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Whether you are setting up the Nourishing Minds program for the first time for your library, or hoping to improve your skills and knowledge in the world of teen mental health and co-design with teens, these resources provide practical insights for fostering a supportive environment. Discover ways to navigate mental health challenges, build healthy habits, and create open lines of communication that empower teens to thrive emotionally and socially.
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Learn how mental health impacts the day-to-day lives of teens.
Crisis Support Resources
From general mental health crises to assault, child abuse and more, the following resources are available to offer support in times of crisis.
Confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. If you
or someone you know is struggling or in crisis,
help is available.
Call or Text 988
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC offers a variety of resources for mental health support.
National Child Abuse Hotline: Childhelphotline.org
Available 24/7 and offers a wide variety of support resources
from professional crisis counselors.
Call 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) (para español presione 1)
Text 1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org
Available by phone, text, or online chat. Services are also
available in Spanish and for TTY.
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) (para español presione 2)
Text “START” to 88788
TTY 800-787-3224
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
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.
Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 (para español presione 2)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: rainn.org
Available by phone and online chat for survivors and their loved
ones. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673).
A helpline for teens by teens. Teen Link is a peer-to-peer support line available by phone or text at 866-833-6546.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the
community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Call 877-565-8860
Trevor Lifeline
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning youth.
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text “START” to 678-678
Online Chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to
reach caring, qualified responders with
the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many
of them are veterans themselves.
Call 988 then press 1
Text 838255
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Principles & Best Practices
Learn how mental health impacts the day-to-day lives of teens.
Expert Presentations
Elin Bjorling, senior research scientist and lecturer in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington, discusses facets of teen mental health.
