Growing up in NYC can be tough, getting help should be easy. There are people at the number below who can help. LifeNet offers support 24/7. Contact them at 1-800 LIFENET or by e-mail below. Calls and emails are free and confidential. The experienced people at LifeNet will listen without judgment and help you sort out the next steps in getting help for you or someone you care about.
Please e-mail us if you have a question or concern. You will receive a response within 24 hours. If this is an emergency, call 911.
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Bullying can happen to anyone anywhere, even online. It can be physical, verbal or social, but you don't have to put up with any of it. Click below to learn more about how you or a friend can deal with bullying.
Sexual Health is an important part of your overall health, even if you're not having sex. Click on the fact sheets below to learn how to make informed decisions and keep yourself safe. Learn about all the options available to you.
Suicide may seem like the only way out when problems feel too big to solve, but help is out there. Click below to learn about the warning signs of suicide and how you can help yourself or a friend deal with suicidal feelings.
Teen Dating Violence impacts everyone, even if you’re not in the abusive relationship. Click below to learn how you can help yourself or help a friend in an abusive situation.
Depressionis more than just temporary sadness, but it doesn’t have to last forever. Click below to find out if you might have depression and how you or a loved one can start dealing with it.
Stress and Expectations can overwhelm anyone, especially when they’re coming from more than one place. Click below to find out how to manage stress and deal with unrealistic expectations.
Peer Pressure affects everyone of all ages and backgrounds. Click below to learn more about how peer pressure can have a positive or negative impact on your life.
Anger can be a normal and healthy response to a lot of situations, but when it starts affecting your day-to-day life, it could be time to get help. Click below to find out how to deal with anger.
Taking risks helps you define who you are and who you want to be, but some risks are more positive than others. Click below to find out if your risk-taking might be out of control.
The teens on NYC Teen Mindspace -- Anaya, Rosa, Nicole, Kyle, Stephanie, Jamal, Trevor, Josh, and Danielle -- are fictional characters played by actors and were created to represent issues facing New York City teens today.