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Teen Issues
is a health Q & A internet service providing information about fitness, nutrition, alcohol, drugs, sex, relationships, and general health.
provides information and resources about HIV & AIDS
provides answers to your questions about teen sexual health, puberty, vaccines, STD prevention, abstinence, birth control, testing, sexual orientation, and healthy relationships. Advice about talking to your parents, healthcare provider, and partner about sex. Includes real-time chat.
provides information about sex and sexuality, STDs, pregnancy, abortion, and relationships.
gives vital factual health and safety information about choosing a piercer, a piercing, and taking care of your new piercing.
provides doctor-approved information and advice to questions teens have about mental health, sex, sleep, food, fitness, diseases, school, jobs, and safety.
FREQUENTLY ASKED EMBARRASSING QUESTIONS (FAEQ)
Website resources and links for topics including: mental health, sex, sleep, food, fitness, diseases, friends, STD’s, pregnancy, relationships, dating, feelings, bullies, drugs, diets, virginity, abstinence, and more.
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) in English and Spanish
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Services: Crisis center available to report abuse
Information and literature provided
New York State Domestic Violence Hotline
English: 1-800-942-6906
Spanish: 1-800-942-6908
Hours: (in English) 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
(in Spanish) 7 days a week, 7am-11pm
Services: Statewide referrals for victims of domestic violence
631-329-2200
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Services: Crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence.
Referrals to counseling, housing, etc.
1-800-425-2666
Services: Self-help groups for youth with alcoholic relatives or friends
631-669-1124
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Services: The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Narcotics Anonymous of Suffolk County
631-689-6262
Services: Self-help groups to achieve recovery from addiction to drugs.
1-800-984-0066
Services: Self-help groups for relatives and friends of drug abusers
1-866-488-7386
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Services: Hotline for gay, lesbian, bi, or questioning youth.
Suicide prevention
Trained counselors provide local resources
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention (EDAP)
1-800-931-2237
Hours: 8:30-4:30 PST, Monday-Friday
Services: Answer questions, give information and nationwide referrals.
A Comprehensive Guide to Eating Disorders and How to Help
https://www.mswdegrees.org/
New York State AIDS Hotline
In New York: 505-476-3612
New York State Counseling Hotline
In New York: 800-872-2777
Deaf and Hearing Impaired/TDD: 800-369-2437
Voice callers should use NY Relay: 711 or 800-421-1220 and ask for 800-541-2437
Mental Illness Association General Helpline
1-877-846-7369
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Services: Referrals, counseling
Emotional and support guidance
Call or text: 631-810-9010
Email: youthconnect@olaofeasternlongisland.org
Hours: 7 days a week, 9am-11pm
English and Spanish available
The Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Services: Referrals to the nearest rape crisis center
Assist with an immediate problem.
gives access to help with homelessness, running away, shelters, abuse, family, sex, rape, suicide, jobs
Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach
offers supportive services, programs, and access to case management for the East End of Long Island
1-800-621-4000
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Services: Crisis intervention, referrals for individuals under 18.
National Suicide Prevention Line
988
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Services: Crisis intervention.