The Central Oregon YouthLine (COYL) is a teen-to-teen crisis line, supported by youth volunteers who deeply understand the challenges their peers face today. There are two COYL call centers in Central Oregon: in Bend and on the Warm Springs Reservation. We reach young people on the lines and through classroom programming in an area that is experiencing a youth mental health crisis. In 2023, 58% of all deaths of youth ages 10-17 were suicides. Deschutes County has the highest youth suicide rate in Oregon, as well as being 19 percent higher than the national average. Strengthening YouthLine’s financial standing in Central Oregon is crucial to meeting the needs of youth in the tri-county area, more specifically Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras and LaPine. Central Oregon deserves a strong, local response—and your support ensures we’re here for every teen in need.

Lines for Life is an Oregon-based non-profit dedicated to the prevention of substance abuse and suicide and the promotion of mental wellness. We deliver our core services with 24/7 crisis helplines, community prevention initiatives, advocacy, and training programs. YouthLine Youth volunteers complete over 65 hours of extensive training, enabling them to professionally and compassionately support teen peers who may be experiencing anything from a poor test score to a break-up to a mental health crisis. In 2024, YL volunteers answered over 25,000 crisis calls, chats and texts; and served over 65,000 youth.