How many of you have experienced the death of a special person in your life. Maybe a parent, a sibling, a grandparent, or a friend. Were you younger than 25 when this death occurred. Were you younger than 18.Who did you talk to. Did you feel alone, out of place. Did you hear people say things like, "Oh, he's a kid. He's resilient. He'll be okay." Or did they tell you that you were the man of the house and that now you had to take care of everybody since your dad is gone.Did you go to the funeral. Did adults ...

Overview of Teen Line - Teen Line is a hotline for teenagers in crisis, offering support via calls, texts, and emails without judgment [1] - Teen Line is run by Dee Hirsch Mental Health Services [3] - Teen Line operates from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time [4] Reach and Impact - Teen Line expects to connect with over 10,000 teens this year [2] - 89% of the youth who contact Teen Line report feeling better after the interaction [3] - Teen Line aims to provide support before major crises occur [5] Volunteers and Training - Teen Line utilizes over 100 high school volunteers [5] - Volunteers undergo a thorough selection process and 65 hours of training [6] - Volunteers are always supervised by adults [6] Funding and Resources - Private donations support Teen Line's operations [5] - Government spending cuts and policy changes have impacted other mental health services, highlighting the importance of private support for Teen Line [5] Contact Information - Teen Line's phone number is 800-852-8336 [8] - The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988 [8]