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Crisis Lines |
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Crisis Lines |
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If you find a teen in need of
help, turn to the resources below. Trained
operators are available 24 hours a day with a vast array of resources to
suit your need and work toward solving the problem. The services are
free or low-cost, confidential, and the calls are toll-free. If the crisis involves the abuse of a child/teen (click here for info, including Indiana state laws), please immediately call Child Protection Services at 800-800-5556. If you have a teen or family in need of counseling, the OYYA can recommend a licensed counselor. Contact Kevin Driscoll at 769-9292 x229. |
Northwest Indiana Crisis Center, Inc. Resources
SUICIDE: 1-800-SUICIDE
Crisis Line (800)
519-0469
Administration: 219-938-7070
A Member of the 1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-5433
National Hopeline Network
Other Crisis/Pastoral Care Resources for the State of Indiana
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Teens facing problems such as: abuse, neglect, runaway, drugs, suicide, family or relationships are a phone call or a click away from a trained and reliable source or help. Covenant House’s Nineline is free and confidential. It also offers guidance for persons caring for a teen faced with heavy issues (parents, youth ministers, etc.). Nineline: 1-800-999-9999 / www.nineline.org . Non-gathered ministry strategy: Give teens in your parish a contact list of persons to call when they need help. |
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Gary
(219) 882-2720
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