24 Hour Help
National
National Suicide Prevention Hotline — Tel: (800) 273-8255
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline — Tel: 1(800) 448- 3000
Local
NYS Child Abuse Hotline — Tel: 1(800) 342-3720
Vera House — Tel: (315) 468-3260
National Teen Services
Physical Health
Mental Health
Teen Line — Tel: (855) 688-1501 or Text ‘TEEN’ to 839863
Teens & COVID — Tel: 1(844) 863-9314 or Text ‘GOT5’ to 741741
LGBTQ+ Resources
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center at Syracuse University
The TransFamily Gender Journey Map
A Glossary on Gender and Sexual Identity Terminology
Pride and Joy Families (LGBTQ+ Family Building Project)
The Q Center at ACR Health
Local Teen Services
Teen Resources in Syracuse (CNY REACH)
La Casita Cultural Center — Tel: (315) 443-2151
Big Brothers Big Sisters — Tel: (315) 470-3369
After-School Alternatives — Tel: (315) 422-5638 ext.293
Resources for Parents
National
Sleep in Adolescents (Nationwide Children’s)
Children’s Mental Health (CDC)
A Guide to Obtaining Insurance for Mental Health Care
Local
Syracuse Parent Resources (Children’s Consortium)
Family Support Network (Huntington Family Center) — Tel: (315) 476-3157
Onondaga County Children and Family Services
Syracuse City School District After-School Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling (211 CNY)
After School Alternatives — Tel: (315) 422-5638 ext. 293
NYS Parent Guide – Mental Health & Wellness Resources