National Services
A Day in the Life of American Adolescents: Substance Use Facts
www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/CBHSQ128_1/CBHSQ128/sr128-typical-day-adolescents-2013.htm
The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) Report dated August 29, 2013. Summarizes research findings examining adolescent substance use in the US on "an average day." It looks at when the youth first started using substances, how much was consumed in the past year, and who is receiving treatment for their substance use.
(updated Nov 1-16)
Above the Influence
www.abovetheinfluence.com/
Abstinence-based information to help youth stay drug free. Part of a media campaign, website created to increase youth awareness of the influences around and teaches strategies to help teens say no to drugs. Program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
(updated Oct 26-16)
Childhelp - National Child Abuse Hotline
www.childhelp.org/
Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and press #1 to speak with a counselor. Service is available 24/7, 365 days a year to help kids, and even adults who are concerned about kids they suspect are being abused or neglected. You can call this number if you live in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
(updated Oct 24-16)
DanceSafe
www.dancesafe.org/
DanceSafe is a harm reduction organization promoting health and safety within the rave and nightclub community across the United States and Canada. They provide Information on club drugs and how to be safe at raves and reduce the risk of getting heat stroke. DanceSafe also provides training to volunteers who may want to start their own chapter.
(updated Oct 24-16)
Just Think Twice
www.justthinktwice.com/
Provides drug education and prevention information for teens. Sponsored by the DEA.
(updated Oct 26-16)
National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities
www.nascsa.org/
Provides access to federal and individual state laws and regulatory information on controlled substances. Link gives access to individual state profiles.
(updated Oct 26-16)
National Gay & Lesbian Youth TALKLINE
www.glbthotline.org/talkline.html
Call 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743) Mon - Fri, 5 to 9pm (PST) to speak with a volunteer. Helps teens and young adults up to age 25 with coming-out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer-sex information, and more.
(updated Oct 26-16)
Nineline
https://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-youth-programs/nineline
Call 1-800-999-9999 (TTY 1-800-999-9915) to talk with a counselor about problems relating to violence, abuse, running away, drugs & alcohol, suicide... Help is available by phone or email from 2pm to 12pm, 7 days/week. Can also get help online through one of the Covenant House
Nineline forums. Covenant House helps runaway and homeless kids.
(updated Oct 26-16)
Students for Sensible Drug Policy
ssdp.org/
Harm reduction youth organization who's mission is to provide education on the harms caused by the War on Drugs and to seek alternative solutions to the current drug problems.
Contact:
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Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
This is SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) online searchable directory of alcohol and drug abuse programs located around the country.
(updated Oct 26-16)