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Help Hotlines for Teens

Whether you're questioning your sexuality, thinking about suicide or worried you're pregnant, you don't have to face tough situations alone. If you don't have a friend, family member or adult you can trust, consider calling a hotline. Telling a stranger about your problems may seem odd, but hotline counselors are trained to give you the help and support you need. These hotlines are free and confidential, and many are available 24 hours a day. Remember, you can also call 911 in emergency situations.

  1. Suicide Hotlines

    • Teens who are thinking about suicide or who are worried about a friend who is contemplating suicide should call 1-800-SUICIDE 24 hours a day. They can also call 877-968-8454 to speak to a teen counselor.

    Rape and Sexual Assault Hotlines

    • Teens can call the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) at 1-800-656-HOPE if they need to talk about rape, assault, abuse or incest. Callers will be connected by a computer to the nearest RAINN center, but the counselor who receives the call will not know the caller's name, number or location.

    Sex and Pregnancy Hotlines

    • Teens who have a question or concern about sex or pregnancy, such as an issue regarding STDs, abortion or masturbation, can call Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-7526. They can also call the American Pregnancy Hotline at 1-866-942-6466.

    Drugs and Alcohol Hotlines

    • Teens who have substance addiction or abuse problems or who have questions about drugs and alcohol can call 1-800-NCA-CALL to reach the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. They can also call the 24-hour National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information hotline at 800-729-6686.

    Sexuality Hotlines

    • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) teens can call the Trevor Project hotline at 866-488-7386 for help regarding sexuality crises or questions, 24 hours a day. The Trevor Project also offers TrevorChat, an online chat help service that runs on Fridays between 4 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

    Eating Disorder Hotlines

    • Teens who have questions or concerns about eating disorders can call the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) hotline at 630-577-1330. Teens can also e-mail ANAD at [email protected].

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