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WEBSaving teen lives with a connection to hope. As Arizona’s only teen-to-teen crisis hotline, Teen Lifeline has been a crucial connection to hope for struggling teens for over 37 years.. Paired with youth development, suicide prevention education, Caring Contacts, and School ID Initiative programs, we’re making a world where all youth possess a sense of …

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Programs Teen Lifeline

WEBASIST: This two-day training program by LivingWorks prepares participants to identify and respond effectively to persons considering suicide. Participants include anyone who might want to help; minimum age is 16. Youth Mental Health First Aid: This eight-hour program by the National Council for Behavioral Health introduces common mental health

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Mental Health Month Teen Lifeline

WEBStart a social media fundraiser for Teen Lifeline! Everyone deserves to feel connected to people who care. 1 in 3 high schoolers struggle with feeling sad and hopeless—for many teens, Teen Lifeline is the connection of hope that keeps them going.. You have the power to show teens they’re not alone—by sharing nonprofit posts, donating, and enlisting …

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My Teen Needs Help Teen Lifeline

WEBOption 4: Call Teen Lifeline (602-248-8336 or 800-248-8336) to help you find a referral that works for your teen’s needs. Coordinate: Keep your teen’s school and any other important parties in your teen’s life in the loop as necessary. The more adults who are on the same page regarding your teen’s circumstances, the more safety you create.

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Five Mental Health Apps Teen Lifeline

WEBThankfully, there are many apps that can help teens better handle stress, anxiety, and improve their overall mental health. Here are 5 apps that we think you should check out and see if they can help you! 1. Pacifica. Pacifica is a great app that offers many ways to handle your stress. Pacifica aims to break the cycle of fear that causes people

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49 Teen Suicides in Arizona were Preventable Teen Lifeline

WEBSuicide is Preventable. Forty-nine Arizona children died by suicide in 2020, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS). The Child Fatality Review Team at AZDHS, which investigates the deaths of all children who die in Arizona, ruled 100% of those suicides preventable. In December 2021, the Surgeon General’s Office

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How to create boundaries during the holidays for better mental …

WEBBoundaries—in other words: limits, rules, or expectations we set for our well-being—protect both us and others from being hurt. While creating boundaries can be hard and uncomfortable in the short term, they set up more positive relationships in the long run. The holiday season, for both good and bad, often tests our boundaries with the end of the …

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Our Theory of Change Teen Lifeline

WEBTheory of Change and Understanding Suicide Prevention Work Understanding the interplay between constructs like risk and resiliency is important in the foundation of prevention work with youth. The risk and resiliency model of prevention focuses on reducing risk while enhancing protective factors. Risk factors are characteristics statistically associated with …

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About Us Teen Lifeline

WEBTeen Lifeline’s work is towards its mission to prevent teen suicide in Arizona through enhancing resiliency in youth and fostering supportive communities. This happens through its peer-to-peer crisis hotline and suicide prevention education services for teens, educators, and parents. In 2020, the hotline had 34,800 calls and texts, 29% over 2019.

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Our Team Teen Lifeline

WEBAlways stay up-to-date. Sign up to receive email updates on suicide prevention news, resources, and the latest information about Teen Lifeline. Meet the team of dedicated, caring professionals behind Arizona suicide prevention nonprofit …

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How Pets Are Helping With Multiple Mental Health Issues

WEBWe’ve long known that animals and pets have helped us in a number of different ways, especially from an overall health standpoint. They reduce stress, lower our heart rate, and may motivate some of us to exercise more. Therefore they can extend our overall life expectancy with their contribution as our companions. But they also […]

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Our Impact Teen Lifeline

WEBIn 2022, 155,939 teens, parents, and educators received prevention education. Through the School ID Initiative, over 400 schools have partnered with Teen Lifeline to place our hotline info on the back of their student IDs and ensure over 530,000 students always have a connection of hope nearby. Learn more about our programs.

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Local Resources Teen Lifeline

WEBRemember, you aren’t alone in this. Whenever you’re ready, teen peer counselors are here to listen and help. Call 24/7 or text 12-9pm weekdays/3-9pm weekends at 602-248-8336. Resources for youth and families in crisis in Arizona (counseling, suicide, sexuality/gender, runaway, abuse, substance abuse, pregnancy/STDs, grief, etc.).

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Special Events Teen Lifeline

WEBTeen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Every September during Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Teen Lifeline raises awareness of teenage mental health, suicide prevention, and the resources available to the community. Learn more about TSPA.

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Prevention Education Services Teen Lifeline

WEBAs per the Mitch Warnock Act signed into law in 2019, all Arizona schools are required to provide suicide prevention training to school staff working with grades 6 th through 12 th.Teen Lifeline’s team of master’s-level clinicians provides suicide prevention education that satisfies this requirement for both in-person and virtual classrooms.

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Mission & History Teen Lifeline

WEBOur Story. In 1985, the controversial film Surviving, starring Molly Ringwald, aired on prime-time television, launching a national conversation about teen suicide.At that time, Arizona ranked second in the nation for its teen suicide rate.. Local mental health leaders developed Teen Lifeline as an innovative solution to address teen suicide in the Phoenix …

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Board of Directors & Advisors Teen Lifeline

WEBAdvisory Council Alfredo J. Molina, PresidentMolina Fine Jewelers David AllredDouglas Allred Company Lorry BottrillMercy Care Lana Breen & Britt SanchezCalBay Development Irene ClaryCatclar Investments Jeff FieldsRuss Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.Arizona Cardinals Derrick HallArizona Diamondbacks Barbara & Hugh …

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