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Attorney General's office outlines 'Hear Me Wa' 24/7 youth well‑being line and referral system
Summary
Erica Chang, youth outreach coordinator for the Attorney General's Office, described Hear Me Wa as a statewide, youth‑centered tip and resource line (ages 0–25) that provides anonymous crisis counseling (via Sandy Hook Promise) 24/7, triages tips by urgency and has made more than 500 referrals since launch.
Erica Chang, youth program outreach coordinator at the Attorney General's Office, presented Hear Me Wa — a statewide youth well‑being and reporting service launched in 2024 that links young people to local supports and triages tips to appropriate responders.
Chang said Hear Me Wa is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and serves youth up to age 25 by phone, text, web or the Hear Me Wa app. Crisis counselors from the Sandy Hook Promise…
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