there seems to be no reliable resource for minors. all of them involve notifying your parents in some way or are there just to prevent you from killing yourself. there are no resources i could find, online or in person, free or paid, that provide private care.
It seems like the warmline, at least for my state, is mainly for adults, specifically people 18 and older, which I am not.
I think you should call them and find out. Worst thing they can do is say “talk to your parents” you know? Just tell them that you can’t talk to your parents about this, and that you need a resource for teens.
And call a different state’s number. No rule against that.
i guess something i should add to my post is, i’m not looking for someone to talk to or vent my feelings to. im looking for a solution. Calling a warmline every time i feel down does not sound reliable. im mainly concerned with how i can live through life without feeling how i am right now, not just relieving the symptoms.
I think you’d get some resources for that if you contacted the warmline. That’s my point. That’s what they’re there for.
Also, you can talk to your Primary Care Physician, and they should be able to refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist - WITHOUT alerting your parents. Just go in for a “regular checkup” by yourself… and when you’re in there with the doctor, tell them the real reason you wanted to get help, and they will help you. This is what I did and they were more than helpful.
As an adult who has raised children and worked in doctors’ offices, yes, this is a good idea. If there is any way for you to get help in your state without your parents knowing about it, your doctor will know the steps. If your parents usually stay in the exam room with you, ask the office to make sure you get alone time with the doctor during your visit. You don’t have to tell them why. They will help you.