Sensitive Subjects

These searches are not inclusive of all material available on the topic listed. Use these search links to start your search and seek further material using a combination of these search terms, concepts, and related topics.

Abuse

Incest

Abusive Relationships

Rape

Anger/Aggression

Anxiety

Body Changes/Puberty

Death/Grief

Divorce

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Health/Hygiene

Homelessness

LGBTQIA

Mental Health

Pregnancy

Relationships/Dating

Sex

Skin Care

STDs

Substance Abuse/Addiction

Suicide

The Allegany County Library System staff are dedicated to serving our patrons without judgement and are here to help you find the information you need, but we understand if there are some things you want to keep private.

These links will help you locate material on the above topics, also found on the non-fiction shelves at the library. Click the image to the right to view the shelf call numbers.

Additional Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness:

Confidential, free crisis counseling

Text NAMI to 741741 (24/7)

1-800-950-6264 (M-F, 10 AM -10 PM)

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Recovered):

Call 24/7 confidential advice

1-844-595-0505

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Call 988

Teen Line

Need Help? Teen Line’s highly trained teen listeners provide support, resources and hope to any teen who is struggling.

Text TEEN to 839863 (6 PM – 9 PM PST)

Call 800-852-8338 Nationwide

(6 PM – 10 PM PST)

The Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth:

Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.

Text START to 678-678

1-866-488-7386