ACT
Scores
Locate ACT statistics, state-by-state comparisons of test
scores.
Peterson's
Directories
A nicely organized site that contains information on programs
for kindergarten through graduate school. Includes helpful
information on financing education, studying abroad and distance
learning. Also allows you to search a job database to find
current openings around the country.
College
Board Online
A comprehensive college preparation service. Fill out college
applications online, search for scholarships, and register for
entrance exams.
Sallie
Mae
Info on funds for educational loans, primarily federally
guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family
Education Loan Program (FFELP).
Student
Guide to Financial Aid
This U.S. Dept. of Education site tells you about Federal aid
programs and how to apply for them for each award year.
Your
Social Life
Get advice about all areas of your social life, including how to
have good friendships and how to keep your cool when you're
angry.
Healthy
Relationships
Learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships
with friends, family, significant others, partners,
acquaintances or anyone else. Also addresses online dating.
Dating
Enter the world of dating and find out what guys and girls are
really looking for and get ideas of what to do on a date.
Break
the Cycle
You have the right to a safe and healthy relationship.
Teen
Relationships
Recognize and handle dating abuse. From the Center for Domestic
Violence Prevention in California
See
It and Stop It!
Recognize dating violence and find out what you can do to stop
it.
Websites: Merlyn’s
Pen
Features “fiction, essays and poems by America’s teens.”
Students in grades 6 through 12 may submit work and receive a
personal response from the editors of Merlyn’s Pen. Includes
top writing by teens from around the country.
Teen
Ink
Teen Ink is a monthly print magazine and website written by
teens, for teens. Submit reviews on books, television shows,
music, and/or movies; post creative writing and artwork; and
read what other teens have written. TeenInk sponsors a variety
of contests.
Writing Contests: WinningWriters.com:
Resources and Contests for Students
Offers links to poetry- and other writing-related sites for kids
and teens. Also provides information on poetry contests
(including how to avoid “bad contests” that try to get your
money) and a free newsletter with alerts to literary resources
and upcoming contests.
WriteShop.com
This site provides links to many different writing contests,
plus offers tips and tools for young writers and resources on
getting your work published.
Blogging
Oasis
Magazine
This online magazine is a blog/zine mix for queer and
alternative teens. You can post your own blog entries, or just
read journals of other teens. Also offers a discussion forum and
a place to publish your poetry.
Wikipedia
Heard about blogs but not exactly sure what they are? Or maybe
you just want to know more about them so you can impress your
friends. Find all that and more at Wikipedia.
Action
Girl
Guide to publishing your own zine, including tips on layout,
content and distribution.
Creating
Comics This site lists many different resources for creating your
own comics, including writing, lettering and illustrating. Also
offers resources on getting your comics published, both on the
web and in print.
Small
Press Comics
This online comic community offers a handy FAQ: page on self
publishing.
Web
Publishing:
Internet
Public Library
Offers a list of resources to help you build and (more
importantly) personalize your website. Includes many sites where
you can find clipart, images, fonts and banners.
Teen
Link
Teen Link is a local (Seattle) organization that provides
support and counseling for teens who are dealing with violence,
drug or alcohol abuse, family or relationship problems, or are
contemplating suicide. The Teen Link helpline is a confidential,
anonymous non-judgmental help line that is answered by teen
volunteers. Toll free 1-866-TEENLINK (1-866-6546).
National
Suicide Prevention Hotline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour,
and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those
in suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Individuals seeking
help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). They will be routed to the
closest possible provider of mental health and suicide
prevention services.
National
Runaway Switchboard
NRS provides services for runaway and homeless youth, including
a crisis line (1-800-RUNAWAY), message relays between families
and runaways, and a bus ticket to get runaways back home.
STD
Hotline
800-227-8922
Ask-A-Nurse
(800) 535-1111
National
AIDS Hotline:
(Spanish) 1-800-344-7432 (8 a.m. to 2 a.m., every day)
Alcohol
& Drug Abuse Crisis Line:
Counselors are available 24 hours a day. 1-800-234-0420
Rape,
Abuse and Incest National Network
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the
nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN
operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE
and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims
and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Break
the Cycle
Break the Cycle offers tools to help people get out of abusive
relationships, and also provides legal counseling and training
for teens that want to help end domestic violence.
1.888.988.TEEN
Planned
Parenthood
Planned Parenthood offers anonymous information on STD’s,
pregnancy, and emergency contraception. 1-800-230-PLAN
Amara
Parenting and Adoption Services
Amara Parenting is a local adoption agency that focuses on long
term well-being of children. The Teen Pregnancy and Parenting
Program (TAPP) provides intensive, culturally appropriate
services that include health care and nutrition education,
training on parenting techniques, comprehensive sexuality
information, help in finding housing and childcare, and
assistance in developing educational and employment plans. TAPP
works with teen fathers whenever possible.
Open
Adoption and Family Services
Openadopt.org is a local non-profit adoption agency with a
progressive approach to building healthy families. They are
committed to open adoptions in which birthparents and adoptive
families create healthy long-term relationships that address the
ongoing needs of children.
Washington
State TeenLine
A confidential 24-hour crisis intervention service for teens.
1-800-562-1240
Websites: Cool
Nurse
It's cool to be healthy, so get the information you need on Mental
Health, Sex Stuff, Substance Abuse, Fitness and Nutrition, and other
teen health topics.
Nutrition
and Fitness
Get and stay healthy with this information about nutrition and
fitness.
Teen
Growth
Created by a team of teens, doctors, and teachers who are
"committed to improving the lives of adolescents".
General
Health and Development
Ever wonder how to tell the difference between what's normal and
what's not? Learn about general health and development, puberty, and
more.
Emotional
Health For
all the answers to questions about your moods and emotions, this is
the place to look.
Jvibe
Web site for Jewish teens with articles, games, polls and chats.
Teen
Health
Expert medical advise from the Nemours Foundation.
Body
Image
From the Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center.
National
Eating Disorders
Information from an organization dedicated to the prevention and
treatment of eating disorders.
Teens
Health
Explore hundreds of articles about teen health issues.
Alateen
Group for teens whose lives have been affected by someone else's
drinking.
Girls Health
Cool information to keep your mind, body, and spirit healthy.
Cutting
Learn about why some teens hurt themselves by cutting and find out how
to get help.
Self-Injury
Self-injury is not something people talk about very often, but for an
estimated 2 to 3 million Americans it is a serious problem.
Body
Piercing: A Guide for Teens
What are teens saying about body piercing today? Find out the risks of
piercing plus useful information for taking care of piercings.
Substance
Abuse
Discover the facts about alcohol, tobacco, meth, caffeine, and many
other drugs.
The
Cool Spot
Get a reality check and find out how much drinking is going on in
schools, and how to resist peer pressure.
Teen
Consumer Scrapbook
Teens share tips on how to avoid scams, how to shop wisely and how to
protect yourself and your money.
Occupational
Outlook Handbook
From the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is THE most
comprehensive a look at different careers that you could hope to find.
America's
Career InfoNet
Find educational requirements for different jobs. Research high-growth
and high-wage occupations.
Scarleteen
Committed to delivering the best contemporary teen sex ed on the net
since 1998.
Teen
Wire: Abstinence
Abstinence--is it right for you now? Find out why abstinence may be
the right choice for you.
Teen Wire
Provides honest and accurate sexual health and relationship
information. Get confidential answers to sensitive questions from a safe,
trusted source. Provided by Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Spring
2002 Gold Winner of the World Wide Web Health Awards.
Sex,
Etc.
A teen-produced Web site that answers questions you'd only ask other
teens. Sponsored by the Network for Family Life Education at Rutger's
University.
Let's
Talk About Sex
Info for teens from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of
the U.S.
Just
Say Yes
Resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual and straight teenagers about sex,
STDs, pregnancy, safe sex, and birth control, from the Coalition for
Positive Sexuality.
I
Wanna Know
Info about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexual health from
American Social Health Organization.
Youth
Resource
Offers support, community, resources, and peer-to-peer education about
issues of concern to GBLT and questioning young people.
It's
Your (Sex) Life
What you'll want to know about pregnancy and contraception, HIV/STDS,
and communication about sex.
True
Love Waits
A Christian site committed to educating teens about abstinence until
marriage.
Go
Ask Alice!
Questions & answers on health for young people.
OutProud
Web site from The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual &
Transgender Youth filled with lots of really good information and
resources.
BirdsandBees.org
Decisions about sex and sexual health are definitely big decisions, so
get the information you need to make smart choices.
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Girls Health
Current health information for girls ages 10 - 16 from the U.S. Dept
of Health.
Sexuality
and Sexual Health
Get details on the pros and cons of different forms of birth control
and learn the facts about STDs.
Abstinence:
A Guide for Teens
Learn why many teens choose abstinence to prevent pregnancy, protect
against STDs, and to honor their own values.
