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Often people party with drugs and alcohol not so much because they want to have fun, but because they want to forget about their worries for a while. These worries can be serious and really hard to deal with — things like verbal or physical abuse from family members, consistent problems concentrating in the classroom, issues of sexual identity, depression and burdensome responsibilities outside school. Drug and alcohol use is sometimes a symptom of struggle with one or more of these problems.
If you’re trying to cope with problems like these, you may want to seek help or counseling for that specific problem, and learn how it may be related to your drug and alcohol use. This section provides some resources — toll-free phone numbers and websites — that may be useful.
GENERAL
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
The Girls and Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line staffed by highly-trained counselors who can respond to your questions regarding runaways, family and school problems, pregnancy, suicide, chemical dependency, sexual and physical abuse. Every day of the week, 365 days a year. Call with any problem, anytime.
Covenant House "9-line"
1-800-999-9999
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
A general hotline for teens with any kind of problem — from substance abuse to family and school problems to relationships; Covenant House's expertise is in dealing with homeless and runaway youth. The people who respond to phone calls are trained in crisis intervention, as well as the ability to direct the caller to the appropriate organization or program.
ALCOHOL and DRUG INFORMATION and TREATMENT
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator 1-800-662-HELP www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
For information on alcohol or drug problems. You can also find the right drug abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program for you or someone you care about.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
www.samhsa.gov/
As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA's mission is to build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for substance abuse and mental illness.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
www.aa.org/default/en_contact.cfm?contype=central
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
Click on your state to find the closest AA or Intergroup office in your area.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings (818) 773-9999 x771
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Ask for fellowship services and they'll tell you where to find a meeting in your area.
Culture-Specific Resources
These links list substance use disorder resources for racial and ethnic
minority populations:
African-American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino
Native American
Culture-Specific Federal Agencies
RUNAWAYS
National Runaway Hotline
1-800-621-4000
www.nrscrisisline.org
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
Are you having problems at home? Are you thinking about running away? Have you already run away and need to find a place to stay, food, clothing, legal or medical assistance? Being a teenager isn't easy. We're here 24 hours a day. We're confidential and free. Whether you are in a crisis, have a friend who is in trouble, we can help. Talk to us.
DEPRESSION, MENTAL ILLNESS and ADDICTIONS
Mental Health Association 1-800-LIFENET (1-800-543-3638)
www.mhaofnyc.org/2lifenet.html
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
A free, confidential crisis intervention, information and referral service. Round-the-clock, trained specialist will listen to your problems, assess your needs and get you assistance quickly.
ABUSE
Child Help USA
1-800-422-4453
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
A national child abuse hotline that provides referrals and information to the victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and suicide.
RAPE and INCEST
1-800-656-HOPE
www.rainn.org
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more. National sexual assault hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7.
GAY and LESBIAN
Youth Resource www.youthresource.com/index.htm
YouthResource, a Web site created by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people 13 to 24 years old, takes a holistic approach to sexual health by offering support, community, resources, and peer-to-peer education about issues of concern to GLBTQ young people.
HIV and AIDS
1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
The Center for Disease Control National AIDS Hotline answers basic questions about HIV and AIDS (prevention, transmission, testing, health care) and gives out educational information about the disease. It is also a referral service staffed by trained individuals.
SEX
Sex Etc. www.sexetc.org
A website for teens by teens with honest, medically-accurate and balanced information about human sexuality and sexual health.
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