Self-care for Teens

In the event of a crisis or emergency, you can tell a trusted adult, dial 911, or call one of the hotlines listed below.

National Networks:

• Crisis Text Line
• Okay2Talk.org online community for teens from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline + You Matter Blog
• Stop Bullying
• Love Is Respect Dating Abuse Help + Hotline
• Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network + Hotline (RAINN)
• LGBT National Youth TalkLine

Local Resources:

• Henrico County Mental Health + Substance Abuse Crisis Line
• Side by Side (formerly ROSMY) – LGBTQ+ support and meeting groups for young people
• Safe Harbor – support and crisis assistance for domestic violence and abuse victims

 

Check out the excellent Young Adult Library Services Association(YALSA)’s YA Mental Health Resource list here.