RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND ADOLESCENTS

Need Support Now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit the Lifeline Chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Suicide Prevention: A Resource for Teens: This brochure and poster for young people are meant to help them recognize signs of mental health concerns in themselves or their friends. It also describes how to have important conversations that can get them the right support.

• Available in digital and print files.

• The poster is available in a print file.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (AFSP) - The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (although the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255)).

Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

#MentalHealthMatters Video Series (AAP) - #MentalHealthMattersAAP aims to empower and educate teens about mental health, well-being and overall health by providing them with straightforward, medically accurate video content featuring AAP expert pediatricians and teens. These resources offer empowerment through knowledge without shame, taboo or stigma. Tune in every Wednesday for a brand new video.

• When Should You Worry About Suicidal Thoughts? | Asking for a Friend | AAP - YouTube

Teen Suicide Prevention Videos in Spanish and English (MDAAP) - AAP Teen Suicide Prevention Videos

The Trevor Project - You deserve a welcoming, loving world. And so do the people you care about. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.  Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else.

Trans Lifeline - Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.