Adolescent Development Resources
Resources for Adolescents, Dating/Sexuality
Resources for Adolescents
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Phone: 617-423-9575, text "safe" to 44357
Location: Boston
Times Open: M-F 9am-4:30pm
Services Provided: Services for homeless youth: medical care, counseling, shelter, life skills, free meals, education, career development, transitional housing
Population Served: At-risk and homeless youth in the Boston area
Cost: Free
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Phone: 508-879-9800
Location: Massachusetts
Services Provided: Housing, case management, and support for young adults
Population Served: Young adults 18-25 facing homelessness, mental health problems, addiction, and more
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Phone: 800-448-3000
Location: Nationwide
Times Open: 24/7
Services Provided: Behavioral health, foster family, at-home family education, social services, 24/7 hotline to provide guidance/advice for parents of adolescents
Population Served: Children and families
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Phone: 800-786-2929
Location: Nationwide
Times Open: 24/7
Services Provided: Hotline for youth and families in crisis
Population Served: Youth
Cost: Free
Dating/Sexuality
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Phone: 866-331-9474, text "LOVEIS" to 22522
Location: Nationwide
Times Open: 24/7
Services Provided: Education and support for teens with questions about healthy relationships and dating, live chat, text and phone support
Population Served: Youth
Cost: Free
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Location: Nationwide
Services Provided: Confidential peer support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people - nationwide and local chapters
Population Served: LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies
Cost: Free
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Phone: 866-488-7386
Location: Nationwide
Times open: 24/7
Services Provided: Crisis intervention/suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, 24/7 hotline
Population Served: LGBTQ+ people ages 13-24
Cost: Free