TEEN LINE has a unique ability to reach teenagers because teens form the core of our organization … they speak the same language. We created our teen-to-teen Hotline and Community Outreach Program 27 years ago, offering troubled teenagers a "safe haven" – a place to talk things out with another teen in a nurturing, confidential and non-judgmental environment.

Teens call because they trust us.

TEEN LINE offers several types of outreach presentations. All are presented by Teen Line Listeners or youth panels. Outreach services are tailored to fit any schedule or population.

For example, presentations can be made to small groups such as classrooms, or groups as large as assemblies

Types of Outreach Presentations

• The MORE THAN A HOTLINE . . . OUTREACH focuses on the overall TEEN LINE program and volunteer opportunities. We cover the five most common types of calls received on the hotline and how they are handled by Teen Line, with discussion and demonstration experientially.
• The TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP presents the sensitive issue of teen suicide. It includes discussion of the warning signs of suicide and how to help a depressed or suicidal friend.
• The TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT presents the warning signs of teen suicide and how best for officers to interact with teens in crisis and their families.
• The TEEN LINE OUTREACH FOR AT-RISK YOUTH explores dating violence, runaways and problems for youth living in probation/group homes.
• The TEEN LINE / SHELDON ANDELSON LGBT OUTREACH ("Growing Up Gay") is presented by youth who share their personal experiences and answer questions on growing up gay. They openly discuss homosexuality and gender identity issues in order to dispel homophobic myths.
• The DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION OUTREACH presents the issue of teen drug/alcohol abuse, and discusses the path to addiction, and the risks involved. Prevention methods and dealing with friends' and parents' substance abuse are also discussed.

If you have questions about any of our outreach presentations, please contact one of TEEN LINE's Outreach Coordinators.

LOS ANGELES/VALLEY:

Lauren Bryan -:- 310.423.1607 -:- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

RIVERSIDE:

Bob Burt -:- 951.675.4030 -:- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For all other areas, please contact Lauren at 310.423.1607