Resource Numbers and Websites
Information Assembled by Teen Line, 1-800-TLC-TEEN
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Issues |
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Phone Numbers |
Websites |
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AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Diseases AIDS is caused by HIV, and there is no cure. -spread by sexual contact, fluid exchange -blood to blood contact -protect yourself: don’t do drugs, use latex condoms and spermicide, or do not have sex. STDs are often treatable, but must first be detected -use a latex condom -tests are confidential |
AIDS Test Site, Downtown |
M-Th 11am-5pm |
213-629-0962 |
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Cal AIDS Hotline (Referrals to anonymous test sites; info, support) |
M-F 9am-9pm; Sa, Su 10am-6pm |
800-367-2437 |
www.sfaf.org | |
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Los Angeles Free Clinic (STD testing by appointment) |
Call M, W 3-5pm to make appointment. App’ts M, W 1:30-5pm, F 1:30-4pm |
323-462-2158 |
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National STD Hotline (Info/Referrals for clinics) |
M-F 5am-8pm |
800-227-8922 |
www.cdcnpin.org | |
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UCLA (anonymous) |
W, Th 1-5pm; F 8am-5pm |
310-825-5906 |
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AIDS Project Los Angeles |
323-993-1600 |
www.apla.org | ||
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Alcohol and Other Drugs Alcohol or drugs can kill when used in large amounts, in the wrong combination, or over time. Risks are overdose, physical illness, accidents, use of impure drugs, addiction, family/work/school problems, trouble with the law, AIDS, death. -drinking large amounts can kill -mixing drugs with alcohol is very dangerous -drinking and driving can kill you and/or others |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
M-F 8am-8pm; Sa, Su 9am-5pm |
323-936-4343 |
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American Lung Association (Referrals to quit smoking) |
M-F 8am-5pm |
800-LUNG-USA |
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L.A. County Alcohol & Drug Program (Substance abuse counseling & referrals) |
M-F 8am-5pm |
800-564-6600 818-996-1051 |
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Marijuana Hotline (Info & Referrals) |
24 hours |
888-627-4582 |
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Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Info Line (Help & info for drug users) |
24 hours |
818-997-3822 |
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| www.acde.org www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/ef9docl.html www.drughelp.org | ||||
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Child Abuse 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys are abused before age 18. Abusers are usually someone the child knows. Beyond Physical abuse are: emotional abuse, which is verbal; emotional neglect, when parents ignore children; and Physical neglect, when parents fail to provide for children. If you are being abused, it is not your fault. You have rights, and keeping the secret will not help. |
Child Abuse Hotline (To report abuse, referrals for counseling and child care) |
24 hours a day/7 days a week |
800-540-4000 |
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Child Sexual Abuse Crisis Center (Harbor-UCLA Medical Center medical services & referrals) |
M-F 8am-5pm |
310-222-3567 |
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Children’s Institute Int’l (Los Angeles; treatment, foster care, parent education & childcare) |
24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
213-385-5100 |
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| www.lacaaw.org www.abuse-safehaven.org www.voicesofincest.org | ||||
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Counseling If issues are interfering with your normal, everyday activities, you may need to try counseling. Warning signs include sudden changes in mood, depression, anxiety, losing temper, or dropping grades. Ask whether your parents’ permission is required to receive services, and ask about fees and appointment times. "Sliding scale" refers to fees adjusted to your ability to pay. |
Los Angeles Free Clinic |
M-F 9am-5pm Appt’s made M,W, F 3-5pm High Risk Youth Clinic Tu,Th 1:30-5pm |
323-462-2158 |
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El Nido Family Centers (Call for services in your area) |
M-F 9am-5:30pm |
213-384-1600 |
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The Maple Counseling Center, Beverly Hills. Sliding Fees. |
M-Th 8am-8pm; F 8am-4pm; Sa 9am-12pm |
310-271-9999 |
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San Fernando Valley Clinic (Northridge, sliding fees, counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric services) |
M-Th 8:30am-8:30pm; F 8:30-5pm |
818-993-9311 |
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Pacific Clinics (Pasadena, MediCal accepted) |
M, W, Th 8am-8pm; Tu 8am-7pm; F 8am-5pm |
626-441-4221 |
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Dating Violence If you, a family member of friend has been beaten up or sexually abused, or if your own behavior is out of control, it is time to seek help. Abusive relationships tend to get worse. Resist the temptation to give the abusive person "one more chance." |
Break the Cycle (Serves all of L.A. County. Prevention/intervention; legal services) |
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm |
310-319-1339 |
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California Youth Crisis Line (All problems. Can connect w/o charge to parent or guardian) |
24 hours |
800-843-5200 |
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) (Will connect caller to nearest service) |
24 hours |
800-656-4673 |
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Rape Treatment Center, Santa Monica, UCLA Medical Center |
24 hours |
310-319-4000 |
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Eating Disorders/ Weight Problems Eating or not eating to feel better about yourself, to avoid your feelings, or to try to gain control is called an eating disorder. Anorexia Nervosa- characterized primarily by self-starvation and excessive weight-loss. Bulemia-characterized by binge eating followed by purging. Can cause ulcers, hernias, ruptured stomach or esophagus, even heart attacks. Compulsive Overeating- characterized by periods of impulsive or continuous overeating and dieting. Body weight may vary. |
The Rader Institute Corporate Office (Nation’s leading provider of Eating Disorders) |
800-841-1515 |
www.raderpro.com | |
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EDAP National Referral Service (Toll free help line to connect with resources, info or referrals to treatment providers) |
800-931-2237 |
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Overeaters Anonymous (for all types of eating disorders) |
24 hours |
323-460-2459 |
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UCLA- Eating Disorders (Intensive outpatient program) |
M-F 8am-5pm Call for app’t |
310-825-0478 |
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| www.something-fishy.org www.dietingrecovery.com | ||||
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Family Planning/Birth Control/ Pregnancy If you or someone you know thinks she is pregnant, it’s important to have a pregnancy test in a medical setting as soon as possible. If you are pregnant, talk with someone you trust and get medical attention right away. |
El Nido Family Centers (Pre- and post-natal counseling. Call for location in your area). Sliding fees. |
M-F 8am-5:30pm |
323-971-7360 |
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Los Angeles Free Clinic (Pregnancy testing, family planning and pre-natal program) |
Prenatal: M 1-4pm High risk youth: Tu, Th 12-7:30pm Family Planning: W 1-5pm |
323-462-8632 Appt’s: 323-462-4158 |
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Family Planning Info, California |
800-942-1054 |
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Planned Parenthood (24 hour referral line) |
24 hour Referral line Central Appointment line M-F 7am-6pm; Sa 8am-12pm |
Referral line: 800-230-7526 Central Appt line: 310-787-2666 |
www.plannedparenthood.org | |
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San Fernando Valley Pregnancy Center (free tests, support, counseling, housing, adoption) |
M-Th 9am-5pm; F, Sa 9am-1pm; no appt necessary |
818-895-8441 |
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| www.birthright.org www.cfoc.org | ||||
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Gay and Lesbian Services Because of the widespread prejudice against homosexuality in our culture, gay and lesbian teens are at higher risk for suicide, substance abuse, and physical attack. Support groups can help. |
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (Info & referrals) |
M-F 3-7pm; Sa 9am-2pm |
888-843-4564 |
www.glnh.org |
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Gay & Lesbian Youth Services (Info, support, transitional living, mentoring, HIV education) |
M, Tu, Th 9am-4:45pm, W 9am-2:15pm |
323-933-7450 |
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| www.youth.org | ||||
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Hotlines/Info & Referrals |
Boys Town National Hotline |
800-448-3000 |
www.boystown.org | |
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California Youth Crisis Line (all problems) |
800-843-5200 |
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Children of the Night (runaways, prostitutes, 11-17 yrs) |
800-551-1300 |
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Community Helpline |
310-541-2525 |
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Emergency Contraception |
800-584-9911 800-668-2528 |
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Gamblers Anonymous |
800-552-4700 |
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Information Line (referrals, L.A. County) |
800-339-6993 |
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Teen Line (teen to teen) |
M-Su 6pm-10pm |
800-852-8336 |
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Rape and Sexual Abuse Rape is a violent assault on your mind, body and spirit. Victims need to see a doctor and talk to people about their feelings. You did not cause this to happen. |
Rape Hotlines |
24 hours |
L.A. 310-392-8381 S.F. Valley 818-886-0453 |
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Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women |
24 hour hotline |
213-626-3393 |
www.lacaaw.org | |
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Suicide If someone talks about suicide, take it seriously. This is a secret you cannot keep. Don’t be afraid to talk with them about it; this can prevent it from happening. For immediate emergencies only, dial 911. |
California Youth Crisis Line (Phone counseling, info, referrals.) |
24 hours |
800-843-5200 |
www.ccyfc.org |
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Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Hotline |
24 hours |
800-784-2433 877-747-4747 |
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L.A. County/USC Medical Center |
24 hours |
323-226-5581 |
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Psychiatric Mobile Response Team |
M-F 7:30-5:30 pm |
213-974-7280 After hours: 800-854-7771 |
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| www.yellowribbon.org www.suicidology.org www.teenlineonline.org | ||||
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Violence/ Harassment/ Hate crimes Hatred based on a person’s race, religion, sexual orientation or other differences is called racism or discrimination. Such hatred or violence towards another is wrong. Violence, name calling, threatening or harassing does not make differences go away. If you are being bothered, and can’t talk to the person, find a trusted adult or call one of these numbers. If you are a victim of a hate/racist crime, contact your local police department. |
Break the Cycle (Direct legal services for teens in abusive relationships) |
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm |
310-319-1339 888-988-8336 |
www.break-the-cycle.org |
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Drive By Agony (Programs for victims and offenders, anger management, victim services, conflict resolution training) |
M-F 10am-5pm |
310-537-8018 |
http://drive-by-agony.org | |
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House of Ruth (Information provided, short-term safe shelter, no fees) |
24 hour crisis hotline Open M-F 9am-5pm |
909-988-5559 909-623-4364 |
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Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office- Domestic Violence and Crisis Hotline |
M-F 8am-5pm 24-hour hotline |
213-485-2352 800-978-3600 |
www.cityofla.org/atty/domsvio.htm | |
| www.report-it.com | ||||
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Other Websites |
General Teen Issues: www.girlsite.org www.fortsite.org www.teencentral.net www.teenlineonline.org |
Mental Health Issues: www.kidspeace.org www.aacap.org |
Relationships: www.teenwire.com |
Sexual Issues: www.safersex.org www.iwannaknow.org www.westshield.com |