Crisis & Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis or suffering from a mental illness, the following resources can help.
Suicide & Self-Harm
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
If you feel you are in crisis or if you have been contemplating suicide, you can call this number, 24/7, or visit the website above to chat with a trained counselor from a crisis center in your area. All calls and communications are free and confidential.
Call 1-800-366-8288
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm
This article provides helpful information and support for teens who are cutting or engaging in self-harm.
Relationships/Abuse
Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
https://rainn.org/get-help/
If you or someone you know has been the victim of relationship abuse or sexual assault, call this number, 24/7, or visit the website above to speak with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. All calls and communications are free and confidential.
Bullying/Cyber Bullying
This website provides helpful resources for teens who are being bullied or for teens who want to find out more about bullying.
Eating Disorders
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Find information and support on eating disorders, or call or chat with a representative to find out about resources in your area.
LGBTQ+
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
This website provides a safe space for LGBTQ teens who want to find resources unique to LGBTQ experiences, find answers to FAQ's, chat with an ally, or find resources on LGBTQ crisis prevention.
This website offers crisis prevention resources and direct services to transgender people in crisis.
Substance Abuse
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/have-a-drug-problem-need-help
If you or someone you know needs help with substance addiction, this guide offers resources for teens on how to find treatment, speak with a professional, or find out more about privacy laws regarding substance abuse.
General
http://www.mhans.org/teen.html
Mental Health America Northshore provides local, online, and over-the-phone help for a spectrum of crises and mental/physical health illnesses.