Crisis Lines for Youth

You are not alone - there are adults who care

If you are a child or teenager in crisis and need help immediately, please consult one of the following toll-free national hotlines or contact your local police or emergency services. All hotlines are free.
 

Resources: 

121Help.me

A network of child helplines in the US and Canada. Offers 24/7 support and assistance to children, youth and their families on all topics.

Boys Town National Hotline (1.800.448.3000)

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

Childhelp (1.800.4ACHILD)

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. 

Nineline (1.800.999.9999)

Crisis and support line for children, youth and their parents. English and Spanish. Multi-topic and issue assistance. 

National Runaway Safeline (1.800.RUNAWAY)

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.

National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline (1.800.331.9474)

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

Trevor Project Lifeline (1.866.488.7386

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

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.TALK )

24 hr support and asssitance for anyone feeling depressed, overwhelmed or suicidal.