Hello! My name is Suhina, the founder of IcLucy. I started this nonprofit with the mental health struggles of myself and my peers in mind in order to spread awareness and help a fellow student out.
This blog intends to
Provide an outlet from the stresses of everyday life
Allow you to find people to connect with!
Give actionable tips and tricks to deal with common problems that come up in youth
Destigmatize mental illness and mental health issues
Help you!
But before you move on to the rest of this blog, please take a moment to see the helplines listed below, and to reach out if you need help.
Mental health
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336
Suicide prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 or Lifeline Chat
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741
Abuse and domestic violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project: 800-832-1901
STAND! For Families Free of Violence crisis line: 888-215-5555
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse National Helpline: 866-367-5444
Stop it Now! Prevent child sexual abuse helpline: 888-PREVENT
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656- 4673
Bullying
Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
Teen Line: 800-852-8336
Eating disorders
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 800-931-2237 (talk or text)
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) eating disorders helpline: 888-375-7767
Self-harm
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) self-harm helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)
Teens
Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
Boys Town crisis hotline for girls and boys: 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121
Thursday’s Child National Helpline for teens and young adults: 800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)
National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis, and concerned family/friends: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
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