Helpful Links

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988 SAMSA Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Dial 988

Teen Line Call 800-852-8336 Nationwide (6 PM - 10 PM PST) or Text TEEN to 839863

Veterans Crisis Line, Dial 988, Confidential 24/7crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones

National Center for PTSD through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including Veterans crisis line: Dial 988 then press 1

National Human Trafficking Hotline 24/7 Confidential 24/7 Call 888-373-7888 or text 233733 or TTY 711

Crisis Centers by State and U.S. Territory 988 LifeLine has a list of crisis center resources by state.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, AACAP's Facts for Families, multiple free information sheets on all sorts of issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.

Teens Against Bullying Created by and for teens, a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take action, and to be heard.

CDC Information about ADHD in Adults

CDC Data on Anxiety and Depression in Children

IEP and 504 Plans, a Guide for Parents

My Life is Worth Living includes five powerful stories told over 20 episodes. In each episode, a teen wrestles with familiar challenges and discovers strategies to cope, realizing that their life is worth living.

National Runaway Safeline

National Alliance on Mental Illness Teen Young Adult HelpLine Available Monday through Friday 10AM-10PM ET or text Friend to 62640

TeenLink Hawaii Health & wellness toolkits, infographics, and more

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy. 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)

The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services specifically for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) youth. The Trevor Project operates a 24/7 crisis hotline (1-866-488-7386)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers information about a wide range of mental disorders.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network was created by Congress in 2000 to assist children and families after traumatic events.

NIH National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Autism Resources list

Trans Lifeline connects trans people to community support and resources needed to survive and thrive.

NIH National Institute of Mental Health, Information on Anxiety and More

Environmental Working Group (EWG) resources to help consumers choose foods that are lower in toxic pesticides.

Beyond Pesticides Beyond Pesticides seeks to protect healthy air, water, land, and food for ourselves and future generations.

Active Minds is the largest nonprofit in the United States mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms across society.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) provides advocacy and resources to support people with ADHD, as well as their families, caregivers, and educators.

American Medical Women’s Association, AMWA Dedicated to advancing women in medicine a& improving women’s health. The number of women in medicine has grown without a commensurate rise in senior leadership positions, and significant pay disparities remain.

Set The Expectation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending gender-based violence and inequality.

CDC Information on Autism Spectrum Disorder

CDC Data about PTSD in Children

AAP American Academy of Pediatrics Information on talking with your children about difficult subjects such as war, suicide, natural disasters, and even their first crush

Center for Parent Information and Resources, a Guide for Parents who have Children with Disabilities

YouthLine is a free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line. Teens are available to help daily from 4-10pm PST (adults are available by phone at all other times!).

Racial Equity Support Line 503-575-3764 Available Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm Pacific Time

National Immigration Law Center, Patients: know your rights regarding immigration enforcement in a healthcare situation.

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