Youth Talk

Youth Talk is a free service presented by CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

and

WYKS KISS 105.3 FM


To hear taped messages or talk with a counselor call

(352) 334-3838 anytime.

Youth Talk is a service provided by CDS to the youth of Gainesville. It is an opportunity to find out about topics of interest to you, about sex, drugs, parents, or how to do a breast self-examination. Click below to find a list of topics provided and then call (352) 334-3838. There will be a long-distance charge if calling from outside the Gainesville, Florida calling area. We're truly sorry for any inconvenience.

If at any time you wish to speak with a counselor, press 555 and you will be connected with a staff person. If you are calling from out of the Gainesville area, the numbers for counselors are:

Lake City (386) 758-5780

Palatka (386) 312-2220

Youth Talk Menu and Phone Codes


Need help as a runaway?

If you need immediate assistance, call the

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-621-4000

The National Runaway Switchboard offers a confidential hotline for runaway youth, teens in crisis, concerned friends, and


CDS

family members. All services are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.