You know those questions you don't want to ask ANYbody? Or you talk about all the time but your friends seem useless at? Yeah those questions... Sometimes it's much easier not to .. or to browse the Internet or..., well we have just added some Teen Health & Wellness Links to our TeenZone page precisely for that reason! Plus we have a great book list. Warning= Scroll down on the page to see them! We also have more - lists on particular subjects such as Death & Disease, My Body, GLBTQ, Disabilities & Disorders under our INTENSE Booklists tab. Last year I wrote a blog called My Life Just Turned Upside Down that has some great book suggestions in it as well! To access the page normally click on our Teens page. There are health & wellness and a jobs & career links tabs which both get you to the same place. Or - you can access them through the Information tab under our Booklists on the top left hand side of the Teens page.
Here is a list of what's on the page and how it might be helpful. I encourage you to check out the pages - lots of them have interactive elements like live chat, places to submit your own art and writing and to take quizzes/ games at. Some feature videos, clubs, and courses you can take as well.
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Kid’s Help Phone
24 hour Confidential counselling, information and referral for youth up to age 18.
By phone or On-line Chat. Legal Advice.
Website has some great mini pages on Bullying, Dating, Finding a place to live etc.
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Connect Teen (Calgary Distress Centre)
24hr Counselling & Emergency Service.
Chat on-line or on the phone.
Connect Teen also offers a Youth Blog.
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Just for You
Youth Health Information (Government of Canada):
A comprehensive information source for teen health.
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Calgary Sexual Health Centre
Offers teens information about birth control, safe sex, STD’s, relationships and coming out.
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Calgary Outlink
The Inside Out Youth Group is a fun, Calgary, casual, peer and social group for GLBTQ youth. The group is a safe and welcoming place for all. Group facilitators are trained volunteer youth peer support and adult support.
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Canadian Mental Association - Got a Brain?
Education around mental health and positive ways of managing it. Includes resources about stress, suicide, eating disorders and teen depression.
Submit your story, play on-line games.
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The Calgary Between Friends Club
Fun and fellowship for disabled youth!
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Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta-Calgary Chapter
Support for teenagers with learning disabilities.
Programs, services, on-line library.
Perspectives = On-line magazine.
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Street Guide for Calgary Youth
Names and addresses of dozens of organizations to help youth living on the streets and with general
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Looking for a job, house or career advice (yes we are aware that teens need this type of advice on occasion) our Jobs and Careers links can help as well as this great booklist!
WE HOPE THIS HELPS!!