Teen Tough Topics

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  • Al-Anon & Alateen
    Resources & support for teens affected by an adult’s alcoholism. Chat available.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
    The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association - 1-800-622-HELP (4357)
    Helpline that is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
  • The Trevor Project - 1-866-488-7386 or Text “trevor” to 1-202-304-1200
    Providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ people ages 13–24.
  • EveryMind - 1-301-738-2255
    Provides Montgomery County residents with crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information and referral services.
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline operated by RAINN - 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    Get support, information, advice, or a referral for survivors of abuse or sexual assault.
  • Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-599 or Text “talkwithus” to 66746
    SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
  • NAMI Montgomery County - 1-301-949-5852 or email NAMI
    A local chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness.
  • Identity - 301-963-5900
    Identity’s programs respond to significant challenges faced by many Latino youth and families in our community.