Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
Phone: 1-888-425-2666
Website: http://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/
Makes referrals to local Al-Anon groups, which are support groups for spouses and other significant adults in an alcoholic person’s life. Also makes referrals to Alateen groups, which offer support to children of alcoholics.
Crisis Text Line
Website: http://www.crisistextline.org/
The Crisis Text Line provides free emotional support and information to teens in any type of crisis, including feeling suicidal. You can text with a trained specialist 24 hours per day. Text “HOME” to 741741.
Info About Kids
Website: https://infoaboutkids.org/
Infoaboutkids.org is an ongoing collaboration of the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth and Families. Their goal is to promote healthy child and family development by highlighting science-based information for those who care for, or work with, children. Their site, updated annually, links to other well-established, trustworthy websites for parents, other caregivers, and professionals.
NAMI Crisis Text Line
Text NAMI to 741-741
Connects you with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) World Services
Phone: 818-773-9999 Ext. 771
Website: https://www.na.org/
Makes referrals to local NA groups and provides informational materials on the NA program. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs has become a major problem.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Phone: 800-950-6264
Website: https://www.nami.org/help
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Phone: 301-443-3860
Website: https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/
Makes available free publications on all aspects of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Many are available in Spanish. Call, write, or search the NIAAA Web site for a list of publications and ordering information.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Website: https://teens.drugabuse.gov/
Designed for teens and those who influence them (parents/guardians, teachers). This website provides science-based publications to inspire teens to make informed decisions about drug use and their health.
Planned Parenthood
Phone: 800-230-7526
Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Phone: 800-656-4673
Website: https://www.rainn.org/
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Phone: 800-662-4357
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
A locator for alcohol and drug abuse treatment or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country. Provides information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 180 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
TeenHelp
Website: https://www.teenhelp.com/
A great website for parents of teens and teens going through adolescence. Provides information on a wide variety of topics ranging from teen mental health, physical health, sex, substance use, and social life among others.