General Health

www.kidshealth.org
“Teens Health” section on body, mind, sexual health, food, fitness, jobs, school, safety. Also in Spanish. Operated by the Nemours Foundation.

www.teengrowth.com
Teen resource for advice on body, emotions, health, sexuality, doctor visits, sports, safety and family. Operated by Teengrowth.com.

www.teenhealthfx.com
An interactive website with teen health tips such as emotional health, illness, sports and nutrition, and a Q&A section. Operated by the Atlantic Health System.

www.co.sanmateo.ca.us
Website for the County of San Mateo. Click on “Health Services Agency” for info on family health, communicable diseases, the hospital and other clinics, low-cost health insurance info and much, much more.

www.coolnurse.com
Topics such as health, sex, love and relationships, GLBTQ, birth control, SDI’s, teen parenting, abortion, adoption, alcohol and drugs, mental health and lots more. Free online newsletter and very comprehensive list of toll-free hotlines. Operated by Healthology, Inc, an online health media company.

www.ahwg.net
Health resource info for San Francisco area. Operated by the Adolescent Health Working Group.

www.plsinfo.org
“Just for Teens” page which includes college info, entertainment, games and techie stuff, health and body info, and sites by and for teens. Has “Youth Services Directory” and “Guide to Community Resources”. Operated by Peninsula Library System.

www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
Info on relationships, sexuality, sexual health, emotional health, general health, alcohol, nicotine & other drugs, fitness & nutrition. Operated by Columbia University.

www.girlpower.gov
Targeted health messages and education to young girls ages 9-12. Part of a national public education campaign. Operated by the U.S. Dept. ofHealth and Human Services.

www.adolescenthealth.org
“Tips for Teens” section on anger management, avoiding substance abuse, depression and suicide, the importance of getting healthcare, stress management. Also, “Tips for Parents” section. Operated by the Society for Adolescent Medicine.

www.soyunica.com
Bilingual for girls ages 9-12. Healthy choices about the future, self esteem, communicating effectively, anger management, being bicultural, dealing with depression, eating disorders, body image and more. Operated by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information.

www.wholefamily.com
“Teen Center” with info on relationships, sexuality, food and fitness, feelings, substance abuse, school, arts and entertainment, and more. Operated by Whole Family Center, Inc.

www.al-anon.org
“Alateen” page for teens whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Operated by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
“A message for teenagers” discusses alcoholism and includes a self-quiz. Info on how to tell when drinking is becoming a problem. Operated by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. Inc.