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Need more help or information? Here's where you can go:
Al-Anon
888-4AL-ANON
888-425-2666
www.al-anon.org
For people who need help dealing with family members and friends who are recovering from alcoholism. They also sponsor Alateen, a recovery program for young people.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433
www.yellowribbon.org
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, this is the place to go for immediate help. Learn to recognize warning signs, cope with suicidal thoughts, and get information on how to start a chapter in your area.
Childhelp USA
800-422-4453
www.childhelpusa.org
Every 10 seconds a child is abused. If you suspect child abuse or need help, you can call the hotline 24 hours a day. Communication in 140 languages is available.
Children and Youth With Disabilities
800-695-0285
www.nichcy.org
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Their special focus is children and youth.
FreedomWire
www.aclu.org/freedomwire
This site from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) features news about civil liberties issues of interest to students and youth, activities and materials for taking action in the community, links to other youth organizations, and more.
Freevibe
www.freevibe.com
Get the facts about drug use, and learn how to get help if you or a friend has a problem with substance abuse.
The GLBT National Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH
1-888-843-4564
www.glnh.org
If you need information, referrals, or peer-counseling and you're gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, this is the place for you. You can speak anonymously about your situation to someone who's trained to be an active and non-judgmental listener.
Idealist
www.idealist.org
Get a job or internship, or volunteer with a non-profit organization. Search their database of more than 20,000 organizations to find out where your talents are needed.
International Planned Parenthood Federation
www.ippf.org
This international organization fights to secure reproductive rights and provides information, counseling, and reproductive health care services to women around the world.
Lesbian Gay Bi Youth Line
www.youthline.ca
This Canadian site is run by LGBTQ youth for LGBTQ youth, and provides confidential peer support through telephone counseling, information and referral services, and outreach.
likeitis
www.likeitis.org.uk
Interactive site from the U.K. that's got info on sexuality, infections, birth control, and more.
Making Schools Safe
www.aclu.org/safeschools
The ACLU's Making Schools Safe project supports LGBTQ teens who are being harassed at school because of their sexuality. Find out to to help out or fight back!
Minority Health Resource Center
800-444-6472
www.omhrc.gov
An informative public health site that focuses on issues affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, Blacks/African Americans, and Hispanics/Latinos.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
847-831-3438
www.anad.org
Pick up free hotline counseling and learn about support groups for sufferers and families of people with eating disorders. You'll also find referrals to health care professionals who treat eating disorders across the U.S. and in 15 other countries.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
800-622-2255
www.ncadd.org
Provides information, resources, and services related to substance abuse.
National Health Information Center
800-336-4797
www.health.gov/nhic/
Get connected with health professionals who can best provide answers to your health questions. Search their database for any health related issues.
National Mental Health Association
800-969-6642
www.nmha.org
Provides information, support, and resources for people struggling with anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorder, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, and others mental health concerns.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
877-739-3895
www.nsvrc.org
NSVRC provides information, support, and help for victims of sexual violence. It is a project of the Pennsylvania Coaltion Against Rape, which also has a site for teens that deals with sexual violence: www.teenpcar.com.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
800-230-PLAN
www.plannedparenthood.org
Find great sexual health information about topics like birth control, emergency contraception, parenting and pregnancy, abortion, sexually transmitted infections, and political advocacy.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
1-800-656-HOPE
www.rainn.org
If you have been sexually assaulted, have a friend who's been sexually assaulted, or want to know how to reduce your risk of sexual assault, RAINN can provide information and support.
American Social Health Association
800-227-8922
www.ashastd.org
Provides information on sexually transmitted infections, including transmission, testing, safer sex, and support groups.
Teen Voices
www.teenvoices.com
An online and print magazine by, for, and about teen girls with info on activism, the arts, and more.
The Trevor Project
1-866-4-U-TREVOR
www.TheTrevorProject.org
The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization established to promote acceptance for queer and questioning teenagers, and to aid in suicide prevention among that group. The Trevor Project runs The Trevor Helpline (1-866-4-U-TREVOR,) the country's first and only around-the-clock toll-free suicide prevention helpline for queer and questioning teens. The Web site also has important information on identifying warning signs of suicide, how to assistant someone with suicidal tendencies, and resources for more detailed information. It also houses "Dear Trevor," a confidential question and answer forum for teens. |
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