AR Teen Connect

Peer support for Arkansas teens

Whatever it is, you can talk about it.

A real conversation with a trained teen who gets it. No lectures. No judgment. You don’t have to wait until it becomes a crisis.

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Three-question check-in

Name the feeling.

Notice what your body and thoughts are telling you, then find a practical next step.

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For teens. By teens. Serving all of Arkansas.
01How it works

Support can start before crisis.

You bring what’s on your mind. We’ll meet you there.

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Reach out

Text or call when something feels heavy, confusing, or hard to say out loud.

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Talk to a real person

Connect with a trained teen volunteer, supported by experienced adult staff.

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Find a way forward

Talk it through, discover useful tools, and decide what your next step could be.

02What can we talk about?

Honestly?
Anything.

You don’t need the perfect words—or even know exactly what you’re feeling—to start a conversation.

Anxiety + stressFriend dramaSchool pressureFamily conflictLonelinessRelationshipsIdentity + belongingBody image
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A space to be real

Real people.
Real privacy.

Reaching out can feel like a big step. AR Teen Connect is designed to make it easier to talk honestly, understand what happens next, and feel respected from the first message.

Privacy first
Your choice
Secure space
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03Resources + toolkit

A few things that might help right now.

Small, practical tools for big feelings—whether you’re helping yourself or a friend.

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Name what you’re feeling

A simple check-in to help untangle the noise and put words to what’s going on.

Take the check-in ↗
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Get through the next 10 minutes

Grounding and calming tools you can use wherever you are.

Start the exercise ↗
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Help a friend

Practical ways to listen, check in, and connect someone with more support.

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AR Teen Connect

You’re allowed to reach out

Start with one message.

AR Teen Connect is preparing to serve teens statewide. Text and call details will appear here when the peer support line opens.

Launching soon across Arkansas
04Good to know

Questions are
welcome here.

Step toward support

A magic portal to
a better moment.

You don’t need every word figured out. One message is enough to open the conversation.

Start a conversation