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Suicide

1-800-SUICIDE
The National Hopeline Network provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

http://www.save.org/
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Para obtener asistencia en español durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454
This site(same organization on both links) provides information to those feeling suicidal or is dealing with someone in their life that is suicidal. It is chalk full of information and support.

http://www.suicidepreventionhelp.com/directory/index.php
This is a *white page* of internet directories on global suicide help websites and phone numbers. If you are not in the US and are not able to use the first two, please check here for one that is closer to your area.

Teenage Pregnancy

http://www.teenpregnancy.org/
The mission of the National Campaign is to promote values, behavior, and policies that reduce both teen pregnancy and unwanted pregnancy among young adults. By increasing the proportion of children born into welcoming, intact families who are prepared to take on the demanding task of raising the next generation, our efforts will improve the well-being of children and strengthen the nation.

http://www.youngnungashealth.com/Pregnancy.htm
This site is aimed at young aboriginals but the information is relevant to everyone. It is a basic and straightforward explanation of the pregnancy process for teenagers.

http://www.cyh.com/cyh/youthtopics/usr_index0.stm?topic_id=1342
This section of the Child and Youth Health website is a comprehensive explanation of unplanned pregnancy options in Australia.

www.teen-pregnancy.info
This site is about the psychology, stats, facts, etc behind teen pregnancy. This site aims to help people answer questions and learn more about teen pregnancy.

Pregnancies In General

http://www.pregnancycenters.org/
Your needs are important to us. Our trained consultants are available 24/7 to listen to your concerns and to answer your questions about pregnancy, abortion and related issues. Our consultants will connect you to nearby pregnancy centers that offer the following services:

* Free pregnancy tests and pregnancy information
* Abortion and Morning After Pill information, including procedures and risks
* Medical services, including STD tests,
early ultrasounds and pregnancy confirmation
* Confidential pregnancy options

After Abortion: If you are facing issues
relating to a past abortion, we can help you
find caring people in your community to help address these concerns.

Drug Use and Abuse

http://www.nida.nih.gov/
Mission:
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve prevention, treatment and policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.


NIDA for Teens
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
About NIDA
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns.

Recognizing that teens want to be treated as equals, NIDA scientists were careful not to preach about the dangers of drug use. Rather, the site delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that kids will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions.

Elements such as animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used throughout the site to clarify concepts, test the visitor's knowledge, and make learning fun through interaction.

I would like to see the hotline for Child Abuse as well. I have the hotline number down at my grandmother's, but only because I've had to use it before. I just can't stand to see children that are neglected or abused. It's sickening.