obstacles look different for everyone. sometimes it’s school stress, sometimes it’s grief, sometimes it’s something that feels too heavy to carry on your own. no matter what you’re walking through, you are not alone. here are resources and hotlines that can guide you toward support, healing, and opportunity.

mental health + crisis

  • 988 suicide & crisis lifeline → call or text 988 (24/7, free + confidential)

  • crisis text line → text HOME to 741741 (24/7 support in the u.s.)

  • the trevor project → 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (support for lgbtq+ youth)

  • jed foundation → resources for young adults navigating emotional health + academics

bullying + cyberbullying

  • stopbullying.gov → education + tools for kids + teens

  • stomp out bullying helpline → call 877-NO-BULLY

  • cyber smile foundation → global anti-cyberbullying + digital wellbeing support

grief + loss

  • dougy center → support for children + teens after a death

  • national alliance for grieving children → education + peer resources

  • after losing my dad, journaling became my outlet. i want you to know there is life after loss and sometimes some of the best gifts come from grief.

school + academic stress

  • active minds → chapters on high school + college campuses for peer support

  • national center for learning disabilities → tools for students who feel overlooked

  • O2O toolkit → free monthly worksheets from o2o designed to help you reframe challenges

self-esteem + confidence

  • girls on the run → empowerment programs through mentorship + movement

  • she’s the first → global nonprofit for girls’ leadership + education

  • half of us (mtv + jed) → stories + resources for young people facing self-doubt

addiction + recovery

  • SAMHSA national helpline → 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (free + confidential, 24/7)

  • partnership to end addiction → resources for teens + families

  • al-anon / alateen → support for young people impacted by someone else’s drinking

homelessness + housing insecurity

  • national runaway safeline → 1-800-RUNAWAY (confidential help for teens in crisis)

  • covenant house → shelter + support for youth experiencing homelessness (u.s. + internationally)

  • local option: connect with your local united way (dial 211) for housing + food assistance in your area

local to south alabama

penelope house- 24/7 crisis hotline providing counseling, information, and referral services to families in abusive situations. 251-342-8994

disclaimer

these resources are provided for informational purposes only. if you are in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, dial 911.