Despite funding cuts, these teens are still answering calls for help

By A Martínez

Published November 14, 2025 at 4:54 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Teen Line volunteers about how the peer-led support service continues providing mental health support, despite funding cuts to programs nationwide.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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