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Phone numbers and help lines on the web...
Crisis Support Phone Numbers
A list of phone numbers for teen help lines in the USA, Canada and abroad.
How to Find a Crisis Line
International advice on how to find crisis and suicide help lines where you live. From About.com.
Abuse/Incest Hot Lines
A list of hot lines for abuse/incest survivors, victims and effected family members. From About.com.
Sexual Harassment State Hotlines
These groups and agencies deal with sexual harassment in school settings. Search by state or contact one of the National Hotlines. From Feminist 911.
Boys & Girls Town National Hotline
National hotline (U.S.) for teens in crisis sponsored by Boys & Girls Town of America.
Covenant House
Follow the links or call the NineLine for guidance and advice when you need help.
Crisis Pregnancy Helpline
America's Crisis Pregnancy Helpline's professional counselors will help you through this difficult situation.
Depression Information Line
Available for everyone who needs information or resources on depression. Find a support group in your area.
National (USA) Child Abuse Hotline
24-hour hotline for young people to call when they are being abused. Professional crisis counselors offer support and will help you through to the next step.
National Runaway Switchboard
A confidential, free hotline for runaway youth, teens in crisis, and concerned friends and family members. No international numbers.
R.A.I.N.N.
Hotline devoted to supporting and helping those who have endured the horrible experiences of rape, sexual abuse or incest.
Teen Health Info Line
A TOLL FREE number with help available daily from noon to 9pm Pacific Time. Based in Oregon, available nationwide. From oregonlink.com
Teen Help
Get help using the TOLL FREE number or send in an online request and get help through e-mail. Contact number and e-mail form link are at the bottom of the page.
Teen 411
A list of national help resources OFF line. All hot lines are national and toll free within the USA. Lots of extra advice and links can be found here.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Hotline
Open 24/7...if you need a way out, call now! TOLL FREE!!!
Youth 2 Youth Helpline UK
A peer help line and web site based in the U.K. Not toll free. E-mail advice is available to teens internationally. No collect calls accepted.
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