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Resources for Parents and Teens
Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and Alcohol
1-800-729-6686
Connects you to the national clearing house for alcohol and drug information
1-800-788-2800
Connects you to all federal alcoholic and drug clearinghouses
Web of Addictions (http://www.well.com/user/woa/)
Loads factual information on alcohol and drug abuse
Online AA Resources (http://www.recovery.org/aa/
Information on alcoholics anonymous
Al-anon and Alateen (http://www.al-anon-alateen.org)
Worldwide organization to support families and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is for younger members
The Quit Net
Help people who want to quit smoking
Kickbutt
This site gives young people accurate information about physical and social effects of smoking
Eating Disorders
American/Bulimia Association in New York (Available Mon.-Fri. 9-5)
1-212-575-6200
National association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (Available Mon.-Fri. 9-5)
Something Fishy
http://www.something-fishy.com
One part of the EDSA (Easting Disorders Shared Awareness) group stared by two women who have eating disorders. Links to other online resources.
Eating Disorders
http://www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm
Loads of information about sign and symptoms, suggestions on how to approach someone who you think may have an eating disorder and special issues related to eating disorders.
Career Resources
About.com's Career Planning Center
http://careerplanning.about.com
Careerbuilder
CareerWeb.com
JobStar Central
Yahoo.com Career Builder
Career Zone
Additional Resources
Covenant House Nine line
1-800-999-9999
This line provides immediate crisis intervention, support, and referrals for runaways and abandoned youth.
American Association of Suicidology
This site offers pamphlets about suicidal referrals to support groups around the country
Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
http://www.ffbh.boystown.org/Hotline/crisis.htm
This is a national crisis hotline you can call anytime, 24 hours a day. When you call you will talk with a professional counselor who will listen and help with solutions.
Dealing with Feelings
www.KidsHealth.org/kid/feeling/index.html
This site is devoted mainly to physical health
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
This organization focuses on giving young people the skills they need to succeed
Boy Scouts of America
This program focuses on fitness and character building
Girl Scouts of the USA
This organization is committed to helping girl’s develop confidence, determination, respect for themselves and others.
Mental Health Net (http://www.cmch.com/selfhelp.htm)
Links to site with self-help, information on a wide variety of health issues