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December 1, 2015
The Last Stop by Michael H. Burnam
The Last Stop by Michael H. Burnam The Last Stop asks the question: What happens when Evolution ends? It’s Ender’s Game meets Close Encounter of the Third Kind – a character-driven action packed drama first set in a high school suffused with emerging sexuality and a strict pecking order, followed by wild flying saucer rides […]
November 12, 2015
TEEN LINE FOUNDATIONS Pt 4 – Resourcing RAs!
Chapter Four: Resourcing RAs! As we prepare for our 35th Anniversary, Dr. Leader will share her memories of the early days of TEEN LINE in a series we like to call… TEEN LINE FOUNDATIONS By Elaine Leader, Ph.D., CGP, BCD, FAGPA At the time we initiated TEEN LINE we were subsumed under the Dept. of […]
September 29, 2015
TEEN LINE FOUNDATIONS Pt 3 – Early Challenges
Chapter Three: Early Challenges As we prepare for our 35th Anniversary, Dr. Leader will share her memories of the early days of TEEN LINE in a series we like to call… TEEN LINE FOUNDATIONS By Elaine Leader, Ph.D., CGP, BCD, FAGPA One of the first big challenges, of course, was setting up the telephone lines, […]
August 20, 2015
TEEN LINE FOUNDATIONS Pt 2 – Training begins!
Chapter Two: Our first training group As we prepare for our 35th Anniversary, Dr. Leader will share her memories of the early days of TEEN LINE in a new series we like to call… TEEN LINE FOUNDATIONS By Elaine Leader, Ph.D., CGP, BCD, FAGPA My first task after receiving the start-up grant from the Robert […]
August 6, 2015
TEEN LINE FOUNDATIONS – Birth of a teen hotline
Birth of a Teen Hotline As we prepare for our 35th Anniversary, Dr. Leader will share her memories of the early days of TEEN LINE in a new series we like to call… TEEN LINE FOUNDATIONS By Elaine Leader, Ph.D., CGP, BCD, FAGPA Chapter One: In the Beginning People often ask me how TEEN LINE […]
June 25, 2015
Invaluable College Mental Health Resources
The transition to college, while exciting, can be challenging at the same time. Recent studies talk about the rise of anxiety disorders on campus, as well as a feeling of isolation, even while being connected on social media. Many college students (and their friends and families) are at a loss as to what to do […]
June 25, 2015
The Dark Place: TEEN LINE Podcast Interview
The Dark Place is a podcast that offers “Honest Conversations About Mental Health.” TEEN LINE is honored to be the first resource featured on the podcast as the “Light Place,” episode 13. Joel Kutz sat down with one of our staff members, Chris, to talk about the work we do and offer listeners a resource […]
June 12, 2015
This pride season, show your support! New LGBTQ video by TEEN LINE
From its inception in 1980, TEEN LINE has been at the forefront of reaching out to teens from every ethnicity, background, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The founder, Dr. Elaine Leader, has been responsible for that inclusion. “Since the early 90’s, we have had an LGBTQ outreach with LGBTQ teen speakers helping educate […]
May 14, 2015
New TEEN LINE Educational Video: LGBTQ
LGBTQ: Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities is the latest educational video by TEEN LINE. Hear from several youth in Los Angeles, CA about their coming out process, support, and embracing their identities. Professionals speak to the importance of support, safety, and celebrating individuality. We’re very excited to share this video with you, especially gearing […]
May 13, 2015
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Tour to Feature TEEN LINE
TEEN LINE TO BE FEATURED BY BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION AND EXPLORING THE ARTS AT UPCOMING CHEEK TO CHEEK TOUR STOP IN LOS ANGELES BTWF & ETA Will Highlight the Local Community Organization for Its Exceptional Work with Young People Los Angeles (May 13, 2015) – Born This Way Foundation and Exploring the Arts are […]
May 11, 2015
TEEN LINE Announces New Executive Director
TEEN LINE ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TEEN LINE, a teen-to-teen national hotline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Carlson, MPH as the organization’s new Executive Director. Michelle joined the TEEN LINE staff, effective April 29th. She brings 15 years of experience in the mental health field, in areas such as policy, advocacy, research, […]
May 9, 2015
Update: The full video is now available! Check it out here. Our new video LGBTQ: Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities will be released this Thursday, May 14th! To help celebrate the pending release, we would like to introduce you to a few more inspiring people in our video, such as Isabel. She self-identifies as […]
April 27, 2015
TEEN LINE Partners with The Peninsula Beverly Hills & Barneys New York
TEEN LINE has partnered with The Peninsula Beverly Hills and Barneys New York for a very exciting offer! Between May 1st and June 30th – guests who experience the spring afternoon tea at the Peninsula Beverly Hills can book a complimentary makeup application at Barneys New York’s newly renovated Beverly Hills location. The experience includes […]
March 16, 2015
Contradictory Culture: Taking off the Masks
Contradictory Culture: Taking off the Masks When you are at school or anywhere for that matter, do you feel like putting on a mask? What are you hiding? Is it feelings? Your identity? Do you just feel pressured to hide in plain sight? Whatever reason, you’re not alone. Putting on masks can happen anywhere – […]
March 11, 2015
Are you ready for Day of Silence 2015?
Do you believe in equality for all? Does your school have a GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) or similar group? It’s time to start organizing for the Day of Silence! This year it falls on Friday, April 17th. “This quiet but powerful, student-led action raises awareness about the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and discrimination. […]
March 2, 2015
Self Injury Awareness Day ; Your Story Isn’t Over Yet
Teens call, text, and email in about self injury. One of the resources our TEEN LINE Listeners gives out is The Butterfly Project (*Warning* – May be triggering). Since not everyone will identify with butterflies, there is also the Semicolon Project. Be the change your body needs to live. Fight the stigma. www.TheSemicolonProject.com #TheSemicolonProject #stigma […]
February 27, 2015
Trayvon Martin: How we got distracted by a dress and some llamas
On February 26th, 2015 the Internet broke. Giggles ensued around two llamas that escaped and then relationships were destroyed around a dress. No, not the white one that was stolen from Lupita Nyong’o’s hotel room: we’re talking about team white and gold versus team blue and black. Somehow we missed that it was the third […]
February 24, 2015
Suicide: 5th Most Common Topic
We take suicide prevention seriously here at TEEN LINE. Out of all of the reasons teens text, email, and call in – suicide comes up as the 5th most common topic. It’s important for us to keep the conversation going, as it reduces the stigma and encourages people to seek support. Graham Moore brought attendees […]