TIME TO ACT!  How to tell if your teen is using and taking action to intervene. A must-use resource from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.

Alcohol and Drug Facts from The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

Partnership for a Drug-Free America

National Families in Action (NFIA) National Families in Action was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977. Its mission is to help families and communities prevent drug use among children by promoting policies based on science.

Alateen -- Alateen is a group for teens who are affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use. It holds meetings, like a club, where young people share tips on how to make their lives easier when a family member drinks too much or uses drugs. Toll free phone: 1-888-425-2666

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)

Shouting Inside - A place to learn from other teens struggling with a drug or alcohol abusing parent.  Offers resources to help deal with the experiences, thoughts and emotions of being a CoA.


 

Depression

    National Institute of Health   Provides information, definitions, and signs/symptoms related to depression, including child and adolescent depression.

    Depression Central -- A compilation of information, articles, and web sites related to Mental Health. 

    Online Depression Screening Test (ODST) -- A brief screening tool overseen by the New York University School of Medicine.Eating Disorders

   Eating Disorders

    National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)  
Phone: 1-800-931-2237 The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.

    Empowered Kids  This site contains helpful, fun-filled exercises and resources that will clarify some important information for young people who have questions about food, healthy eating and body image.

Parenting Resources

• MVParents.com  A website from The Search Institute that provides parenting ideas and resources.  Information on Developmental Assets.

Self-Injury

Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest

   Sexual Assualt and Recovery Services  of Warren County 1-866-307-4086 (toll free)

   Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network

   National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Smoking

    American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Quitting

    Smokefree.gov

Suicide  

If you or a friend is in immediate danger call 911.
If you or a friend is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.

    Preventing Suicide  Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    If You Are Thinking About Suicide ... Read This First

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention A Collaborative effort of several agencies providing information and resources related to suicide.

Suicide Awareness voices of Education (SAVE) The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide