Resources

Mental Health Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org
A 24/7, free, and confidential support network for individuals in distress.

The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org
Resources for mental health and learning disorders in children and adolescents.

Education and Career Development

Youth.gov
https://youth.gov
Federal resources for youth, including education, employment, and mentoring programs.

Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org
Free educational resources for all ages, including career readiness tools.

CareerOneStop - Young Adult Resources
https://www.careeronestop.org
Job search, training, and career exploration resources for young adults.

Housing and Basic Needs

National Runaway Safeline
https://www.1800runaway.org
Support for youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of running away.

HUD Exchange - Youth Homelessness
https://www.hudexchange.info
Federal resources for youth experiencing housing instability.

Legal Assistance

LawHelp.org
https://www.lawhelp.org
Free or low-cost legal help for youth and families.

Juvenile Law Center
https://jlc.org
Advocacy and legal resources for youth in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

Crisis Support

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
https://www.rainn.org
Support for survivors of sexual violence, including youth.

Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.org
Free, 24/7 text support for youth in crisis. Text HOME to 741741.

Substance Abuse Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
https://www.samhsa.gov
Help for youth struggling with substance abuse.

Partnership to End Addiction
https://drugfree.org
Resources for youth and families dealing with addiction.

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