Addiction and Substance Abuse
Addiction Resource : Find free help, advice, and information on treatment centers.
Al-Anon & Alateen : Resources for teens struggling with addiction, as well as family and friends of those struggling with addiction.
Drug Rehab : Research the connection between bullying and substance abuse, how it effects people of all ages, and ways to find help.
Help Guide : A guide showing how to recognize mental health issues, getting self-help, or getting help for others. A lot of the time, people separate mental health issues and addiction, but there’s often a link between the two.
National Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Information Center : Treatment centers, hotline, and other resources for those struggling with addiction.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism : National Institutes of Health website on alcohol and alcoholism.
Parents and Smoking : Dangers of second-hand smoke to children.
Smashed : Simulation showing how and why the body doesn’t function properly when inhibited.
Assault and Abuse
Childhelp : Help for victims of child abuse and nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of child abuse.
Love Is Respect : Teen dating abuse help.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline : Hotline and resources for victims of domestic violence.
Philadelphia Rape Crisis Center : Hotline and resources for survivors of rape and sexual assault.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network : Help and advocacy for sexual assault survivors.
Safe Horizon : Help for victims of domestic violence.
The Survivor’s Trust : Support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Thursday’s Child : Support and hotline for endangered youth.
Body and Mind
American Sexual Health Association : Information and resources about sexual health.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance : Resources and support for people suffering from depression, bipolar, and other mood disorders, led by individuals living with mood disorders.
FamilyDoctor : American Academy of Physicians site that includes health information for all ages.
Kristin Brooks Hope Center : Hotline and other suicide prevention resources.
Mental Health America : Nonprofit dedicated to support for those living with mental illness and to the promotion of mental health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness : Education, advocacy, and support for people whose lives are affected by mental illness.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders : Help and resources for people dealing with eating disorders.
National Eating Disorders Association : Support for people and families affected by eating disorders.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : Hotline and resources for suicide prevention.
Planned Parenthood : Medical and sexual health resources.
Suicide Prevention Services : Intervention, education, and advocacy to help prevent suicide.
Thursday’s Child : Support and hotline for endangered youth.
To Write Love on Her Arms : Resources, help, and inspiration for people struggling with depression, suicide, and self-harm.
WebMD : Health information and tools.
Sexuality and Identity
American Sexual Health Association : Information and resources about sexual health.
COLAGE : Community for children of LGBTQ parents.
GLSEN : Gay, lesbian, and straight education network.
National Center for Transgender Equality : Social justice advocacy and resources for transgender people.
Planned Parenthood : Medical and sexual health resources.
Scarleteen : LGBTQ-friendly sex education for the real world.
Sex, Etc. : Sex education by teens, for teens.
Teensource : Sex + Health + You.
Trans Lifeline : Resources and hotline dedicated to the well-being of transgender people, staffed by transgender people.
The Trevor Project : Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and resources for LGBTQ youth.
Your Rights
Advocates for Youth : Advocates for youth rights to quality sexual health information and services.
American Civil Liberties Union : Defends and preserves individuals’ constitutional rights.
Center for Children’s Advocacy (Legal Rights of Teens) : Legal information on a variety of topics relating to teens.
Human Rights Campaign : LGBTQ civil rights organization.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration : Information about workers’ rights and protections, including teen workers.
Hotlines
- Al-Anon/Alateen – 888-425-2666
- American Pregnancy Helpline – 866-942-6466
- Baby Safe Haven – 888-510-BABY (2229)
- Crisis Call Center – 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
- Depression and Bipolar Support – 800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Adolescent Suicide Hotline – 1-800-621-4000
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-799-SAFE (7233)
- The National Runaway Hotline – 1-800-RUNAWAY
- National Suicide Hotline – 800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – (800) 273-8255
- Planned Parenthood National Hotline – 800-230-PLAN (7526)
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network – 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Thursday’s Child National Youth Advocacy Hotline – 800-USA-KIDS (872-5437)
- Trans Lifeline – (877) 565-8860
- The Trevor Project Hotline – (866) 488-7386
