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972-233-0866
teen@contactcrisisline.org
Mission
To offer teens a free 24-hour telephone help line, staffed by trained volunteers who can respond to the concerns of teens in the midst of a crisis or conflict in a confidential, nonjudgmental manner.
Services
-Presentations and trainings for teens on various topics including:
Abuse: Physical, Sexual and Emotional Running Away
Alcohol and Other Drugs School Stuff
Anger and Anger Management Self-Injury
Communication Sexuality
Cultural Diversity Sexual Assault and Rape
Depression Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Eating Disorders Smoking
Leadership Suicide
Peer Pressure Violence
Pregnancy
-Information for parents of teens including:
Communication Suicide and Depression
Discipline Eating Disorders
ADHD and other Disorders Violence
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Blended Families / Divorce
Anger Internet Safety
Stress and Anxiety
-Teen Board - made up of high school students from throughout the Dallas area, teens work together to reach out to their peers through community projects and events
-Gatekeeper Training - an educational outreach program that strives to establish a network of community individuals who are trained to recognize and respond to teens showing signs of crisis
Volunteer Opportunities
All of CONTACT's 24-hour help lines are sponsored by trained, adult volunteers.
Volunteers go through a comprehensive, informative and fun training class before answering the phones.
Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 800742
Dallas, TX 75380
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