Resources for Teens

Break the Cycle Empowering Youth to End Domestic Violence

Break The Cycle

Current statistics say that about 1/3 of the teenagers who go on a date will be abused and of that 1/3, at least 2/3 of them won’t report the incident to anyone. Thus, teen dating violence is an issue that must be dealt with as a silent yet urgent epidemic. Break the Cycle, a national

The National Runaway Switchboard

National Runaway Switchboard

The National Runaway Switchboard is designated by the federal government to be the national communication system for homeless and runaway youth. Teenagers and their family members can call the hotline 24/7 if they have problems and want help regarding social service organizations and agencies. Callers can call if they need counseling, medical assistance, food, shelter

College Financial Aid

The US Department of Education through the Federal Student Aid provides financial assistance to eligible students so they can pursue their college education. The Federal Student Aid provides a very important financial support for student and their families. Today, it functions by providing education to students and families on how they can obtain financial aid.

CHRIS Kids

CHRIS Kids

What Is CHRIS Kids? The Atlanta Junior League with the Menninger Foundation founded CHARLEE (Children Have All Rights – Legal, Educational, and Emotional) in 1981 in order to serve neglected and abused youth in metro Atlanta. Beginning with three group homes, CHARLEE began serving children with therapeutic and mental health needs in foster care. CHARLEE

Food & Fitness

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Free Learning Resources

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IT GETS BETTER PROJECT

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Hotline Directory

National Teen Helpline Suicide Prevention Rescue Youth Parent Resource Guide

USANATIONAL SUICIDE HOTLINES–Toll-Free / 24 hours / 7 days a week 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) http://hopeline.com/ 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   TEEN 2 TEEN HOTLINE–Are you in need of someone to talk to? Someone who will really hear you…. without judging or criticizing you? Right now, there are trained peer counselors your age, waiting to talk with you