New Year Holiday Hours

BCLS closes at 5:00 PM on Tue, Dec 31, 2024 and will be closed Wed, Jan 1, 2025. Access online services anytime via the app or baycountylibrary.org.

Health Info and Hotlines

Young teen looking worried with phone in her hand

Health

CDC National Prevention Information Network – information on HIV/AIDS, STD prevention and TB prevention

SADD – Students Against Destructive Decisions – dedicated to helping students make the right decisions 
Partnership for a Drug-Free America – drug information, FAQs, help for parents and more
Alcohol Rehab Guide – connects alcoholics and their families with the help they need to conquer the disease
Drug Rehab – substance abuse and addiction information
Substance Abuse Guide for Parents – guide for parents on how to handle the issues of teen drug and alcohol abuse
Addiction Center – a free web information guide that connects addicts and their families with the help they need to put their lives together.

National Eating Disorders Association – general information on eating disorders

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration – directory of organizations providing mental health services and information
HelpGuide.org – covers all areas of mental health and well being

My Plate – official USDA web site on the new food groups guidelines

Teen Suicide – articles, fact and information on teen suicide and related issues

Teen Wire – Planned Parenthood sexuality and relationship information

Hotlines

Children’s Protective Services

Children Abuse Reporting
1-800-942-4357

Adult Abuse Reporting
1-800-996-6228 

AIDS/HIV & STDs
1-
800-457-5231

AL-ANON/ALATEEN

Substance Abuse & Mental Health
1-800-425-2666

Services Administration Hotlines
1-800-662-4357

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678

National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY

Suicide Crisis  Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)


Metanoia.org -read this first

Teen Suicide Hotline NineLine
1-800-999-9999

National Center for Victims of Crime
1-800-394-2255
TTY 1-800-211-7996