Websites
Books

You Mean I Don't Have to Feel This Way?

Colette Dowling (Bantam Books, 1993)

Feeling Good Handbook

David H. Burns, M.D. (Plume, 1999)

A cognitive therapist suggests ways to overcome a variety negative thought patterns that hinder success. 768 pages.

Hotlines

Teen Relationship National Hotline (part of the National Domestic Violence Hotline)

1-800-799-SAFE

The National Domestic Violence Hotline has operators available in English and Spanish, with over 140 more languages covered by translator services. Operators help callers determine whether a relationship is abusive and what their next steps should be.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Lifeline routes calls to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention resources. Operators are available in Spanish and a TTY line is available (1-800-799-4TTY). Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Break the Cycle Organization for Teens

1-888-988-TEEN

Break the Cycle's teen support hotline. Features access to legal support and more.

National Teen Emergency Hotline

1-800-448-3000

Hotline for Teens Who Cut

1-800-DONT-CUT

The Safe Alternative hotline provides information on safe alternatives to self-injury. This is NOT a crisis line; in an emergency, call 911.

Girls' and Boys' Town National Hotline

1-800-448-3000

The Girls' and Boys' Town National Hotline is a 24-hour resource and referral service available to anyone. Operators are available in English and Spanish, and a TDD line (1-800-448-1833) provides assistance to the deaf and hearing-impaired.

National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453

The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network

1-800-656-HOPE

The National Sexual Assault Hotline, a project of the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. Operators are available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can offer advice as well as direct you to resources in your area.

CHILD HELP USA

1-800-4-A-CHILD

Child Help USA's hotline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can provide assistance in over 140 languages through translation services. Offers crisis intervention, information, referrals to emergency, social service and support resources, and more.

Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line

1-888-SXASK

The Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line features operators on call to give information about sexuality, STDs, relationships, alcohol and drugs, nutrition and more. Operators are available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CDC National STD and HIV Hotline

1-800-232-4636

The CDC's National STD and HIV hotline. Operators available in English and Spanish. Available Monday-Friday 8 AM-2AM (EST). The staff can answer your questions about HIV/AIDS, herpes, HPV and all other STDs. Operated by the Center for Disease Control.