YouthLine

YouthLine Need support? Reach out by texting 'teen2teen' to 839863, calling 1(877)-968-8491, or chatting with A free 24-hour crisis, support, and helpline for youth.

YouthLine is a teen-to-teen youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Lifeβ€”a non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. YouthLine operates a national helpline that provides crisis support and referrals via call, text, and chat. YouthLine is answered by teens daily from 4pm-10pm PST and by adults at all other times. This account is NOT monitored 24/7.

12/17/2025

Finals week is here and we know how much stress it can bring! If you need some ideas of how to take care of yourself, here’s some tips from some YouthLine volunteers. If you need someone to talk to, reach out!

HOW TO REACH US:
text teen2teen to 839863 🍎
chat with us on theyouthline.orgπŸ““
call us at 877-958-8491 ✏️

Winter break is almost here, so we’re looking back on some of the incredible moments you created during our school visit...
12/17/2025

Winter break is almost here, so we’re looking back on some of the incredible moments you created during our school visits this year!

These snapshots are from our fall outreach across high schools and middle schools in Oregon and Hawaiβ€˜i. We love connecting with students around su***de prevention, mental health, and stress management β€” your energy and insight make this work meaningful. πŸ’› If you need ideas of coping skills to get through the holidays, check out these students' ideas!

Did we stop by your school? Drop a comment and say hi!

HOW TO REACH US:
Text: teen2teen to 839863 πŸ€
Call: +1(877) 968-8491 ❄️
Chat: www.theyouthline.org 🌊
Email: teen2teen@linesforlife.org πŸŒ™

We are open every single day of the year from:
4-10pm PT
7pm-1am EST
1p-7pm HT

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It's that time of the year and for those who are prepping for or currently taking finals, we want to wish you good luck!...
12/11/2025

It's that time of the year and for those who are prepping for or currently taking finals, we want to wish you good luck! Academic stress, pressure, and expectations can feel really heavy, especially during finals season. If you're needing support, YouthLine is here for you!

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 ✨
Call +1(877) 968-8491 πŸ’«
Chat www.theyouthline.org 🌟
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org⭐

Sometimes the support we need comes from a resource like YouthLine! While we love to honor those in our lives who are th...
12/09/2025

Sometimes the support we need comes from a resource like YouthLine! While we love to honor those in our lives who are there for us, it's also okay to need support from a peer too. Reminder that we're open everyday of the year to talk to you about anything you need support with!

HOW TO REACH US
text peer2peer or teen2teen to 839863 πŸ•
call us at 877-968-8491 🌭
chat with us on theyouthline.org πŸ”

Happy December everyone! :) We've made it to the end of the year, and that's something to celebrate. Here are some quick...
12/02/2025

Happy December everyone! :) We've made it to the end of the year, and that's something to celebrate. Here are some quick affirmations and reminders for you to carry with you this month. Need support? YouthLine is here for you.

HOW TO REACH US:
text peer2peer or teen2teen to 839863 ❄️
call us at 877-968-8491 β›„
chat with us on theyouthline.org 🌟

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The holidays can be a tough time for a lot of us, and it's important to remember that your mental health deserves to be ...
11/27/2025

The holidays can be a tough time for a lot of us, and it's important to remember that your mental health deserves to be honored. Taking time for yourself, asking for what you need, and stating your boundaries are important ways of caring for YOU this holiday season. If you need someone to talk to, YouthLine is here.

*4-10pm PST
7pm-1am EST
1p-7pm HT

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 πŸ‚
Call +1(877) 968-8491 🍁
Chat www.theyouthline.org πŸ•―οΈ
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org πŸ₯§

11/25/2025

Learn more about YouthLine and our community from one of our amazing youth volunteers! :)

HOW TO REACH US
text teen2teen or peer2peer to 839863 πŸ“
chat on theyouthline.org 🍎
call 877-968-8491πŸ’

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in...
11/20/2025

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. At YouthLine, we believe that trans youth deserve respect, kindness, support, and safe spaces where they are seen for who they are. Today we remember the importance of standing strong in our mission to be a resource where trans youth feel safe receiving support.

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863
Call +1(877) 968-8491
Chat www.theyouthline.org

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Want to know what's in our bag? or...our outreach box? 🌟 When we attend an outreach event, we come prepared to show off ...
11/18/2025

Want to know what's in our bag? or...our outreach box? 🌟 When we attend an outreach event, we come prepared to show off all of our awesome materials or teach one of our classroom lessons. Here are some examples of the things we have in our outreach bin, including the expo markers and spray we keep on hand for going to schools! Don't forget, our materials are available to order on our website: https://www.theyouthline.org/materials/

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 ✨
Call +1(877) 968-8491 πŸ’«
Chat www.theyouthline.org 🌟
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org⭐

11/11/2025

Everyone goes through tough stuff sometimes, and it can feel like no one really gets it. At YouthLine, you can talk with another young person who listens, understands, and cares. Whether you’re feeling stressed, sad, confused, or just need someone to talk to, we’re here to help. YouthLine is open everyday from 4-10pm PST for you to reach out by text, call, or chat whenever you need support.

Huge thank you to for putting together this amazing video with some of our youth volunteers!

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863
Call +1(877) 968-8491
Chat www.theyouthline.org
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org

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Mental health is a topic that has a lot of stigma surrounding it. Here's some tea: mental health is just as important as...
11/04/2025

Mental health is a topic that has a lot of stigma surrounding it. Here's some tea: mental health is just as important as physical health, and the more we talk about it openly, the more that people feel comfortable asking for help when they need it. Swipe to see some more tea about mental health!

HOW TO REACH US:
text peer2peer or teen2teen to 839863 🍡
call us at 877-968-8491πŸ«–
chat with us on theyouthline.orgβ˜•

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We hope you have a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween! πŸŽƒ If you need support today, remember that YouthLine is available. M...
10/31/2025

We hope you have a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween! πŸŽƒ If you need support today, remember that YouthLine is available. More info about our hours and how to reach us is below!

πŸ‘»HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863
Call +1(877) 968-8491
Chat www.theyouthline.org
Email teen2teen@linesforlife.org

We are open every single day of the year from:
4-10pm PT
7pm-1am EST
1p-7pm HT

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Address

Portland, OR

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

Telephone

+18779688491

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Teens Helping Teens

The YouthLine is a free and confidential peer-to-peer crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life. YouthLine operates a helpline that provides crisis, support, and help via phone call, text, chat, and email. The YouthLine is answered by youth volunteers daily from 4pm-10pm PST and by adults at all other times. No problem is too big or too small.

Call 877.968.8491 Text β€˜teen2teen’ to 839863 Chat www.OregonYouthLine.org

We listen. We support. We keep it to ourselves.