LibGuides: Healthy Relationships: Where Do I Get Help?

For Parents

These websites, podcasts, and other web resources have been chosen because they are reliable and authoritative. If you find any broken links, please tell a librarian!

Power to Decide: The Campaign to Prevent Unplanned Pregnancy Materials for parents, champions, and mentors
PFLAG Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gay students

For Teens

Crisis Text Line
Connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor 24/7 at Crisis Text Line, TEXT START to 741-741.

This link also leads to information on additional Hotlines.

These websites, podcasts, and other web resources have been chosen because they are reliable and authoritative. If you find any broken links, please tell a librarian!

Go Ask Alice Q & A
The Go Ask Alice website, comprised of a team of heath specialists at Columbia University, includes a great archive of questions about sex, relationships, and other health matter. Explore.
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If you still don't see an answer to a question after searching their site, you can submit one to them as well.
It Gets Better: International
The It Gets Better Project brings messages of hope to LGBT youth around the world and works globally to effect change in local communities.
Trevor Project: International Support
It’s a sad reality that parts of the world are hostile to sexual and gender minorities. Because of this, coming out or seeking help through certain avenues can be very dangerous. It is important to consider your own situation and cultural context before sharing your identity with others.

On Campus Support

These resources have been chosen because they are reliable and authoritative. If you find any broken links, please tell a librarian!

Concordian Counselors
Help is readily available. Drop in to make an appointment!
College & Careers
Ways to approach the college search and alleviate some stress!

Off Campus Support

If you are feeling overwhelmed, these call centers may be a great source of support for you. The resources have been chosen because they are reliable and authoritative. If you find any broken links, please tell a librarian!

Samaritans of Thailand: Suicide Prevention
Bangkok:
(02) 713-6793 (THAI)
12 noon - 22:00 hrs, 7 days/week
(02) 713-6791 (ENGLISH)
24 hours/day, 7 days/week
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With the aim of increasing awareness of suicide as a social problem and reducing the incidence of suicide, volunteers from various walks of like will take turn to provide unconditionally free emotional support on the telephone. "Samaritans" is non-political and non-sectarian and the trained volunteers will not seek to impose their own convictions on anyone. Collaborated by a group of 40 expatriates and Thais, Samaritans of Thailand was established in 1978.
It Gets Better: International
The It Gets Better Project brings messages of hope to LGBT youth around the world and works globally to effect change in local communities.
Trevor Project: International Support
It’s a sad reality that parts of the world are hostile to sexual and gender minorities. Because of this, coming out or seeking help through certain avenues can be very dangerous. It is important to consider your own situation and cultural context before sharing your identity with others.
Teen Health & Wellness Hotlines
NOTE: phone numbers are U.S. but the websites offer good information