If you are looking for immediate help, someone to talk to, or more information about mental health, there are many organizations that can help. Below are resources we think you may find helpful.
Get Emergency Help Right Now
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988
or
Chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Help is available 24/7. You matter. Reach out for help now.
What Happens When You Call 988?
You’ll first hear an automated message while your call is routed to a Lifeline crisis center. You may hear brief music while you are connected. A trained crisis counselor will then answer, listen, provide support, and help connect you with resources.
988 Lifeline services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Learn more about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Need emergency personnel right now? Call 911.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis support.
Mental Health, Support & Youth Resources
Explore resources to learn more about mental health, find support, get involved, share your story, or hear from other young people.
OK2TALK
A community for teens and young adults experiencing mental health challenges where young people can share stories of recovery, struggle, and hope through creative content and messages of support.
Your Life Your Voice
Resources and support designed to help young people work through challenges and find someone to talk to.
Jack.org
A youth-focused mental health organization providing education, resources, advocacy, and opportunities for young people to create change.
Youth Empowerment
A peer-led resource featuring articles and content created by young people for young people.
TurningPointCT
Youth and young adults with lived experience share information, resources, and support related to mental health, substance use, recovery, and navigating the behavioral health system.
KidsHealth – Teens
Health and wellness information written specifically for teens.
Help With Bullying
- PACER’s Teens Against Bullying
- PACER’s Kids Against Bullying
- SafeKids.com – Bullying & Cyberbullying Resources
- AACAP Bullying Resource Center
Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
The Trevor Project
Crisis and support services for LGBTQ+ young people.
Call: 866-488-7386
View crisis support options
- It Gets Better Project
- ACMH Pride Month Newsletter
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Youth Advocacy Council
Dating Abuse, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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Love is Respect
– Information and support for young people experiencing dating abuse. -
RAINN
– Sexual assault information, resources, and confidential support.
Child Abuse Concerns or Questions
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call or text 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD)
Substance Use Resources
These organizations provide information about substance use, prevention, treatment, recovery, and resources for young people and families.
College Resources
Affordable Colleges Online
– Information and resources for students, including students with disabilities and mental health challenges.
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