Books

Feeling Good Handbook

by David H. Burns, M.D.

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

Real Girl/Real World: Tools for Finding Your True Self

by Heather M. Gray & Samantha Phil

A book addressing topics such as self-image, eating disorders, menstruation, sexual activity, and feminism. 221 pages.

Websites
Hotlines

AL-ANON and AlaTEEN

1-888-4AL-ANON

The Al-ANON and AlaTEEN hotline provides help and information for anyone who has been affected by another's drinking problem. Operators available in English, Spanish and French.

Boys Town National Hotline

1-800-448-3000

The Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour resource and referral service available to guys and girls, who may be dealing with abuse, depression, substance abuse or family issues. English and Spanish-speaking operators are available, as well as a TTY line (1-800-448-1833), which provides assistance to deaf and hearing-impaired people.

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.

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.

GLBT National Youth Talkline

1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)

GLBT National Youth Talkline's youth volunteers are available Monday to Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight Eastern time to provide LGBTQ people up to age 25 with peer counseling, information and referrals to local resources.

Marijuana Anonymous

1-800-766-6779

The Marijuana Anonymous hotline features information and referrals to local meetings.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

1-800-729-6686

The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information has English- and Spanish-speaking operators available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you with drug treatment information and referrals.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

1-800-622-2255

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence hotline features 24-hour information, help and referrals for those with alcohol and drug problems and their families.

National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

This hotline offers 24-hour referral services to drug and alcohol treatment centers in English and Spanish.

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

The National Runaway Switchboard is available 24 hours a day for any teenager who is thinking of running away from home, has runaway and wants to return home or for a teen who may have a friend who has run away and is looking for help. The line is confidential, anonymous and free.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at Rainn.org.

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

1-866-331-9474

If you are being abused by a partner or know someone who is, call the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, which is available from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Central time.

National Teen Emergency Hotline

1-800-448-3000

Pride Institute

1-800-547-7433

PRIDE Institute offers inpatient and outpatient treatment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who struggle with addiction or mental illness.