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National Center for PTSD

The mission of the National Center for PTSD is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America’s Veterans and others who have experienced trauma, or who suffer from PTSD, through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders.

U Can’t B Erased

The mission of U Can’t B Erased is to empower teens and those around them to recognize, overcome, and be unashamed of their mental illnesses.

The Ophelia Project

The Ophelia Project empowers and encourages teenage girls to increase their sense of self-worth and maximize their potential contribution to society.

StartYourRecovery.org

StartYourRecovery.org is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals take steps toward a healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. It was developed with the input of leading clinicians, experts from leading organizations like SAMHSA, and people in recovery themselves. Here, individuals can hear stories from people with similar life experiences, discover the answers they need for recognizing and dealing with substance use issues, and locate support. Family and friends can learn about addiction and how to encourage treatment and support sober living on the website.

Connections for Kids

Connections for Kids is a fully licensed mental health agency located in Maine, that serves children, adults, and families. They offer a multitude of behavioral health and clinician services to help families and youth through their everyday life struggles.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

National Center of Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)

NCSSLE has provided a number of in-depth guides and training products to help build and promote a safe and supportive learning environment.

National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ)

The National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ) aims to improve life opportunities for youth through systems and practice improvement initiatives. Since 2001, we have translated research into policy and practice effectuating change that produces more efficient and effective systems, generates better outcomes for vulnerable young people, and maintains safety for youth and their families, youth-serving professionals, and communities as a whole.

Covenant House

Covenant House was founded 40 years ago, taking in homeless youth, offering them a hearty meal, a bed to sleep on and shelter over their head. Moreover, this house strives to move each kid forward down the path to an independent adulthood by offering services such as street outreach, health and medical care, GED high school program and other.

UMTR2ME

UMTR2ME  is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in San Diego, California with a global reach and impact.  By making personal connections, their aim is to focus on offering hope, support, and encouragement to individuals who struggle with depression, mental health challenges, and thoughts of suicide, in addition to supporting family and friends.

To Write Love on Her Arms

TWLOHA is a non-profit that aims to provide hope for individuals battling addiction, depression, self injury, and suicidal thoughts. This organization is dedicated to connecting people to support groups, treatment centers, websites, and books in order to provide intervention, treatment, and recovery.

Teen Line

An online support based site run by teens for teens. The site does have a hotline, and also provides help through chat, message boards, and email.