Resources

Crisis and Support

Childhelp Hotline

Provides 24/7 assistance in 170 languages to adults, children and youth with information and questions regarding child abuse. All calls are confidential. 

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by trained volunteers there to support people when they are struggling and need someone to talk to.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Support and assistance 24/7 for anyone feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National call center refers to local resources, many 24/7. Spanish, plus 160 other languages available; no caller ID used.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

National and confidential toll-free hotline to report trafficking or connect with anti-trafficking services, 24/7, available in 200 languages.

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Helpline 

Provides victims of non-consensual pornography, revenge porn, and other forms of online abuse with legal information and advocacy resources, open 24/7.

Youth-Specific Crisis and Support

National Runaway Safeline

Crisis line for youth thinking about running away, for youth already on the run and for adults worried about a runaway. 24/7 help available.

Your Life Your Voice

Crisis and support line for youth and young adults facing tough situations. 24/7 and Spanish available. Multi-topic and issue assistance.

Loveisrespect.org

Peer advocates available 24/7 to support teens with concerns about dating violence.

The Trevor Project 

Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people. 

Boys Town National Hotline

National 24/7 hotline for youth to reach out about issues like bullying and peers issues, self-harm, any kind of harm or abuse, relationships, suicidal thoughts, and many others.

Healthy Sexuality and Relationships

These resources are primarily for adolescents and young adults

Love Is Respect

Offers information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. 

Scarleteen

Comprehensive, inclusive and progressive sex and relationships information, education and support for young people. 

SexEtc

Comprehensive sex ed information for teens. 

Cybersmile Foundation - Help Center 

Shares resources, support, and information on various cyber issues including revenge porn, doxxing, cyberbullying, gaming addictions, cyber abuse and harassment, swatting, and online security. 

Planned Parenthood

Comprehensive website with information about sex, sexuality, health and wellness

Amaze

Sex education through videos and other materials. Also provides information for parents. Primarily for young teens.