Teen Resources
The resources below have been compiled for teen use, though most are aimed at all ages. If you'd like to see more resources for all ages, please visit our community resources page here. If you have any questions, or suggestions for resources to add, please fill out our feedback form.
Bullying Resources:
Stop Bullying is a government resource that provides information and resources about what to do in the case of bullying. You can view this website here.
Domestic/Dating Violence Resources:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7 free and confidential resource for those experiencing domestic abuse. You can chat with them here, text "START" to 88788, or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). You can find local resources here.
SafeLink is a statewide 24/7 domestic violence hotline for anyone impacted by domestic or dating violence. You can call them at (877) 785-2020, see their resources or chat with them here.
Housing Resources:
Community Teamwork connects people with housing, training, financial education, childcare & utility assistance. You can find out more here.
MA Housing Assistance has a guide found here about finding emergency and long term help.
Hunger Resources:
Merrimack Valley Food Bank Provides food delivery to the homebound, a free market, and programs for children. You can access their website here or call them at (978) 454-7272.
Tewksbury Community Pantry provides short and long term food assistance. You can learn more about them here or call (978) 858-2273.
Sexual Assault Resources:
RAINN offers a national sexual assault telephone hotline. You can find out more here or by call 800.656.HOPE (4673) for help.
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Resources:
Everything is Awful and I'm Not Okay is a free, printable PDF that can be found here.
Suicide and Crisis Hotline is a free, confidential resource available 24/7. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ or call/text 988.
Trans Lifeline is a hotline staffed by trans people, for trans people, which provides anonymous and confidential support, resources, and emergency help. Trans Lifeline is divested from police and will not provide nonconsensual active rescue (such as calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement). Call 1-877-565-8860 or visit https://translifeline.org/.
The Trevor Project is a suicide and crisis prevention hotline available to LGBTQIA+ youth 24/7. Visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/, call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678.
