RESOURCES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS

September is Suicide Awareness Month

Find answers to some of your questions

THERE IS HELP...
SUICIDE IS NEVER THE ANSWER !

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...because talk saves lives.
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CLICK ON ANY OF THESE IMPORTANT WEBSITES OR TOLL FREE NUMBERS FOR HELP !

For suicide prevention, awareness and support http://www.suicide.org/
You can also visit the Crisis Text line at: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Visit mental Health.net https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/anxiety-hotline/​ for mental health assistance.
Suicidal Thoughts: Dial 1-800-273-TALK OR 1-800-SUICIDE http://www.suicide.org/
LGBTQ Support: Dial 1-800-4-U-TREVOR www.suicide.org/gay-and-lesbian-suicide.html
Self-harm: Dial 1-800-DONTCUT www.suicide.org/
Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY https://www.1800runaway.org/
Teen Pregnancy Hotline:
1-800-672 2296 https://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/about/index.htm 
Substance Abuse Helpline:
1-800-662-HELP https://nationaltoolkit.csw.fsu.edu/resource/national-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-hotline-1-800-662-help-4357/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-NAMI www.nami.org/
​Teen Support Line (Teen to Teen counseling):
1-800-TLC-TEEN https://teenlineonline.org/​
Check out this article on tips for dealing with suicidal thoughts.
For more info on Mental Health Disorders ​https://drmelissawelby.com/
For Safety Tips on Children and Teens check out http://www.pedimom.com/
PARENTS check out this great Parent Guide on Teen Depression here
​​Substance Abuse Problems? Check out The Recovery Village for help here
Here is a great article on the latest numbers for Suicide in Children and Teens
How to get Teens to Stop Vaping: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/vaping/

​Guide on finding help in Gaithersburg Maryland: HERE
Help guide for addiction treatment and recovery in Arizona: HERE
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