Young people will have a less stressful transition to adult and college life if they have adequate mastery of basic life skills. These skills include everything from managing their diet, sleep, time and health care to handling money, shopping, clothing and laundry. In this section we are providing young people a basic overview of both the importance of mastering these skills and also some simple guidance around how they can learn to take care of these things.
If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text HOME to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988.
If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.
