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Resources for Youth

With anxiety and depression on the rise, more teens and young adults are seeking and requesting mental health services. The resources below are geared toward youth and some common concerns.

This is not a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the listed providers and organizations. Local service providers listed here are generally limited to the Eugene-Springfield area or Lane County.

For more social services, and for social services in your geographical area,
call 211 or go to 211info.org.

If there are other resources you would like to see included, please contact me.

For medical or psychiatric emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

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MHR CRISIS

Crisis and Support Lines

988

1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

(Formerly National Suicide Lifeline) National suicide prevention and crisis counseling help line.

541-682-5111 (Eugene)

541-726-3714 (Springfield)

Mobile crisis intervention – stabilization, assessment, and resources – for individuals in Eugene/Springfield

1-800-4-A-Child

1-800-422-4453

24-hour hotline with resources for crisis intervention, information, and referrals to prevent and respond to child abuse

1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

Oregon Department of Human Services child abuse reporting line (child protective services) – child abuse reporting, prevention, and intervention

541-246-2342 (4J, Eugene Charter, Bethel districts)

541-246-2332 (Springfield, Oakridge, South Lane districts)

Mental health support for students in Lane County by phone or video M-F

1-888-989-9990

Community-based crisis intervention for children and adolescents

1-800-779-7233

Text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474

24-hour confidential hotline for individuals seeking informaiton or experiencing domestic violence or unhealthy relationships

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

24-hour confidential hotline for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones

1-800-273-TALK

1-800-273-8255

24-hour confidential support for distressed individuals

1-877-968-8491

Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863

Teen peer-to-peer crisis and support line, sponsored by Lines for Life

1-800-222-1222

Poison prevention and first aid.

MHR COUNSELING

Local Resources for Youth

Youth Services: Basic Needs

541-246-4046

OK to text

Services, resources, intervention, and advocacy for homeless and at-risk youth to stay in school and find safe alternatives to life on the streets

Physical and Mental Health Services

541-607-1430

Injury, illness, physicals, immunizations, and counseling for Bethel students, staff, and families

Counseling: Family

541-342-8437

Affordable, family-centered counseling services

Counseling: Family

541-346-3405

UO HEDCO Clinic provides assessment and treatment for behavioral health, learning, communication, and developmental disorders

Counseling: Family

Assessment, counseling, skill development, and referral for families and children ages 2-17

Recreation and Activities

541-682-5333

Childcare, summer camps, and activities for all ages

Grief and Loss

458-205-7474

Grief support for children and youth (1st-12th grade) who have experienced the death of a loved one

Child Advocacy

Advocacy for children who have been abused or neglected as they go through the court and foster system

Physical and Mental Health Services

541-790-5227 (Churchill location)

541-790-4445 (North Eugene location)

Injury, illness, physicals, immunizations, and counseling for Eugene 4J students, staff, and families

Youth: Services

Drop-in center for mental health support, activity, resources, and peer support mentors

Recreation and Activities

541-682-5450 (general)

541-682-8316 (children's center)

Books, downloads, reading groups, resources, events, and activities for all ages. Summer reading program

Youth Services: Basic Needs

541-343-5019

Summer food program, weekend snack packs, and other efforts to combat hunger in Lane County

Crisis Services: Youth

Services for homeless and at-risk youth ages 16-24

Trauma

Intervention and advocacy for children who have been witnesses or victims of abuse, neglect, or other crimes

Youth Services: Counseling

541-689-3111

Counseling, support, education, and residential treatment for at-risk youth and teens in crisis

Information and Support

541-343-7688

Mental health education, support groups, and advocacy

Youth Support Services

Encouragement, counseling, support, activities, and community for girls ages 10-18 and their families

Counseling: General

541-687-6983

Affordable, family-centered counseling services

Recreation and Activities

541-688-4052

Recreation activities for all ages

Intimate Partner Violence/Sexual Assault

541-343-7277

1-844-404-7700

Crisis support services and counseling for survivors of sexual assault and abuse

Recreation and Activities

541-726-3766

Virtual events and summer reading program available

Counseling: General

541-342-8255

Basic needs, crisis counseling, outpatient services

Recreation and Activities

541-736-4544

Recreation activities for all ages

MHR GENERAL

General Information

College-Age Young Adults

Mental health information, advocacy, resources, and support for college students

College-Age Young Adults
College-Age Young Adults
Child Mind Institute

Information and resources for parent and families of children struggling with mental health or learning disorders

Child Mind Institute
Child Mind Institute
American Academy of Adolescent Psychiatry

Directory of information about issues affecting children, teens, and families

American Academy of Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Adolescent Psychiatry
Youth Services: Information and Referral

Screening and referral for children, adolescents, and their families

Youth Services: Information and Referral
Youth Services: Information and Referral
General Mental Health Information

Mental health screening, education, and resources

General Mental Health Information
General Mental Health Information
General Mental Health Information

Accessible information and resources about mental health symptoms, treatment, and support for youth, adults, families, educators, and clergy

General Mental Health Information
General Mental Health Information
General Mental Health Information

1-800-950-NAMI

Text NAMI to 741741

Public awareness, advocacy, education, and support for those individuals and families affected by mental illness

General Mental Health Information
General Mental Health Information
Youth Support Services

An online community where teens and young adults can share their thoughts and experiences with mental illness

Youth Support Services
Youth Support Services
Health and Wellness

Information and resources promoting community physical and mental health and wellbeing

Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
General Mental Health Information

Accessible online mental health information, blogs, podcasts, and support provided by mental health professionals

General Mental Health Information
General Mental Health Information
Youth Support Services

Encouragement, advocacy, training, and peer support for youth ages 14-21 and youth service providers

Youth Support Services
Youth Support Services
Youth Services: Information

Topics and resources for youth and their parents

Youth Services: Information
Youth Services: Information
MHR SPECIFIC

Specific Concerns

Abuse

Facts, practical information, and resources for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse

Abuse

Information, resources and support for adult female survivors of child sexual abuse

Addiction and Prevention

Text a message to 55753

Information on youth substance abuse, prevention, and treatment

Addiction and Recovery

12-Step Program and support for teens affected by somone else's alcoholism

Addiction and Recovery

Information and resources to combat compulsive online behavior

Bullying

Information, training, and advice for adults and youth on preventing and handling bullying behavior

Bullying

Facts, information, and resources for preventing and responding to bullying, gangs, and youth violence

Eating Disorders

Information about healthy food, nutrition, and fitness for all ages

Eating Disorders

1-800-931-2237

Text NEDA to 741741

Information, screening, and support for those with eating disorders and their families

Intimate Partner Violence/Sexual Assault

Facts, information, and resources for preventing and responding to domestic/intimate partner violence

Intimate Partner Violence/Sexual Assault

Facts, information, and resources for preventing and responding to sexual violence

Pornography Issues

Prevention, recovery, healing, and support for individuals and families affected by pornography

Positive Psychology

Practical, research-based advice for greater well-being and happiness

Suicide Prevention

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Text TALK to 741741

Resources and support for those contemplating suicide, surivors, and those who love them

Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention resources to help regular people take positive action to help prevent suicide in everyday life. Includes specific resources and tools geared toward faith leaders and communities, LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, workplace suicide prevention, parents, and professionals.

Suicide Prevention

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Information, support, and resources for suicidal individuals, their loved ones, survivors, and mental health professionals

Suicide Prevention

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Screening, awareness, education, training, and grief support to prevent and cope with suicide

Suicide Prevention

Facts, information, and resources for preventing and responding to suicidal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Suicide Prevention

Instagram: @LiveOnUtah

Suicide prevention training for everyone. Ten brief (5-minute) training lessons on Instagram. Free for anyone who wants to know what to do to help prevent suicide.

Trauma

Information about adverse childhood experiences (trauma) and resilience

Trauma

Facts, information, and resources for preventing and responding to childhood trauma

Trauma

Help and resources for professionals, caregivers, and families of children who experience or witness traumatic events

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You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change
the ending.

– C.S. Lewis

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