YouthLine

YouthLine Need support? Reach out by texting 'teen2teen' to 839863, calling 1(877)-968-8491, or chatting with A free 24-hour crisis, support, and helpline for youth.

YouthLine is a teen-to-teen youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life—a non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. YouthLine operates a national helpline that provides crisis support and referrals via call, text, and chat. YouthLine is answered by teens daily from 4pm-10pm PST and by adults at all other times. This account is NOT monitored 24/7.

04/01/2026

As we wrap up March and 's March Mentor Madness, we're taking one last moment to reflect on the topic of trusted adults. Here is one more of our peer volunteers talking about who her trusted adult is and why. YouthLine has been super happy to get to partner with SoS to talk about the importance of trusted adults and mentors in our lives. This topic is so important, and even as we wrap up this campaign, we hope to continue the conversation around having a good support system.

We know how hard it can be to find an adult that we trust with our thoughts and feelings, but hope that talking about different options can help us think about where we might look in order to find an adult that can be there for us.

HOW TO REACH US
text teen2teen to 839863 🌷
chat on theyouthline.org 🌲
call 877-968-8491 🍄

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Earlier this month our YouthLine Hawai‘i team brought on a new cohort of volunteers ✨Thank you so much for spending your...
03/28/2026

Earlier this month our YouthLine Hawai‘i team brought on a new cohort of volunteers ✨

Thank you so much for spending your spring break with us learning about peer support, mental health & wellness, and YouthLine! 💜 We are so grateful and excited about your passion for supporting your peers!

Congratulations to the new cohort, we’re so excited to have you! 🎉

Special thanks to Imua Family Services for hosting us as always 🫶

HOW TO REACH US:
TEXT teen2teen to 839863 🌱
CALL (877) 968-8491 🌻
CHAT www.theyouthline.org 🌸
EMAIL teen2teen@linesforlife.org 🌷

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It's finally spring! Even with spring break coming to an end, there's still so much time to get out and enjoy the season...
03/27/2026

It's finally spring! Even with spring break coming to an end, there's still so much time to get out and enjoy the season. Make sure to prioritize making time for your mental health this spring.

HOW TO REACH US:
TEXT teen2teen to 839863 ⭐
CALL (877) 968-8491 🍀
CHAT www.theyouthline.org 🌸
EMAIL teen2teen@linesforlife.org ✨

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Staff highlight 💜YouthLine continues to grow! This pic is from a recent Medford event where our Southern Oregon Regional...
03/23/2026

Staff highlight 💜

YouthLine continues to grow! This pic is from a recent Medford event where our Southern Oregon Regional Outreach Coordinator, Pan, is expanding su***de prevention efforts across the southernmost counties of the state.

Pan’s been connecting with youth, teaming up with community partners, and spreading the word about YouthLine. Thanks for including us in your event!

Feeling extra grateful for our staff and strong community partnerships ✨

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It's normal to get overwhelmed, triggered, or overstimulated. Life can be a lot to manage, and emotions can be hard to r...
03/18/2026

It's normal to get overwhelmed, triggered, or overstimulated. Life can be a lot to manage, and emotions can be hard to regulate at times. Next time you feel like you need help cooling down, try out one of these mindfulness skills :) Need more ideas? Reach out to YouthLine for more support.

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 🦋
Call +1(877) 968-8491 🐌
Chat www.theyouthline.org 🐝
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org 🐛

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03/11/2026

March is Sources of Strength’s March Mentor Madness! YouthLine is partnering with SoS to talk about the importance of trusted adults and mentors in our lives. Here is one of our amazing YouthLine volunteers talking about her trusted adults and what makes them so important to her.

We know how hard it can be to find an adult that we trust with our thoughts and feelings, but hope that talking about different options can help us think about where we might look in order to find an adult that can be there for us.

HOW TO REACH US
text teen2teen to 839863 🌷
chat on theyouthline.org 🌲
call 877-968-8491 🍄

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YouthLine is joining Sources of Strength in celebrating March Mentor Madness! Let’s tip off March by celebrating the Men...
03/10/2026

YouthLine is joining Sources of Strength in celebrating March Mentor Madness! Let’s tip off March by celebrating the Mentors who show up, build connection, and help others grow their Strength. At YouthLine, we believe in the importance of having a trusted adult on your team. Join us in the conversation by taking time to think about an adult who has made a difference in your life.

HOW TO REACH US:
TEXT teen2teen to 839863 ⭐
CALL (877) 968-8491 🍀
CHAT www.theyouthline.org 🌸
EMAIL teen2teen@linesforlife.org ✨

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Here's a little photo update from our amazing Hawai'i team who's been working so hard to get things up and running at ou...
03/05/2026

Here's a little photo update from our amazing Hawai'i team who's been working so hard to get things up and running at our Maui call center! As you can see, the call center is giving super cool vibes and we even have an office mascot, Tofu! If you or anyone you know in the Maui area are interested in volunteering, text YLVOL to 85511 for more information.

HOW TO REACH US
text teen2teen or peer2peer to 839863☀️
call us at 877-968-8491☁️
chat with us on theyouthline.org🌈

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4-10pm PST
1-7pm HST
7pm-1am EST

March is Self Injury Awareness month, and we're taking time today to talk about some of the common misconceptions and st...
03/04/2026

March is Self Injury Awareness month, and we're taking time today to talk about some of the common misconceptions and stigma around the topic of self harm. To everyone who is currently struggling with self injury or has in the past, know that we see you and you are not alone. If you need someone to talk to about self harm, YouthLine is open every day of the week from 4-10pm PST.

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 🩵
Call +1(877) 968-8491 💙
Chat www.theyouthline.org 💜
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org 🩷

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A reminder as the week winds down that you are doing the best you can, and that is more than enough. Sometimes it feels ...
02/26/2026

A reminder as the week winds down that you are doing the best you can, and that is more than enough. Sometimes it feels like the pain we're carrying is permanent, or something we can't survive coping with. Never forget how many times you've felt this way before, just to make it out the other side and keep fighting.

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 ✨
Call +1(877) 968-8491 💫
Chat www.theyouthline.org 🌟
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org⭐

At YouthLine, we love to say that no problem is too big or too small. A lot of us may feel like because there are people...
02/19/2026

At YouthLine, we love to say that no problem is too big or too small. A lot of us may feel like because there are people who may be going through things that feel bigger than what we are going through, we aren’t deserving of support. Let this serve as a reminder that when you reach out to us, anything you may be experiencing is big enough to deserve space to be heard. :)

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 💙
Call +1(877) 968-8491 🫐
Chat www.theyouthline.org 👖
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org 🩵

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At YouthLine, we love to say that no problem is too big or too small. A lot of us may feel like because there are people...
02/19/2026

At YouthLine, we love to say that no problem is too big or too small. A lot of us may feel like because there are people who may be going through things that feel bigger than what we are going through, we aren't deserving of support. Let this serve as a reminder that when you reach out to us, anything you may be experiencing is big enough to deserve space to be heard. :)

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 💙
Call +1(877) 968-8491 🫐
Chat www.theyouthline.org 👖
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org 🩵

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Teens Helping Teens

The YouthLine is a free and confidential peer-to-peer crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life. YouthLine operates a helpline that provides crisis, support, and help via phone call, text, chat, and email. The YouthLine is answered by youth volunteers daily from 4pm-10pm PST and by adults at all other times. No problem is too big or too small.

Call 877.968.8491 Text ‘teen2teen’ to 839863 Chat www.OregonYouthLine.org

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