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Abortion: My Choice, God's Grace: Christian Women Tell Their Stories
Thirteen Christian women, both Roman Catholic and Protestant, write about their experiences with abortion, touching also on other topics in the intersection of sexuality and religion. 238 pages.
Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation
A psychotherapist explains self-injury and proposes strategies for treatment. 268 pages.
Deal With It! : A Whole New Approach to Your Body, Brain, and Life as a Gurl
A book for girls about how to deal with all the changes that occur during adolescence, including information on topics such as "Boobs," "What's Up Down There," and "To Do It or Not To Do It." 320 pages.
Feeling Good Handbook
A cognitive therapist suggests ways to overcome a variety negative thought patterns that hinder success. 768 pages.
Finding Our Way: The Teen Girls’ Survival Guide
A book about body image, puberty, sexual development, birth control, relationships, nutrition and more. 336 pages.
I'm Pregnant, Now What Do I Do?
A book featuring information on the three main options for someone who has become pregnant: abortion, adoption, or raising the child oneself. 228 pages.
In Good Conscience: A Practical, Emotional and Spiritual Guide to Deciding Whether to Have an Abortion
A book which provides women with information they need to in order to decide whether or not to have an abortion, and which discusses the options women have if they decide to abort and if they decide to continue their pregnancies. 165 pages.
Ophelia Speaks : Adolescent Girls Write About Their Search for Self
A response to the book Reviving Ophelia, the book includes teen girls' writings on topics ranging from relationships to eating disorders to race relations. 304 pages.
Overcoming Depression
The authors evaluate various therapies and treatments for depression and bipolar disorder, as well as providing resources for coping with the social implications of affective disorders. 432 pages.
Peace After Abortion
A book designed to help women who are troubled after their abortions deal with their emotions and find peace. 180 pages.
Real Girl/Real World: Tools for Finding Your True Self
A book addressing topics such as self-image, eating disorders, menstruation, sexual activity, and feminism. 221 pages.
You Mean I Don't Have to Feel This Way?
At Abouthealth, kids talk to kids. They tell how they've handled things like underage drinking, bullying, body image, and sexual health.
Abusive Relationships: characteristics, consequences, and recovery strategies.
This Web site offers basic information about abuse in relationships as well as in-depth information about typical characteristics of abusers and victims and resources for the recovery of both parties in an abusive relationship.
American Association of Suicidology
A Web site full of information about suicide, for practitioners as well as the general public.
Body Image and Self-Esteem (from TeensHealth)
This page includes information about body image and self-esteem, and a tab leads you to articles about your changing body, eating disorders, and more. Produced by the Nemours Foundation.
Break the Cycle Organization for Teens
Break the Cycle is an organization committed to engaging, educating and empowering young people to build lives and communities free of domestic violence. Through their Safe Space program, teens can ask confidential, anonymous questions about dating violence, get the facts about abuse, learn ways to protect themselves or someone they know, get involved in the movement to end domestic violence and connect with local resources.
A Web site with resources and information for abused children, as well as information about preventing abuse.
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
NAAFA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. This Web site includes information about the sociological, psychological, legal, medical, and physiological aspects of being fat.
This Web site and hotline can provide support and information for teens who are thinking about running away, or already have run away. The hotline is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN educates the public about sexual assault, leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improves services for survivors of sexual assault and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at Rainn.org.
Reach Out! is an awesome Web site for young people who are experiencing depression. They are based in Australia. Reach Out! is an initiative of the Inspire Foundation.
A Web page describing healthy and unhealthy relationships, with tips on how to identify and end an unhealthy relationship. Produced by the Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital Boston.
secret shame (self-injury information and support)
A Web site about self-injury, including information and resources for those who self-injure as well as for the friends and families of self-injurers.
SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective
A Web site with information about sexual and reproductive health as well as resources for young activists and advocates for reproductive justice.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
A Web site with facts and information about suicide and depression, as well as resources for people who are depressed and people involved in suicide prevention. Produced by the SAVE organization.
A Web site featuring information about healthy and unhealthy relationships as well as chat rooms with teen counselors, a hotline and other resources for teens to help them avoid or get out of unhealthy relationships. Produced by Community Overcoming Relationships Abuse. You can read more about CORA at www.corasupport.org.
The Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice and Healing
A progressive religious Web site featuring sexuality information for people interested in faith or already aligned to a certain religion. Be sure to check out their unique "Religious Declaration on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing."
The Trevor Project Web site includes a digital community, information on their advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone as well as information on their toll-free, 24-hour, crisis intervention lifeline.
A Web site for girls on emotional health in relationships. Includes information about healthy relationships, abusive relationships, and spaces for chat and free expression. Produced by the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Center in Australia.
This information-packed Web site created by medical health professionals is intended for young women ages 12-22.
AL-ANON and AlaTEEN
1-888-4AL-ANON
The Al-ANON and AlaTEEN hotline provides help and information for anyone who has been affected by another's drinking problem. Operators available in English, Spanish and French.
1-800-448-3000
The Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour resource and referral service available to guys and girls, who may be dealing with abuse, depression, substance abuse or family issues. English and Spanish-speaking operators are available, as well as a TTY line (1-800-448-1833), which provides assistance to deaf and hearing-impaired people.
Break the Cycle Organization for Teens
1-888-988-TEEN
Break the Cycle's teen support hotline. Features access to legal support and more.
CHILD HELP USA
1-800-4-A-CHILD
Child Help USA's hotline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can provide assistance in over 140 languages through translation services. Offers crisis intervention, information, referrals to emergency, social service and support resources, and more.
Depression After Delivery
1-800-944-4773
The Depression After Delivery hotline provides information, referrals and support for women suffering post-partum depression or depression during their pregnancies. Operators available in English and Spanish.
Eating Disorders Information and Referral Line
1-800-931-2237
The Eating Disorders Information and Referral Helpline provides services, help and support to people with eating disorders. Helpline hours are available at www.nationaleatingdisorders.com.
Girls' and Boys' Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
The Girls' and Boys' Town National Hotline is a 24-hour resource and referral service available to anyone. Operators are available in English and Spanish, and a TDD line (1-800-448-1833) provides assistance to the deaf and hearing-impaired.
1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
GLBT National Youth Talkline's youth volunteers are available Monday to Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight Eastern time to provide LGBTQ people up to age 25 with peer counseling, information and referrals to local resources.
Hotline for Teens Who Cut
1-800-DONT-CUT
The Safe Alternative hotline provides information on safe alternatives to self-injury. This is NOT a crisis line; in an emergency, call 911.
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
National Eating Disorder Hotline
1-800-248-3285
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
The National Hopeline Network links to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This line connects callers to certified suicide crisis centers in their area. Crisis line operators respond in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
The National Runaway Switchboard is available 24 hours a day for any teenager who is thinking of running away from home, has runaway and wants to return home or for a teen who may have a friend who has run away and is looking for help. The line is confidential, anonymous and free.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at Rainn.org.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects callers to certified suicide crisis centers in their area. Crisis line operators respond in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
If you are being abused by a partner or know someone who is, call the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, which is available from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Central time.
National Teen Emergency Hotline
1-800-448-3000
1-800-547-7433
PRIDE Institute offers inpatient and outpatient treatment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who struggle with addiction or mental illness.
1-866-690-7239
Something Fishy's toll-free number connects you to the Renfrew Center where someone can answer your questions or offer information on treatment option if you suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or overeating.
Teen Relationship National Hotline (part of the National Domestic Violence Hotline)
1-800-799-SAFE
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has operators available in English and Spanish, with over 140 more languages covered by translator services. Operators help callers determine whether a relationship is abusive and what their next steps should be.
The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH
Provides phone and e-mail peer counseling, as well as information about local resources for GLBTQ teens across the United States.
1-888-THE-GLNH (843-4564)
The GLBT National Hotline provides free and confidential peer counseling, information and other resources to GLBT teens and adults. The hotline is available Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight Eastern time and Saturday noon to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
The National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Have you thought about running away? Are you worried about a friend who might run away. This hotline is a safe place to talk to a counselor. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Network/La Red
1-617-742-4911
The Network's hotline provides support in English and Spanish for lesbian and bisexual women or transgender people experiencing partner abuse. The hotline is available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to midnight. The Network also has a TTY line at 1-617-227-4911 for people who are deaf or hearing impaired.
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
The Trevor Lifeline is a national, 24-hour, toll-free, confidential hotline for LGBTQ young people who may be feeling sad or need someone to talk to.
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