YouthLine

Two of our awesome YouthLine volunteers were invited to come witness OR Governor Kotek sign into law some amazing mental health legislation for Mental Health Awareness Month. One of the laws, SB 1546, was one that our youth advocated for at the state capital and during legislative sessions. This bill creates more safeguards for AI usage to help protect users in crisis by redirecting them to the proper professional crisis supports. We're so proud of our youth who advocated for change and thank you to Governor Kotek and the First Lady for listening.

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 🦋
Call +1(877) 968-8491 🐌
Chat www.theyouthline.org 🐝
Email [email protected] 🐛

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For Mental Health Awareness month, we want to validate that it's normal to struggle with our mental health, just like how we struggle with our physical health. Here are some affirmations to remind you of how far you've come, and that you deserve support when you need it.

HOW TO REACH US:
TEXT teen2teen to 839863 ⭐
CALL (877) 968-8491 💚
CHAT www.theyouthline.org 💙
EMAIL [email protected] ✨

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An important reminder that there's no specific qualifications on what issues are deserving of support. Whether you're in crisis or not, you are deserving of having someone listen nonjudgmentally to whatever you need support with. If you need someone to talk to, we're always here for you.

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 🦋
Call +1(877) 968-8491 🐌
Chat www.theyouthline.org 🐝
Email [email protected] 🐛

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re focusing on breaking the stigma around mental health! Throughout May, we'll be sharing resources, important conversations, and collaborating with community partners to normalize talking about mental health and seeking help! 💚

Mental health stigma can make young people feel like we have to stay silent about what we're going through, but no one should have to struggle alone.

We believe asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Join us this month as we work to create more honest conversations and spaces where youth feel supported.

Let’s break the stigma together.

HOW TO REACH US:
TEXT teen2teen to 839863 ⭐
CALL (877) 968-8491 💚
CHAT www.theyouthline.org 💙
EMAIL [email protected] ✨

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Curious about why you should volunteer with us? Here's just a few reasons out of so many. YouthLine gives youth an opportunity to be trained in peer support, get experience in the mental health field, and learn skills that will help them be successful in their personal AND professional lives. Have questions? Check out our website for more information. If you live in the Portland, Bend, Warm Springs (Oregon), or Maui (Hawai'i) areas interested in volunteering, text YLVOL to 85511.

HOW TO REACH US:
TEXT teen2teen to 839863 ⭐
CALL (877) 968-8491 🍀
CHAT www.theyouthline.org 🌸
EMAIL [email protected] ✨

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This weekend some of our YouthLine team got to go to Oregon State to participate in the Oregon School Based Health Alliance Youth Summit! Two of our amazing volunteers got to be on a panel and share about what self care means to them as peer helpers. Thank you to OSBHA for having us, and Senator Campos for taking a picture with our volunteers! :)

HOW TO REACH US:
TEXT teen2teen to 839863 ⭐
CALL (877) 968-8491 🍀
CHAT www.theyouthline.org 🌸
EMAIL [email protected] ✨

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Looking to make a difference and support your peers? 💬💛 Become a YouthLine volunteer and help other young people navigate life because no one should have to go through it alone.

We’re hosting Spring info sessions for youth ages 15–24 on Maui who are interested in getting involved✨

Curious? Learn more about volunteering (on Maui or at any of our sites!) at theyouthline.org/volunteer

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 🍏
Call +1(877) 968-8491 🥥
Chat www.theyouthline.org 🫐
Email [email protected] 🍇

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We are so excited about Rosanna's continued with SA Wild Horse Race Clinic throughout the past year! Thank you for the shoutout and sharing about our collaboration 💜

Taking care of our minds and bodies isn't always easy. There can be so many demands, expectations, and pressures that make it hard to slow down! Take a second to reflect on these questions and see if there is one small thing you can do to meet your needs in these areas of life. You deserve it 🌟

HOW TO REACH US:
Text teen2teen to 839863 🦋
Call +1(877) 968-8491 🐌
Chat www.theyouthline.org 🐝
Email [email protected] 🐛

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