Adolescents may experience several forms of crisis. While your school counselor and other community resources are excellent forms of support to help you through crisis, they are not always available. The following hotlines are available 24 hours/day:
Abuse
National Child Abuse Hotline- 1-800-4-A-Child
Child Help
Grief
Crisis Call Center- 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
Hello Grief
Self-Harm
1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
SAFE (Self Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives
Sexual Assault
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Texas Suicide Prevention
In addition, Thursday's Child is a national organization that provides resources on a variety of topics including bullying, substance abuse, peer pressure, internet safety, all issues listed above, and many other challenges facing children and teens. Thursday's child is a free hotline accessible to all students who may need services.
Thursday's Child
1 (800) USA-KIDS