The symbol is an open invitation to anyone facing a moment where they questioned continuing. It’s a declaration that your story isn’t over, and a quiet reminder to yourself and others that hope persists, even in darkness.
No. While mental health is at the heart of the semicolon movement, the symbol has evolved to represent all forms of struggle and resilience. Pink semicolons honor those battling cancer. Rainbow semicolons celebrate LGBTQ+ communities finding their voice and their place. The semicolon has become a universal mark of perseverance—a way to say “I’m still here” regardless of the battle. Whatever your story, there’s a semicolon that speaks to your journey.
Project Semicolon doesn’t provide direct crisis intervention. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please reach out now:
We’re here for your long-term journey. In moments of acute crisis, these services are equipped to help right now.
No. There’s no “official” placement for the semicolon tattoo. Some choose visible placements as daily reminders or conversation starters. Others prefer more private locations as personal affirmations. The placement is entirely yours—wear your semicolon wherever feels most meaningful to you. What matters isn’t where the semicolon sits on your body, but what it represents in your heart.
Project Semicolon’s mission grows through people like you. There are three meaningful ways to get involved:
Every contribution—big or small—helps us write a stronger ending to someone’s story.
