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The following Crisis and Support links have been selected based on currency, authority, organization and accessibility.
| http://kidshealth.org/teen/ |
Get answers to your questions about health issues. |
| Teen Link |
Teen Link is a local organization that provides support and counseling for teens who are dealing with violence, drug or alcohol abuse, family or relationship problems, or are contemplating suicide. The Teen Link helpline is a confidential, anonymous non-judgmental help line that is answered by teen volunteers. Toll free 1-866-TEENLINK (1-866-6546). |
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline |
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). They will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services. |
| National Runaway Switchboard |
NRS provides services for runaway and homeless youth, including a crisis line (1-800-RUNAWAY), message relays between families and runaways, and a bus ticket to get runaways back home. |
| The Teen AIDS Hotline |
Lines are open Friday and Saturday night, 3:00 pm-9:00 pm (PST). The hotline is operated by 35 teen peer educators and 5 adult mentors. All phone calls are kept confidential, and it doesn't cost anything to call the number. 1-800-440-TEEN |
| STD Hotline 800-227-8922 |
| Ask-A-Nurse (800) 535-1111 |
| National AIDS Hotline: (Spanish) 1-800-344-7432 (8 a.m. to 2 a.m., every day) |
| Alcohol & Drug Abuse Crisis Line: Counselors are available 24 hours a day. 1-800-234-0420 |
| Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network |
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. |
| Break the Cycle |
Break the Cycle offers tools to help people get out of abusive relationships, and also provides legal counseling and training for teens who want to help end domestic violence. 1.888.988.TEEN |
| Planned Parenthood |
Planned Parenthood offers anonymous information on STD’s, pregnancy, and emergency contraception. 1-800-230-PLAN |
| Open Adoption and Family Services |
Openadopt.org is a local non-profit adoption agency with a progressive approach to building healthy families. They are committed to open adoptions in which birthparents and adoptive families create healthy long-term relationships that address the ongoing needs of children. |