Resources for Youth

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If you are looking at this, you might be a young person having a hard time, and wishing there was someone you could talk to.

It is not easy to talk about feelings with adults. You might be worried that they will freak out, or get upset. At the same time, sharing your feelings with them is an important part of getting the help you need to start feeling better. This is a problem that many young people deal with—you are not alone.

If you are worried about a friend who may be at risk of suicide, check out these tips for peers (en español).

Below, we have some resources on organizations to contact if you are in crisis and guidance on how to start hard conversations with the adults in your life.

The Trevor Project

The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. Their 24/7 Lifeline number for young people is 1-866-488-7386.

Child Mind Institute

How to talk to your parents about getting help.

Mental Health America

Talking to your parents about mental health.