Youth/Teen Resources
Call 988 if you are having a mental health emergency or crisis.
Call 911 if you or someone else is experiencing an emergency or is an imminent danger to themselves or others.
Click on the down arrows below to find hotlines that youth/teens can call to get free 24/7 support.
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call 988
24/7 support
https://988lifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line
Description: Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis 24/7. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.
Text CONNECT (741-741)
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org/
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Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.childhelp.org
Childhelp
Description: Provides 24/7 assistance in 170 languages to adults, children and youth with information and questions regarding child abuse. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
Call: 1-800-422-4453
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Description: As the nation's nonprofit clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation - because every child deserves a safe childhood. The hotline is free and available 24/7.
Call 1-800-843-5678
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Youth Era
Description: Youth-based organization and resource center focused on supporting young people in crisis.
Contact: Youth Peer Support available via Chat or Twitch, or call 971-334-9295
Website: https://www.youthera.org/home
YouthLine
Description: For teen-to-teen support
Contact: Call 877-968-8491, Text teen2teen to 839-863, chat available on website
Website: http://www.oregonyouthline.org/
Teen Line
Description: TEEN LINE is a non-profit, community based organization that provides emotional support to youth. It is our mission to provide peer based education and support before problems become a crisis, using a national hotline, community outreach and online support.
Contact: Call 800-852-8336, text TEEN to 839863
Website: https://teenlineonline.org/
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Trans Lifeline’s Hotline
Description: Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. Available in Spanish.
Call 877-565-8860
The Trevor Project Resource Center
Description: The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. The Trevor Project Resource Center includes an abundance of educational resources that cover topics and best practices for supporting LGBTQIA+ youth.
Trevor Project Lifeline
Description: Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
Live Chat available on their website
It Gets Better Project
Description: The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. Their website includes thousands of videos shared by LGBTQIA+ community members, in hopes of emphasizing diversity, inspiration, and empowerment. It Gets Better Project also offers easy-to-access and easy-to-use resources, information, and more- all in support of LGBTQ+ youth everywhere.
Q Chat Space
Description: Q Chat Space is an online LGBTQIA+ center where teens join live-chat, professionally facilitated, online support groups. Also available in Spanish (disponible en español). Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care.
Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network
Description: GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.
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Planned Parenthood National Hotline
24/7 support
800-230-PLAN (7526) – for routing to local resources
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Sex Etc
Description: Created for teens, by teens, this website provides accurate and honest information to improve teen sexual health, as well as various ways for adolescents to get involved in various campaigns around sexual and reproductive health.
Advocates for Youth
Description: Young people understand that reproductive and sexual health and rights are inextricably tied to social justice and the fight for liberation. Join thousands of youth activists and adult allies as we build a better and more equitable world.
Love Is Respect
Description: Peer advocates available 24/7 to support teens with concerns about dating violence. Their website also offers an interactive safety plan, deaf services, and Native American services.
Call 1-866-331-9474
Text loveis to 22522
Chat available through their website
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The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center
800-784-6776
24/7 support
http://www.addictioncareoptions.com
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
800-662-HELP (4357)
24/7 support
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
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Youth Era
In-Person Drop Center Services( Eugene, OR) https://www.youthera.org/eugene-drop
Description: Youth-based organization and resource center focused on supporting young people.
Contact: Youth Peer Support available via Chat or Twitch, or call 971-334-9295
Boys Town National Hotline – serving all at-risk teens and children
Description: Crisis and support line for children, youth and their parents, 24/7 and Spanish available. Multi-topic and issue assistance. 24/7 support
Call: 1-800-448-3000
Text VOICE to 20121, every day, 12pm - 11pm PST
http://www.boystown.org/hotline
National Runaway Switchboard
Description: Connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns. 24/7 support
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Click Here for options to Live Chat, Email, Forum
http://www.1800runaway.org
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Food Pantries (Lane County)
541-343-2822
https://www.foodforlanecounty.org/find-a-food-pantry/
CARES Center (Lane County)
458-215-4272
https://getfoodlane.org/
Coping Strategies
The following are various self-care and coping strategies via websites and YouTube. The purpose of this resource list is to make some coping strategies more accessible and easy to find.
Disclaimer: The coping strategies resource page offered by Oregon Healing Collective LLC provides access to YouTube videos and website resources for informational purposes only. This does not indicate any financial gain or endorsement for Oregon Healing Collective LLC. These resources are not a substitute for professional advice. Visitors should exercise their discretion when using them. Oregon Healing Collective LLC is not responsible for the content's accuracy or effectiveness. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance. Oregon Healing Collective LLC is not liable for any outcomes from using these resources.
Last updated: October 2023
Short YouTube Videos
More Positive Coping Strategy ideas
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Write, draw, paint, photography
Play an instrument, sing, dance, act
Snuggle a pet
Take a shower or a bath
Garden
Take a walk, or go for a drive
Watch television or a movie
Watch cute kitten videos on YouTube
Play a game
Go shopping
Clean or organize your environment
Read
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Talk to someone you trust
Set boundaries and say “no”
Write a note to someone you care about
Be assertive
Use humor
Spend time with friends and/or family
Serve someone in need
Care for or play with a pet
Role-play challenging situations with others
Encourage others
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Make a gratitude list
Brainstorm solutions
Lower your expectations of the situation
Keep an inspirational quote with you
Be flexible
Write a list of goals
Take a class
Act opposite of negative feelings
Write a list of pros and cons for decisions
Reward or pamper yourself when successful
Write a list of strengths
Accept a challenge with a positive attitude
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Exercise or play sports
Engage in catharsis (yelling in the bathroom, punching a punching bag)
Cry
Laugh
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Get enough sleep
Eat healthy foods
Get into a good routine
Eat a little chocolate
Limit caffeine
Practice deep/slow breathing
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Pray or meditate
Enjoy nature
Get involved in activities, communities that align with your values
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Drop some involvement to free up some time in your schedule
Prioritize important tasks
Use assertive communication
Schedule time for yourself to relax