Resources for Children, Teens, and Families
If you or someone you know is looking to talk with a counselor, look for local services, download a helpful app, or just learn more about youth mental health, the following resources are free to use for children, teens, and families. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, please call 988.
CALL, TEXT, OR CHAT
988
Talk to someone in Nevada 24/7 who is trained to provide support for people in crisis.
SOCIAL MEDIA&
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS
TeenTribe
Peer-to-peer support group for teens faced with mental health challenges and/or difficult family dynamics. Members of our teen support group have access to the latest in social network technology including a dedicated activity stream, forum and chat room. In addition, members can participate in the larger wellness challenge through our inspirational wellness tools — wellness tracker, friend reminders, mood mapping and kudos.
Trevorspace
This social media platform allows LGBTQ youth, ages 15-24, to communicate about shared experiences and access support.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project has a call-in lifeline, chatline, and text message line for teens to get help or speak with a counselor. Visit their website to connect with a counselor online or call/text one of the helplines below.
Trevor Lifeline - A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at:
1-866-488-7386
TrevorText - Text "Trevor" to 1-202-304-1200. Standard text messaging rates apply.
Available Monday through Friday between 3pm - 10pm EST/12pm - 7pm PT
YouthMOVE
NAMI Teen & Young Adult Helpline
A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults. Our T&YA Specialists are young people who understand what you're going through because they have been through stuff, too. They are experienced and well-trained. They care and want to help you find a way forward. Reach out by phone, text, or chat.
TXR 4 HELP
24/7 text hotline to access safe place locations, local youth shelters, and interactive messaging with mental health professionals. For ages 12-17.
Text SAFE and current location to 69866
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Nevada PEP Activity Books
Your Life Your Voice
YourLifeYourVoice.org is part of The Boys Town National Hotline. Counselors are available 24/7 and have a wide range of experiences working with kids and families who are frustrated, depressed, or just need someone to talk to.
Call 1-800-488-3000
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are being abused, please call us. These are serious issues that are best handled in one-on-one conversations with counselors.
TextVOICE to 20121 to start.
Text with a counselor for free with the following carriers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Virgin, Cricket, Nextel, Boost, MetroPCS. (standard message & data rates may apply for other carriers). Every day, 2PM to 1AM CST. Please know that this texting service is intended for pre-teens, teens, and young adults.
Chat over IM and get a live, to the minute discussion with one of our counselors. Mon–Fri, 6PM to midnight CST (and other times if counselors are available)
Send an Email
When you e-mail a question we will send a response back to you within 48 hours. We post selected questions and responses on our bulletin board board a few days later.
This activity book was made to talk
about mental wellness & self-care. We
want you to know that you are not
alone and that mental health matters!
Mental Health Resources
Youth Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Knowledge helps parents and caregivers identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues early on, and the earlier mental health concerns are addressed, the better the outcomes. We’ve gathered resources to help you foster mental well-being, get familiar with the issues young people are facing, recognize problems, have conversations, and understand treatment options.
Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth
Younger members of the LGBTQ+ community struggle the most with mental health concerns of all age groups.
Hope Means Nevada
Mental Distress Resources from Teens
Life’s twists and turns are beyond our control, but how we respond isn’t. At Hope Means Nevada, they empower teenagers to recognize warning signs, express their emotions, and practice self-compassion. It’s perfectly okay not to be okay, and we’re here to provide unwavering support on your journey toward hope.
CCSD Mental Health Resources
List of CCSD Mental Health Resources.
988
in Spanish