{"id":16,"date":"2025-12-10T09:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/teenneeds\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:59:24","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/teenneeds\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Yeah Philly<\/b><\/a><\/span>
YEAH provides services to address the short and long-term needs of teens in the evenings when violence is most prevalent.<\/p>

ChildLine<\/strong>: Call 1-800-932-0313- Hotline for reporting\u00a0suspected child abuse or neglect.\u00a0<\/p>

Philadelphia\u00a0Domestic Violence Hotline<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/a>:\u00a0Call 1-866-723-3014\u00a0or Text \u201cSTART\u201d to 88788-\u00a0Provides support services and information about local resources for individuals affected by relationship abuse.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network\u00a0(RAINN)<\/strong>: Call 1-800-422-4453 – Talk through difficult situations with counselors. 24\/7 help and resources for parents, youth, and survivors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Philadelphia\u2019s Mobile Crisis Team: \u00a0<\/strong>Call 215-685-6440 \u2013 For all children and teenagers (under age 18) who may be experiencing a behavioral health emergency. Support is available 24\/7<\/p>

Philadelphia\u2019s Crisis Response Center<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Call 215-878-2600- For youth experiencing emotions or behaviors that may cause life-threatening injury to self or others. Or take them to the center, located at:
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3300 Henry Avenue, Falls Two Building, 3rd<\/sup> Floor\u00a0
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Philadelphia, PA 19121<\/p>

NAMI Philadelphia WARMline<\/strong><\/a> –<\/strong> Call 267-687-4381- A confidential support line for non-emergency situations, resources, education and hope! Available Monday-Friday, 4:00- 7:00pm.<\/p>

88 Suicide & Crisis Line<\/strong>:\u00a0Dial 988, say \u201cno police\u201d if relevant \u2013 Confidential support 24\/7. Callers can\u00a0request\u00a0\u201cno police involvement\u201d;\u00a0988 routes to regional non-police teams when available.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Childhelp<\/strong>:\u00a01-800-422-4453<\/a>\u00a0–<\/strong>Talk through\u00a0difficult situations\u00a0with counselors. 24\/7 help and resources for parents, youth, and survivors.<\/p>

Trans\u00a0Lifeline:<\/strong>\u00a0877-565-8860 \u2013 Peer-run hotline offering emotional support and microgrants. They will not call emergency services without consent.\u00a0<\/p>

Blackline<\/strong>:\u00a01-800-604-5841 \u2013 Peer-led crisis and listening line for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), focusing on harm reduction and accountability (not punishment).\u00a0<\/p>

Crisis Text Line:\u00a0<\/strong>Text HOME to 741741 \u2013 Text-based emotional support; trained volunteers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Internet and Digital Media Safety Prevention | Stop It Now<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0Variety of guides and resources addressing online safety.\u00a0<\/p>

CyberTipline<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0National\u00a0reporting system for the potential or suspected online exploitation of children. Members of the public and electronic service providers can make reports of child sexual exploitation by\u00a0submitting\u00a0an online form or by calling 1-800-THE-LOST\u00a0<\/p>

Cyber Safety Video Series<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/a>– This series of videos and accompanying fact sheets highlight common potential threats students and K-12 schools are likely to face online, as well as proactive steps individuals and institutions can take to stay safe.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Food and Meal Finde<\/strong>r<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>:\u00a0Find free food or\u00a0read-to- eat\u00a0meals\u00a0near you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Philabundance<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0Find Local Food Bank & Food Pantry Donation Centers near you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Parenting Education, Support Groups, and Parent Caf\u00e9s<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0Visit website or Call\u00a0215-727-3687\u00a0<\/p>

Family Empowerment Services<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit website or\u00a0Call\u00a0215- 683-4000\u00a0for social and economic support for parents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Tenant Support<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit website or\u00a0Call\u00a0267-443-2500\u00a0<\/strong>for\u00a0<\/strong>support related to eviction, repairs, rental\u00a0assistance.\u00a0<\/p>

BenePhilly<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Visit website or\u00a0Call\u00a0844-848-4376 \/ (215) 685-3654\u00a0<\/strong>for\u00a01-on-1\u00a0assistance\u00a0to enroll in public benefits\u00a0<\/p>

Parenting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Abuse or Neglect<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0:\u00a0Factsheet for caregivers about child abuse and neglect. Provides clear definitions and information about parenting skills.\u00a0<\/p>

Mothers of Sexually Abused Children (MOSAC)<\/strong><\/a>–<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Provides information and support resources around the emotional toll and grief CSA can cause for parents as well as children.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Comprehensive Child Abuse and Neglect Information<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0Factsheet for caregivers about child abuse and neglect\u00a0that provides clear definitions and information about parenting skills.\u00a0<\/p>

Stop It Now<\/strong><\/a>!<\/u>\u00a0:\u00a0<\/strong>List of information and prevention planning resources meant for parents of children with disabilities.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

Parent-Child Relationships and Establishing Family Guidelines for Safety<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0A “how to guide” for discussing sexuality and sexual abuse with children of all ages. Focus on prevention and caregivers feeling equipped to discuss and respond to suspected abuse.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Positive Discipline by Development Stage<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a general child abuse and neglect fact sheet but has\u00a0very good\u00a0information and references to sources discussing positive discipline strategies for different age ranges.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mentoring and Recreational Activities for Kids<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Providing free, safe spaces at night for youth to engage in fun, structured activities.\u00a0<\/p>