Resources

Here are some resources to utilize if you are looking for other community supports. On the top are hotlines you can phone to speak with someone, and below are online hotlines you can utilize if you prefer to chat with somebody or join a message board.

Resources

Hotlines to Call:

The California Peer-Run Warm Line (non-emergency emotional support): 

1-855-845-7415  (Monday to Fridays: 7am to 11pm, Saturdays: 7am to 3pm,    Sundays: 7am-9pm)

Depression Hotline:   1-630-482-9696

Suicide Hotline:   1-800-784-8433

Self Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

The Trevor Project: Saving Young LGBTQ Lives: 1-866-488-7386

Eating Disorders Hotline:   1-847-831-3438

Rape and Sexual Assault:   1-800-656-4673

Grief Support:   1-650-321-5272

Runaway:   1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000

Self-injury Foundation’s National Crisis Line: 1-800-334-HELP

Real Help for Teens Help Line: 1-877-332-7333

Online Hotlines (Chat and Message Boards)

Kids Help Phone – Counseling via phone, live chat or text

Teen Line Help Online

On Your Mind – Support For Teens From Teens

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