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You’re not alone
Talking about what you’re going through can be hard. But at Teen Line, you don’t have to face it by yourself. Our trained teen volunteers are here to listen, understand, and support you—without judgment and without pressure.
No problem is too big or too small. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or just need to talk, we’re here for you.
Call (800) 852-8336 Nationwide. Available every night from 6–10 PM PT
After hours, your call will be directed to and adult counselor at Didi Hirsch.
Text “TEEN” to 839863 between 6–9 PM PT
If you text outside those hours, you won’t get a response—but you can always reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime.
Text “STOP” to opt out.
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When you reach out to Teen Line, you’ll connect with another teen who’s trained to listen and support you with empathy and care. Many people who contact us are opening up for the first time—we’ll meet you where you are, at your own pace.
We don’t tell you what to do. We’re here to help you figure things out, one step at a time.
You’ll be connected to one of our trained teen volunteers—high school students from Los Angeles who have completed over 100 hours of professional training in active listening, mental health, and crisis response.
Anything you’re going through. The most common reasons teens reach out include:
Yes, for the most part. We’ll never share personal details like your name, sexuality, or gender identity. At the start of your call or text, we might ask a few basic questions to help us understand who we’re reaching and how we can improve our services.
If we think you’re in immediate danger or someone is hurting you, we may need to get help from others to keep you safe.
If we involve outside help, the motive is never money-related. It’s solely to keep you or someone else safe. Teen Line doesn’t benefit financially in any way.
We don’t tell you what to do. We’re here to help you figure things out, one step at a time.
That’s okay. If you’re not ready to reach out just yet, you can explore our Resources for more information.
Make sure you always have our number handy. On your phone? Add our number to your contacts.
If you need immediate help outside of Teen Line’s hours:
Our teen volunteers are at the heart of Teen Line. As a Teen Listener, you’ll provide support to other teens through our hotline, while gaining valuable training in topics like crisis intervention, suicide prevention, cultural awareness, gender and sexuality, child abuse, and self-harm.
Interested in making a difference? Learn more about the requirements and how to apply.
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Interested in our mission and want to get involved? Reach our to our Teen Line team today!
We ONLY answer texts received between 6 PM-9 PM CA time so if you need help during other hours, please text or call 988.
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