Teen Health and Wellness

TeensHealth offers a safe, private place to get information about health, growth, and emotions. We give you the doctor-approved info you need to understand the changes that you may be going through.

If you need immediate help and don't know where to turn, please TXT 4 HELP. Text the word SAFE and your location (address/city/state) to 69866 for help. Learn more here. If you have questions about some of life's tougher topics, we're here to help.

Help for yourself
Help for someone else

Check out this resource from ULifeline.org http://www.ulifeline.org/main/Home.html

Safe Place is a national youth outreach program that educates thousands of young people every year about the dangers of running away or trying to resolve difficult, threatening situations on their own. This easily-replicated initiative involves the whole community to provide safe havens and resources for youth in crisis.

Families for Depression Awareness is a national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides

Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Dating violence often starts with teasing and name calling. These behaviors are often thought to be a "normal" part of a relationship. But these behaviors can set the stage for more serious violence like physical assault and rape. What is dating violence?