Hotlines

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Hotlines

Drugs and alcohol
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information & Education Helpline
1-800-327-5050
TTY: 617-536-5872
www.helpline-online.com
Info and referrals for drug and alcohol problems including info on detox places, shelters, and methadone clinics in Massachusetts.  24 hours/day. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Eating problems
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
1-800-931-2237
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Offers support to people who think they have problems with eating, or friends and family of people with eating concerns.  Monday-Friday.  Check site for exact call times – note that hours are Pacific Standard Time which is 3 hours earlier than Eastern Standard Time (in Massachusetts).  Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Emergency contraception (EC or morning-after pills)
Emergency Contraception Hotline
1-888-Not-2-Late (1-888-668-2528)
www.not-2-late.com
Info and referrals for emergency contraception (pills you can take up to five days after sex to not get pregnant). National hotline. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Feeling sad, angry, depressed
National Suicide & Crisis Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Info and support for anyone feeling sad, angry, depressed, or thinking about suicide.  Also helps people who are worried about someone else.  National hotline.  24 hours/day. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Samariteens of Boston
1-800-252-TEEN (1-800-252-8336)
Gives teens in Massachusetts another teen to talk to about feeling sad, depressed, lonely, or stressed. Weekdays, 3pm - 9pm.  Weekends, 9am – 9pm.  Or speak to an adult 24 hours/day (same number). Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning)
GLBTQ 24-hour Crisis Helpline
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-800-488-7386)
www.thetrevorhelpline.org  Email: Support@TheTrevorProject.org
Confidential crisis helpline for GLBTQ youth. 24 hours/day. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Fenway Community Health Peer Listening Line
1-800-399-PEER (1-800-399-7337) or 617-267-2535
An anonymous and confidential phone line that offers gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning youth a “safe place” to call for information, referral and support.  5pm – 10pm, 7 days/week. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

GLBTQ National Youth Talkline
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
www.glnh.org   Email: youth@GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org
Info, resources, and peer counseling for gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender teens and young adults, or people who aren’t sure.  Monday-Friday, 8pm – 12 midnight. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Rape and dating violence
SafeLink
1-877-785-2020
Info and referrals for rape, sexual assault, dating violence, and violence at home for people in Massachusetts.  24 hours/day.  Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Llamanos
1-800-223-5001
TTY: 1-800-688-4889
Spanish hotline for info and referrals for rape, sexual assault, dating violence, and violence at home for people in Massachusetts.  24 hours/day. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project Crisis Line
1-800-832-1901 
Info and referrals for rape, sexual assault, dating violence, and violence at home for gay, bisexual, and transgender men in Massachusetts.  24 hours/day. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Running away or being homeless
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
www.nrscrisisline.org/youth_teens/youth_teens.html
Gives resources for teens who have run away or are thinking about it.  Callers can talk through their problems with staff or have staff set up a conference call with parents.  24 hours/day. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Sexual health (birth control, HIV, STDs, etc.)
AIDS Action Committee Hotline
1-800-235-2331 (English, Spanish)
TTY: 617-437-1672
www.aac.org  email: hotline@aac.org
Info and referrals for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Massachusetts.  Monday-Thursday, 9am – 9pm.  Friday, 9am – 7:30pm.  Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

American Social Health Association (ASHA) STI Resource Center
1-800-227-8922
Has a recording about sexually transmitted diseases/infections (STIs) 24 hours a day.  Also has staff to answer questions Monday-Friday, 9am - 6pm.  Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Centers for Disease Control  National STD & AIDS Hotlines
1-800-342-2437 or 800-227-8922
English Service (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
1-800-344-7432 - Spanish Service (8am – 2am, 7 days/week)
1-800-243-7889 - TTY Service (10am – 10pm, Monday-Friday)
Info and referrals on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).  National hotline. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Massachusetts Hepatitis C Hotline
1-888-443-HEPC (4372)
TTY: 617-437-1672
Info and referrals for hepatitis (A, B, and C) in Massachusetts. Monday-Thursday, 9am – 9pm.  Friday, 9am – 7:30pm.  Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.

Planned Parenthood Hotline
1-800-230-PLAN (1-800-230-7526)
www.plannedparenthood.org
Info and referrals for birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, HIV, STDs, physical exams, and teen health needs. National hotline. Nobody, including your parents, will be told you called.


UR Websites

Drugs and alcohol
www.abovetheinfluence.com – Gives info and help on how to deal with peer pressure around drugs and alcohol.  Includes podcasts, games, and downloads.  Sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

www.al-anon.alateen.org – Support group website for teens with family members who drink.  Spanish and French site available.  Sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous. 

www.checkyourself.com – Includes a test for teens to take and figure out where they are with their own drug and alcohol use.  Sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.

www.thetruth.com – Includes downloadable commercials, screensavers, videos, and games about tobacco and the tobacco industry.  Sponsored by the American Legacy Foundation.

Eating problems
www.about-face.org – Talks about positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races, and backgrounds through education, outreach, and activism. Gives info about negative pictures of girls and women in the media.  Sponsored by About-Face. 

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org – Gives info on body image and eating problems for males and females, including anorexia, bulimia, and overeating.  Gives tips on how to support a friend who is struggling with an eating disorder.  Sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association.

www.something-fishy.org – Gives info on eating problems like anorexia, bulimia, and overeating. Sponsored by Eating Disorders Shared Awareness (EDSA).

Eating healthy and exercise
www.fightosteonow.org – Gives info for young women on preventing osteoporosis (weak bones) through good eating and exercise.  Includes info on how to read labels on food, recipes for healthy meals, and a calcium calculator which tells you how much calcium young women need.  Sponsored by The Medical Foundation. 

www.healthiergeneration.org/kids - Gives facts, games, and video clips about healthy eating and exercise.  Sponsored by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

www.mypyramid.gov – Has a video about the new food pyramid (info on what types of foods you should eat to stay healthy). Includes info about exercise and different types of food (food groups).  Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture.

www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/take_charge.htm - Gives tips for teens about better health including diet, weight, and exercise.  Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Emergency contraception (EC or morning-after pills)
www.massecnetwork.org – Gives info about how to get emergency contraception in Massachusetts.  Emergency contraception (morning-after pills) are pills you can take up to 5 days after sex to not get pregnant. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Emergency Contraception Network. 

www.not-2-late.com – Gives info about emergency contraception (EC) – what it is and how to get it.  Emergency contraception (morning-after pills) are pills you can take after sex to not get pregnant. Includes a search function to find where you can get EC near you.  Site available in Spanish, French, and Arabic.  Sponsored by Princeton University.

Feeling sad, angry or depressed
www.mindyourmind.ca – Award-winning site for teens by teens, that gives info, resources, and tools to help teens deal with stress, crisis, and feeling sad or angry. Sponsored by Ontario Trillium Foundation and London Life Staff Trust Fund with support from Service Canada. 

www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens/depression.asp - Gives info about feeling sad and depressed for teens.  Sponsored by the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center.

www.talklisten.org – Gives tips and info for teens on how to take care of yourself and get support for you or your friends around stress, violence, depression, suicide, eating problems, and rape.  Spanish site available.  Sponsored by the Boston Public Health Commission.

General health info
www.bostonyouthzone.com/health/Teen%20Healthguide/index.htm - Teen health guide that provides info and resources on injury, disease, pregnancy, and alcohol and drugs.  Sponsored by the Boston Public Health Commission.

www.familydoctor.org/x5575.xml - Gives info on acne, diet, weight, exercise, sexual health, drugs and alcohol, physical exams, and eating problems. Sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

www.kidshealth.org/teen - Gives info, answers, and advice on taking care of your body, dealing with school and work, sexual health, and exercise.  Spanish site available. Sponsored by the Nemours Foundation.

www.sleepfoundation.org – Gives info on sleep, and sleeping problems for teens.  Includes games and sleeping tips.  Sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation.

www.teengrowth.com – Gives info on alcohol, drugs, feelings, health, family, friends, school, sex, and sports. Includes info on how to figure out a healthy weight for you. Sponsored by the Pediatric Healthcare Alliance.

www.teenhealthtalk.org – Gives info on health and body topics like acne, diet, exercise, depression, puberty, and sexual health.  Sponsored by the AWARE Foundation.

GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning)
www.bagly.org – Gives info for drop-in centers, meetings, and events for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender young people and those who are not sure.  For links outside of Boston, click on the “Statewide Network.”  Sponsored by the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth.  

www.glad.org/rights/school.shtml – Gives expert legal info on the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students in Massachusetts public schools.  Gives advice on what to do if you think your rights have been violated.  Sponsored by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD).

www.glsen.org – Gives tools and news for youth who want to create a safe space for ALL students in their school.  Sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network.

www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZGM18DFMD&sub_cat=106 – Gives tips and info for how gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens can stay healthy. Includes information about drugs and alcohol, feelings, suicide, and violence.  Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

www.youthresource.com – A website by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth, or those who aren’t sure. Gives info about health and sexual health.  Sponsored by Advocates for Youth.

Local resources and teen programs
www.bbbs.org – Gives info about the Big Brothers Big Sisters program which matches youth with adult mentors. 

www.bigsister.org – Gives info about the Big Sisters Association of Boston which matches girls and young women with adult mentors.

www.bgca.org – Gives info about the Boys and Girls Club of America which has youth centers and programs just for youth. 

www.bostonyouthzone.com/myc - A site for the Mayor’s Youth Council of Boston. Gives resources and info for teens on college, voting, money, getting a job, and events and activities in Boston.  Sponsored by the City of Boston.

www.bostonyouthzone.com/teenzone - A site created for and by teens in Boston.  Contribute your own artwork to the site, search for jobs and scholarships for school, get info about sports and other teen-friendly events, or find info on health.  Sponsored by the Boston Public Health Commission.

www.cityyear.org/sites/boston – Gives info about City Year which provides after-school programs, community events, and a community-service program for youth who want to volunteer in their community.

www.girlsinc.org – Gives info on programs and activities just for girls. Sponsored by Girls Inc.

www.teenvoices.com – An online and print magazine for and about teens and young adult women.  Read the magazine online, subscribe to the print version for free, join the teen editorial board, or submit articles, stories, and artwork for publication. 

Rape and dating violence
www.chooserespect.org – Gives info about stopping dating violence before it happens. Includes games, downloads, links, and info about healthy dating.  Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

www.janedoe.org – Gives info on rape, sexual assault, and dating violence. Includes info and a hotline for people in Massachusetts who need help right away.  Sponsored by Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.

www.mencanstoprape.org – Gives info for male youth about how to make sure rape and violence against women doesn’t happen.  Sponsored by Men Can Stop Rape. 

www.promotetruth.org – Gives support and info about rape and dating violence issues for teens and their communities.  Sponsored by the Rape Recovery Team at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, FL.

www.seeitandstopit.org – Gives info on what teen dating abuse and violence is, and what makes a good or bad relationship.  Gives ideas on how to help someone who is being abused and tips on how to stop teen dating violence.  Originally developed by teens in Massachusetts. Sponsored by the Teen Action Campaign. 

Sexual health (birth control, HIV, STDs, etc.)
www.aids.gov/basic/index.html - Gives info about how people get HIV and how to make sure you don’t get it.  Also has info for people who have HIV or are caring for someone with HIV/AIDS.  Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/brthcon.html - Gives info about all the different kinds of birth control that are out there like pills, condoms, and diaphragms. Sponsored by the US Food and Drug Administration.

www.ncadi.samhsa.gov/govpubs/PHD725 - Gives info for teens about how to not get HIV.  Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/std  - Gives info about what happens when you visit an STD clinic in Massachusetts.  Includes links to fact sheets on different STDs.  Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Division of STD Prevention.

MA Family Planning Services - Gives info about birth control and family planning services in Massachusetts.  Tells you where to go to learn more about or get birth control.  Also includes info about emergency contraception (morning after pill).  Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Family Planning Program.

www.mass.gov/dph/aids - Gives info about HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts including where you can get tested.  Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health HIV/AIDS Bureau.

www.stdwizard.com – Lets young people check their own risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).  Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Teen violence and violence at home
www.gmdvp.org – Gives education, info, and services for gay, bisexual, and transgender male victims and survivors of dating violence and violence at home. Sponsored by the Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project.

www.janedoe.org – Gives info on domestic violence (violence at home), dating violence, and stalking. Includes info and a hotline for people in Massachusetts who need help right away. Sponsored by Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.

www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens.asp - Gives info on making sure youth violence never happens.  Talks about bullying, solving problems, gangs, teen dating violence, and suicide.  Sponsored by the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center.

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