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The following list shows the Dewey Decimal numbers for nonfiction books on a variety of topics. If you need help locating information on any subject, please ask an Amarillo Public Library staff member for assistance. Your privacy is respected and all inquiries are confidential.

Topic	Dewey Decimal Location	24/7 Help

Abuse	362.76, 362.82	Suicide & Crisis Helpline
Abusive Relationships / Domestic Violence	362.8292, 616.8582	Call or Text 988
Alcohol / Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse	362.29, 613.8
Anger & Anger Management	152.47	Crisis Text Lin (US Only)
Anxiety	152.46, 616.8522	Text HELLO to 741741
Body Changes	612.6, 613.042, 613.0433, 618.175
Bullying	302.3, 371.58	National Runaway Safeline
Career Guidance	331.702	800-786-2929
Censorship	363.31	1800runaway.org
Depression	616.8527
Divorce	306.89, 346.7301	National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Drugs and Medications	615.1	www.niaaa.nih.gov
Eating Disorders	616.8526
Friendship	158.25, 177.62	Planned Parenthood National Hotline
GED	373.1262	800-230-7526
Grief and Bereavement	155.937	plannedparenthood.org
Hate Crimes / Hatred	152.4, 364.15
Health / Hygiene / Fitness	613, 613.7	National Domestic Violence Hotline
Learning Disorders	616.85889, 618.92	800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Legal Rights	346.73	Text START to 88788
LGBTQIA	306.76	ndvh.org
Mental Health	362.2, 616.8
Pregnancy / Parenting	306.874, 618.2	National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Rape / Sexual Assault	362.883, 364.153	800-622-2255
Relationships / Marriage	306.73, 646.77	ncadd.org
Self-Esteem	155.2, 158.1
Self-Harm and Trauma	616.85	The Trevor Project Helpline (LGBTQIA)
Sex	612.6, 613.9	866-488-7386
STDs	616.951	Text START to 678678
Suicide	362.28	Online chat also available at thetrevorproject.org
Terrorism	303.625, 363.325
		More resources at Teen Health and Wellness
		teenhealthandwellness.com