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Read the latest stories about Teen Lifeline and our ongoing commitment to prevent teen suicide in Arizona.

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Help is Just a Phone Call Away–Teen Lifeline Saves Lives

AZ Family  February 2025

The pressures from school, dating, friends, family, social media, etc., sure make being a teenage difficult. Even after the pandemic, more and more teens have been dealing with thoughts of suicide and parents or loved ones, more often than not, have a hard time understanding and looking out for the warning signs that suicide might be looming inside a teen’s mind. That is where Teen Lifeline comes to help combat this ongoing issue with their provided hotline being accessible via phone or text message.

“#Love one another” written in chalk on the sidewalk.

Lessons in Healthy Relationships

Arizona Parenting Magazine  |  February 2025

The month of February is associated with all things love because of Valentine’s Day. It is also the perfect time for parents and loved ones to teach teens about expressing their love not only in romantic ways, but through platonic and familial ways, with empathy, forgiveness and respect.

Nikki Kontz and Sam Turrigiano bonding together about their shared experiences at Teen Lifeline.

How a Teen Hotline is Helping Prevent Suicide Among Arizona’s Youth

AZ Family  |  January 2025

Nikki Kontz, a Teen Lifeline dispatcher, talks about how to look for warning signs of suicide in teens. Sam Turrigiano, a young valley teen, who dealt with thoughts of suicide during the pandemic, thanks Kontz for being on the other line when he called and now works as a peer counselor to return the favor to help prevent suicide in teens and young adults.

Calendar marking the days of the month.

Making 12 Months of Memories: Connecting with Your Child in 2025

Arizona Parenting Magazine  |  January 2025

2025 is a new year and how to start the new year is by having parents strengthen their bond with their teens through various activities planned out month by month. Studies show that teens are less likely to engage in risky behaviors when they are connected emotionally and socially with their parents.

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