When a teenager or family is facing a crisis, knowing where to turn for immediate help can make all the difference. This hotline directory provides quick access to trusted national crisis lines, support services, and emergency resources for issues such…
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a toll-free, 24-hour, confidential hotline for suicide prevention, which targets everybody who is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Just by calling the hotline, anybody’s call is directed to the crisis center, which is…
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Many legitimate companies promote their organization as an entity, which can provide scholarship listings for students for a fee between $10 and $400 while some entities charge fees for matching a student’s profile to a list of scholarships where the…
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Friends, family, and even society can influence the way we see our bodies, leaving lots of people wondering if they should diet. But not all teens who diet actually need to lose weight. In fact, a constant focus on weight…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The NEDA or National Eating Disorders Association is a nonprofit entity, which supports people who have eating disorders. The thrust of the organization is to campaign for more research funding, better access to excellent treatment, and prevention so that these…
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Federal Student Aid and the FAFSA: How Students Access Financial Help for College The U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid helps eligible students and families pay for college, career school, trade school, and other approved postsecondary education…
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When a teenager or family is facing a crisis, knowing where to turn for immediate help can make all the… More
What is the difference between Christian boarding schools and traditional boarding schools? If you’re looking into boarding schools for your… More
Parents with children in the "tween" years should pat themselves on the back for a job well done! After a… More
While every parent is probably aware that their teenager might try alcohol or drugs and push boundaries as they grow,… More
In the 60's, parents were outraged over the "shocking" youth culture. However, parents today may wish for the "good old… More
