Resources
Hotlines
CDC-INFO (Formerly known as the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline)
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) l 1-888-232-6348 TTY
Available 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish; counselors available to answer questions about personal health issues, including HIV and other STDs; online zip code tool for finding local HIV and STD testing locations also available at www.hivtest.org and www.findstdtest.org. Sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
STI Resource Center Hotline
1-919-361-8488
Information and referrals about sexually transmitted diseases. Sponsored by the American Social Health Association.
Planned Parenthood National Hotline
1-800-230-PLAN (7526)– available 24 hours a day.
Counseling for STDs, pregnancy and other sexual health issues. Sponsored by Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Love is Respect: National Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474 | 1-866-331-8453 TTY
Available 24 hours a day by phone or online at www.loveisrespect.org.
The National Dating Abuse Helpline is a national resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet, specifically designed for teens and young adults. The Helpline and loveisrespect.org offer real-time one-on-one support from trained peer advocates. Peer advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.
National Council for Adoption Hotline
1-866-21-ADOPT (23678)
Available 24 hours a day for information about adoption; also available by email at info@ichooseadoption.org. Sponsored by the National Council for Adoption.
4Exhale
1-866-4EXHALE (1-866-439–4253)
A free, after-abortion talkline that provides emotional support, resources and information; also available at www.4exhale.org.
Emergency Contraception Hotline
1-888-NOT2LATE (668-2528)
Pre-recorded information, in English and Spanish, about emergency contraception. Sponsored by the Reproductive Health Technologies Project. For information about providers of emergency contraception visit www.not-2-late.com.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Available 24 hours a day, every day, in English and Spanish; victims and anyone calling on their behalf can provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Sponsored by the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN); Online Hotline also available at (www.rainn.org).
The Trevor Lifeline
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) (available 24 hours a day)
Are you going through a difficult time? Feeling confused, lonely or blue? If you’re a young person looking for someone to listen and understand without judgment or if you’re feeling suicidal about issues related to sexual orientation and gender expression, the Trevor Lifeline is here to help. Don’t have access to a phone or not in a location where you can talk (or are hearing impaired), The Trevor chatline also available at
www.thetrevorproject.org
Web Resources
www.adoptionpride.com
Information on gay adoption, including resources and laws by state.
www.advocatesforyouth.org
Advocates for Youth champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health.
www.Bedsider.org
Information about birth control methods operated by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
www.doeshivlooklikeme.org
Part of a global campaign to reach young people about HIV/AIDS through personal experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS, includes: video testimonials, campaign merchandise and guidance on hosting a local outreach campaign. Sponsored by Hope’s Voice.
www.findstdtest.org
FAQs about STDs and a search tool for finding local testing centers. Sponsored by the CDC.
www.glsen.org
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
www.hivtest.org
FAQs about HIV/AIDS and a search tool for finding local testing locations. Sponsored by the CDC.
www.ichooseadoption.org
Informational resources for pregnant women considering adoption; also includes referral to local adoption agencies. Sponsored by the National Council for Adoption.
www.itgetsbetter.org
Founded by syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage with his partner Terry, the It Gets Better Project provides support for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transsexual young people and their allies and also connects young people with help through the Trevor Project and the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.
www.iwannaknow.org
Information for young people about sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Sponsored by the American Social Health Association.
www.loveislouder.com
Information and real stories for dealing with harassment, depression, suicide or emotional issues.
www.loveisrespect.org
Love is Respect is a joint project between the National Dating Abuse Helpline and Break the Cycle to provide resources for teens, young adults, parents, friends and family, peer advocates, government officials, law enforcement officials and the general public on dating abuse and healthy relationships.
www.mysistahs.org
Information about sexual health for young women of color. Sponsored by Advocates for Youth.
www.not-2-late.com
Information and FAQs about emergency contraception; also includes a search tool for finding local providers of emergency contraception. Sponsored by the Office of Population Research at Princeton University.
www.rainn.org
Informational resources and an online hotline specializing in sexual assault. Sponsored by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.
www.sexetc.org
Information about sexual health issues provided by teens, and for teens. Sponsored by the Teen-to-Teen Sexuality Education Project developed by Answer (formerly the Network for Family Life Education), State University of New Jersey.
www.stayteen.org
Informational resources and community activities to help prevent teen and unintended pregnancy. Sponsored by the National Campaign to prevent Teen and Unintended Pregnancy.
www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.
www.youthresource.com
Informational resources for gay, lesbian, bixsexual, transgender and questioning young people. Sponsored by Advocates for Youth.