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The National Mental Health Information Center. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), this web site, and more than 600 publications. The National Mental Health Information Center was developed for users of mental health services and their families, and the general public. Information Center staff members are skilled at listening and responding to questions from the public and professionals. The staff quickly directs callers to federal, state, and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illness.

DepressedTeens.com is an educational site dedicated to help teenagers and their parents and educators understand the signs and symptoms of teenage depression and provide resources for those ready to reach out and get the help they need.

The Samaritans of Boston is a non-denominational, not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide by befriending individuals in crisis and educating the community about effective prevention strategies.

For teens only---Talk to someone your own age, between the hours of 2 and 11pm daily—1-800-252-TEEN. Outside of these hours, a caring adult is available at 617-247-0220.

Edreferral.com is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. It provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. Their goal is to provide assistance, in the form of information and resources, to those suffering with eating disorders to get them started on the road to recovery and healthy living.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders (ANAD) is the oldest national non-profit organization helping eating disorder victims and their families. In addition to its free hotline counseling, ANAD operates an international network of support groups for sufferers and families, and offers referrals to health care professionals, who treat eating disorders.

The National Eating Disorders Association The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.

Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association (MEDA), the state affiliate of NEDA, offers local opportunities and resources for teens and families affected by eating disorders.

Aboutourkids.org aims to be a central resource for parents and educators to find real-life solutions for childhood mental health issues. It is sponsored and maintained by New York University's Child Study Center.

The American School Counselor Association (click here for ASCA's "for parents" page) has partnered with Learning Network to develop and provide school counseling-related content for parents. Learning Network's FamilyEducation.com web site provides parents with age- and grade-specific information to help enhance their children's learning and overall development -- both in and outside of school.

GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by a wide range of Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations. The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be only "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet.

The Police Notebook provides a number of tips and links to other informative sites that help parents to keep their kids safe online. It includes warning signs to watch for, internet control possibilities, and tips on how to engage in safe surfing of the web. This web site is maintained by the University of Oklahoma's Police Department.

The National Insitute on Drug Abuse The NIDA for Teens Web site is brought to you by the scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). There is also pages for parents and teachers on this site.

www.clubdrugs.org. Important information and resources on "club drugs." Club drugs are being used by young adults at all-night dance parties such as "raves" or "trances," dance clubs, and bars. MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD are some of the club or party drugs gaining popularity. NIDA-supported research has shown that use of club drugs can cause serious health problems and, in some cases, even death. Used in combination with alcohol, these drugs can be even more dangerous.

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