Helplines

Abuse | Adoption | Counseling | Education/GED | Employment | Health | Runaways | Substance Abuse | Suicide | More Information

Abuse

Arizona's Child Abuse Info Center – Statewide Toll-Free Hotline
1-888-SOS-CHILD
Call if you are a victim of abuse or neglect or if you know someone who is. This agency will help and it is free.
http://childhelpinfocenter.org

Childshelp 24-hour line 1-800-4 a child
http://www.childhelpusa.org
If you are a victim of child abuse, this national child abuse hotline has counselors answering the phones and will help by listening and referring you to someone close by who can help.

Adoption

Arizona Adoption Resources 520-327-7574
http://www.adoption.com/
Includes information for adoptees and birth families. Also provides help working with other states.

Counseling

Teen Help
http://www.teenhelp.org/
Peer mentors are available to talk to on live chat and online support groups.

Teen Lifeline - 602-248-8336
http://www.teenlifeline.org/
A teen counselor will answer the phone to listen and help from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. weekdays. They are there to help with any type of problem or crisis.

Teens Talking to Teens Help Line 602-248-8336
A teen counselor will answer the phone and help from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. every day. They are there to help you with your problems.

Tumbleweed 24-hour line 602-841-5799
http://www.tumbleweed.org
If you are being abused or have run away, call this number and counselors will help you sort out your problems and if possible, find you a place to stay.

Education/GED

Gordon Learning Center 602-372-5507
Classes for G.E.D., adult basic education, literacy and special tutoring are free to teens over age 16 and adults. The Center gives G.E.D. tests monthly.

High School Ace
http://highschoolace.com/
The High School Ace is an excellent free online academic resource for high school students. It features subject guides for English, math, social studies, science and much more.

Mesa Community College 480-461-7493
G.E.D. program available through the Community Education Center. Saturday and night classes available. 16 weeks long starting once a semester.

Mesa Public Schools Community Education 480-472-0519 ext.1
If you need help in any of these areas--getting your G.E.D., taking classes in English as a second language, taking classes for citizenship or adult basic education classes--Mesa Public Schools offers these all for free. http://www.mpsaz.org/commed

Employment

Maricopa Workforce Development Center 602-506-7976
http://www.maricopaworkforceconnection.com/
Students in school can get jobs and vocational training if they are 16-21 years of age and qualify for economic assistance. A summer program for 14-21 year olds is also available. 8 -5 p.m. M-F.

Mesa Youth Placement Service 480-472-0570
All Mesa young adults are eligible for employment through this service. Call between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays for more information or come to the Young Adult Room of the Mesa Public Library to check the bulletin board for job listings. Job listing and application also on website.
http://www.mpsaz.org/ssc/myps/

Health

Eating Disorders – Facts for Teens
http://familydoctor.org/handouts/277.html
Facts and links to more information.

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
http://www.edreferral.com/
This site provides information and treatment resources for all types of eating disorders.

Go Ask Alice!
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu 
Go Ask Alice! is a health, question and answer site, on the Internet. Ask questions about relationships, emotional heath, fitness, sexuality and much more!

Internet Public Library – Teen Division
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/browse/he0000/
Help and information on all sorts of issues, from eating disorders to substance abuse.

National HIV-AIDS Hotline 24-hour line 1-800-CDC-INFO or 1-800-232-4636
http://www.cdc.gov
If you think you have been exposed to AIDS, don't wait, call. This nationwide network will answer questions, mail written brochures, refer you to close-by testing sites, counseling and medical help.

Self Injury
http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/intro.html
Help and information for people who injure themselves

Teen Growth
http://www.teengrowth.com/
It’s all about your health!

Teen Link 602-235-9678
Telephone tape library of 78 prerecorded messages of concern to teens. Topics include birth control, drugs, pregnancy, career and life choices, emotional concerns, family issues and more.

Teens Health
http://www.teenshealth.org
Answers and advice concerning all aspects of your health.

Teen Pregnancy
http://www.teenpregnancy.org
The national campaign to prevent teen pregnancy.

Teenwire
http://www.teenwire.com
Teenwire is a place on the Internet where teens can get information about teen sexuality, teen health and relationships.

Runaways

Child Find, Inc. 24-hour line 1-800-I-AM-LOST
Call this number if you have run away from home and you want to contact your family.

National Runaway Switchboard 24-hour line 1-800-786-2929
http://www.1800runaway.org/
If you have run away or are thinking about running away, call this number for help. Counselors will help you find shelter or counseling nearby. You can also leave a message for your parents and free rides home are provided for runaways between the ages of 11 and 18 years.

The Nine Line Hotline 24-hour line 1-800-999-9999
Trained operators can give help, support and referrals to local agencies for those who are considering running away.
http://www.covenanthouse.org

Substance Abuse

Addiction Recovery Guide
http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.org/
Assists individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism find the help that best suits their needs.

Al-Anon/Alateen 24-hour-line 480-969-6144
Support for the family and friends of an alcoholic. Call and ask for information if you are having problems with an alcoholic parent of friend. Find a list of local meetings on their website.
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org

East Valley Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour line 480-834-9033
Call anytime for information and support if you have a drinking problem. It is free and confidential for all ages.

Narcotics Anonymous 24-hour line 480-897-4636
http://www.arizona-na.org/
Call anytime for information and support if you have a drug abuse problem. It is free and confidential for all ages.

National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Information – 1800-662-HELP
http://www.drughelp.org
Call to get information or referrals and to find out where help is available.

Suicide

EMPACT 24-hour Crisis Hotline 480-784-1500
http://www.empact-spc.com/
When suicide looks good, before you do anything, please call this number first. Trained counselors are there to listen to you and to help at anytime. A mobile team will even come to you to help.

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
http://www.yellowribbon.org/
Crisis Hotline - 1-800-784-2433

If you need information or other numbers call:

Community Information and Referral Service
24-hour line 602-263-8856
http://www.cir.org

Check It Out!!
Mesa Public Library’s Teen Web Page
http://www.mesalibrary.org/teens
The library has many resources to help you with everything from health to schoolwork. We have chosen high quality web sites to link to and we have many electronic resource databases that the library subscribes to. You can find information on colleges and careers here, as well as sites that are just for fun!

Rev. 3/05 KP