Web Resources

Library Resources

The Library's collection of licensed databases may include information on this topic; these are commercial, copyrighted materials that PGCMLS licenses for the reference and research needs of its customers; often this material comes directly from printed books. Most of these databases may be accessed remotely, while a few are available only to users on PC's in our Branches.

The Library's collection of electronic reference books may also include information on this topic. These online versions of printed books do not have to be checked out or downloaded; like databases, content can be searched and sections printed. They are always available for your use in the Library and through remote access from home.

Community Resources

Suicide, Emotional and Family Crisis:

• Prince George's County Suicide Hotline  301-864-7130
• Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline  1-800-422-0009 (voice/TDD)
• Covenant House NINELINE  1-800-999-9999 (English/Spanish)  
• Gain free 24/7 access to crisis and counseling services; the NINELINE also is available online at www.NINELINE.org where young people can submit questions via e-mail or participate in forums monitored by NINELINE counselors.
• National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-621-4000

Violence and Abuse:

• ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline  1-800-4-A-CHILD - 24/7 help available in 140 languages.
• Prince George's Family Crisis Center 24-hour Hotline 301-731-1203
• Prince George's Sexual Assault Center 301-618-3154 - Offers a full range of services to victims of sexual violence, free of charge.

Health Issues:

• Eating Disorder Awareness Prevention Information and Referral Hotline  1-800-931-2237
• Hotline for Teens Who Cut 1-800-366-8288 (1-800-DON’T-CUT)
• National Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline 1-800-662-HELP
• National STD & AIDS Hotlines  800-342-2437
• 800-344-7432 - Spanish Service (8:00 AM - 2:00 AM, 7 days a week)
• 800-243-7889 - TTY Service (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday)
• National Youth Advocacy Hotline 1-800-USA-KIDS
• Help for all sorts of issues, including cutting and eating disorders.
• OptionLine   24-hour pregnancy counseling  1-800-395-HELP
• Planned Parenthood Hotline  1-800-230-PLAN