My Life

This page contains resources for teens, including links to information on relationships, social and work issues, health and more.

INDEX 

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Health
Girls Health: A website from the USDA for girls ages 10-16, with information about healthy habits and peer issues
Go Ask Alice! -- the health question and answer Internet service produced by Columbia University's Health Education Program. Find answers to many questions being asked by other teens, or ask your own.
It's Your Sex Life -- Created by the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation, this site offers information on sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, birth control options and more.
Teen Growth -- a unique and interactive Web site specifically tailored toward the health interests and general well-being of the teenage population. Teen Growth offers a secure environment to search for, request and receive valuable health care information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, emotions, health, family, friends, school, sex and sports.
SmallStep Adult & Teens: A website from the USDA to encourage better health in adults and teens with activities, nutrition info and more
Stay Teen -- The National campaign to prevent teen pregnancy.  Offers teens information they can trust on what they can do to prevent pregnancy.  
Teens Health -- Created for teens looking for honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
Truth 4 Teens -- Information on STDs and Sex for teens.  Encourages teens to consider abstinence until marriage.  Offers ways for teens to become involved in spreading the word.
Virginity Rules -- A local program sponsored by the Longview Wellness Center to encourage teens to consider abstinence until marriage.  Features local teens telling why they have made the commitment to remain abstinent.

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Relationships
eCrush -- Dating/relationships site geared towards the younger (13-24 year old) demographic. It allows users to find out anonymously if someone you like feels the same about you, with no chance of rejection.
For Teenagers Marriage is Forever -- This is a chapter from the book The Teenager's Guide to the Real World  by Marshall Brain.  Provides information about marriage for teens with a listing of the pros and cons of marriage. 

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Substance Abuse & Smoking
ETCADA -- East Texas Council on Alcholism and Drug Abuse provides a listing of activites they provide to the community.
Free Vibe -- Created by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, offers young people an opportunity to ask questions, share their story, and learn more about drugs.

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Teen Advice
Law for Kids -- Provided by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, this site offers young adults answers to some serious legal questions.  Through stories, games, cartoons, and clear language, children learn about the laws that affect their lives.
Studio 2B -- "For teen girls striving to DO and DREAM. Be a part of a national network of teens with STUDIO 2B—online, in life, and in your bag."
Teen Central -- the place to get teen help for teen problems. This web site is for teens and by teens. Looking for new options, new ideas, new friends? Got a story to tell, a wrong to right, a teen problem to sort out? You've come to the right site.

 See also the teen Entertainment page for online teen magazines.  Many of these offer teen advice.

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Volunteering
Amnesty International -- Contact information is for the United States offices of Amnesty International though links are available for other offices worldwide.
City of Longview Volunteer Programs -- "Find information about volunteering within a city department, working with various volunteer programs, or getting involved with one of the many community organizations throughout the Greater Longview area."
Do Something -- "Do Something provides "challenges" in 3 areas: community building, health, and the environment. These 2-week programs, which can be after-school activities or in-school class projects, help kids develop life skills and give them the chance to lead."
ETCADA -- If you would like to join the ETCADA volunteer team, please contact the Council at 903.753.7633.
Habitat for Humanity -- Volunteer to help build a home for someone in need.
Hospice of Longview -- Help patients and families with their non-medical needs, provide compassion and emotional support, or help with fund raising.
National Wildlife Federation -- Act for your environment while making a difference in your community and your world.  Website lists many fun and exciting ways you can make a difference.
Teens, Crime, and the Community -- National program all about teens getting involved in crime prevention to make themselves safer and their community stronger.

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Work Issues
About Teens and Work -- Everything you need to know before finding that first job. Includes rules for teen employment, career planning, and training for a career.
Teens4Hire -- Contains teen profiles (much like resumes) that employers can review, career awareness information and a jobs database.
SnagAJob -- Fill out a form to see which part-time positions are available in your area.

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