KEGE is not an emergency service. If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate help, please use the list of resources below. Caring professionals are available to provide you with support and understanding.
Organization Name | Service Type | Contact Information |
You Matter | A safe space for youth to discuss and share stories of mental health and wellness. | Website: You Matter |
Love is Respect | A space to learn about healthy relationships, aiming to empower young people through inclusive and equitable education, support and resources. | Website: Love is Respect Call: 1-866-331-9474 Text: LOVEIS to 22522 |
The Children’s Center of Hamden | They provide family-centered, quality treatment and education in an environment that is safe, nurturing and least restrictive. They help youth who struggle with psychological or social problems, physical or sexual abuse, learning disabilities, substance abuse and family trauma. | Website: Children's Center of Hamden Call: 203-248-2116
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Ditch the Label | Supporting youth through challenges including bullying, mental health, identity and relationships. | Website: Ditch the Label |
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | A 24 hours a day, 7 days-a-week hotline for who are dealing with child abuse situations. Callers can talk to counselors working with translators who speak 170 languages to help callers who speak a language other than English. All calls are anonymous. | Website: Child Help Call/Text: 1-800-422-4453 Live Chat also available on website. |
| Crisis Text Line | Anonymous texting service available 24/7. Available through text, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp | Text: 741741 |
National Youth Crisis Hotline | Crisis line that offers free emotional support and information to youth 24/7 nationwide. | Call:1-800-442-HOPE (4673) |
The Trevor Project | A non-profit organization offering suicide prevention resources to LGBTQIA+ youth. Available 24/7. | Website: The Trevor Project Text: “Start” to 678-678 |
Nationwide TeenLine | A teen hotline where another teen will be there to listen, understand, and answer your questions. Volunteers, who are high school students, receive over 100 hours of training from mental health professionals and key partners so that they can respond, understand and anticipate the needs of the teens reaching out. | Call: 1-800-852-8336 Nationwide (6 PM - 10 PM PST) Website: Teenline |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
| A 24/7, free and confidential lifeline offering prevention and crisis resources in the United States. | Website: Suicide Lifeline Call: 1-800-273-8255 |
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