Teen Counseling Program: Resources for Teens in Crisis

The teen years are difficult. This is even truer if there are disruptions in the family such as divorce or remarriage, substance use or abuse. A crisis is anytime you experience feelings of being overwhelmed and at a loss of what to do next. If this is what your family is experiencing, here are some resources for teens in crisis.

Love is Respect

Healthy Relationship education and a National Domestic Violence Hotline for teens. Call 1-866-331-9474 or text “LOVEIS” to 22522.

National Human Trafficking Safeline

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888.

Contact the hotline if you or someone you know:

Is being forced to have sex for money or something of value against his or her will
Is under 18 and engaging in commercial sex
Is being forced to work or perform services against his or her will

National Runaway Safeline

Resources for youth and caregivers of youth who have or are considering running away from home. Open 24/7. By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929, you will immediately share your story with a compassionate person and build a plan together.

Side by Side

Side by Side (formerly ROSMY) is dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish. They hold support groups in Charlottesville for middle school and high school students at the Teen and Young Adult Health Center. Youth Support Line: 1- 888-644-4390

Teen and Young Adult Health Center at the University of Virginia

The Teen and Young Adult Health Center is a primary care center for teenagers and young adults ages 12-24. Their team is specially trained to work with adolescents and help young adults with the unique challenges they face. They also have a social worker who can provide individual counseling and a community educator who works with parents and students in local schools, churches and health agencies.