Getting Help | YouthRap

Being on your own doesn't mean you have to be alone.

Everybody needs friends and people they can trust. Some people probably help you out in little ways, with a friendly smile or by asking how you are. Others might spend more time with you, helping you with troubles and encouraging you to grow and learn.

Think of the people who help you out. Who are they?

Friends
Family
Current and / or former Foster Family
CAS Worker
Teachers
Boss
Doctor
Counselor
Coach
Religious Leader
Others

What Do You Need?

When you want to get help, it's really useful to know what you need. Sometimes everything is confusing. Take a bit of time to think about what you need.

Food
Shelter
Someone who will listen
Someone who will give advice
Information
Encouragement
Someone to stick up for you
Someone to have fun with
A chance to blow off some steam
Connection with your culture
Life Skills
Something else

Finding Help

You can try calling one of the phone numbers in this book to find help, and you can check out the phone book for more numbers. You can also ask people you know where to get help. Sometimes it's hard to admit you need help, so you might want to ask someone you trust first. And maybe that person can help you keep looking if you need more help. You can also call the Mental Health Info line at 1-800-875-6213.

Connecting with Culture

Do you see yourself as part of a culture or ethnic group? Would you like to feel more connected to your culture? Here are a few contacts to help you make connections.