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Resources for Teens

The Division of Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center recommends the following resources for teens looking for more information about mood disorders and related support services.

Online Resources for Information About Depression and Suicide

American Association of Suicidology, an education and resource organization
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 800-950-6264
National Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Depressedteens.com, an educational site dedicated to help teenagers and their parents and educators understand the signs and symptoms of teenage depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE), mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, eliminate stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide
The Bright Side, information and support for coping with grief, depression, loss, and mental illness.
"In the Mix" on PBS, television show devoted to the issues of teen depression and suicide.
Befrienders, centers working to reduce suicide worldwide.
Living Matters, resources for those who care for and about depressed and suicidal youth.
Hopeline, resources to learn more about depression/suicide and suicide prevention programs.

24-Hour Hotline Numbers

1-800-273-TALK
513-281-CARE
1-888-SUICIDE (National Hopeline Network)
1-800-999-9999 (Covenant House Nineline)
1-800-448-4663 (National Youth Crisis Hotline)

Referral Sources for Counseling, Child Abuse, Runaways, and / or Drug Rehabilitation

1-800-NEW-LIFE
National Adolescent Suicide Hotline -- 1-800-621-4000 (runaway switchboard)
National Child Abuse Hotline -- 1-800-4-A-CHILD
National Domestic Violence Hotline -- 1-800-799-SAFE
Recovery Health Access Center (drug and alcohol abuse) -- 281-RHAC (7422)

Online Resources for Anger Management, Drug / Alcohol Abuse

American Psychological Association, controlling anger before it controls you
MentalHelp.net, assertiveness training
Prevention Online, National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information
Street Drugs, information on widely abused legal and illegal drugs
New Life Ministries, transforming your life through religion and spirituality

Online Resources for Self-Esteem Issues

Building Self Esteem, building self esteem and confidence at work and in your daily life
Mpower, a youth awareness program that provides information on Self - Esteem: Feeling Good About Yourself
National Institute of Mental Health, reducing the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior
National Association for Self Esteem, purpose of this organization is to fully integrate self-esteem into the fabric of American society
TeensHealth from Nemours, article about growing up, self-esteem and body image

Referral Sources for Sexual Abuse

Adolescent Victims of Indecent Sexual Encounter (AVOISE) -- 513-321-8286
National Sexual Assault Hotline -- 1-800-656-HOPE
National Victim Center -- 1-800-FYI-CALL

Grieving Centers

Fernside Center for Grieving Children

Online Resources for Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse and / or Self-Harm Behaviors

S.A.F.E. Alternatives" (Self-Abuse Finally Ends), committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
Bullying.org, purpose is to eliminate bullying in our society by supporting individuals and organizations to take positive actions against bullying
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
Wired Kids, dedicated to protecting all Internet users, especially children, from cybercrime and abuse