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(Ages 11-13)

Al-Anon / Alateen

(www.al-anon.alateen.org)
“Alateen is part of the Al-Anon Family Groups which helps those whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateen is fellowship of young relatives and friends of alcoholics who come together to discuss their difficulties, encourage one another, and learn how to cope with their problems.”

The Cool Spot

(http://www.thecoolspot.gov)
“The Cool Spot was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The NIAAA is the lead U.S. agency supporting research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of alcohol problems."

Jason Foundation

(http://www.jasonfoundation.com)
A nationally recognized leader in youth suicide awareness, education, and prevention.

Painfully Obvious

(http://www.painfullyobvious.com)
“Painfully Obvious® is a public service campaign designed to educate parents, teachers, and students about the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

TeensHealth

(http://www.teenhealth.org/teen/)
“Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, TeensHealth and KidsHealth provide teens and families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth has been on the Web since 1995 and is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.

Teen Growth

(http://www.teengrowth.com/)
“TeenGrowth offers a secure environment to search for, request and receive valuable health care information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, emotions, health, family, friends, school, sex and sports. TeenGrowth was established in 1999 by its sister site, KidsGrowth.com, and Pediatric Health Alliance, LLC, to address the growing trend of teenagers turning to the Internet for health information.”

Trevor Project

(http://www.thetrevorproject.org)
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone, call The Trevor Helpline. There is hope, there is help. 866-488-7386."

YouthResources

(http://www.amplifyyourvoice.org/youthresource)
"A web site by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people, takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to LGBTQ youth."

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