PACE Community Resource List
Help for those in crisis, feeling sad, lonely, or depressed
Umatter U Can Get Help: A website for youth who think they may need help or may be worried about someone else.
Screening for Mental Health: In-person and online screening programs for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorder, substance abuse, and suicide prevention.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255.
Trevor Project: Crisis intervention, resources, and support for LGBTQ young people and their friends by phone, text, or chat.
TrevorLifeline: 24/7 crisis intervention: 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorText: Mon-Fri 3pm-10pm. Text “START” to 6788678.
VT Crisis Text Line: Text “VT” to 741741. Crisis Text Line is FREE 24/7 support. Get a response from a trained crisis counselor who will work with you until you have a positive plan for next steps.
Vermont 211: live referral help to Vermont community services. Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Vermont.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
802Quits: Help for quitting smoking, using tobacco products, or vaping: 800-784-8669 (phone support for youth 13 and older)
Smokefree Teen: Website specifically for youth to provide tips and tricks to help quit smoking. Free tools include a text messaging program and mobile app.
quitSTART: Free mobile app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration and challenges. (Android and Apple iOS versions available)
This is Quitting: mobile app available for Android and Apple iOS users.
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Get the latest information on how drugs affect the brain and body at National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for teens.
Vermont Department of Health: Looking for substance use prevention programs or treatment services near you?
VT Helplink: VT Helplink is your statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Vermont.
My Life My Quit: Call or text “Start My Quit” to (855) 891 9989 to talk to a coach about quitting vaping nicotine and tobacco products.