This resource guide is intended to provide links to organizations, services or information that may be of benefit in tough situations. In every research study we conduct, we share general adolescent health resources with participants and their families. We strive to look out for the well-being of all adolescents and want them and their families to be informed in the event that they encounter any number of tough situations now or later in life. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, Dial 911.
General
2-1-1
Call: 211
Text: 898-211 (with your area code)
Local, financial, health, abuse, mental health services.
Mental Health
988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Crisis Text Line
Call or text: 988
Aid in crisis situations as well as information and referrals to local services.
Your Life Your Voice
For teens, connection to counselors for support with mental health challenges or abuse.
Substance Use
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Call: 1-855-378-4373
Text: 55753
Facebook Messenger
Support and action plan development for drug and alcohol use.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Call: 1-800-662-4357
Referral and information service for those facing mental or substance use challenges.
LGBTQ Specific
TrevorLifeline
Crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning young people.
The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
Call: 608-784-0452
Nonprofit organization in La Crosse, WI that provides services, a safe space, and advocacy for the LGBTQ community.
OutReach LGBT Community Center
Call: 608-255-8582
Organization in Madison, WI focused on community building, health and human services, and economic, social, and racial justice advocacy.
PRISM Program
Call/Text: 414-336-7974
Connects LGBTQ+ youth with trained peer-specialists to provide free emotional and mental health support and mentorship.
Eating Disorder Specific
National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associate Disorders (ANAD)
Call: 630-577-1330
Assistance and support for those with eating disorders.
Sexual Health
Planned Parenthood
Call: 1-800-230-7526
Text: 774636 (PPNOW)
Get answers about pregnancy, birth control, emergency contraception, and abortion.
Domestic Violence
Homeless & Runaway
National Runaway Safeline
Call: 1-800-786-2929
Text: 66008
Confidential hotline, assists teens who are homeless, have fun away from home or are thinking about running away.
Other Emergency and Assistance
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call: 1-800-373-7888
Text: 233733
Provides services and a safe space to survivors of human trafficking.
Poison Control
Call: 1-800-222-1222
Free, confidential assistance from people with toxicology training.