Feeling like you need someone to talk to, but you aren't sure where to turn? Before you start thinking that no one cares or understands, try the resources below:
By Phone
- Columbia Area Mental Health Center (Emergency Services, 24 hours a day)
Call 898-4800 or 1-800-647-2066
- Helpline of the Midlands 790-7495
- Teen Clinic at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital 434-4118
- SC Share, a non-profit organization providing support during recovery
Call 739-5712 or 1-800-832-8032
- Sexual Trauma Services 252-8393
- Teen Line (teens helping teens)
1-800-TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336)
- Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-HIT-HOME (1-800-448-4663)
On the Web
- Go Ask Alice! - This is a website run by Columbia University. You can ask questions, read previous questions and get lots of information. Questions are answered by Columbia University health educators and health care providers in addition to information and research specialists from world wide health organizations. All questions are anonymous.
- I Wanna Know! - “Answers to your questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases.”
- It’s My Life! - Find out what other teens are saying about friend, family, school, body, emotions and money issues. Get advice, get information and read interviews.
- Plastic Fork Diaries - A website discussing food and food related issues.
- Teens Health - Advice and information on every aspect of teens and their health.
- Midlands Youth Directory - “This directory works to make this possible by creating a one-stop guide for youth and teens to find the answers they need in a life that can be overwhelming.”
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