Resources
Table of Contents
Substance Abuse
Eating Disorders
Physical and Mental Health (Suicide, Depression, AIDS, STDs, Pregnancy)
Abuse
Gang Prevention
Education
General Youth Support Services
Volunteerism
Alcoholics Anonymous
(561) 276-4581 – Palm Beach County
www.aainpalmbeach.org
(954) 462-0265 – Broward County
www.aabroward.org
ChildhelpUSA Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
1-800-422-4453
Child Pornography Tipline
1-800-843-5678
Elder Abuse Hotline
561-383-1112
Palm Beach County Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline
1-800-352-2437
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224 TDD
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY
1-800-786-2929
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE
Sexual Offender Information Request
1-888-357-7332
Stop It Now!
Helpline If a youth is sexually abusing
M-F 9 am-5 pm ET
1-888-PREVENT
1-888-773-8368
The Parent HelpLine
1-800-FLA-LOVE
Teen Helpline
24 Hours
(954) 537-0211 – Broward County
If you suspect that you may be drinking too much and you don’t know what to do, call the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
Hopeline
1-800-NCA-CALL
If you are worried about a family member or friend who drinks too much and are not sure how you can help, call:
Al-Anon/Alateen
1-800-356-9996
If you or a friend are using illegal drugs or abusing any drug and you don’t know who to talk to,
Call
1-800-662-4357
For information about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco call:
The American Council for Drug Education
1-800-488-DRUG
The American Lung Association
1-800-LUNG-USA
Cocaine Anonymous National Referral Line
1-800-347-8998
If you suspect that you or one of your friends may have anorexia, bulimia, or an overeating disorder and you want to get help visit these Web sites for more information:
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders Inc.
Physical and Mental Health (Suicide, Depression, AIDS, STDs, Pregnancy)
If you or a friend are considering suicide, PLEASE call the
National Adolescent Suicide Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE
If you are attempting or contemplating suicide right now,
Call
911
You may want to visit these web sites for more information:
Depression
If you or your friends are concerned about having a venereal disease or contracting AIDS, call for information:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
1-800-227-8922
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Aids
If you or a friend (male or female) are a victim of rape, incest, or any form of sexual abuse, call
The National Sex Abuse Hotline
1-800-656-4673
If you are in a dating relationship with a person who is abusive, call for help to
Dating Violence Information Line
1-800-897-LINK
If you or a friend are involved in the prostitution or pornography industry, and you want help getting out, call
Children of the Night
1-800-551-1300
If you or a friend or another family member is being physically abused at home, call:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
You may want to visit this web site for more information:
Sexual Assault Information Page
If you are between the ages of 10 and 14 and are looking for friends and fun in a wholesome atmosphere, contact your local
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
1-800-854-CLUB
If you and your friends are considering joining a group and want to know more about its background, or if you have joined a group and are having difficulty getting out, please call
Cult Awareness Hotline
1-800-556-3055
If you are considering going to college or vocational school and have questions about funding your education,
Call
1-800-USA-LEARN
Or
1-800-4-FEDAID
If you are interested in information about training programs in your state for such jobs as carpenter, receptionist, computer programming, visit the Job Corps Web site: Job Corps
General Youth Support Services
If you are a runaway and need help to contact home or return home, call
The National Runaway Hotline
1-800-621-4000
If you are dealing with a crisis or problem of ANY kind and don’t see what you are looking for in any of the links, call
Covenant House Nine-Line
1-800-999-9999
If you are interested in volunteering time that will develop leadership skills, call to find out about the YMCA nearest you, Ask about their Black Achievers, Youth Achievement, and Youth Leadership programs
YMCA
1-888-333-9622
United Way
If you want to help your community, visit the United Way Web page to find your community’s local United Way.