• Never Give Up

    MARIN AND NATIONAL HELP & HOTLINE NUMBERS FOR TEENS

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    You text anytime from anywhere and a live, trained crisis counselor receives the text and responds quickly.

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    SUICIDE PREVENTION

    Marin Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline 415-499-1100
    24 hours a day. Works with teens.


    California Youth Crisis Line 1-800-843-5200
    24 hours a day. Caters to youth 12 to 24. 


    National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
    24 hours a day. Works with teens.  

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    ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION AND SUPPORT

    Alcoholics Anonymous SF/Marin 415-499-0400
    M – F 10am - 6pm & Saturday 10am - 2pm. Works with teens.


    Marijuana Anonymous: California, North Bay 707-583-2326


    Narcotics Anonymous 877-612-7837
    Automated recording, but can be transferred to a live counselor. Works with teens.


    Al-Anon/Alateen 888-425-2666
    M – F 8am - 5pm (EST). Ask for a counselor who deals with Alateen.

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    CHILD ABUSE REPORTING          

    Children and Family Services 415-473-7153
    24 hours a day. Call if you suspect neglect or abuse.

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    DATING ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFICING + PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

    Marin Youth Services for Dating Abuse and Healthy Relationships 415-526-2557 (M - F 9am – 5pm)
    415-924-6616 (24-hour teen hotline). Works with teens. 


    National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474
    24 hours a day. Works with teens.


    Community Violence Solutions 1-800-670-RAPE | text CVS to 20121
    24 hours a day. Works with teens.


    SF Women Against Rape 415-647-7273
    24 hours a day. Works with teens.

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    EATING DISORDERS 

    Beyond Hunger 415-459-2270
    Works with teens. Located in San Rafael. 


    National Eating Disorder Association 1-800-931-2237
    M - Th 6am - 6pm and Friday 6am - 2pm (EST). Works with teens. 

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    GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER SUPPORT 

    Spectrum LGBTQ Center 415-472-1945
    Works with 14 to 18-years-olds.


    The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Supports young people in crisis, feeling suicidal or in need of a safe, judgment-free place to talk.


    GLBT National Youth Hotline 1-800-246-7743
    M - F 1pm - 9pm, Saturday 9am - 2pm (PST). Supports teens and young adults up to age 25.

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    HOMELESSNESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH 

    1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Works with teens.

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    MENTAL HEALTH

    Marin Psychiatric Emergency Services 415-473-6666
    24 hours a day. Works with Teens. Facility for 5150’s in Marin County. 


    California Youth Crisis Line 1-800-843-5200
    24 hours a day. Caters to youth 12 to 24.

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    REFERRALS FOR SUPPORT IN MARIN

    211- Referrals 211
    Provides free and confidential information and referrals. 


    Bay Area Community Resources 415-444-5580
    Provides services to teens in the following areas: after school, alcohol and drug, healthy communities, mental health, tobacco, youth leadership. Located @ 171 Carlos Drive, San Rafael.


    Buckelew Programs directs the Marin Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7:  415-499-1100
    and grief counseling: 415-499-1195. Buckelew Programs also offers outpatient counseling to children, families and adults.
    Contact the intake line at: 415-491-5716. Visit: www.buckelew.org for more information.

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    SELF-INJURY

    1-800-DON’T-CUT (1-800-366-8288)
    Works with teens.

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    SEXUAL HEALTH 

    Huckleberry Teen Center 415-258-4944
    415-621-2929 (24-hour teen hotline). Located in San Rafael. 


    Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-PLAN or 415-459-4907
    M – F 9am - 5pm. Works with teens. Located @ 2 H Street San Rafael.  

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    SUICIDE PREVENTION

    Marin Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline 415-499-1100
    24 hours a day. Works with teens.


    California Youth Crisis Line 1-800-843-5200
    24 hours a day. Caters to youth 12 to 24. 


    National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
    24 hours a day. Works with teens.  

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