Youth Helpline

Advocacy for children who cannot speak for themselves. Emphasis on low income and disabled children. Develops prevention programs to help children. Training seminars to develop Confident Kids Support Groups.
Voice: 1-800-233-1200
Website: http://www.childrensdefense.org
E-mail: cdfinfo@childrensdefense.org
Verified: 10/3/2008

Trains adolescents (ages 11-13) on how to be effective baby sitters.
Voice: 1-800-255-4089
Website: http://www.safesitter.org
E-mail: safesitter@safesitter.org
Verified: 10/3/2008

Nationwide crisis/suicide hotline. Referrals for youth or parents regarding drugs, domestic violence, homelessness, runaways, etc. Message relays, reports of abuse. Helps parents with problems with their kids. If all counselors are busy, stay on line and one will be with you as soon as possible. Sponsored by Nine Line/Covenant House.
Voice: 1-800-999-9999
Website: http://www.covenanthouse.org
Verified: 10/3/2008

Provides crisis intervention, information and referrals for general population. Free and confidential. Short-term crisis intervention. Works with children and families.
Voice: 1-800-448-3000
TDD: 1-800-448-1833
Website: http://www.boystown.org
Verified: 10/3/2008

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Last Updated: November 12, 2008

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