Teen Life Resources

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Bullying

 Bullying/Abusive Relationships

Report Bullying at Seneca Valley with Sprigeo, a safe, online reporting format that can be utilized to send anonymous reports of bullying, harassment and/or intimidation that occurs at your school.

www.sprigeo.com
 

Dating Violence

Love is Respect: National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

Particularly designed for teens, this 24 hour resource provides information and support for teens involved in an abusive relationship but also for anyone who is concerned about someone they know who may be in one.

www.loveisrespect.org/


The National Domestic Violence Hotline 

Listed here are plenty of resources that can be really helpful. From phone numbers and victim services centers, to online pamphlets and sites, we’ve put together a list of some of the best resources for teens. Share them with your teen and look at them together, or simply pass them on.

https://www.thehotline.org/


Depression/Suicide 

Medline Plus: Teen Mental Health

Informational resources regarding mental health issues can be found here.

www.nlm.nih.gov/

 National Suicide Prevention Hotline

This site includes a confidential hotline number for anyone thinking about suicide. Also includes information about suicide and what to do if you or someone you know is thinking about committing suicide.

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/


 The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project contains suicide resources for teens, in particular GLBTQ teens, as well as support resources for their friends and family.

www.thetrevorproject.org/


Eating Disorders

 National Eating Disorders Association 

This site contains information and support for those who are suffering from eating disorders as well as for families and friends who are affected by someone with an eating disorder.

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Health/Pregnancy/Sexuality 

Teens Health

You can find honest and accurate information for you regarding your health, feelings and lives here.

www.teenshealth.org/teen/


Girl's Health

Created by the Department of Health and Human Services, this site provides tween and teen girls with information relating to their health as well as growing up and any other issues they may face during their teen years.

www.girlshealth.gov/


 Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania 

Provides health information for you.

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-western-pennsylvania/education-services/teens


 Go Ask Alice 

Developed by the Alice! Health Promotion Program at Columbia University, this site is a health question and answer Internet source to provide accurate, accessible and reliable information for teens. You can search the archives for information on a particular health subject or submit a question that will be answered.

www.goaskalice.com/

LGBQT


 PFLAG Pittsburgh

Provides information and resources for parents, families and friends of GLBTQ teens with emphasis on resources in the Pittsburgh area.

www.pflagpgh.org/


Your Future

 FAFSA 

Need financial information for college? This site will help you submit an application for Federal Student Aid.

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa


College Board

More information on finding the right college for you, how to apply and pay for college as well as information regarding the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP or CLEP tests.

www.collegeboard.com/

 Occupational Outlook Handbook

This online version of the popular handbook developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gives information on all kinds of careers including a description, what you need to do in order to work in that particular career field, the projected growth of that career and salary information.

www.bls.gov/ooh/


Volunteer/Activism 

 Do Something.org

Are you passionate about animals, people, education or the environment? On this site, you can find all kinds of information on how you can help these causes or many other great causes that may be close to your heart.

www.dosomething.org/


 Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote contains political information so that when you are ready to vote, you have full knowledge of the issues facing young adults today and where candidates stand on those issues. Once you have the knowledge, you can make an informed decision on which candidate represents your views the best.

www.rockthevote.org/