WE BELIEVE YOU ARE:
- Unique, special, and worthy.
- Capable of reaching all your hopes and dreams.
- Important and needed.
- Able to find love in yourself.
- Unique, special, and worthy.
- Capable of reaching all your hopes and dreams.
- Important and needed.
- Able to find love in yourself.
A video created by our local youth, sharing what they have learned through myWorth.
*Used with permission
Tools
Being a teen is hard. You are doing a great job!
These tools are available to enrich your life or help support you as you talk with safe adults and trusted friends about difficult topics like online cruelty, cyberbullying, anxiety, depression, nudes, and shaming.
They are created with YOU in mind, reminding you that YOU matter and are WORTHY of everything you hope and dream about your life.
Interactive Tools
- Customizable Digital Media Contract
Create a customized digital media contract for you and your family (based on your own family values) using our interactive contract creator. Available in Spanish. - Device Control Assessment Quiz
Are you controlling your device or is your device controlling you? Take our 8-question quiz to reflect on your habits and consider how your device use affects you. Available in Spanish.
Worksheets For Teens
- Exploring Your Decisions (PDF)
Consider different situations and decide how you would respond to an uninvited or inappropriate message. Should you ignore, delete, respond, or tell an adult? Available in Spanish. - How To Talk About Hard Topics (PDF)
Get support for how to talk to someone when you have a personal challenge or if you need help with a mistake you’ve made. Available in Spanish. - Identifying Cyberbullying (PDF)
Review different situations to consider what is cyberbullying and reflect on how you would respond. Available in Spanish. - Love Isn’t A Transaction (PDF)
A tool to use if you are struggling to fit in. You can complete this worksheet alone or with a friend, parent/caregiver, or a trusted adult. Available in Spanish. - Posting On Social Media (PDF)
Consider your choices and their possible consequences when it comes to posting on social media. This worksheet can help you slow down before you post. Available in Spanish. - Talking About Sexting (PDF)
Educate yourself about the potential risks and consequences of sexting as well as how to handle inappropriate requests. Available in Spanish. - Understanding Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships (PDF)
Better understand boundaries, consent, and the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships as well as how to support a friend. Available in Spanish.
Resources
We all need extra help sometimes. These resources can lead you to help if you are looking for community, or if you are in a crisis.
If this is an emergency, call 911.
These resource links represent a compilation of resources identified by iRespect&Protect staff. It is not intended to be comprehensive and iRespect&Protect does not specifically endorse or make any representations regarding any of the resources.
Crisis Support
- Marion County Youth & Family Services
Trauma informed, culturally responsive mental health crisis screenings and services to youth and families in all of Marion County who are 0 to 17 years old. Crisis screenings are at no cost.
503.576.HOPE (4673) - Marion & Polk Co. Northwest Human Services Crisis Line
24/7 crisis intervention, emergency food/shelter, trauma counseling and more.
503.581.5535 - MidWillamette Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition’s mission is to raise awareness about suicide prevention through targeted outreach and education.
503-576-2861 (Marion County)
503-623-9664 (Polk County) - Oregon YouthLine
24/7 Oregon youth hotline for “any problem, big or small”
1.877.968.8491
TXT: “teen2teen” to 839863 - Polk County Behavioral Health Crisis Line
24/7 hotline for suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Will talk to you and connect you to local help.
503.623.9289 (Weekdays 8 AM – 5 PM)
503.581.5535 (Weekends/Outside of Regular Business Hours) - SafeOregon
A tool for reporting potential student safety threats. NOTE: This tip line is not for immediate emergency response. Emergency situations should always go to 911.
1-844-472-3367
tip@safeoregon.com
Cyberbullying, Online Harm, Sexting, & Sextortion Resources
- CyberTipline
Make reports of sexting, revenge porn, and more. Submit report:
1.800.THE.LOST (1-800-843-5678) - Removing An Inappropriate Photo From The Internet/Social Media
Instructions on how to report/remove an inappropriate image on Facebook, Google, Youtube, Imgur, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, Kik, and more. - Take It Down
A free service to help remove or stop the online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos taken of youth when they were under 18 years old. Youth can remain anonymous using the service without needing to send images or videos to anyone. - To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA)
Non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
Local Non-Crisis Support (Community Organizations, Drop-In Shelters, Etc.)
- 211 Info
Find resources in your zip code for food, shelter, mental health, transportation, help paying bills, employment, school/GED, and more. Download the app today! - Boys & Girls Club Of Salem, Marion & Polk Counties
Teen services – explore careers, stay healthy, participate in sports, or just find your niche! - HOME Youth Services (625 Union St NE Salem, OR 97301)
A nonprofit program of Community Action Agency that provides meals, snacks, showers, clothing, toiletries, laundry, and phone to teens like you who might be homeless and at-risk. - Satellite Gaming (Located in basement of Ike Box – 299 Cottage St NE, Salem OR 97301)
Positive nerd culture around video games and other Esports, competitive events, and more. Pointing teens to faith by demonstrating love at their events. *Religiously affiliated - Taylor’s House (2475 Center St NE Salem, OR 97301)
24-hour temporary housing shelter for youth between 11-18 who are in need of temporary shelter. Get safety, stability, structure, and resources if you are at-risk or homeless. - The Gate Youth Association (1501 Monmouth St Independence, OR 97351)
The Gate is a network of people committed to creating a place for young adults like you. A safe place to be known as an individual, to be encouraged to grow and learn, and to encounter Christ’s love. *Religiously affiliated - Youth ERA: Salem Drop (246 State St. Salem OR, 97301)
Staffed by Youth Peer Support Specialists who are committed to helping you empower yourself and successfully transition into adulthood. Programs and services help you become a leader in your own life and communities.
Mental Health Resources
- Catholic Community Services
Counseling services for children, youth, and adults from a variety of settings including those living with foster parents, relatives, and single parents. Covered by OHP. - Find A Therapist
Search for a therapist by location and what you need help with including depression, PTSD, self esteem & relationships. Read profiles and email a therapist with one click. - Liberty House Hope & Wellness Services
Trauma-informed counseling for children and families facing concerns of child abuse, neglect, trauma, or grief. Individual family counseling, brief therapy, group therapy, and more.
503.689.1006 - NAMI Mental Health Courses
A variety of courses (90 minutes – 6 weeks) for teens with mental health conditions. Classes are taught through readings, interaction, small group discussions, and time for reflection. - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
988 - The Trevor Project
Confidential support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A national, 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide prevention service for LGBTQ youth. Chat or text.
1.866.488.7386