Important Links for Teens & Parents |
Resources for Teens
Teen Health - a place for teens who need honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life
http://kidshealth.org/teen/
About Face - helping teens to resist harmful media messages that affect self esteem and body image
http://www.about-face.org/
Gurl.com - interactive message boards, games, quizzes, expert advice for teen issues
http://www.gurl.com/
Teen Line – teens helping teens; variety of topics; confidential teen hotline
http://teenlineonline.org/teens/
Teen Voices - teen site for girls; media created by, for, and about teen girls
http://www.teenvoices.com/
College Board – all sorts of college information
http://www.collegeboard.com
Resources for Parents
5 Minutes for Mom – a site bringing moms together
http://www.5minutesformom.com/
Mom's Homeroom – a site with tips and tools to help your child succeed in school
http://momshomeroom.msn.com/
Authentic Happiness – a site from the University of Pennsylvania; it offers many free self assessments and quizzes in regard to life satisfaction, happiness, etc.
http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/
Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE
http://www.ndvh.org
National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center
http://www.addictioncareoptions.com
National Center for Victims of Crime – 1-800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255)
http://www.ncvc.org
National Runaway Switchboard – 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
http://www.nrscrisisline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Planned Parenthood – 1-800-230-PLAN
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – 1-800-656-HOPE
http://www.rainn.org
Teen Line – (310) 855-4673 or (800) 852-8336
http://teenlineonline.org
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) – 1-800-931-2237
http://nationaleatingdisorders.org
TeenCoachTammy.com