988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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988 Suicide & Crisis 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 in the United States.

https://988lifeline.org/

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 988

Lifeline ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en español, y no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda.

https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/

Resources

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

https://www.sprc.org/

Crisis Text Line. Text HOME to 741741

https://www.crisistextline.org/

StopBullying.gov

https://www.stopbullying.gov/

love is respect. Call 1.866.331.9474. Text: LOVEIS to 22522.

https://www.loveisrespect.org/

The Trevor Project. Call 1-866-488-7386. Text ‘START’ to 678-678.

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

National Sexual Assault Hotline. Call 800.656.HOPE.

https://www.rainn.org/

CDC: Youth Risk Behavior Survey

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/pdf/YRBS_Data-Summary-Trends_Report2023_508.pdf

CDC says teen girls are caught in an extreme wave of sadness and violence

A new report finds an "overwhelming wave of violence and trauma" and never-before-seen levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts among high school students in the U.S.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/teen-mental-health-cdc-girls-sadness-violence-rcna69964