confused? need help?



Confused and hurting? We can help!

Do you need to talk to someone about a specific problem you are facing at this time? There are a lot of people who deeply care about young people like you and are available to help in times of need. Parents, school counselors, teachers, youth workers, and other concerned adults are good resources when problems arise. However, maybe you are not ready to talk with someone you know at this time, but still need some help and advice. If so, you will find a list of problem areas below along with telephone numbers (and some web site addresses) where you can get some information and help. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of them.

ABORTION

America's Pregnancy Helpline: 1 800 672-2296

Care Net: 1 800 395-HELP (4357)

National Office of Post Abortion Trauma: 1 800 593-2273

ADOPTION

Adoption.com: 1 888 962-3678

Bethany Christian Services: 1 800 238-4269

AIDS

AIDS Hotline: 1 800 342-2437 (English); 1 800 344-7432 (Spanish) www.ashastd.org

ALCOHOL ABUSE

Alcohol/Drug Abuse Hotline: 1 800 448-3000

National Drug Abuse Hotline: 1 800 662-HELP (4357)

CHILD ABUSE

Child Abuse Hotline: 1 800 4A CHILD (1 800 422-4453)

CRISIS and COUNSELING

Adolescent Crisis Intervention And Counseling Nineline: 1 800 999-9999

Youth Crisis Hotline: 1 800 HIT- HOME (448-4663)

Girls and Boys Town Hotline: 1 800 448-3000 www.girlsandboystown.org

DRUG ABUSE

National Drug Abuse Hotline: 1 800 662-HELP (4357)

Marijuana Anonymous: 1 800 766-6779

EATING DISORDERS

Eating Disorders Helpline: 1 800 931-2237 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (PST) www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Adolescent Crisis Intervention And Counseling Nineline: 1 800 999-9999

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: 1 800 537-2238

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 800 799-SAFE (7233)

PREGNANCY

America's Pregnancy Helpline: 1 800 672-2296

Care Net: 1 800 395-HELP (4357)

Birthrite Hotline: 1 800 550-4900

RAPE and SEXUAL ABUSE

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1 800 656-HOPE (4673) www.rainn.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 800 799-SAFE (799-7233)

Local Police or Sheriff’s Department or 911

RUNAWAY

Adolescent Crisis Intervention And Counseling Nineline: 1 800 999-9999 National Runaway Switchboard Hotline: 1 800 231-HOPE or 1 800 621-4000

SCHOOL VIOLENCE

Center for the Prevention of School Violence: 1 800 299-6504

STDS

National STD Hotline: 1 800 227-8922 or 1 800 342-2437 www.ashastd.org

SUICIDE

National Hopeline Network: 1 800 SUICIDE (784-2433)