Talk About It - Teens
2nd Floor Youth Helpline
http://www.2ndfloor.org/?action=main
"2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play. You can call 2NDFLOOR at (888)222-2228."
Break the Cycle
http://www.breakthecycle.org/
"...the leading, national nonprofit organization addressing teen dating violence." Offers information about safety planning and warning signs of abuse.
Family Helpline
1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437)
"If you are feeling stressed out, call to speak anonymously to a trained volunteer who can provide support and refer you to resources in your community."
Love is Respect
www.loveisrespect.org
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
"Peer Advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers."
My Hero Home Page
http://www.myhero.com/myhero
Do you have a role model who inspires you? Tell the world about him or her by creating a My Hero web page (easy instructions included), and read about others--artists, family members, peacemakers, etc.--who have shown courage, kindness, wisdom, and skill.
Project Respect
http://www.yesmeansyes.com/
"Project Respect is a group of youth and adults who work together to prevent sexualized violence and promote respect as the organizing principle of all relationships."
Stop Bullying
http://www.stopbullying.gov/
"StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying."
Youth Suicide Prevention
http://www.psychotherapy.net/video/social-work-youth-suicide-prevention
While most schools have counselors on site regularly, the majority of school staff members are not trained clinicians who are equipped to deal with urgent mental health matters in students. Skills in Youth Suicide Prevention provides simple but critical teaching points for all adults who interact with young people, regardless of their educational background or profession.
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