Your Health
Sexual Harassment
This brochure explains what sexual harassment is, tells you what to do if you are being harassed, and offers resources for more help if you need it. Check it out!
Teen's Health
Created by doctors, has honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
Ask Planned Parenthood
I'm a minor and I think I may have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection). Do I need my parents to find out to get treated?
Substance Abuse
Teen drinking help services
Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are not only adult problems -- they also affect a significant number of adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 20, even though drinking under the age of 21 is illegal.
Substance abuse among teens
Teenagers may be involved with legal or illegal drugs in various ways. Experimentation with drugs during adolescence is common.
Cocaine abuse among teens
Cocaine is one of the most powerfully addictive of the drugs of abuse -- and it is a drug that can kill. No individual can predict whether he or she will become addicted or whether the next dose of cocaine will prove fatal. Learn more by clicking here.
Teen drinking help servicesAlcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are not only adult problems -- they also affect a significant number of adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 20, even though drinking under the age of 21 is illegal.
Substance abuse among teensTeenagers may be involved with legal or illegal drugs in various ways. Experimentation with drugs during adolescence is common.
Cocaine abuse among teensCocaine is one of the most powerfully addictive of the drugs of abuse -- and it is a drug that can kill.
No individual can predict whether he or she will become addicted or whether the next dose of cocaine will prove fatal. learn more by clicking here.
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Youth Who Drop OutIt has been known for many years that young people who don't complete high school face many more problems in later life than do people who graduate.
Outdoor ProgramsThere is a wide variety of outdoor programs including environmental education, conservation education, adventure education, wilderness therapy, adventure therapy, camping, and outdoor recreation
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Mental Health Disorders
Asperger SyndromeAsperger syndrome (AS) is thought to be a neurologically-based disability of unknown origin that may occur in approximately 1 in 250 to 500 individuals.
Eating DisordersEating disorders frequently develop during adolescence or early adulthood, but can occur during childhood or later in adulthood.
Teen Behavior Problems How can you tell if your teen's behavior is a problem? Could it be just 'normal teenage rebellion'? Learn more here!!
Teen DepressionDepression is defined as an illness when the feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair persist and interfere with a child or adolescent’s ability to function.
Self-InjuryIt's called many things -- self-inflicted violence, self-injury, self-harm, parasuicide, delicate cutting, self-abuse, self-mutilation (this last particularly seems to annoy people who self-injure).
Teen SuicideIn the past 25 years, while the general incidence of suicide has decreased, the rate for those between 15 and 24 has tripled.
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SEXUAL HEALTH
Cervical abnormalities in HIV-infected girlsSexually active teenage girls infected around the time of birth with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, are more likely to have cervical infections and abnormal Pap test results, new research shows.
planned parenthoodVist Planned Parenthood to find infromation of sexual health, birth control emergency contraception, abortion rights, and more
teen sexual behaviorTeen pregnancy and birth rates have declined steadily in the United States in recent years.
STD's and teensSTD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease (sometimes called Sexually Transmitted Infection).
wierd berries?This website is made specially for the women. There is info on beauty,dating,recipes,nutrition,fitness and more.
just 4 womenThe Office on Women's Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. learn more here
girls healthWelcome to girlshealth.gov – a web site made just for you! There’s lots of cool information you can use. Maybe you want to start working out or you’re stressed out about school. There are lots of different topics to choose from. Take a look! geared for girls ages 10-16
MENS HEALTH
Men's HealthGet info on Artificial Insemination, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Male Breast Cancer, Homosexuality, Impotence, Male Genital Disorders, Male Menopause and much more.
men's health info for womenNo matter how much you know about men's health, there's always room to know more about ways to a better lifestyle, the top men's health concerns, and the importance of getting medical care and regular screening tests.
Men's Health Consulting Men’s Health Consulting is an educational and training firm that promotes better health and wellness in men and boys. Our vision and goal is to reduce preventable risks and to help men and boys live longer, healthier lives.
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Handy Phone Numbers
Washington Teenline (alcohol)
1-800-562-1240
Al-Anon
(360) 352-7745
Alcoholics Anonymous
(360) 427-1686
Mason County Drug Abuse Prevention (360) 786-0572
Skokomish Social Services
1-800-821-4357
Alcohol & Drug Helpline
(360) 432-8692
St. Peter's Chemical Dependency
(360) 432-8692
Child Protection Services
1-888-822-3541
Teen C.A.R.E. Line
1-800-627-2211, 586-2777
Rainbow Youth
(360) 427-3708
Behavorial Health Services (BHS)
(360) 426-1696
Family Reconcilitation Services
1-800-222-8295
Legal Aid
1-800-201-1014
Overeaters Anonymous
(360) 352-8159
South Sound Mental Health
(360) 754-7576
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