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Abuse
ChildHelp
ChildHelp helps the survivors of child abuse through education treatment & prevention programs.
www.childhelp.org
RAINN
Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Anti-sexual violence organization.
www.rainn.org
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741 for confidential emotional support for issues relating to anxiety, depression, abuse, suicide, school, self-harm, bullying or loneliness. The text line is FREE nationwide, 24/7.
www.crisistextline.org
SafeLink
SafeLink is Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline and a resource for anyone affected by domestic violence. Volunteers speak English and Spanish, and SafeLink also has a service that can provide translation in more than 130 languages.
www.casamyrna.org
Bullying
Stop Bullying
What is bullying and how you can prevent and respond to it.
www.stopbullying.gov
The Bully Project
Social action campaign inspired by the award-winning film BULLY.
www.thebullyproject.com
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741 for confidential emotional support for issues relating to anxiety, depression, abuse, suicide, school, self-harm, bullying or loneliness. The text line is FREE nationwide, 24/7.
www.crisistextline.org
Committee for Children
Committee for Children is dedicated to promoting the safety, well-being, and success of children in school and in life. https://www.cfchildren.org/
Depression & Anxiety
Students Against Depression
Advice, information, guidance and resources for those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking
www.studentsagainstdepression.org
Teen Mental Health
Scientific evidence, publications, tools and resources to enhance the understanding of adolescent mental health
www.teenmentalhealth.org
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741 for confidential emotional support for issues relating to anxiety, depression, abuse, suicide, school, self-harm, bullying or loneliness. The text line is FREE nationwide, 24/7.
www.crisistextline.org
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Call: (800) 931-2237
Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Overeaters Anonymous
Fellowship of individuals recovering from compulsive overeating, under-eating, anorexia, binge eating or overexercising.
www.oa.org
Grief
The Doughy Center School & Community Toolkit for Grieving Teens
Articles, videos, activities and podcasts about grief for teens.
www.tdcschooltoolkit.org
The National Center for Grieving Families
Provide support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults and their families grieving a death can share their experience. https://www.dougy.org/
Our House
Online resources for grief support
www.ourhouse-grief.org/resources
SLAP’ED (Surviving Life After a Parent Dies)
Social media for teens who have lost a parent to find hope and connection through shared experiences
www.slapd.com
Health & Wellness
Kids Health
Support and advise on health, emotions and life – designed for teens, approved by doctors.
www.kidshealth.org
Mindful
Dedicated to inspiring, guiding and connecting anyone who wants to explore mindfulness.
www.mindful.org
Your Life Your Voice
Tips, tools and coping skills to help you through challenging situations.
www.yourlifeyourvoice.org
Head Space
Learn to meditate and live mindfully through themed sessions on everything from stress and sleep to focus and anxiety.
www.headspace.com
Wanderlust
Yoga for Teens. Find your true north — to cultivate your best self.
www.wanderlust.com
LGBTQ
The Trevor Project
TrevorLifeline 24/7 (866) 488-7386.
Providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth
www.thetrevorproject.org
It Gets Better
Nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth around the globe
www.itgetsbetter.org
GLSEN
Working to create safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression
www.glsen.org
Nicotine & Vaping
The Truth
Providing the facts and resources with the focus on spreading awareness and inspiring action in the fight to end smoking.
www.thetruth.com
Smokefree Teen
Part of the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Smokefree.gov Initiative with the goal of reducing the number of youth who use tobacco.
www.teen.smokefree.gov
The Truth Initiative
Dedicated to making tobacco use a thing of the past.
https://truthinitiative.org/
Self-Injury
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741 for confidential emotional support for issues relating to anxiety, depression, abuse, suicide, school, self-harm, bullying or loneliness. The text line is FREE nationwide, 24/7.
www.crisistextline.org
ASIF
Adolescent Self Injury Foundation offers hope in the recovery process for adolescent and young adult self-injurers and their families
www.adolescentselfinjuryfoundation.com
Substance Use
NIDA for Teens
National Institute on Drug Abuse for teens. Latest facts on drugs, teen use and its effects
www.teens.drugabuse.gov
Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous
Worldwide fellowship helping members “stay sober and other alcoholics achieve sobriety.”
YPAA – pdf document
www.aa.org
Al-Anon / Alateen
Support for individuals affected by someone else’s alcoholism
www.al-anon.org
Narcotics Anonymous
Nonprofit fellowship support group for people with varied substance use issues
www.na.org
Smart Recovery
Science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery program for individuals and families
www.smartrecovery.org
Refuge Recovery
Mindfulness-based addiction recovery community that practices Buddhist philosophy
www.refugerecovery.org
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
24/7 free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
https://988lifeline.org
Línea de prevención del suicidio y crisis
Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo, llama al 988 (servicio en español) o envía un texto al 988 o chat vía 988lifeline.org (en inglés).
https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741 24/7 Free and confidential support with live trained crisis counselors through text www.crisistextline.org
I AM ALIVE
Suicide intervention, prevention, awareness and education
www.imalive.org
National Institute of Mental Health
FAQ fact sheet about warning signs, symptoms and risk factors of suicide
www.nimh.nih.gov
The Jed Foundation (JED)
Protecting the emotional health and prevent suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults
https://www.jedfoundation.org/who-we-are/
Jason Foundation
Dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs
https://jasonfoundation.com/
More Resources From Herren Project
Herren Project Clubs
Encourage students in your community to make healthy choices and be true to themselves. This school based prevention and wellness program helps empower students to live substance-free lives in a save peer-to-peer environment.
Herren Project Clubs
Encourage students in your community to make healthy choices and be true to themselves. This school based prevention and wellness program helps empower students to live substance-free lives in a save peer-to-peer environment.
“To the kids that don’t have to use drugs and alcohol, I applaud you. To the kids that do, I understand you. There’s nothing weird about the both of you. Help one another. Look out for each other. We need to work together to change the culture.” – Chris Herren
“To the kids that don’t have to use drugs and alcohol, I applaud you. To the kids that do, I understand you. There’s nothing weird about the both of you. Help one another. Look out for each other. We need to work together to change the culture.” – Chris Herren
