Teen Life Resources

 

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
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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.
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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.
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Depression/Suicide 

Opens a New Window. Medline Plus: Teen Mental Health
Informational resources regarding mental health issues can be found here.
www.nlm.nih.gov/
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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/ Opens a New Window.

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.
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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.
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Health/Pregnancy/Sexuality 

Teens Health
You can find honest and accurate information for you regarding your health, feelings and lives here.
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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.
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Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
Provides health information for you.
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Opens a New Window. 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.
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LGBQT

CDC LGBT Youth Resources
Provides resources from the CDC, other government agencies, and community organizations for LGBTQ youth, their friends, educators, parents and family members to support positive environments.
https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm

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

Opens a New Window FAFSA
Need financial information for college? This site will help you submit an application for Federal Student Aid.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Opens a New Windo Opens a New Window. 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.
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