National Suicide Hotline
800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or 1-877-SUICIDA (784-2432)
Befrienders Worldwide
(numbers listed for 40 different countries) www.befrienders.org
Mental Health Professionals
To find professionals to evaluate your teen’s challenges and provide guidance as to what type of help your teen needs (if any at all), contact the organizations below or ask your pediatrician/family practice physician, family members, friends, religious/spiritual leaders, or your teen’s school for referrals.
Finding a Clinical Psychologist
American Psychological Association (APA) locator.apa.org
or call your state association and ask them for recommendations based on your specific situation www.apa.org/practice/refer.html
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
301-306-7070 www.chadd.org
Unexplained Substance in Your Teen’s Room? If you have found pills, other “substances” or possible drug paraphernalia in your teen’s room, backpack, or pockets, click on the links below for help in deciphering if they are something to worry about.
Street Names and Slang Terms for Alcohol/Drugs
Teens often seem to have a language of their own. Click the link below for street names and slang terms for alcohol/drugs.
Getting Help