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VIRTUAL
OUTREACH
PROGRAM
available remotely nationwide.
INFORMING YOUTH ON AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND
FACILITATING MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS.
Email outreach@teenlineonline.org for more information.WHY NOW?
OVERWHELMED AND ANXIOUS
Teens are all experiencing some type of loss, whether the loss of a loved
one, normalcy and routine, or interacting with friends. With these
emotions, it is easy to become overwhelmed .
LONELINESS AND ISOLATION
Social isolation and loneliness increase the likelihood of depression. The
duration of feelings of loneliness is strongly correlated to mental health
conditions.
NEED FOR A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
79% of teens wish there was an inclusive environment or safe space in school
to talk about mental health.
DESIRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN SCHOOL
According to a May 2020 study, 70% of teens between the ages of 13-19 wish
their school taught them more about mental health and coping mechanisms.
Sources:
National 4-H Council, 2020
Teen Line, 2020OUTREACH
IMPACT
RAISE AWARENESS
Mental health knowledge is associated with increased help
seeking behavior in youth.
DESTIGMATIZE
Stigma surrounding mental health continues to be a major
deterrent from seeking help for mental health conditions in
youth. Contact with someone with mental illness is strongly
associated with less stigmatizing attitudes. When possible, one of
our Teen Line volunteers joins to speak about their own mental
health challenges and what helped them.
HEALTHY COPING
Capacity to identify, manage, and recover from painful emotions
is a protective factor for suicide. 89% of youth who received Teen
Line outreach report having learned new ways to manage stress
and anxiety.
CONNECT WITH PEERS
34% of 9th grade students in CA experienced chronic sadness or
hopelessness in the last year. Only 52% of California High School
students felt like a part of the school. Our outreach gets students
to speak and relate to one another, fostering connectedness,
alongside one of our teen volunteers when available.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Introduce accessible resources tailored to youth.
Sources:
The California Student Mental Health Scorecard, 2015-2017
CA Healthy Kids Survey, 2019
Teen Line, 2020BOOKING VIRTUAL
OUTREACH
Personal checklist
Ensure you have at least 30 minutes
available for outreach in your classroom
or youth group
All youth must have access to an online
meeting space (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft
Teams)
For requests:
Review options on our "Outreach" page
Complete and submit the "Outreach
Presentation Submission Form"
For specific questions, email
outreach@teenlineonline.orgGENERAL INFORMATION
What is Teen Line?
Why do young people contact Teen
Line?
Explore common emotions while
practicing social distancing.
Discuss coping mechanisms while at
home and how to stay connected with
loved ones.
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
What are the components of a
healthy relationship?
What makes a relationship
unhealthy?
What makes a relationship abusive?
How can I support a friend who is
AVAILABLE experiencing abuse?
GENDER AND SEXUALITY
PROGRAMS What is the difference between
gender, sexuality, and sex assigned at
birth?
What unique challenges do people in
the LGBTQ+ community experience?
What are pronouns and why are they
important?
How can I support a friend when they
come out?
BULLYING PREVENTION
What are components of a healthy
relationship?
What is bullying?
What are different forms of bullying?
What are healthy digital boundaries?
What are the roles in bullying?
What can you do about bullying?
*All discussions provide information on how to get in contact with Teen Line and
how high school students in the Los Angeles area can become Teen Line listeners.FAQ
WHAT IS YOUR AVAILABILITY?
Outreach is available Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 6 PM (PST). We are
available on the weekends for community events or conferences.
HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST?
Our outreach is free for youth.
DO MY STUDENTS HAVE TO BE A CERTAIN AGE?
Our outreach is designed for middle school and high school students
(grades 6-12).
IS THERE A REQUIREMENT FOR GROUP SIZE?
We ask that you have at least 15 youth present for any outreaches, and
prefer no more than a typical class size of 30 to 35 youth.
WHERE IS VIRTUAL OUTREACH AVAILABLE?
Virtual outreach is available nationwide. through online meeting spaces.
Please note, volunteering on the hotline is limited to students based in Los
Angeles County.
ARE THESE PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ADULTS ?
Much of the information provided in our outreaches is available online for
adults under our "Resources" page. However, we also provide presentations
for parents and staff who work with youth.
Email cheryl@teenlineonline.org for more information.
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, WHO CAN I TALK TO?
Please email outreach@teenlineonline.org with any additional questions.OUTREACH POLICIES
TWO WEEKS MAXIMUM.
We are only able to accommodate a single school for a maximum of two
weeks (10 school days) per semester. If you are interested in additional
bookings, please wait until the next semester.
PROVIDE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.
Without notice, we are unable to fulfill requests from other schools
and our schedule is impacted. Please inform us of a cancellation with
at least one week's notice, with the exception of emergency situations.
POSTPONED ABILITY TO BOOK.
Your ability to book for the same semester will be impacted if we do not
receive advanced cancellation from you. This is to the discretion of the
Outreach Manager.
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, WHO CAN I TALK TO?
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