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*General Health Information

Teen Health And Wellness - http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/ (use this link if outside the library)
A medical database that focuses on health issues for teens.

Al-Anon/Alateen - http://www.al-anon-alateen.org/
A site "to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend." The site includes meeting information, program description, and a toll-free number.

Go Ask Alice - http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/
Go Ask Alice! is the health question and answer Internet site produced by Alice!, Columbia University's Health Education Program. It includes answers to questions about relationships, sexuality, emotional health, fitness, and alcohol and drugs.

Health Information For Teens - http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7teens.html
Articles from FDA Consumer magazine "with important health information for teenagers, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and attention deficit disorder."

Cole County Health Department - http://www.colehealth.org/
Information on health resources in Cole County. Resource Guide includes Hotline Numbers for Missouri, Cole County and Jefferson City.

THINK: Teenage Health Interactive Network - http://www.teenhealthnet.com/
Created by a teen, for teens, in collaboration with medical professionals and editors of the popular "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. Includes sections on nutrition, mental health, fitness, addictions, diseases, and personal care

BrainPOP Health - http://www.brainpop.com/health/
All about your body and how it works.

4 Girls - http://4girls.gov/
Health information for teen girls from the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services.

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*Birth Control and Sexual Health

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy - http://www.teenpregnancy.org/teen/
This site includes statistics, quotes from teens, information on abstinence, contraception, and includes a great list of resources.

Scarleteen - http://www.scarleteen.com/index.html
Scarleteens goal is "providing information which educates in ALL aspects of positive sexuality". Each topic provides articles, advice, and additional resources.

Teen Wire - http://www.teenwire.com/
A "private place on the Internet where you can get information and news about teen sexuality, sexual health, and relationships," from Planned Parenthood.

Teens Health - http://www.kidshealth.org/teen
Answers and advice.

Teen Health FX - http://www.teenhealthfx.com/
TeenHealthFX.com is your online resource for any and all questions regarding your health, your relationships, your body and your sexuality.

Pregnancy Centers - http://www.pregnancycenters.org/
This site offers information and assistance for pregnant women from a pro-life perspective.

Sex, Etc. - http://www.sxetc.org/
Sex Etc. is an award winning teen-produced website and newsletter that answers questions from teens. Written and produced by teens for teens, SEX, Etc. talks about love, sex, abstinence, contraception, AIDS, STDs, drugs and drinking, violence, and other health topics. The site offers plenty of places to register your opinion and ask questions about important issues.

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*Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender

The Advocate - http://www.advocate.com/
The National Gay and Lesbian newsmagazine Internet site.

 

OutProud - http://www.outproud.org/
The site for the National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. It includes local resources, a great lists of links, and resources for parents and friends.

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