•••• Full of pertinent information, user friendly, and/or aimed at teens
••• Quite a bit of relevant information
•• Good relevant information for some users
• Relevant for particular topics, not for everyone.

••••1-800-SUICIDE
A suicide prevention hotline that is confidential in nature, so there is no need to worry about them sharing your personal information. This hotline offers a connection with trained people who are here to help you by talking through your problems and providing you with additional resources to help gain coping skills.

••••Headquarters Counseling Center of Douglas County
Headquarters offer skilled workers to help improve the emotional well-being and safety of adults and children through readily available counseling, education, and information services. There is a free hotline available 24/7 in case you need to talk anytime. The website offers resources within the Douglas County region and can connect you to resources in your area.
LINK: http://www.hqcc.lawrence.ks.us/

••••YellowRibbon
This is a national organization devoted to help teens overcome deep emotional pain in order to prevent suicide. The website itself is a valuable resource to help teach coping skills, how to handle crises, and depression. It also lists a national hotline that is available 24/7.
LINK: http://www.yellowribbon.org/

•••Teen Suicide Prevention
This resource lists nation-wide suicide prevention hotlines that are toll-free. Also, it explains that these feelings are more common than you think and expresses that you are not alone… and asking for help is okay.
LINK: http://www.teensuicideprevention.org/resources/need-help

••••Youth Crisis Network
This website provided resources that cover many issues experienced by teens, such as violence or sexual assault. The toll-free hotlines given are categorized by these issues to provide you with appropriate services with any issue you may be experiencing. Also, the website gives self-esteem building skills to help you recognize your worth and importance in this world.
LINK: http://www.youthcrisisnetwork.org/

•••Kristin Brooks Hope Center
This website has many resources and programs for specific populations, including college students. It also provides very useful information about depression, suicide and its warning signs, PTSD, and how to help somebody who is having suicidal thoughts.
LINK: http://www.preventsuicide.us/hopeline-new/edu-suicide.html