Teens/Young Adults
In 2019, suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death for young Floridians ages 15 – 24.
On this page, you will find helpful resources for teens and young adults.
If you need someone to talk to you can text “START” to 741-741.
You can also text “ANSWER” to 839863. This is 24/7 crisis support.
Florida Mobile Response Teams (MRT)
The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a 24/7 on-call crisis intervention service for individuals who are 25 and younger. Mobile crisis teams provide immediate assessment, intervention, recommendations, referral, and support services. They also link individuals to appropriate community resources.
- Locate a Mobile Response Team in your area
Helpful Tips
LGBTQ youth
- Call 866-488-7386 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
- Fridays Text 1-202-304-1200
- Chat available 7 days a week from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (EST)
- http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now#tt