Teens
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Resources for Teens
The Trevor Project
- 866-4-U-TREVOR
- www.TheTrevorProject.org
The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Trevor Helpline is available as a resource to parents, family members and friends of young people as well. Visit www.TheTrevorProject.org for more information and resources for young people.
Love Is Respect
- www.loveisrespect.org
- 1-866-331-9474
Provides information and resources on healthy teen relationships.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
- 1-877-739-3895
- www.nsvrc.org
This organization provides information, support, and help for teen victims of sexual violence.
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Both toll-free, 24-hour, confidential hotlines which connect you to a trained counselor at the nearest suicide crisis center.
LGBTQ Center Orange County
- (714) 953-LGBTQ (5428)
- info@lgbtcenteroc.org
The LGBTQ Center OC’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the Orange County Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer/Questioning communities and provide services that ensure its well-being and positive identity.
Self-Harm Prevention
- Text 741741 from anywhere in the US
Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Quit Smoking or Vaping
- 877-44U-QUIT (877-448-7848)
The National Cancer Institute’s trained counselors provide information and support for quitting in English and Spanish. Call Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern time.
