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Teen Resources

Young people have the ability to make a real difference in their own lives and in the lives of their friends. The CAC provides prevention education designed to help teens spot warning signs of abuse or unsafe situations, make informed choices, navigate online spaces more safely, and understand serious issues like human trafficking that can impact their communities.

Local Support Organizations

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Referrals for local health and human services

Dial 211 (or 844-875-9211)

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Berrien County Health Department

Benton Harbor: 269-926-7121

Niles: 269-684-2800

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Riverwood Center - Benton Harbor

Mental Health services and programs

269-925-0585

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Riverwood Center - Niles

Mental health services and programs

269-684-4270

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Riverwood Center Children’s Mobile Crisis Line

24/7 access to speak with a mental health professional

269-934-0747 (9am-9pm) | 269-925-0585 (Outside of 9am-9pm)

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Lory’s Place

Grief healing and education center

269-983-2707

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Caring Connection Empowerment Center

Services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence

269-925-9500

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OutCenter Southwest Michigan

LGBTQ+ community support

269-934-5633

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Forensic Care and Advocacy Hotline

Sexual assault exams and treatment 24/7 at St. Joseph, Niles and Watervliet emergency rooms by Corewell Health’s team of certified SANE and advocates.

269-687-1880

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H.O.P.E Parent Resource Center

Young parent baby pantry and support

269-872-3172

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Legal Aid of Western MI

For assistance with legal matters

269-983-6363

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Corewell Health Center for Wellness

269-408-2258

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Intercare

Student Health Services: 269-605-1277

855-869-6900

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National Places to Get Help

Cybertipline

National report number for cyber bullying or inappropriate pictures of a child

1-800-843-5678

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Love is Respect

Relationship/dating abuse and violence education

1-866-488-7386

Text “Loveis” to 22522

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U.S. Center for Safesport

Fostering safe environments, free from abuse, for athletes

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We Ride Together

Make sports safer for youth and amateur athletes

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Athletes As Leaders

Encouraging female athletes to be leaders in their communities

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Futures Without Violence

Building a world where everyone can live with safety, health, and economic opportunity

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Link Up Lab

Creating a healthy future for young men online

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National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453

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Rape, Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

National resource for reporting sexual abuse/assault

1-800-656-4673

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The Trevor Project

LGBTQ support

1-866-488-7386

Text “Start” to 678678

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National Human Trafficking Hotline

1-888-373-7888

Text “Help” to 233733

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SAMHSA National Helpline

Mental Health/Substance Abuse assistance

1-800-662-4357

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Crisis Text Line

Text “HOME” to 741741

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National Sexual Assault Hotline

Sexual assault resources, information and hotline/chatline

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OK2SAY

24-hour resource empowers all members of the community to report safety concerns

1-855-565-2729

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Netsmartz

Cybersafety education for children and teens

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