Teen Line is different from most crisis lines: the person who answers the phone or text is another teen. They've gone through extensive peer counseling training, they're supervised by mental health professionals, and they understand a lot of what you're dealing with from their own experience.
Three ways to reach them:
- Call 310-855-4673 — daily 6pm to 9pm Pacific Time
- Text TEEN to 839863 — daily 6pm to 9pm Pacific Time
- Email through teenline.org — anytime, response within 24 hours
Teen Line operates fewer hours than 988 or Crisis Text Line because peer counselors have school. If you reach out outside those hours, the line will redirect you to a 24/7 service.