These are resources available to support mentees in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Mental Health Support and Crisis
Crisis Text Line
- Best for: Emotional crises, feeling overwhelmed, mental health emergencies.
- How to Access:
- Text HOME to 741741 (USA and Canada).
- Free and available 24/7.
- Provides support via trained crisis counselors.
The Trevor Project
- Best for: LGBTQ+ youth experiencing a crisis, thoughts of self-harm, or mental health concerns.
- How to Access:
- Phone: Call 1-866-488-7386.
- Text: Text START to 678678.
- Chat: trevorchat.org.
- Free and available 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Best for: Thoughts of suicide, depression, or someone concerned about a friend.
- How to Access:
- Phone: Call 988 (USA).
- Chat: 988lifeline.org.
- Free and available 24/7.
YouthLine
- Best for: Youth in crisis or looking for peer-to-peer support.
- How to Access:
- Phone: Call 1-877-968-8491.
- Text: Text HELLO to 839863.
- Chat: oregonyouthline.org.
- Free and confidential; operated by youth volunteers during peak hours.
Home and Relationship Safety
National Runaway Safeline
- Best for: Teens experiencing unsafe situations, abuse, or planning to run away.
- How to Access:
- Phone: Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929).
- Chat: 1800runaway.org.
- Offers free, 24/7 assistance and live chat.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Best for: Experiencing or witnessing domestic violence, unsafe relationships.
- How to Access:
- Phone: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
- Chat: thehotline.org.
- Available 24/7 with multilingual support.
Love Is Respect
- Best for: Dating abuse, unhealthy relationships, or relationship advice.
- How to Access:
- Phone: Call 1-866-331-9474.
- Text: Text LOVEIS to 22522.
- Chat: loveisrespect.org.
- Confidential and available 24/7.
Additional Resources
Boys Town National Hotline
- Best for: Family issues, school problems, abuse, or mental health.
- How to Access:
- Phone: Call 1-800-448-3000.
- Text: Text VOICE to 20121.
- Chat: boystown.org.
- Available 24/7 for all youth.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
- Best for: Concerns about eating disorders or body image.
- How to Access:
- Phone: Call 1-800-931-2237.
- Chat: nationaleatingdisorders.org.
- Text: Text NEDA to 741741 for crisis situations.
- Limited hours for calls and chats but 24/7 crisis text available.