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This page is specifically for those of you who wish to get help or are thinking of trying to obtaine some sort of medical advice for their problems.
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SUICIDE 
 
800-SUICIDE
(24 hours)

Crisis line. Automatically routes the call to the nearest crisis center.

IMAlive
IMAlive is the world's first virtual crisis center. It is the world's first crisis center where 100% of the volunteers are trained in crisis intervention. 
The mission of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide is to reduce the number of youth suicides and attempted suicides by encouraging overall public awareness through the development and promotion of educational training programs for teens, parents and educators.



RUNAWAY

800-843-5200
(24 hours)

California Youth Crisis Line
Counseling on many issues and referrals to youth needing assistance.

800-621-4000
(24 hours)

Crisis intervention and referrals. National communication system for runaway and homeless youth.

800-843-5678
(24 hours)

For reporting sightings of missing kids




RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT 

800-656-HOPE
(24 hours)

National Sexual Assault Hotline
What to do if you've been assaulted."
Directory of crisis centers and other resources.



PREGNANCY 

 
800-230-PLAN

Counseling and referral.

888-672-2296

Information on pregnancy options. Special section for teens.

800-532-3749

California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS)
Information about prescriptive and non-prescriptive drugs, street drugs, alcohol, chemicals, infectious diseases and any other physical agents which may be harmful to an unborn child.



Abstinence education and pregnancy prevention guide for teens.




SELF-INJURY

800-DONT-CUT
800-366-8288

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

800-342-2437 (English)
800-227-8922 (English/Spanish)
800-344-7432 (Spanish)
800-243-7889 (TTY)
(24 hours)

Information and referral.

A service of the CDC; information, FAQs, referrals

919-361-8488

Information and referrals.

800-367-2437
(English, Spanish, Tagalog)


California HIV Hotline
Information and referrals. Not a 24-hour crisis line.





ALCOHOL


800-NCA-CALL
800-622-2255
(24 hours)

Affiliate referral.

800-662-HELP
800-662-4357

Substance Abuse Treatment Locator

800-527-5344

Helpline for finding treatment.

888-4AL-ANON
888-425-2666
(meeting information)

Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is the recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.



Find a local meeting.



DRUGS

800-COCAINE
(24 hours)

Referrals to treatment programs

800-347-8998

International Referral Line. Find a local meeting.

800-766-6779

Find a local meeting.

415-456-1292

Find local resources.


Find a local meeting.

800-729-6686 (English)
877-767-8432 (Spanish)
(24 hours)

Information and referral.




SMOKING 

800-nobutts
800-662-8887

Help with quitting smoking.



SEXUALITY

Sexuality and relationship information from Planned Parenthood.

800-246-PRIDE
800-246-7743

LYRIC (Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center)
Free and anonymous Youth Talkline/Infoline provides peer support, health and sexuality information, and referrals to youth callers throughout the state of California.
  
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Support, education and advocacy. Find a community chapter.





GRIEF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION


650-321-5272

Compassionate support to those who are grieving a death or facing a life-threatening illness.




DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
866-331-9474

(24 hours)
English and Spanish

Crisis intervention, information and referrals.

650-259-8136

National web site by and for teens.

800-422-4453
(24 hours)

Nat'l child abuse hotline.




DISCRIMINATION
  
800-649-0404 Anti-Hate Line
A service, partnered with the Human Relations Commission, for listening, reporting, and follow-up of incidences of discrimination and hate crimes.

800-426-HAND Disabilities/Handicapped Crisis Line (California & Nevada) 
Information and referrals by and for people with disabilities.





HEALTH QUESTIONS 

888-711-TEEN  888-711-8336 Weekdays,12 - 8 p.m. Weekends, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.   Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Teenage Health Resource Line
Confidential health information for teens.





EATING DISORDERS

847-831-3438

Hotline, Counseling and Referrals

Find a local group.
   
Information on eating disorders and referrals for treatment.
OBESITY [back to top]
  
Information and resources on overweight and obesity.

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