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ConnecTeen is now on TikTok! Follow @yycconnecteen for mental health tips, info about CT, volunteering and more. TikTok content is developed by the ConnecTeen social media committee. CT volunteers come…
I tried texting the ConnecTeen number but it says it failed to send
Hi there, That 'failed to send' error message is always super annoying. Thank you for trying to text us! To be honest, we don't know exactly why that error message…
5 podcasts and books for teens
Author: Isha With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, I thought to share my top five picks of books and podcasts to look into! Books and podcasts are great ways to…
All of my friends have their periods I am the only one that doesn’t. I always want to lie and tell them I have it. What should I do?
Thank you for reaching out about this, as it's an important change that all young females have to grapple with around our age. It can be really frustrating and embarrassing…
I am turning 16 in a year and I want to move out as soon as possible, I know that legally you can move out at 16 but how do I do that without my parents stopping me?
I understand you are turning 16 soon and want to know if moving out is a possibility. Moving out is a really huge decision and not an easy one to…
I’m not allowed to contact helplines but I really need to reach out to someone
It can feel very limiting when parents restrict one's actions especially when they limit one's access to help. You definitely deserve to access supports when you need them. I…
What can you do for the environment?
Author: Isha Being environmentally aware and being conscious about the choices we make as a society is relevant and critical. There are more than 1 million species at the risk…
A note on navigating social media activism
Author: August Clarke One of the things that was most noticeable to me following the start of lockdown in the spring was the rise in activism on social media. #BlackoutTuesday…
Black Lives Matter – What can I do to help?
Author: August Clarke Your Instagram feed may not be covered in black boxes for #BlackOutTuesday anymore, but racism is an ongoing issue that must be addressed continuously! Now that people…
How many times does my dad need to hit me before its abuse? If it is abuse, what do I do next?
Thank you for reaching out and asking this question! It's definitely an important question because your safety matters. Although it would be a lot easier if we had a…
