Get Informed
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only! It’s not a substitute for talking to a counselor. So that means that if you are experiencing a crisis right now – meaning you really need to talk to someone or if you are experiencing an emergency – please call the Kids’ Helpline immediately at 716-834-1144, toll free at 1(877)KIDS-400, or dial 911.
Welcome to our website! On this page, you will find links to issues that may be affecting you! If you are experiencing any of these issues in your life, it can really help to talk to someone. We know you’ve heard it a hundred times before, but talking really does help.
Abuse
This page focuses on child abuse and neglect. We define child abuse and neglect, have information for you on what to do if you think you or someone you care about is being hurt, and we cover what happens when a report of child abuse or neglect is made to the Department of Social Services. Click here for more...
Depression
Topics on our depression page include symptoms of depression, myths and facts about depression, and what you should do if you feel depressed. Click here for more...
Bullying & Violence
This page focuses on bullying and violence in school. We define what bullying is, why people bully, and what to do if you are being bullied. We also cover what to do if someone brings a weapon to your school, conflict resolution skills and peer mediation. Click here for more...
Divorce
Parents not getting along? Then this page has information you should definitely check out. Topics we cover include what happens to you during the divorce or separation, and how you might feel about it. Click here for more...
Drug Use
Topics on this page include why people use drugs, why you don’t want to use drugs, what an alcoholic drink is, and what happens to you when you drink alcohol. We also cover ways to reduce violence if you plan to drink, the consequences of drinking and driving, and the truth about driving while intoxicated. Click here for more...
Eating Disorders
This pages focuses on the two main forms of eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia. We define the problem, give some statistics about eating disorders, and give some ideas about how to help a friend who might have an eating disorder, as well as what you can do today to help prevent disordered eating. Click here for more...
Grief & Loss
Everyone experiences grief and loss at some point during their lives. We define grief on this page, we also give a little bit of information about how the deaths of different people in your life can affect you, and common reactions to the death of loved ones. Then we cover loss, which is kind of different, and give some ideas about what to do if you are experiencing loss or grief in your life. Click here for more...
Self-Esteem
Want to know what self-esteem is and isn’t? Then you want to be sure to check out this page. We also cover the issue of body images and give you some tips for improving your "image attitude"! Click here for more...
Relationships
We cover a whole lot of topics on this page. Relationships come in many forms and there are many issues that could be difficult to deal with in your relationships. Some of the topics here include building friendships, characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to get someone to notice you, and what to do if you get dumped. Then we also cover gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues in relationships, dating violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault, and teen pregnancy. Whew! That’s a lot and we’re sure you will find something on this page that is relevant to you! Click here for more...
Stress & Anxiety
Stressed out? Then this page is for you. We define stress, cover common reactions to stress, and give some ideas about how to make stress work for you. Click here for more...
Counseling
Why would anyone want to talk to someone about his or her problems? Find out all the good reasons on this page. We also cover the reasons why you should call the Kids’ Helpline, what to expect when you call the Helpline, and what to expect if you seek professional counseling. We’ve also shared the reactions of a couple of kids who called our Helpline and what their experience was like. Click here for more...
Dropping Out
Thinking about dropping out? Think again. We’ve presented some statistics about what to expect in life if you drop out, why you probably don’t really want to drop out of school, and where you can get help if you’re considering it or have already dropped out of school. Click here for more...
Suicide
This page covers the topic of suicide, gives you a chance to take our suicide awareness questionnaire, and gives you some ideas about where to turn if you or a loved one or friend is feeling suicidal. Click here for more...
Wow! We’ve covered a lot of serious issues on these pages. Even just thinking about all of them can feel overwhelming. So call the Kids’ Helpline, we’re waiting to hear from you! If you are experiencing any of the issues here, or anything else that we might have missed, talk to someone about it. Remember, our counselors are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 716-834-1144 or toll free at 1(877)KIDS-400.