Crisis Help & Support
Teen Link
http://www.crisisclinic.org/youth.html
Teen Link is a local organization that provides support and counseling for teens who are dealing with violence, drug or alcohol abuse, family or relationship problems, or are contemplating suicide. The Teen Link helpline is a confidential, anonymous non-judgmental help line that is answered by teen volunteers. Toll free 1-866-TEENLINK (1-866-6546).
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). They will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.
National Runaway Switchboard
http://www.nrscrisisline.org/
NRS provides services for runaway and homeless youth, including a crisis line (1-800-RUNAWAY), message relays between families and runaways, and a bus ticket to get runaways back home.
King County Teen Health Clinics
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthServices/health/locations/teenclinics.aspx
Teen health clinics provide education and services regarding pregnancy prevention, contraception, teen pregnancy, physical exams, STD education, drugs, alcohol, and mental health issues.
The Teen AIDS Hotline
http://www.ibiblio.org/ntah/
Lines are open Friday and Saturday night, 3:00 pm-9:00 pm (PST). The hotline is operated by 35 teen peer educators and 5 adult mentors. All phone calls are kept confidential, and it doesn't cost anything to call the number. 1-800-440-TEEN
Teen
Health & Wellness Database
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/
Provides teens with comprehensive support and self-help tools on topics
including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity,
family life, and more.
STD Hotline
800-227-8922
Ask-A-Nurse
(800) 535-1111
National AIDS Hotline:
(Spanish) 1-800-344-7432 (8 a.m. to 2 a.m., every day)
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Crisis Line:
Counselors are available 24 hours a day. 1-800-234-0420
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
http://www.rainn.org/
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Break the Cycle
http://www.breakthecycle.org
Break the Cycle offers tools to help people get out of abusive relationships, and also provides legal counseling and training for teens who want to help end domestic violence. 1.888.988.TEEN
TeenWire
http://www.teenwire.com/
From Planned Parenthood, teenwire.com is an award-winning sexual health web site for teens. They are committed to giving you the facts about sex so that you can use this information to make your own responsible choices.
Amara Parenting and Adoption Services
http://www.amaraparenting.org/
Amara Parenting is a local adoption agency that focuses on long term well-being of children. The Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Program (TAPP) provides intensive, culturally appropriate services that include health care and nutrition education, training on parenting techniques, comprehensive sexuality information, help in finding housing and childcare, and assistance in developing educational and employment plans. TAPP works with teen fathers whenever possible
Open Adoption and Family Services
http://www.openadopt.org/
Openadopt.org is a local non-profit adoption agency with a progressive approach to building healthy families. They are committed to open adoptions in which birthparents and adoptive families create healthy long-term relationships that address the ongoing needs of children.
Washington State TeenLine
http://theteenline.org/
A confidential 24-hour crisis intervention service for teens.
1-800-562-1240
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