Helpful Websites

• Teen Diabetes - Teen Health offers information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up. The Diabetes Center offers an array of information and resources specifically on diabetes.



• Confidential Advice - Teen Growth provides a secure environment where teens can ask questions and find useful information about subjects such as emotions, peer pressure, drugs, alcohol, puberty, sex, fitness and stress.



• Behavioral Risks - Teen Wire gives teens the facts about behavioral risks (sex) so they can make responsible choices. They provide honest and nonjudgmental information about sexuality.



• Overweight/Obese Teens - Overweight Teen provides information regarding health options for weight loss. Through personal experiences teens connect with their peers in efforts to lead healthier lives.



• College Preparation - Though college may seem far away, Go College provides teens with information on applying, financial assistance, and more.



• Teen Career - Student Jobs focuses on assisting young individuals in search for employment or creating a resume.



• Drugs and Alcohol - Partnership for a Drug Free America was established to help teens reject substance abuse by influencing attitudes through persuasive information. The website provides teens and parents with information on types of drugs.



• Teen Dating Abuse - Love is respect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is a resource accessible by phone or the internet, which provides support and information to teens involved in dating abuse relationships.



• Teen Depression - Developed by experts in teen counseling and psychology, Teen Central offers a safe cyber-space for teens to gain support and resources needed to work out their issues and problems.



• Parks and Recreation - This website has information on many activities and places within New York City. Check out the list of free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.