Hey! here at ConnecTEEN we hope to build a space where every teenager can speak and share their feelings in a place that's right for them, teenagers mental health often gets misplaced, stuck between adult services and child therapists. we hope to erase this problem in a safe, nurturing way. What makes ConnecTEEN special? well, we are not world class professors, we are simply just two young girls who have seen the devastating effects staying silent has on your mental health and wanted to help.
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thank you.
Anu kumar ( Founder ) & Sophia
Debrunner Ward ( Cofounder )
" your struggles do not define you."
- Jon Jones.
Support
Here are some helplines per country:
Ireland – Pieta (youth support)
Call or text: 1800 247 247
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United Kingdom – Childline (under 19)
Call: 0800 1111
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France – Suicide Prevention Line (youth)
Call: 3114
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Spain – Línea 024 (mental health & youth)
Call: 024
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Lithuania & Latvia – Youth Helpline
Call: 116 111
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North America~
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United States – 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (youth)
Call or text: 988
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Canada – Kids Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: to 686868
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Mexico – Línea de la Vida (youth)
Call: 800 911 2000
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United States – Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
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Canada – Jeunesse, J’écoute (French youth line)
Call: 1-800-668-6868
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South America~
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Brazil – Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV)
Call: 188
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Argentina – Child & Adolescent Line
Call: 102
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Chile – 4141 No Estás Solo (youth)
Call: 4141 (mobile phones)
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Colombia – National Mental Health Line (youth)
Call: 01 8000 113 113
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Peru – Youth Mental Health Line
Call: 113
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Asia~
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India – CHILDLINE (under 18)
Call: 1098
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Japan – Yorisoi Hotline (youth)
Call: 0120 279 338
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Philippines – NCMH Youth Crisis Line
Call: 1553
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South Korea – Youth Crisis Line
Call: 1388
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Singapore – Institute of Mental Health Helpline (youth)
Call: 6389 2222
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Africa~
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South Africa – Childline SA
Call: 116
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Kenya – Child Helpline
Call: 116
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Nigeria – Child Protection Line
Call: 0800 000 523
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Zimbabwe – Childline
Call: 116
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Uganda – Sauti Child Helpline
Call: 116
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Oceania~
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Australia – Kids Helpline (ages 5–25)
Call: 1800 55 1800
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New Zealand – Youthline
Call: 0800 376 633
Text: 234
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New Zealand – Need to Talk?
Call or text: 1737
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Fiji – Child Helpline
Call: 1325
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Papua New Guinea – Child & Family Services Line
Call: 1-800-111
& ideas
10–12~
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Peer Check-Ins – Pair up with a friend to talk about your week or share something that made you happy
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Mini Creative Projects – Work on small group art, writing, or science projects to share with friends or family
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Family Challenge Nights – Organize trivia, cooking, or puzzle challenges with family or friends
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Neighborhood Kindness Missions – Simple acts like helping a neighbor or leaving positive notes around the community
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Gratitude Journal Swap – Keep a journal and swap weekly with a friend or sibling to share positive thoughts
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13–15~
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Wellbeing Campaigns – Create a small awareness campaign at school (posters, social media posts, short videos) about coping strategies or mental health tips
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Skill Share Sessions – Organize workshops with friends to teach each other skills (coding, cooking, sports, photography)
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Mini Leadership Projects – Take responsibility for planning a small event at school or in your community, like a charity bake sale or sports day
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Peer-Led Workshops – Host short sessions teaching classmates stress management or study techniques
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Volunteer Challenges – Lead a small group to clean up a park, organize a donation drive, or help at a local charity
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16–19~
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Study/Exam Prep Groups – Organize Leaving Cert or equivalent study groups to share resources, tips, and support each other
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Community Awareness Projects – Plan campaigns (posters, videos, social media) for mental health or wellbeing in school or locally
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Skill-Building Workshops – Run or attend sessions teaching practical life skills (budgeting, cooking, public speaking)
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Mindfulness or Fitness Sessions – Lead short group yoga, meditation, or fitness routines for friends or classmates
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Random Acts of Kindness Challenges – Plan and execute acts of kindness at school or in the local community on a weekly basis
Resources
Helpful Tools
Explore a wide range of mental health resources listed beside this. bringing you to a safe, caring team of professions who can help you.
Community
Connect~
Community support is extremely important. Connect with your friends, family & neighbors and come together to share, foster relationships and in turn, improve your own mental health.
Emergency Help
Get Immediate Support
In case of an emergency, it's vital to know when to contact emergency services. If you feel you're in immediate danger or need urgent help, please reach out to local authorities. Your safety is the priority.