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 the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.
CALL, TEXT, OR CHAT
Suicide Prevention Hotline of Nevada
Talk to someone in Nevada 24/7 who is trained to provide support for people in crisis.
​
Call: 1- 877- 885 - HOPE
SOCIAL MEDIA&
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
​
Call: 988
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
Stories of Hope and Recovery
Stories by people who have been through a crisis and have found hope. Open to ages 15 to 24.
You Are Not Alone (Tumblr)
This Tumblr page is provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). It is open to youth of all ages as a safe place for self-expression on mental health.
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
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via the medium people already use and trust: text. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds quickly and will help move you from a hot moment to a cool moment. This service is completely free, but messaging rates apply if you’re NOT on Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, or T-Mobile.
​
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.
Teen Line
Teen Line provides confidential support for teens through phone, text, email, and online message boards. Teens can talk to their peers who are trained to provide support and encouragement.
​
Call (310) 855-HOPE or (800) TLC-TEEN (nationwide toll-free) from 6pm to 10pm PST.
​
Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6:00pm-9:00pm PST to speak with one of our teens.
You can also read through posts, questions, and discussions from other teens on a variety of topics.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
2023 Nevada PEP Activity Books
Theme: Creating an Ocean of Kindness
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 help youth identify what a bully is and what youth can do to stand up for themselves and others. This book will help give youth the confidence to stop bullying and become an upstander and an ally.
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.
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.
CCSD Mental Health Resources
List of CCSD Mental Health Resources.
SAMSHA Behavioral Health Spanish-Language Resources
in Spanish
988
in Spanish
Parents Guide to Youth Mental Health
in Spanish