Teen Link offers mental health support for students in Washington

September 5, 2022 5:29 PM

Will Wixey,

Posted: September 5, 2022 5:29 PM

by Will Wixey

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SPOKANE, Wash. — As the new school year begins, it can be troubling to those who haven’t had a normal school life in a while. Teen Link, a free hotline that offers emotional support, can help ease those tensions.

Teen Link is a mental health helpline run by teens, for teens. It’s confidential and anonymous with trained teen volunteers available to talk about any issue callers have.

Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections, which focuses on serving the youth in Washington State. It offers support for individuals, family members, friends, and more.

Crisis specialists are available to talk by phone from 6 to 10 p.m. and chat or text from 6 to 9:30 p.m. every night. You can call them by dialing 1-866-TEENLINK (or 866-833-6546)

You can learn more about Teen Link here.

Are you a teen feeling stressed about school or work? Or maybe you're dealing with symptoms of anxiety or depression? It's OK not to be OK. Find support from teens like you by calling the teen-staffed hotline at 1-866-TEENLINK or learn more at: https://t.co/LhF2OyYznD pic.twitter.com/sXNxcrMXcv

— SRHD (@spokanehealth) September 1, 2022