Resources for Youth in Crisis

SUICIDAL THOUGHTS – HELP IS JUST A CLICK AWAY…

Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Feel desperate, alone, or hopeless? This link will connect you to the crisis center nearest you or call 988.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT (bullying, cyberbullying, and suicidal thoughts)…

Covenant House — Nineline 800 999-9999 – Crisis hotline for youth and parents.

Crisis Text Line Support via text messaging. Text HOME to 741741

DATING ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CYBERSTALKING…

Love is Respect National Dating Abuse Helpline 866 331-9474 – 24-hour helpline for teens, parents, friends, and peer advocates. All communication is confidential and anonymous.

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800 799-SAFE (7233) or text TELLNOW to 85944 – A 24-hour hotline for any type of domestic abuse, including dating abuse and cyberstalking.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SUPPORT…

StartYourRecovery.org – Free, confidential tool helps you take steps toward a healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator (SAMHSA) – Searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs shows the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and drug abuse.

SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (offline or online), abuse, or missing teens/kids…

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) – 800 843-5678 24-hour response line for missing children or victims of sexual exploitation.

National Runaway Safeline (800 RUNAWAY) – The mission of the Safeline is to help keep America’s runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.

National Child Abuse Hotline 800 4-A-Child (800 422-4453) or text CHILDHELP to 847411 – Operates a 24/7 hotline with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, provide assistance in 170 languages.