The resources listed are organizations separate
from the Teen Wise Parents. Teen Wise Parents does not endorse
nor does it assume liability for the currency, accuracy, or
availability of any information on these sites.
If you are interested in learning more about Fairview Hospital's
treatment programs for teens visit www.fairviewbehavioral.org
and click into "an adolescent" on #2.
Parenting
Information
Can We Talk?
http://www.neahin.org/canwetalk/
This site lists a wealth of resources for both parents and
teens, including a bilingual resource for Hispanic/Latino
parent, caregivers, and teens.
The Child and Family WebGuide www.cfw.tufts.edu/index.html
Evaluated by child development graduate students and faculty
from Tufts University, this website is a gateway to information
about children and teens.
Shoulder to Shoulder http://www.shouldertoshoulderminnesota.org/
Connect with other parents raising teens and learn from the
experience of other parents. Lots of good tips and ideas for
staying connected with your teen.
Talk With Your Kids
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/index.htm
Visit to get some tips on talking with kids about the tough
issues: sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.
Search Institute http://www.search-institute.org/
Search Institute's mission is to provide leadership, knowledge,
and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.
At the core of their healthy communities model are 40 developmental
assets, positive experiences for children and teens.
Mental
Health
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry http://www.aacap.org/
With information for parents and professionals, find a wide
range of resources about children and adolescents' mental
health.
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation http://www.cabf.org/
The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is a parent-led,
not-for-profit, Web-based, membership organization of families
raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset
bipolar disorder.
The Federation of Families for Children's
Mental Health http://www.ffcmh.org/
is
a national parent-run organization focused on the needs of
children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders
and their families.
Health
Information
American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org/
Visit the parenting corner to find topics related to teen
health.
Kids Health http://www.kidshealth.org/
From the medical experts of the Nemours Foundation, teens
and parents alike can find doctor-approved health information
from the largest and most visited health site on the web.
Society for Adolescent Medicine http://www.adolescenthealth.org/
A multidisciplinary organization of professionals committed
to improving the physical and psychosocial health and well-being
of all adolescents.
Gay,
Lesbian, and Bisexual Teen Information
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network http://www.glsen.org
Working to end discrimination of gays and lesbians in schools,
this site offers a wealth of resources.
PFLAG http://www.pflag.org/
This site provides information and support for parents and
friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people.
Sexual
Health
Advocates for Youth http://www.advocatesforyouth.org
These folks are dedicated to creating programs and advocating
for policies that help young people make informed and responsible
decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates
provides information, training, and strategic assistance to
youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists,
and the media in the United States and the developing world.
National Organization for Adolescent Pregnancy,
Parenting, and Prevention http://www.noappp.org
NOAPPP's mission is to provide general leadership, education,
training, information, advocacy, resources and support to
individuals and organizations in the field of adolescent pregnancy,
parenting and prevention.
Suicide
Prevention
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention http://www.mentalhealth.org/suicideprevention/default.asp
The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a collaborative
effort of SAMHSA, CDC, NIH, and HRSA. This site is a very
comprehensive collection of suicide facts, prevention information,
resources, and government reports.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
http://www.afsp.org/index-1.htm
Dedicated to suicide prevention and education, this site provides
a wealth of resources.
Substance
Abuse (Alcohol, Smoking, and other Drugs)
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia
University http://www.casacolumbia.org
Find information on the impact of substance abuse and assessments
of what treatment works in prevention, treatment, and law
enforcement.
Parents: The Anti-Drug at http://www.theantidrug.com/
Find drug information, advice, news, and how to get involved.
Find out what to look for if your teen is using.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
at http://www.saddonline.com/
Peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing underage
drinking and drug use by focusing attention on the potentially
life threatening consequences of destructive decisions.
