Oregon Troubled Teens in CrisisIt is a difficult world for Oregon teens in crisis to grow up in today. The media depicts people using drugs and alcohol, partying all the time, and generally involved in other self-destructive behavior. Teenagers especially are very easily influenced, and often try to emulate the lifestyle portrayed in the media in search of happiness. This misguided belief leads to a host of problems including chemical dependency, defiance towards authority, and even criminal activity. If your troubled teen needs intervention, our counselors at Abundant Life Academy can help you with placement, our number is 888-305-6729. The media is not the only one to blame for teens in crisis getting involved in negative behavior. A teen's friends have a great amount of influence in their lives. Teenagers have a psychological need to be accepted by their peers and many of them will do anything to fit in. If your troubled teen has gone down the wrong path, Abundant Life Academy can help. We are dedicated to providing a safe, positive environment for your troubled girls or boys where they can leave their old friends behind and make a fresh start. We promote a positive peer culture where peers keep themselves accountable to each other. We also provide leadership training so that troubled teens will be able to deal with situations back home. For more information, please call Abundant Life Academy at 888-305-6729. Oregon Teens Crisis Resources for Parents of Troubled TeensOregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 380 Spokane St. Suite 100 Portland, OR 97202 Hotline: (503) 223-7411 Telephone: (503) 230-1951 Fax: (503) 230-1973 Directory of Services and Hotlines by County
Oregon Department of Human Services 500 Summer St. NE E02 Salem, OR 97301-1073
Statewide Resources for Youth AIDS Information Hotline: (800) 777-2437 Alcohol and Drug Helpline: (877) 553-8336 Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon Hotline: (800) 342-6688 Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 422-4453 Crisis Hotline for Youth and Families: (800) 999-9999 Crisis Hotline for Youth under 17: (800) 448-4663 Emergency Contraception Hotline: (800) 668-2528 Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 422-7558
Womenspace Domestic Violence Services P.O. Box 50127 Eugene, OR 97405 Hotline: (800) 281-2800 Rural Outreach: (541) 485-6513 Phone: (541) 485-8232
The following Oregon cities have been searched by parents of teens in crisis:Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Medford, Springfield, Bend, Corvallis, Aloha, Tigard, Albany, Lake Oswego, Keizer, McMinnville, Oregon City, Grants Pass, Tualatin, West Linn, Woodburn, Roseburg, Altamont and Ashland |

