Teen Line

423-1872

The Teen Line is a 24 hour, free and confidential, hotline for area young people to talk about what is on their minds. Caring volunteers answer the line and talk with young people about family problems, school problems, problems with friends, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, sexuality, pregnancy, suicide, abuse, etc. Multi-lingual services are provided with assistance of Language Line. Teens in White County can reach us by calling Toll Free (817) 419-1632.

Caring and Listening

24 Hours A Day

The Teen Line is answered by trained volunteers. These volunteers want to make it easier by providing both a listening ear as well as a source of referrals to other helping programs.

Each call to the Teen Line is free and confidential. We believe that young people need to be listened to without judgment or criticism. We also believe that young people have the capacity to resolve their own problems with help.

Teen Line listens to young people who need someone to listen and care.

	A teenage boy who is facing pressure from peers to use alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.
	A teenage girl whose parents are always fighting in front of her.
	A girl who is having trouble making friends and feels left out.
	A boy who just broke up with his girlfriend.
	A teen who is being abused.
	A teenage girl who thinks that she might be pregnant.
	A teenage boy who is thinking about running away from home.
	A teen who is afraid to tell others he is gay.
	A teen who is feeling hopeless and is having suicidal thoughts.
	A teen who is concerned about safety at school, work, or home.
	A teen who has been raped and is not sure what to do.

Teen Line offers you...

	Caring - Crisis Center volunteers are here because they care about people.
	Support - Maybe you've lost sight of your own strength. We'll try to help you regain it.
	Anonymity- We don't need to know your name. It's you we care about.
	Confidentiality -You can talk about your problems and know that it's not going any further unless someone is in danger.
	Acceptance -You may see yourself as not being accepted by other people, but you can rely on a Crisis Center listener to feel that you are worth caring about.
	Empathy - Not pity. A genuine respect for your feelings.
	Listening - Not unwanted advice. One caller said, "You're the first person who ever listened to me."

If you would like to become a Crisis Center volunteer, and are at least 18 years old, submit your application today or call us at 742-0244.