Boys Town

Mission: Providing crisis intervention and mental health support for youth, teens, and parents in times of distress.

Services:

• 24/7 crisis hotline staffed by trained counselors
• Counseling support for children, teens, and parents
• Multilingual services including Spanish and over 100 languages
• Email support for speech- and hearing-impaired individuals
• Collaboration with national crisis numbers such as 988 and the National Grad Crisis Line (877-GRAD-HLP)
• Teen-specific support including texting and the Your Life Your Voice app for mood tracking and tips
• Resources and guidance available through the Boys Town website and Parenting.org

Eligibility:

Open to children, teens, and parents seeking mental health crisis support and counseling. The hotline accepts toll-free calls from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Canada.

Program Details:

The Boys Town National Hotline operates 24 hours daily, year-round, and is staffed by specially trained Boys Town counselors. It is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). The service includes support for youth in suicidal crisis, those experiencing emotional distress, and individuals needing mental health guidance. Multilingual support and various communication methods ensure accessibility to diverse populations. The organization also offers online resources, parenting guides, and tools available on Parenting.org and YourLifeYourVoice.org. The hotline reports that over 10,800 youth suicides have been prevented thanks to this service over the past 20 years. Specialized support is available for the speech- and hearing-impaired via email. These services aim to provide immediate, accessible, and culturally sensitive crisis intervention and mental health support for vulnerable populations in and beyond Virginia, including Louisa County residents who can access these national services via phone or online.**