Teen (13-17 yr)

Take a breath. You're here.

That's the first right thing.

What's happening?

Get help now

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Call 911

Life-threatening emergency

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 (24/7, free)

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Poison Control

1-800-222-1222 (24/7, free)

Substance use / overdose

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Call 911 immediately if: Unconscious, blue lips, not breathing, seizure, won't wake up

1

Call 911

Good Samaritan laws protect you for calling. Don't fear getting in trouble.

2

If opioid overdose: give Narcan if available

Spray into nostril. Can repeat after 2-3 minutes.

3

Keep them on their side (recovery position)

Prevents choking if they vomit.

4

Stay with them

Keep talking, don't leave them alone.

5

Tell 911 what they took if you know

Helps paramedics treat them faster.

Signs of opioid overdose:

Small pupils, slow/no breathing, blue lips/fingernails, gurgling sounds, unresponsive. Fentanyl is in many drugs now — can't tell by looking.

Mental health crisis

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If in immediate danger: Call 911. Stay with them. Remove access to means of harm.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 (24/7, free, confidential)

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Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

1

Stay with them

Your presence matters. Don't leave them alone.

2

Listen without judgment

Let them talk. Don't argue or lecture.

3

Remove access to means

Medications, sharp objects, weapons — get them out of reach.

4

Get professional help

Call 988, take to ER, or call their therapist if they have one.

It's okay to ask directly:

"Are you thinking about suicide?" Asking doesn't plant the idea — it opens the door for them to get help.

Sports injury

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Call 911 if: Neck/spine injury suspected, bone visible, severe bleeding, can't move limb

1

Stop playing immediately

Especially for head injuries — no return to play same day.

2

RICE: Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

Ice 20 min on, 20 off. Compression wrap. Raise above heart.

3

For head injury: check for concussion

Headache, confusion, dizziness, nausea, light sensitivity.

4

See doctor for clearance before return

Especially concussions — second impact can be fatal.

Car accident

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Call 911 if: Anyone injured, car not driveable, other driver leaves scene

1

Check yourself first

Are you hurt? Adrenaline can mask pain.

2

Move to safety if possible

Turn on hazards. Get out of traffic if safe.

3

Don't move anyone with neck/back pain

Keep them still until paramedics arrive.

4

Exchange info / document scene

Photos, other driver's info, witnesses — after everyone is safe.

Whiplash symptoms can be delayed:

Neck pain, headache, dizziness may appear hours or days later. See doctor if symptoms develop.

Allergic reaction

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Call 911 if: Throat swelling, difficulty breathing, dizziness, multiple symptoms

1

Use EpiPen if prescribed and severe

Outer thigh. Call 911 immediately after.

2

Antihistamine for mild symptoms

Benadryl for hives/itching only.

3

Lie down if feeling faint

Elevate legs unless breathing is hard.

4

Monitor for several hours

Reactions can return.