Health Care Resources for Youth
Since 1990 the National Youth Network (initially known as the Western Youth Network) has been helping parents and professionals alike in providing education and information regarding programs and services for underachieving youth. Over the years NYN has literally helped thousands of families find the most appropriate information and intervention options to meet their special needs. There are many types of summer camps throughout the United States. Parents can choose anything from special education summer camps, to wilderness summer camps, to academic summer camps.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention and preparedness activities in the United States, with the goal of improving overall public health.
Highly-trained advocates offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. We also provide information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement. Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365.
HealthyChildren.org is a website designed for parents by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
A comprehensive site that is divided in to three sections. The “teens” section provides teens with resources, advice, and approachable information. The “kids” section is written in an easy format, and has in depth explanations about health related issues that children might not understand. The “parents” section provides adults with advice on how to confront difficult situations with their children, and has multiple links that cover every aspect of raising healthy children.
CANCERcare connects youth with cancer with support groups, resources, and information.
UNC Charlotte provides resources and information to its students and others about healthy relationships.
Epigee is a website designed for girls to understand their reproductive health.
The mission of girlshealth.gov, developed by the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, is to promote healthy, positive behaviors in girls between the ages of 10 and 16. The site gives girls reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women, and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home.
Health Initiatives for Youth is a multicultural organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved young people through innovative youth leadership, popular education and advocacy, in pursuit of multi-level social change.
Healthy Teen Network builds a network among professionals and organizations through education, advocacy, and networking to assist all adolescents in information about health and other life questions.
iEmily provides girls with respectful, in-depth information about physical health and emotional well-being. All articles, columns, and questions and answers are reviewed by prominent and highly credentialed physicians, psychologists, and educators.