Substance Abuse

• http://teens.drugabuse.gov - The science behind drug abuse - This site has great information  about many different drugs including steroids, prescription drugs, tobacco, inhalants, ecstasy, marijuana, stimulants, etc.  It also includes real stories, games, FAQs, and many resources for assistance.
  
  
• http://www.thecoolspot.gov - The young teens place for information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure.
  
  
• http://www.antidrug.com - Tips and resources for awareness to the danger of risky behavior (drugs, alcohol, prescription drugs, danger zones)
  
  
• http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs_inhalants.html - Information and awareness for drugs and drug proofing a home
  
  
• www.searchinstitute.org - Information and opportunities to help kids succeed

• www.loveisrespect.org - A resource for teens and families about healthy relationships and preventing teen relationship abuse.
  
  
• http://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth.htm - Information and support for those dealing with LGBT issues
  
  
• www.slcwebsite.com - A site dealing with sex, love and choices and the consequences that come from those choices
  
  
• www.awareprogram.net/teens.html - Website encouraging healthy relationships

Sexuality:

• www.crossroadspregnancy.org  - Located in Auburn Hills and a place for free pregnancy testing, sonography, mother/baby material assistance, support group for young moms, counseling
  
  
• www.stayteen.org - The goal of Stay Teen is to encourage enjoyment for the teen years and avoid the responsibilities that come with too-early pregnancy and parenting. The more awareness one has about issues like sex, relationships, waiting, and contraception, the better prepared you will be to make informed choices for your future.
  
  
• www.kidshealth.org/teens - Information and resources regarding many issues that teens might face
  
  
• www.medinstitute.org - Accurate and trustworthy information by medical professionals regarding sexual behaviors
  
  
• www.standupgirl.com - Online support system for girls experiencing a unplanned pregnancy

Mental Health:

• www.psychcentral.com/library/teen_depression_symptoms.htm - A helpful list of symptoms of teen depression for awareness
  
  
• http://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/Resources/Educ/MACMH/MACMH.html - Mental health fact sheets for families, classrooms etc. with helpful tips
  
  
• http://www.schoolbehavior.com/disorders/anxiety-disorders/panic-disorder-in-children-and-teens - Anxiety disorder information – recognition and support
  
  
• www.teenyellowpages.org - local support website and resources as well as a counseling and referral service.
  
  
• http://www.nasponline.org/resources/self-injury-resources.aspx - Information on kids who self injure and harm themselves
  
  
• http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/home.html - Information and resources on issues of mental health – children and adults
  
  
• http://www.yellowribbon.org  Information regarding suicide awareness, prevention and support

Physical Health:

• http://www.bam.gov  This is a CDC site designed for kids 9 to 13 and covers a lot of subjects (diseases, food & nutrition, physical activity; safety; life; body

Parent Talking Tips:

• http://www.childrennow.org/index.php/learn/talking_with_kids - Tips for talking to kids about tough issues
  
  
• http://www.childmind.org/en/advice-support - This site has information for parents on hot topics like bullying, suicide, etc.  It also uses ideas from current news stories to help parents discuss topics that kids are exposed to....disaster etc.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• www.serve.gov - resource for not only finding volunteer opportunities in your community, but also creating your own. America’s foundation will be built one community at a time –- and it starts with you.  Serve.gov is managed by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Books:

• How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber
  
  
• How to Talk to Your Child About Sex: It's Best to Start Early, but It's Never Too Late -- A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents by Linda Eyre
  
  
• The Smart Step-Family: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family by Ron L. Deal
  
  
• The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition by Stanley Turecki

Hotlines:

• National Suicide Hotline (800-SUICIDE)
  
  
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 847-831-3438
  
  
• Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (888) THE-GLNH
  
  
• National Runaway Hotline (800) 231-6946
  
  
• National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453
  
  
• Common Ground  (suicide & crisis) 1-800-231-1127 Help 24/7
  
  
• Teen 2 Teen (4 pm – 10 pm Mon – Fri)  248-292-0194
  
  
• Maplegrove Children's Program:  for children who have substance abusing family members (part of Henry Ford Health Systems) 248-661-6170
  
  
• Sand Castles Grief Support Program (locations are all over the tri county area with a main office in Detroit)  1 Ford Place, Suite 1B   Detroit, MI 48202   313-874-6881