If you are a teen in crisis or counseling a teen in crisis please reach out to one of these organizations below
The Covenant House (Opening doors for homeless youth)
Homeless kids come to Covenant House in crisis. Immediately and without question, they meet their basic human needs – a nourishing meal, a shower, clean clothes, medical attention, and a safe place away from the dangers of the street.
Call 1-800-388-3888 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM ET or view the locations to find the Covenant House closest to you.
Boys Town Call (Saving children, healing families)
Boys Town National Hotline
The Hotline is staffed 24/7, year-round by trained counselors who can give advice and guidance on a wide range of issues, including adolescent defiance, tantrums, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts.
1-800-448-3000 (24/7) Live Chat with Boys Town (Monday-Thursday, 9 pm-12 pm EST) Email Boys Town
Crisis Call Center (suicide prevention and crisis hotline)
To provide compassionate assistance to people in crisis through the use of modern technology and advanced communication, and to help them make healthy life choices.
Text ANSWER to 839863 (24/7) or call 1-800-273-8255
Depression & Suicide
National Hopeline (suicide prevention, awareness, and education)
800-442-4673 (24/7)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ)
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. Live Chat with the Trevor Project.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
1-800-273-8255 (24/7) Press 1 for Veterans line, press 2 for Spanish
Dating Abuse & Domestic Violence
National Teen Dating Abuse 24 Hour Helpline
The Helpline offers real-time, one-on-one support from peer advocates. Offers support, information, and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned friends, parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.
1-866-331-9474/tty: 1-866-331-8453 (24/7) Live Chat with Loveisrespect.org (7 days/week, 5pm-3am EST)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline creates access by providing 24-hour support through advocacy, safety planning, resources, and hope to everyone affected by domestic violence.
1-800-799-7233 (24/7) or go to the website to chat online
RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named one of "America's 100 Best Charities" by Worth magazine.
1-800-656-4673 (24/7) Live Chat with RAINN (24/7)
Child Abuse
USA National Child Abuse Hotline
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who — through interpreters — provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls, texts, and chats are confidential.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour hotline with resources to aid in every child abuse situation: 1-800-422-4453 (24/7)
National Safe Place
Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people under the age of 18 (up to 21 years of age in some communities) in need of immediate help and safety. As a collaborative community prevention initiative, Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations, making help readily available to youth in communities across the country. Safe Place locations include libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, public buses, various businesses, and social service facilities.
TXT 4 HELP is a nationwide, 24-hour text-for-support service for teens in crisis.
If you’re in trouble or need help, text SAFE and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) for immediate help.
Runaways
National Runaway Safeline
Are you enduring abuse at home? Have you experienced traumatic events while living on the streets? Do you find yourself unprepared to live on your own? Are you unable to find local resources, such as shelters or pantries? Are you ready to go home and unable to get there?
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) (24/7) Live Chat with National Runaway Switchboard (7:30 pm -1:00 am EST)
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Contact the NEDA Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder. Helpline volunteers are trained to help you find the support and information you need. Reach out today!
Contact the helpline (text/call/online chat) 1-800-931-2237
ANAD: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
At least 30 million Americans are struggling with an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. For 45 years, ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) has been here to help. They are the leading nonprofit in the U.S. providing free, peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder.
Eating disorder helpline: (888)-375-7767 or Email ANAD
Cutting/Self Injury
Safe Alternatives
S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior
For information on seeking help call (800)-DONTCUT | (800)-366-8288
Support for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Youth
LGBT National Youth Talkline
Free and Confidential peer support for the LGBTQ and questioning community ages 25 and younger.
Call1-800-246-7743 (Monday-Friday, 4pm-12 am EST/Saturday, 12pm-5pm EST)
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. Live Chat with the Trevor Project.
Reproductive Health
Option Line
Option Line live chat is available any time, day or night.
They offer free, confidential help, information about pregnancy signs and symptoms, information on all your options, and can quickly connect you to the local assistance you need.
Call the pregnancy helpline at 1-800-712-4357 or chat now!
Planned Parenthood
View Planned Parenthood health centers that provide abortion care and get the information you need to schedule an appointment.
Make an in-person or telehealth appointment online or call 1-800-230-PLAN. Live Chat
STI Resource Center
Call 919-361-8488 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm EST)
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or Service member in crisis — or you're concerned about one — there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) Live Chat with the Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)
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