Resources
suicide prevention:
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7.
thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline for LGBTQ youth. They offer phone, text and chat services 24/7.
Connect with a crisis counselor, a real-life human being trained to help people in crisis, available 24/7 from anywhere in the USA.
Teen to teen hotline:
https://teenlineonline.org/
310-855-4673
Teen Talk App
Teen Line provides support for teens through the app or phone line. Available between 6pm and 10pm PT. Teens can get support from other teens who have specialized training.
need2text.com
Need2Text is for teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship trouble, bullying, and more. Text with a trained, masters-level counselor at any time.
Domestic Violence
thehotline.org
1-800-799-7233
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides support for people currently experiencing domestic violence, over the phone or through their private chat service available 24/7.
Planned Parenthood
plannedparenthood.org
Planned Parenthood has a chat/text program where you can ask trained sex educators about abortion, birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, and STDs. Text PPNOW to 774636 during certain hours.
roo.planned parenthood.org
Planned Parenthood’s chat bot Roo. Go to website or text Roo to 22422 on your phone for a chat bot that is a program that answers questions in a conversational way based on a database of knowledge, this is not a human but can answer questions about birth control, bodies, pregnancy, relationships, sex, and more.
Apps:
Headspace: guided meditation and mindfulness
My3: suicide prevention, support system, safety plan and resources
Parenting Books:
Books for couples:
Books about psychotherapy/mental health
