Now more than ever, teenagers are exposed to a deluge of societal pressures and often conflicting sources of information. Teens, friends, and family can all find information here to help themselves or a loved one.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HARRISBURG
Serves as a neighborhood based organization committed to serving youth and teens of all backgrounds in developing self-esteem and character and to help them become responsible citizens by providing physical, recreational, social, educational and vocational programs.
717-234-3268
1227 Berryhill Street, Harrisburg
717-232-1711
1700 Hanover St., Harrisburg
717-512-2833
1313 Monroe St., Harrisburg
www.bgchbg.org
GEISINGER HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
Teen line
24 hours, 7 days a week.
717-763-2345
800-722-5385
503 N. 21St St., Camp Hill
https://www.community-links.net/resources/community-directory/3507/teenline-of-holy-spirit-hospital-2/
LGBT NATIONAL HOTLINE
Youth to age 25
800-246-7743
888-843-4564
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
800-931-2237
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
National anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States.
888-373-7888
www.traffickingresourcecenter.org
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
PLEASE LIVE
Cultivates mental wellness through education and awareness of youth and young adult mental health challenges, focusing on depression, anxiety and suicide prevention.
PO Box 1281, Mechanicsburg
www.pleaselive.org
THE TREVOR PROJECT
Leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
866-488-7386
www.thetrevorproject.org
UNITED METHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN INC.
Provides community-based care services to youth and families in need in central and southeastern Pennsylvania. Youth ages 12-20 receive safe housing, emotional and educational support, food, clothing, medical and behavioral healthcare, counseling, and more in a family-like atmosphere.
717-766-7652
5120 Simpson Ferry Road
Mechanicsburg
www.umhcservices.com
YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
24-hour hotline
800-654-1211
1101 Market St., Harrisburg
www.ywcahbg.org