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Youth Resources

Millions of young adults are living with a mental or substance use disorder and many either do not realize they have one or are not paying attention to the signs and not seeking help. It is important to remember that asking for help is a normal part of life, and you should never feel like you have to take on the world alone. If you are concerned that you or someone in your life may be drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with mental illness, there are resources available to help.

Smokefree Teen

Are you ready to quit smoking? Become a smoke free teen.

EX PROGRAM

Quitting nicotine isn't easy, but it can be done with the right support. EX® Program, developed over 15 years ago by Truth Initiative in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, brings individuals, employers, health plans, and public health organizations proven, evidence-based quitting approaches and the most established online quit community.

EX Program has helped millions of people on their journeys to quit smoking, vaping, or any tobacco or nicotine product. Research has shown that using EX Program can increase odds of quitting by up to 40%.

To enroll in EX teens and adults text DITCHVAPE to 88709.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. Sometimes it feels as though your struggle is being underestimated by your age. But we hear you, and help is available.

Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health. CALL 800-852-8336 Nationwide (9 PM - 1 AM ) TEXT TEEN to 839863 (9 PM - 12 AM )

Teen Line

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SAMSHA
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

It is important to remember that asking for help is a normal part of life, and you should never feel like you have to take on the world alone. If you are concerned that you or someone in your life may be drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with mental illness, there are resources available to help.

Peer Recovery Call Center

Are you someone who struggles with mental illness or substance abuse? Would you like to talk to someone who understands? Call the Peer Recovery Call Center. The Peer Recovery Call Center helps those who struggle with mental illness or substance abuse. It is a service provided by the Mental Health Association of East Tennessee. All calls are answered by peers, people who have firsthand experience with mental illness and/or substance abuse.

To speak with a peer: call 1-865-584-9125.

Phone lines are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST.

Door of Hope 4 Teens

Door of Hope 4 Teens is a safe place to talk about your struggles and feelings. We offer a confidential HOPE line for teens and young adults who are seeking help and want to stop self injurious behavior and begin to develop healthy coping skills.

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Alateen

Alateen meetings in the Mobile App are for young people aged 13 to 18 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. We are invited to share experience, strength, and hope with other teens.

The Jason Foundation, Inc.

The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.

Creekside

Helping an adolescent get the treatment they need for mental health issues can be challenging. Parents and caregivers may find the process of seeking help to be overwhelming, not only because of concern for the adolescent, but because of their own emotions as well. The clinical team at Creekside Behavioral Health offers behavioral treatment for adolescents age 9 to 17.

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Village Behavioral Health

Situated at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Village Behavioral Health offers an ideal setting for adolescents ages 10-17 to begin facing their difficulties free from distractions. Our program’s goal is to encourage teenagers to make better choices by helping them understand how poor choices have affected them in the past. Village Behavioral Health provides a safe, secure, and serene setting to allow healing to truly begin.

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Frontier Health – Adventure Program

Intensive Outpatient Treatment program for adolescents 13 to 18 years old with substance abuse, mental health and co-occurring problems, helping youths discover better alternatives to facing and coping with stress, while building problem-solving skills. Referrals are made by juvenile courts, schools, family, or client. Services include individual, group and family therapy; therapeutic recreation, leisure and social skills training, educational service, GED training, aftercare and random drug screens.

SUPE

SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education is a comprehensive drug education platform for individuals of all ages. SUPE has helpful articles and engaging videos for kids, teens, parents, and teachers. We accompany this educational content with tailored curriculums designed by professionals in education. We also provide resources for employers, aging adults, and industry professionals; it is a platform for everyone.

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NAMI

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Click the PDF link for NAMI teen and young adult resource directory.

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