It's OK to ask for help. Sometimes depression, anxiety, or a difficult life situation can cause you to feel overwhelmed and helpless. Contact these organizations to speak with a qualified professional. If you are doing research, useful information can be found on their websites using the links below:
Boys Town National Hotline: serving all at-risk teens and children: 800-448-3000
Boys Town National Hotline: serving all at-risk teens and children: 800-448-3000
Anyone can contact this organization, not just boys. Any parent, teen, or family in distress can speak with a specially trained counselor. Services are also available in Spanish.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) INFO: 800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
This is the national contact center for the CDC available to anyone in need of important health-related information.
This is the national contact center for the CDC available to anyone in need of important health-related information.
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
Child abuse can take on many forms including physical or emotional abuse. Childhelp can be contacted anonymously and their lines are staffed by trained counselors.
Mental Health America
This non-profit organization has been around since 1909. It works to prevent mental illness by providing early intervention services. Check out the "Resources" link on the homepage for good information.
National Alliance on Mental Health: 800-950-6264
This organization helps to educate the public about mental health issues and serves as a referral service to put teens in touch with a trusted counselor. Their website provides good research information.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
This is a confidential, toll-free hotline for anyone feeling suicidal or experiencing an emotional crisis. They can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental Health America
This non-profit organization has been around since 1909. It works to prevent mental illness by providing early intervention services. Check out the "Resources" link on the homepage for good information.
National Alliance on Mental Health: 800-950-6264
This organization helps to educate the public about mental health issues and serves as a referral service to put teens in touch with a trusted counselor. Their website provides good research information.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
This is a confidential, toll-free hotline for anyone feeling suicidal or experiencing an emotional crisis. They can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This is an online community you can join to share pictures and stories about your personal struggles with mental illness. It was created by The National Alliance on Mental Illness and is maintained as a positive, supportive online environment.
Safe Horizon’s Rape, Sexual Assault & Incest Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's mission is to support victims of domestic violence, incest, rape, or human trafficking in an effort to create a safer world for everyone.
Safe Horizon's mission is to support victims of domestic violence, incest, rape, or human trafficking in an effort to create a safer world for everyone.
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
Crime Victims Hotline: 866-689-HELP (4357)
Rape, Sexual Assault & Incest Hotline: 212-227-3000
TDD phone number for all hotlines: 866-604-5350