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Substance Abuse & Mental Health in Teens
Anxiety
https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/anxiety/#what-is-anxiety-1
We’re here to keep people safe. Usually, that is by helping a texter find a healthy coping mechanism to work through anxiety. Here’s everything you need to know about moving from totally overwhelmed, to a cool, calm “I’ve got this.”
OK2TALK
OK2TALK is a community where teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions can find a safe place to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope. Anyone can add their voice by sharing stories, poems, inspirational quotes, photos, videos, song lyrics and messages of support in a safe, moderated space. We hope this is the first step towards helping you get the support you need to feel better.
JED Foundation, Mental Health Resource Center
https://www.jedfoundation.org/mental-health-resource-center/
Expert information and resources to help teens and young adults navigate life's challenges
Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Text HELLO to 741741
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained crisis counselor.
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
The Trevor Project is a 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth. Youth can also text START to 678678 24/7/365, or use the online chat feature on the Trevor Project's website.
HandholdMA.org is a new website designed for parents who are worried about their children’s mental health. The website, created by a team of mental health and child development experts in partnership with parents who have “been there,” was designed for parents of school-aged children in Massachusetts.
Handhold has three main sections:
Should I worry? Helps parents explore if their kid just being a kid, or if their behavior is something to worry about. Parents can learn about signs to look for and get suggestions on what to do next.
What can I do? Tips, tools, and strategies that have worked for other families, sorted by topic, and picked by Handhold. These are things parents can learn about or do from home.
Who can help? Carefully selected community organizations and government resources to help families find the right mental health services.
HandholdMA.org was developed with input from individuals representing the diversity of Massachusetts’ communities, and is available in six languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese
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