YIC | SERVING YOUTH IN CRISIS

Help for Youth

A Message for Young Persons

You’re not alone. Whether you’re facing a tough moment or carrying something heavy, we’re listening and building for community that's got your back.

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Youth Help Here is About

people who care, teaming to expand helps for youth.

We've interfaced with numerous legal jurisdictions and care providers, and we're forging youth helps still.
If you'd like to help, please let us know here.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger,
call emergency services (911 in the US)
or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Jump to Hope

Emotional Support

Someone to listen when things feel overwhelming — anxiety, family stress, school pressure, or just needing to be heard.

Find A Helpline
crisis lines worldwide

or see Listener Helps

Listener Helps

Connect with people who get it. Share stories and belonging.

Live chat with a real person
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Crisis Resources

Clear paths to local and national help lines, safety planning, and next-step guidance when urgency hits.

National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY
Find A Helpline ↔ crisis lines worldwide

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for Hope

pages with encouraging messages for life and local help links

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Diversions

helping youth

steering away from crisis pathways (self-harm, runaway, escalation) toward safer supports, resources, and community help before harm occurs

We've interfaced with numerous legal jurisdictions and care providers, and we're forging youth helps still. If you'd like to help youth, please let us know here.