Need help getting through the storm?  Remember: You are not alone. It is not your fault. No one ever deserves to be abused. Help is available. Getting Help is sometimes the hardest decision to make. You may kind of feel like there is  a tornado inside you. Sometimes it seems like there is a layer of fog that you can't see through. What will be on the other side of the fog. Who do I ask? What do I do? Will it even make a difference? All these questions will come up and I am sure you have already thought about them many times. It is important that you find "The lighthouse" to help you see through all these thoughts. Who will you let be your "Lighthouse"?  A trusted Parent, Teacher, Counselor. Maybe a friends parent. Heck I don't care if you ask the lunchlady to be your lighthouse!  Just find your lighthouse!	If you are in immediate danger of abuse or fearful of an abusive situation you are in right now. CALL  911
To find services in your area Try the following agencies or programs.   Childhelp USA is a non-profit agency which can provide reporting numbers, and has Hotline counselors who can provide referrals. Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) TDD: 1-800-2-A-CHILD Link to:  Childhelp USA  On your phone you can call  2-1-1. This is an information line available in many states that will connect you to programs in your area that help with Child abuse. Visit www.211.org to find out if 211 is in your state or if you have any other questions about the 211 service. National Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-442-HOPE (4673) Prevent Child Abuse America/Minnesota 1-800-CHILDREN	Check out these programs located throughout Minnesota www.cornerstonemn.org www.handsofhope.net www.bridgeforyouth.org www.youthlinkmn.org www.pcamn.org or national www.preventchildabuse.org