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Local Resources:

Info Line Summit County's 24-hour community information and referral service, linking people in need of services with the providers of such services. Call them when you don't know what agency provides what help you need. Dial 2-1-1 or 330-376-6660 (In northern Summit County: 330-650-2603)
Akron Area Al-Anon and Alateen (Alcoholism) Phone: 330-645-1165
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (Children Services): 330-379-1880
Pregnancy Support Centers: 1-800-395-HELP (4357)
24-Hour Rape Crisis Line: (330) 434-7273 or 1-877-906-7273 (YWCA of Summit County)

AcneNet Facts and helpful tips. - Created by the American Academy of Dermatology
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders - Find out about, bulimia, anorexia, binge eating, and compulsive exercising...what they are and what you can do about them.
Sports and Nutrition: The Winning Connection - Nutrition advice for teen athletes.

Alateen - Hope and help for young people who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker.
Teen-Anon - Help for teens who drink or drug and all those who love them.
Freevibe - Get the facts about drugs, why people use them, and how to say no. Find tons of fun things to do instead of drugs.
What’s Driving You - Information for young adults about drinking and driving. Find out the specific drunk driving laws in your state.

iEmily All about girls' health
MedlinePlus Teen Health From the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine, articles on many health topics.
US FDA On the Teen Scene - Important health info ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders
Bodies in Motion, Minds At Rest - Want to get in good shape and stay that way? Check out this site, designed by teens.
Center for Young Women's Health Excellent site for health guides and quizzes on safety, relationships, emotional health, and more.
Go Ask Alice - Get answers to health questions from Columbia University's Health Q & A Internet Service. Includes an article on how to decide if online health information is trustworthy (go to: General Health, Miscellaneous).
Teens Health - Teen health advice with personal stories from real teens. Physician-approved information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
Teen Growth - Board-certified physicians give you the scoop on puberty, family, friends, drugs, and emotions.

Safe Youth From the National Youth Violence Prevention Center: tips on how to resolve disputes peacefully, and info on preventing violence among teenagers.
Warning Signs of Teen Violence - From MTV and the American Psychological Association.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - Contains hotline info, support group locations, and coping strategies for teens.
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
Young Positive Parenting Online - Support, information, and resources for teen pregnancy and young parents.
Secret Shame. Self Injury: You are Not The Only One

Sex, etc.: A Website by Teens for Teens - Info on love, sex, relationships, HIV/AIDS, and other issues from the Network for Family Life Education.
Teenwire - Sexuality and relationship information from Planned Parenthood.
I Wanna Know - Answers to your questions about teen sexual health and STDs.
Not Me Not Now - Presents abstinence as a practical way to prevent teen pregnancy.
Pregnancy Resource Centers A marketing alliance of Northeast Ohio Pregnancy centers, whose mission is to give individuals faced with unexprected pregnancy a change to talk about their concerns. Provides information and resources needed to make difficult choices.

Young Life
Beliefnet - Learn about the beliefs of almost any religion or spiritual approach and/or access discussion groups and inspirational materials from your preferred religion.
Exploring Religions - Get detailed info on five of the most popular world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
Jvibe - Jewish teen site.