Youth/Teen Resources

Call 988 if you are having a mental health emergency or crisis.

Call 911 if you or someone else is experiencing an emergency or is an imminent danger to themselves or others.

Click on the down arrows below to find hotlines that youth/teens can call to get free 24/7 support.

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call 988

    24/7 support

    https://988lifeline.org/

    Crisis Text Line

    Description: Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis 24/7. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.

    Text CONNECT (741-741)

    HopeLine

    Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525

    https://www.hopeline-nc.org/

  • Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline

    800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

    Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week

    https://www.childhelp.org

    Childhelp

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

    Call: 1-800-422-4453

    National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

    Description: As the nation's nonprofit clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation - because every child deserves a safe childhood. The hotline is free and available 24/7.

    Call 1-800-843-5678

  • Youth Era

    Description: Youth-based organization and resource center focused on supporting young people in crisis.

    Contact: Youth Peer Support available via Chat or Twitch, or call 971-334-9295

    Website: https://www.youthera.org/home

    YouthLine

    Description: For teen-to-teen support

    Contact: Call 877-968-8491, Text teen2teen to 839-863, chat available on website

    Website: http://www.oregonyouthline.org/

    Teen Line

    Description: TEEN LINE is a non-profit, community based organization that provides emotional support to youth. It is our mission to provide peer based education and support before problems become a crisis, using a national hotline, community outreach and online support.

    Contact: Call 800-852-8336, text TEEN to 839863

    Website: https://teenlineonline.org/

  • Trans Lifeline’s Hotline

    Description: Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. Available in Spanish.

    Call 877-565-8860

    The Trevor Project Resource Center

    Description: The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. The Trevor Project Resource Center includes an abundance of educational resources that cover topics and best practices for supporting LGBTQIA+ youth.

    Trevor Project Lifeline

    Description: Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.

    Call 1-866-488-7386

    Text START to 678-678

    Live Chat available on their website

    It Gets Better Project

    Description: The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. Their website includes thousands of videos shared by LGBTQIA+ community members, in hopes of emphasizing diversity, inspiration, and empowerment. It Gets Better Project also offers easy-to-access and easy-to-use resources, information, and more- all in support of LGBTQ+ youth everywhere.

    Q Chat Space

    Description: Q Chat Space is an online LGBTQIA+ center where teens join live-chat, professionally facilitated, online support groups. Also available in Spanish (disponible en español). Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care.

    Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network

    Description: GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.

  • Planned Parenthood National Hotline

    24/7 support

    800-230-PLAN (7526) – for routing to local resources

    http://www.plannedparenthood.org

    Sex Etc

    Description: Created for teens, by teens, this website provides accurate and honest information to improve teen sexual health, as well as various ways for adolescents to get involved in various campaigns around sexual and reproductive health.

    Advocates for Youth

    Description: Young people understand that reproductive and sexual health and rights are inextricably tied to social justice and the fight for liberation. Join thousands of youth activists and adult allies as we build a better and more equitable world.

    Love Is Respect

    Description: Peer advocates available 24/7 to support teens with concerns about dating violence. Their website also offers an interactive safety plan, deaf services, and Native American services.

    Call 1-866-331-9474

    Text loveis to 22522

    Chat available through their website

  • The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center

    800-784-6776

    24/7 support

    http://www.addictioncareoptions.com

    National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism

    800-662-HELP (4357)

    24/7 support

    http://www.niaaa.nih.gov

  • Youth Era

    In-Person Drop Center Services( Eugene, OR) https://www.youthera.org/eugene-drop

    Description: Youth-based organization and resource center focused on supporting young people.

    Contact: Youth Peer Support available via Chat or Twitch, or call 971-334-9295

    Boys Town National Hotline – serving all at-risk teens and children

    Description: Crisis and support line for children, youth and their parents, 24/7 and Spanish available. Multi-topic and issue assistance. 24/7 support

    Call: 1-800-448-3000

    Text VOICE to 20121, every day, 12pm - 11pm PST

    http://www.boystown.org/hotline

    National Runaway Switchboard

    Description: Connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns. 24/7 support

    Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

    Click Here for options to Live Chat, Email, Forum

    http://www.1800runaway.org

  • Food Pantries (Lane County)

    541-343-2822

    https://www.foodforlanecounty.org/find-a-food-pantry/

    CARES Center (Lane County)

    458-215-4272

    https://getfoodlane.org/

Coping Strategies

The following are various self-care and coping strategies via websites and YouTube. The purpose of this resource list is to make some coping strategies more accessible and easy to find.

Disclaimer: The coping strategies resource page offered by Oregon Healing Collective LLC provides access to YouTube videos and website resources for informational purposes only. This does not indicate any financial gain or endorsement for Oregon Healing Collective LLC. These resources are not a substitute for professional advice. Visitors should exercise their discretion when using them. Oregon Healing Collective LLC is not responsible for the content's accuracy or effectiveness. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance. Oregon Healing Collective LLC is not liable for any outcomes from using these resources.

Last updated: October 2023

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More Positive Coping Strategy ideas

    • Write, draw, paint, photography

    • Play an instrument, sing, dance, act

    • Snuggle a pet

    • Take a shower or a bath

    • Garden

    • Take a walk, or go for a drive

    • Watch television or a movie

    • Watch cute kitten videos on YouTube

    • Play a game

    • Go shopping

    • Clean or organize your environment

    • Read

    • Talk to someone you trust

    • Set boundaries and say “no”

    • Write a note to someone you care about

    • Be assertive

    • Use humor

    • Spend time with friends and/or family

    • Serve someone in need

    • Care for or play with a pet

    • Role-play challenging situations with others

    • Encourage others

    • Make a gratitude list

    • Brainstorm solutions

    • Lower your expectations of the situation

    • Keep an inspirational quote with you

    • Be flexible

    • Write a list of goals

    • Take a class

    • Act opposite of negative feelings

    • Write a list of pros and cons for decisions

    • Reward or pamper yourself when successful

    • Write a list of strengths

    • Accept a challenge with a positive attitude

    • Exercise or play sports

    • Engage in catharsis (yelling in the bathroom, punching a punching bag)

    • Cry

    • Laugh

    • Get enough sleep

    • Eat healthy foods

    • Get into a good routine

    • Eat a little chocolate

    • Limit caffeine

    • Practice deep/slow breathing

    • Pray or meditate

    • Enjoy nature

    • Get involved in activities, communities that align with your values

    • Drop some involvement to free up some time in your schedule

    • Prioritize important tasks

    • Use assertive communication

    • Schedule time for yourself to relax