Seeking Help: Resources for Young People in Crisis

If you are a young person facing a difficult or unsafe situation, you are not alone, and help is available right now.

Immediate Crisis Resources (US)

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (24/7, confidential, free).
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) — 24/7, 170+ languages.
• National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) — crisis intervention, shelter referrals.
• RAINN (Sexual Assault): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or rainn.org.
• 911: If in immediate danger.

Ongoing Support

• School counselor, nurse, or trusted teacher — mandated reporters, can connect to services.
• Pediatrician / family doctor — confidential for most issues (state laws vary for minors).
• Community mental health centers — sliding scale, no insurance needed.
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678.
• Boys Town National Hotline: [phone] (youth & parents).

Your Rights

• You deserve safety, respect, and a voice in decisions affecting you.
• Mandated reporters must report suspected abuse/neglect — but they also help you access protection.
• You can ask for a confidential conversation before any report is made.

Reach out now. You matter.