This is a real-time chat, staffed and seen only by you and our staff and volunteers. It works just like an IM conversation or Facebook chat. If the graphic above says we're online, , and we'll be right with you. Use for: Sex, sexuality, health and questions, help, support and referrals. This service does require your immediate and full attention, so if you want to be able to come and go throughout a conversation, especially with lapses of several minutes, hours or days, or want to multitask, please use the boards or SMS service instead. Please remember or review our when using our direct services. We cannot serve anyone under the age of 13 due to United States COPPA policies , advise users about unlawful activity, nor replace the services of a. Additionally, before using a direct service, please search the main site or message boards first for answers, as we have a very small staff for our level of service. Our current scheduled chat times are: Tuesday: 2:00 - 5:00 PST Wednesday: 2:00 - 5:00 PST Friday: 2:00 - 5:00 PST THE CHAT SERVICE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE JUNE 4th THROUGH JUNE 8th How fast will you be answered? Within those hours, you will typically be answered within a few minutes. Some additional times or days may be available when we have available staff. All of Scarleteen and its services are intended to expressly provide information, education and support within the scope of and sexuality, sexual health and relationships. And where can you get help? For more on this recent policy change, what we CAN help with, and links to help with issues usually at the root of these fears, including anxiety and other mental health issues,. For help with those, see: An in-person healthcare provider via a clinic, hospital, or private practice. If you need help finding or accessing one, call your insurance provider if you are insured, or contact your state, country, provincial or city public health or social services office. Scarleteen can often provide support and additional information once you get a diagnosis and treatment, but we cannot diagnose any user nor provide or advise about treatment for any medical conditions. For online information about overall health or specific conditions, we suggest the , , or the. For help with those, see: A mental or general healthcare provider. For extra online support or information, you can check out the National Institute of Health, Mental Health, , or Mental Health NHS Choices. If you feel at risk of self-harm or suicide, calling 911 or a suicide hotline is the right next step. For online help and information, you can check out:. For help with those, see: Your. Then your partner again. AKA: communicate with each other and then make some decisions, y'all. Or, you and your partner may need to consult with an in-person counselor, mediator or therapist. You may also call the police, or go to any hospital emergency room and ask for help. We can help with support around these issues once you are out of immediate danger, however, or help you find the appropriate help to get safe if you cannot find those shelters or services on your own. For legal help, see: A lawyer or contact your local service. Looking for laws and policies? For help with that, see: A mental healthcare provider, such as a therapist or counselor. You can call local community centers or hospitals and ask about any available violence intervention programs which may be local to you. If you self-report any abuse or assault you have perpetrated to the police, you may also ask for counseling resources when you do. In the UK, for help for abusers. A similar service is available in the United States via the. Or a home or clinical , to find out if you are pregnant. Or, your boyfriend or girlfriend, to find out what they are thinking, feeling or wanting, by asking them those things. For help with those, see: Your general or sexual healthcare provider, your local library or bookstore, or a sex-positive sex toy store. For extra online support, you can check out sex-positive stores which include educational content or assistance, like , or ; or adult sexuality education; or research centers like or the. For those seeking help with sex and sexuality issues over 50, see the AARP's excellent. For help with those, see: Those other websites. Look for a contact from at the website to contact an administrator, owner or moderator. Information on this site is provided for educational purposes. It is not meant to and cannot substitute for advice or care provided by an in-person medical professional. The information contained herein is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or for prescribing any medication. You should always consult your own if you have a health problem or medical condition.
