Prevention Resources
CRISIS HOTLINES AND RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are NOT alone, reach out to a number below. Remember,
you do not need to have a "crisis" to text or call a hotline and ask for support.
- Teen Lifeline Call 24/7 or Text (602-248-8336) *also available to parents and other adults in need of resources for their children
- Crisis Text Line Text "Home" to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
- LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
- Bloom365: Call or text: 1-888-606-4673
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text "LOVEIS" to 22522
- Crisis Response Network (602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314)
- Empact 24 Hour Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255)
- Scottsdale Police Crisis Team (480-312-5055)
- The Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- Arizona Food Bank Network: Find nearby emergency food for yourself or someone you know struggling with hunger www.azfoodbanks.org
- Find Help Phoenix: Find health and social services for Maricopa County residents.
- My Undocumented Life: an online resource focused on helping undocumented and mixed families
- Doorways Arizona: provides 100% remote counseling services/telehealth, visit online or call 602-997-2880
- Catholic Charities: 602-749-4405 Provides remote counseling services based on a sliding scale for individuals paying by credit card or are covered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
- Magellan Complete Care Information about Virtual support groups
- ASU Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience Virtual means of continuing mindfulness practice and support, Daily/weekly virtual webinars
- Hospice of the Valley Offers virtual support groups for grief and loss and finding comfort in uncertain times. Contact them and they will send a link to access groups virtually.
Still Struggling?
Reach Out to Your Child's Support Services Team
Prevention Resources
Websites:
- https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/blog/vapes-alcohol-link/ ( Vapes and Alcohol: Is there a Link?)
- https://www.parentsagainstvaping.org/ (Parents Against Vaping)
- https://www.weneedtotalkaz.org/ ) (We Need to Talk)
- http://goyff.az.gov (Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family)
- http://www.itmattersarizona.org/ (I’ve Got Something Better)
- http://substanceabuse.az.gov/itmatters (Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family)
- http://substanceabuse.az.gov/substance-abuse/rethink-rx (Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family)
- http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/real-teens-ask-how-can-i-help (National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens)
- https://www.samhsa.gov/ (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- https://www.cdc.gov/parents/teens/risk_behaviors.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- https://rehabnet.com National Council on Seniors Drug and Alcohol Rehab
To locate help wherever you are:
- Teen Lifeline 800-248-TEEN (8336)
- Teens Helping Teens 800-TLC-TEEN
- Community Information and Referral Services; support is available 24/7 (602) 263-9444 or Across Arizona 800-631-1314
- Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) –statewide database for substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery providers: substanceabuse.az.gov
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Treatment Referral hotline @ 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357); Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: findtreatment.samhsa.gov
- Alcoholics Anonymous- Find local meetings and resources through their national website: aa.org
- Pills Anonymous and resources through their national website: pillsanonymous.org