4 Girls Health (US Dept of Health and Human Services, Office of Women's Health)
http://www.4girls.gov/
Health information and advice for girls ages 10-16.
MedlinePlus Teens' Page (National Library of Medicine)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenspage.html
Use this site for links to doctor reviewed information on teen health-related questions. Includes videos, illustrations, etc. Also in Spanish.
By Girls for Girls (Smith College)
http://bygirlsforgirls.org/
This site is written by teens. It covers important topics for young women including healthy eating and exercising, teen pregnancy, communication, etc. There are quizzes and tips.
Go Ask Alice (Health Services at Columbia)
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/
A health Q&A service. Answers are given by health care professionals. There are over 3000 previously posted Q&A. Answers cover relationahips, sexuality, sexual health, etc.
Teen Growth
http://www.teengrowth.com/
Includes general health facts, tips, and fitness tools. Use for its Q&A sections; browse existing questions or submit a new one. Submitted questions are fully answered by doctors.
Teen Health (Planned Parenthood)
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/files/portal/medicalinfo/teensexualhealth/main.xml
Includes many teen health topics including contraception, sexuality, sexual health, and women's health. Includes research and reports, FAQ's, and a glossary. Also in Spanish.
Teens Health (Nemours Foundation)
http://kidshealth.org/teen/
Separated into health categories. Includes information on food and fitness, mental health, and staying safe. Also in Spanish.
Teen Wire (Planned Parenthood)
http://www.teenwire.com/
Covers sexuality and relationship information. Includes a live chat feature. Also in Spanish.
Health Information for Teens (US Food and Drug Administration)
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm
Includes information on TSS, tattoos, mono, birth control, etc.
We're Talkin' (Palo Alto Medical Foundation)
http://www.pamf.org/teen/
Includes information on popular health topics including drugs and alcohol, body image, and emotional health. Includes hotline numbers and Q&A features.
Band-Aides and Blackboards (Lehman College, CUNY)
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/contteen.html
Information on what it is like to grow up with medical problems. Includes tips on how to cope with friends, family, and school.
I Wanna Know (American Social Health Association)
http://www.iwannaknow.org/
Information on puberty, peer pressure, and sexual health. Includes a live teen forum.
Sex, etc. (Rutgers University)
http://www.sexetc.org
Use for its explanation of each state's laws and live Q&A feature. Also covers popular topics, contains a glossary, and has a live Q&A feature.
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
http://www.rcrc.org/
Use for an explanation of each major religion's perspective of reproductive health issues, as well as a comprehensive summary of its history. Search by specific issues or religion.
Queer America (OutProud)
http://www.queeramerica.com/
Use this database to find your local gay, lesbian, and transgender community organizations' contact information.
Not 2 Late
http://www.not-2-late.com
Use to find information on emergency contraception, including what is currently available and how to find a provider in your area. Contains the latest news and FAQ's. Also in Spanish.
NNAF (National Network of Abortion Funds)
http://www.nnaf.org/index.html
This organization provides support and information for low-income women and girls who think they want an abortion but cannot afford one.
SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
http://www.save.org/
This organization provides help if you are feeling suicidal. Also includes information on depression and coping with loss.
Break The Cycle
http://www.break-the-cycle.org/
Use for finding legal information and locating help on dating and domestic violence issues as well as its FAQ section. Also in Spanish.