Teen Issues

As a teen, you or one of your friends may be faced with a difficult challenge at school, at home, or in your community. Find an adult you can trust for advice - or consider calling a hotline to get the answers to your questions and concerns. Here are some links to help you or your friend find support:

IPL TeenSpace - broad range of reliable sites on topics important to teens
Go Ask Alice - health information
Illinois School Violence Tipline - 1-800-477-0024 - help prevent violence in your school
National Runaway Switchboard - their 24-hour crisis line is 1-800-RUNAWAY
Teen Dating Violence - Important information from the Illinois Attorney General