teen helpline

Adolescent support call

A teen helpline is a phone or text service providing support, counseling, or crisis intervention specifically for teenagers.

These services address issues like depression, bullying, abuse, or suicidal thoughts, staffed by trained counselors: She called the teen helpline after her parents' divorce.

Also called a youth helpline or teen hotline.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G