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Adult Help Line:
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972.233.2233
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Teen Help Line:
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972.233.TEEN
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Español Help Line:
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972.233.2428
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Teen CONTACT is a program dedicated to teens by providing telephone
crisis prevention services to teens in the Dallas area. In addition,
Teen CONTACT has a number of outreach programs designed to bring
education and information about current issues into classrooms and
youth centers around the metroplex. Teen CONTACT also serves as a
resource center for educators, counselors, youth group leaders and
parents by providing links to other agencies regarding teen issues.
All presentations are available in both English and Spanish.
For more information on Teen CONTACT, click here now.
Teen CONTACT's services include:
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Two dedicated phone lines staffed by specially trained volunteers
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to deal with crisis prevention.
Help Line Number: 972-233-TEEN.
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Gatekeeper Training Program designed to establish a network of adults
and youth in the community who can recognize and respond to persons
exhibiting signs of crisis and suicide risk and who can assist in
obtaining professional help.
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Specially designed presentations for schools dealing with issues such as
diversity, leadership, communication, bullying/mean girls, rebuking,
anger, health relationships, teen dating violence and drugs and alcohol.
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Small groups and special "Girl TALK" and "Guy TALK" groups that enable
smaller groups of students in high risk schools to meet weekly and
discuss issues, providing group members with tools and information to
support and empower them.
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Teen Board, made up of high school students, who work to increase
awareness of problems experienced by teens in both school and
communities through leadership and volunteer service to others.
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Links and resources to other sources of information regarding teens.
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Do you need help now?
If you are in crisis or need immediate
help, please call our crisis line now.
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If this is a
life-threatening
emergency,
call 9-1-1
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