When you dial the number you are routed to local responders and all 988 calls in Nebraska currently go through Boys Town.

The holidays can be bittersweet, with grief or loneliness affecting many. Boys Town experts remind us we’re not alone and share ways to find comfort and meaning during this season.

With shorter days and colder weather, November often brings an increase in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that can affect anyone.

It's no secret that kids are attached to their phones, so why not teach them to use them to their advantage with something more useful than scrolling?

The Boys Town National Hotline answered 101,824 calls last year. And, it helped prevent 465 suicides in progress. Teens especially continue to struggle with challenging topics..

According to the World Health Organization, 58 million children and adolescents worldwide are living with an anxiety disorder.

Youth mental health has always been a top priority at Boys Town. In fact, our Boys Town National Hotline has been providing lifesaving resources for youth in mental health crisis since 1989.