Advice and Counseling
Provides professional, comprehensive, culturally competent mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Learn ways to cope, take care of yourself and get the facts in issues you face.
Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Advice on dealing with issues in your life.
Body Image
A non-profit organization with a compelling message about a life threatening illness that affects millions of people.
Celebrating girls' voices since 1864.
"NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care."
Learn more about body image and how it relates to self esteem.
Designed to foster self-esteem in girls, ages 8-17.
Drug and Alchohol
"Our goal is to help you stay above the influence. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to stand up to the pressures that keep you down."
"Strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers."
A place for teens to check out where they are with drugs and alcohol.
Prevent, Intervene, Get Treatment and Recover.
GLBT
Provides support and advocacy for Colorado's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender population.
A website written for and by GLBTQ young people talking about all issues related to the GLBT population.
Created for Parents, Families and Friends of GLBT people.
GLSEN helps you create your own gay straight alliance.
Health and Nutrition
Everything related to a girl's health and happiness.
Columbia University's Health Question and Answer site on health.
Find great workouts. Monitor your progress. Follow a nutrition plan.
A private place for teens who need honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life.
Job Resources
Find a job in Arapahoe or Douglas County.
Explore what kind of jobs fit your interests.
Find a great job in an outdoor setting.
A free source of expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
Specifically geared towards teens finding part-time jobs.
Helps teens find a great job. Includes great resource articles.
Money
Wells Fargo has created a site on how to manage and understand money.
Learn how to manage money before you go to college from the National Endowment for Financial Education.
Create a budget, save towards goals. See where your money really goes.
Your Safety
National nonprofit organization addressing teen dating violence.
An awareness campaign designed to reduce bullying in schools by teaching students and adults how to stand up to bullying.
A resource to engage, educate and empower youth and young adults to prevent and end abusive relationships.
Find resources on a variety of issues teens face today.
Government site to help you guard against internet fraud, protect your computer and your personal information.
Learn the signs and how to stop the bullying.
Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver created Y.E.S.S. as a partnership with the Douglas County School District to include: Deputies teaching in the middle school health classes and teaching in elementary schools when time allows, the Sheriff's department Text-A-Tip program, Suicide Intervention/Prevention, and participation in several Douglas County Youth Initiative coalitions.
Sexuality and Pregnancy
MTV helps to educate teens about sex and pregnancy and how to protect yourself.
The NCPTP seeks to improve the lives and future prospects of children and families.
Learn about your sexuality and how to protect yourself.
Sex Education by teens for teens.
The goal of Stay Teen is to encourage you to enjoy your teen years and avoid the responsibilities that come with too-early pregnancy and parenting.
A site for teens about dating violence, recognizing warning signs for an abusive relationship, understanding what a healthy relationship is, and resources for teens in abusive relationships.
Spirituality
Explains all types of spirituality and religion.
An online community for Catholic Teens.
A is a place where faith-filled and seeking teens can talk about God, current events, books, music, culture, devos, lyrics and poetry, and missions.
