Community + crisis

Every organization below is free to contact and answers teens directly. You never need a parent's permission to call a crisis line.

Crisis · Arizona · Peer counselors

Teen Lifeline

Teen Lifeline's mission is to prevent teen suicide in Arizona through enhancing resiliency in youth and fostering supportive communities.

Call or text. Peer counselors are teens too, supervised by trained staff.

Crisis · National · 24/7

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Call, text or chat. You do not have to be suicidal to reach out.

Crisis · LGBTQ+ youth

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project's mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.

Crisis services, peer support, advocacy, research and public education.

Support groups · Education

NAMI Arizona

NAMI Arizona is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to serving individuals and families affected by mental illness to improve their quality of life and achieve recovery.

Free support groups at 5025 E. Washington Street Suite #112, Phoenix, AZ 85034.

5025 E. Washington St #112, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Therapy · 10+ Arizona locations

Embark Behavioral Health

Therapies, treatment programs and outpatient care built for teens and families.

Good next step if you and a parent are looking for ongoing counseling.

What happens when you call?

Someone listens first

No forms, no lecture. They ask what's going on and let you talk.

It stays confidential

Counselors only involve others if someone's life is in immediate danger.

You decide the next step

They can help you plan how to tell a parent, or just help you get through tonight.