Recommended Websites for Teens

Health, Wellness, and Educational Resources

 

Be Internet Awesome
Helping kids be safe, confident explorers of the online world.

Crossroads
A non-profit community based organization that provides services for children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.  Call 440-358-7370

Driving Tests
Access free practice tests to prepare for your learner's permit and driving test.

Hopeline Suicide Prevention 
A suicide prevention helpline and website for young adults.  1-800-442-HOPE (1-800-442-4673)
For help in Spanish call 1-800-SUICIDA (1-800-442-4673)

Human Trafficking Ohio Taskforce & Hotline
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where people profit from the control and exploitation of others.  To get help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-3737-888 — or Text INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733).  If you suspect someone is in immediate danger - call 911

National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.  Call 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

Keys2Drive
AAA has a full range of tools to help parents and teens throughout the whole learning-to-drive process. Keys2Drive provides parents an easy way to work with their teens through each step, from choosing a driver education program to deciding when solo driving is permitted.

LGBTQ Resources
Positive environments are important to help all youth thrive. However, the health needs of LGBT Youth can differ from their heterosexual peers. On this page, find resources from the CDC, other government agencies, and community organizations for LGBT Youth, their friends, educators, parents, and family members to support positive environments.

Queer Kid Stuff
Lindsay and co-host Teddy educate children on a variety of LGBTQ+ topics in an entertaining way in this web series. Printable activity sheets are also included.

Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is a respected leader in sex education. We deliver sex education programs, resources, and tools that empower all people to make informed choices about sexuality and relationships, and lead their healthiest lives.

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) 
A nationwide partnership of more than 1,100 local sexual assault service providers offer victims of sexual assault free, confidential services around the clock.  They can be contacted confidentially and securely online or call 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

StopBullying.gov
This government organization leads social change so that bullying is no longer considered an accepted childhood rite of passage and it recognizes bullying as a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and well-being of students.

Teens Sexual Health
Learn the facts about sexual health with articles about puberty, menstruation, infections, and just about everything else you wanted to know, for guys and girls.

2-1-1
A free, confidential referral helpline and website that connects people from all communities and of all ages to the essential health and human services they need. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Call 211