Boys Town National Hotline

The Boys Town National Hotline is a 24/7, multi-channel crisis intervention service dedicated to supporting children, teenagers, and families across North America. Staffed by professionally trained counselors, the hotline provides immediate assistance for a wide range of issues including suicide prevention, depression, physical abuse, and parenting challenges. The service is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and operates under the umbrella of Boys Town, a prominent non-profit organization. In addition to phone support, the hotline offers text, chat, and email services through its 'Your Life Your Voice' initiative to better reach younger demographics. It serves as a vital component of the mental health safety net, offering resources and referrals to callers in need. The hotline is unique in its ability to provide specialized support for both youth and their parents simultaneously.