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Quick Call

24-7 Teen Help Line: (888) 247-7717

24-Hour Contact Cares: (408) 279-8228

Alcoholics Anonymous: (408) 374-8511

CA Youth Line: (800) 843-5200

Food Connection: (800) 984-3663

LACY Legal Assistance: (408) 293-4790

Narcotics Anonymous: (408) 998-4200

National Hopeline: (800) 784-2433

Planned Parenthood: (408) 287-7526

Santa Clara County Gateway for Adult Treatment: (800) 488-9919

Santa Clara County Adolescent Treatment: (408) 272-6518

YWCA Rape Crisis: (408) 287-3000


Hotlines

24-7 Teen Help Line: (888) 247-7717

24-Hour AIDS National Hotline: (800) 342-2437

24-Hour Anti-Hate: (408) 279-0111

24-Hour National Nineline Phone Counseling: (800) 999-9999

Al-Anon/Alateen: (408) 379-1051

Alcoholics Anonymous: (408) 374-8511
Spanish: (408) 287-7205

Alum Rock Counseling Center: Office (408) 294-0500, Help Line (408) 294-0579

America’s Pregnancy Association: (888) 672-2296

American Red Cross-Palo Alto Area Chapter Safe Rides Program: (650) 688-0415

Bill Wilson Center (help for runaway youth): (408) 243-0222

California Poison Action Line: (800) 222-1222

California Youth Crisis Line: (800) 843-5200

Casa SAY Youth Shelter: (650) 961-2622

Child Abuse Reporting, San Jose Area: (408) 299-2071, (800) 423-4453
Child Abuse Reporting, Gilroy/Morgan Hill Area: (408) 683-0601
Child Abuse Reporting, Palo Alto Area: (650) 493 -1186

Child Help USA (mobile crisis intervention): (800) 422-4453

Child Quest International, Inc.: (888) 818-HOPE, (888) 818-4673

CONTACT Cares of Silicon Valley: (408) 850-6125

Domestic Violence: (650) 259-8136, (800) 799-7233 (24 Hours), (408) 683-4118
Domestic Violence, San Jose: (408) 279-8228

Emergency Homeless Shelter Santa Clara County 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-7-SHELTER

Emergency Housing Consortium: (408) 539-2100

Gang Diversion - The Aquarius Project: (510) 435-2807

Gateway – Alcohol & Drug Referral: (800) 488-9919

Gay, Lesbian, bisexual, transgender - youth talk: (800) 246-7743

Los Gatos High School Safe Rides Program: 1-888-550-RIDE

Marijuana Anonymous: (408) 450-0796

Narcotics Anonymous: (408) 998-4200

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD): (408) 292-7292

National Runaway Switchboard (24 Hours): (800) 621-4000

Next Door: (408) 279-2962

Our House Youth Shelter: (408) 298-2660

Parental Stress: (800) 829-3777, (510) 893-5444 – Contact (Crisis Line) – Silicon Valley Cares
(408) 850-6125

Planned Parenthood: (408) 287-7526

Poison Control: (800) 222-1222

Pregnancy: (800) 230-PLAN (7526)

Rape/Sexual Assault: (408) 779-2115, (800) 656-4673 (24 hours)

Rape Hotline: (408) 287-3000

Suicide and Crisis Hotlines: (800) SUICIDE – National Hope Line – 1-800-784-2433

Suicide and Crisis: (408) 279-3312

Suicide and Crisis: (408) 683-2482

Suicide and Crisis: (408) 494-8420

Support Network for Battered Women: (800) 572-2782

Rape Crisis Line: (408) 287-3000, (408) 779-2115 (650) 617-4229, (831) 637-SAFE

Youth Support Line: (888) 977-3399

 

Community Centers

Alma Community Center
(408) 275-1316
136 West Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Drop-In Recreation program geared toward teen’s ages 12 to 17. Creating the Alma youth advisory council. After School and homework center for students age 5 to 11. Weight Room open Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 5-6:30p.m.
Mon.-Fri. 2:30-5:00 pm elementary kids
Ages: 5-17
Ages 12-16 – 5:00 to 6:30

Almaden Community Center
(408) 268-1133
6445 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA. 95120
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Arts and Crafts programs for ages 4-13. Dance programs for youth ages 3-10. Guitar and keyboard courses for youth age 6-15. Sports and Fitness programs include aerobics, ice skating, karate, soccer and tennis for youth ages 3-18. Various after school programs. Open gym, teen programs, pre-school classes.
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Ages: 3-18

Alum Rock Youth Center
(408) 251-5757
137 North White Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Arts and Crafts programs for ages 5-13+. Dance programs for ages 3-18. Sports and Fitness programs include gymnastics and karate for ages 5-11+.Drop-In Recreation program geared toward teen’s ages 12 to 17. Alma youth advisory council meets third Thursday of each month. After School and homework center for students age 5 to 11.
Mon.-Fri. 2:00-6:00 pm
Ages: 10-17

Alviso Community & Youth Center
(408) 586-7624
5040 North First St., San Jose, CA 95002
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Sports and Fitness programs in karate and tennis for youth ages 6 and up. After school programs at Alviso branch library and George Mayne Elementary School offer homework assistance. After school program at Alviso Youth Center offers integrated literacy, leadership, education, nutrition, cultural arts and recreation activities.
Mon.-Fri. 10:00-8:00 pm
Ages: 6-17


Berryessa Community Center
(408) 251-6392
3050 Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95132
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Dance programs for youth ages 3-14. Theater programs for youth ages 3-13. Sports and Fitness programs include Cheerleading, gymnastics, karate, soccer, tennis and basketball for youth ages 5-15. Various after school programs.
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Ages: 3-18

Boys & Girls Club
(408) 293-8217
110 E. Jackson St., San Jose, CA 95112
http://www.bgclub.org
Homework assistance, individual tutoring, educational games, computer skills, Internet safety, sports leagues, mentorship, job training, community service, projects, teen centers, health, leadership clubs, teen dances, youth entrepreneurship, nutrition, drug and alcohol prevention, gang intervention, violence prevention, soccer, basketball, recording studio, football, pool tables, drawing, painting, summer camp, mural painting, foosball, environmental education. Southside Unit: 4955 Edenview Drive, Phone: 408-224-7997. Eastside Unit: 2195 Cunningham Avenue, Phone: 408-258-7227.
Mon. – Fri. 2:00 pm – 6:00pm

Camden Community Center
(408) 559-8553
3369 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Ballroom dance program for youth ages 13+. Sports and Fitness programs include aquatics, basketball, football and soccer for youth ages 6-18 and a fitness center for ages 14+. After school program at Ida Price Middle School provides homework assistance. After school program at Fammatre Elementary School provides homework assistance plus integrated recreation and literacy and math enrichment programs.
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am- 9:00 pm
Ages: 3-18

Evergreen Community Center
(4080 270-2220
4860 San Felipe Rd., San Jose, CA. 95135
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Early Childhood Recreation classes for children ages 4-5. Arts and crafts, dance, music, & sports and fitness classes for youth ages 19mos.-14yrs.
Summer Camps for youth ages 6-14.
Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-5:00pm
Ages: 19mos-14yrs.

Gardner Community Center
(408) 277-4761
520 W. Virginia St., San Jose, CA 95125
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Drop in program includes fitness room, Arts and Crafts programs for ages 11-17. Dance programs for youth ages 8+ years. Sports and Fitness programs include aerobics and boxing. Various after school programs. Game room, computer lab (2:30-5:30p.m.), and homework area.
Mon.-Fri. 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages: 8-17

Hank Lopez Community Center
(408) 251-2850
1694 Adrian Way, San Jose, Ca. 95112
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
KinderTots program for children ages 4-5. Preschool Workshops for youth ages 3-5. Dance classes, and Sports and Fitness classes for youth ages 3-17. Spring and Summer Sports Camps for youth ages 5-14.
Mon.-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.
Ages: 3-17

Hoover Community Center
(408)448-6400
1677 Park Ave, San Jose, CA. 95126
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Arts and crafts, music, theatre and dance programs for youth ages 2-15. Sports and fitness classes for youth ages 22mos.-10yrs. Summer Sports and Theatre camps for youth.
Mon.- Fri. 9:00am-8:00pm
Ages: 22mos.-15.

Houge Community Center
(408) 369-1850
3852 Twilight Dr. @ White Oaks. San Jose, CA
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Arts and Crafts programs for ages 5-11. Sports and Fitness programs include cheerleading and karate for youth ages 5-13. Various after school programs.
Mon.-Thurs. 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages: 5-13

Los Paseos Youth Center
(408) 224-0133
121 Avenida Grande, San Jose, CA. 95139
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Afterschool recreation programs for youth ages 11-17.
Mon.-Fri. 3:00-7:00 pm
Ages: 11-17

Millbrook Community Center
(408) 270-1602
3200 Millbrook Dr., San Jose, CA 95148
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Sports leagues, including basketball, soccer, softball and flag football. Gang intervention program. Various after school programs, including homework tutoring.
Mon.-Fri. 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages: 3-10

Moreland-West Community Center
(408) 249-6580
3707 Williams Rd., San Jose, CA 95117
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Arts and Crafts programs for ages 11-17. Dance programs for youth ages 9-12. Piano keyboard courses for youth age 6-13. Sports and Fitness programs include badminton, martial arts, basketball, sabre fencing and tennis for youth ages 5-17. Various after school programs.
Mon.-Fri. 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ages: 5-17

Northside Community Center
(4080 277-2686
488 N. 6th St., San Jose, Ca. 95112
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Teen Club. Drop-in Recreation Program geared towards teens ages 12-17. Arts and crafts, and sports and fitness offered.
Mon-Fri. 3:00-5:00pm
Ages 12-17

Olinder Community Center
(408) 279-1138
848 E. William St., San Jose, Ca. 95116
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
After school homework and recreation program for youth ages 6-11, including arts and crafts, computers, and sports and fitness. Flag football, soccer, baseball, and basketball leagues offered.
MACSA Latchkey after school program, for youth ages 6-11.
Mon-Fri. 2:00-6:00pm
Ages 6-11

Roosevelt Community Center
(408) 993-0307
651 Macredes Ave., San Jose, CA 95116
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Kickboxing, karate and martial arts for youth ages 10-17. After school program for youth ages 12-17, including sports, tournaments, cooking classes, field trips, community service opportunities and a youth advisory council. Roller hockey rink. Life skills workshops. DJ classes.
Classes Tues. & Fri. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
After school program open Mon. – Fri. 2:30 pm – 7 pm
Ages: 5-17

City Wide Sports
(408) 871- 3820
1850 Fallbrook Ave., San Jose, CA 95130
Sports Programs for Youth for all ages M – F


Southside Community Center
(408) 629-3336
5585 Cottle Rd., San Jose, CA 95123
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Arts and Crafts programs for ages 5-10. Dance programs for youth ages 6-10. Piano keyboard courses for youth age 6-12. Theater class for youth ages 8-17. Sports and Fitness programs include cheerleading, gymnastics, ice-skating, self defense, soccer and tennis for youth ages 6-12. Various after school programs.
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, T, Th 9 am – 8 pm
Ages: 5-17

Willow Glen Community Classes (at the Willows Senior Center)
(408) 448-6400
2175 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA. 95125
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/Centers.asp
Arts and crafts, dance, music, and theater classes for youth ages 3-14. Sports and fitness classes including, cheerleading, floor gymnastics, karate, and kinder-gymnastics.
Mon.-Sat. 10:00am-6:00pm
Ages: 3-14

 

Counseling

ACHIEVE
Palo Alto
(650) 494-1200
3860 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA94303
Hotline: (650) 494-1200
San Jose
(408) 928-5777
1212 McGinnis Ave., San Jose, CA 95127
http://achievekids.org
Mental health counseling and non-public school special education.
Mon.-Fri. 8-5 pm
Language: English
Eligibility: Need for our specialized services.

Adolescent Counseling Services
(650) 424-0852
4000 Middlefield Road, Suite FH, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4700
www.acs-teens.org
ACS serves the Peninsula community through preventive education, on-campus and private in-office substance abuse counseling, and a residential treatment program, which serves girls age 12-18.
Mon.-Fri. 9-5 pm
Language: English/Spanish

Alateen
(408) 379-1951
1 West Campbell Ave., Room Q82, Campbell, CA. 95008
TÐ/TTY: jgvr@earthlink.net
http://www.ncwsa.org/scvafg
We offer support meetings at various locations. “Together we can make it” ages 7-19, Serenity for Alateens” ages 6-19; “Heart to Heart-Freedom Alateen Family Group” ages 12-20 years’ “Getting back on track preteens” ages 7-12, “Lost and found Alateens” ages 13-20, Alateen Spanish and English speaking meetings ages 6-20 years old
Language: English, Spanish

Alliance for Community Care
(408) 254-6828 Service info. (408) 260-4040
www.alliance4care.org
438 N. White Rd. San Jose, CA 95127-1439
Group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Eligibility: MediCal insurance/private pay

Almaden Valley Counseling Service
(408) 997-0200
6529 Crown Blvd. Suite D, San Jose, CA 95120
http://www.avcounseling.org
Counseling services to youth, parent permission needed.
By appointment, evening hours available.

Alum Rock Counseling Center
(408) 294-0500
1245 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose CA 95116
Mobile crisis intervention 24/7 hotline: (408) 294-0579
The 24-hour crisis-counseling program provides mobile crisis intervention services to help adolescents and their families work through crisis situations.
Mon.- Fri. 9-5; T: 9-8

Bill Wilson Center
(408) 243-0222
3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Hotline: (408) 243-0222 (24-hours)
http://www.billwilsoncenter.org
Bill Wilson shelter- crisis & short term housing (30 days);
Individual & family counseling; alternative school; educational groups for ages11-17, open 24h hours. Counseling Center- outpatient individual, couples and family counseling. Transitional Housing Program- housing and support services for homeless teen parents and homeless youth (18 month) for ages 16-22. Drop-in Center- support services for homeless youth ages 12-22.
Mon.-Thurs. 8-8 pm, Fri. 8-5 pm & Sat. 9-2 pm
Language: English, Spanish, And Vietnamese

Billy DeFrank Lesbian & Gay Community Center
(408) 293-2429
938 The Alameda, San Jose CA 95126
TÐ/TTY: CA relay service
http://www.defrank.org
shOUT youth activism program regarding school discrimination, zero tolerance policies, GSA organizing, etc. Meets Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm
LGBTQQ youth support group, meets Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm. Trans youth support group meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 5:00pm-6: 30pm.
After school program includes various classes such as photography, Judo/self defense, LGBT history and dance.
Center hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs, and Fri. 3pm-10pm, Wed. 10am-10pm, Sat. 12noon-5pm
Eligibility: 13-18 lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender & questioning youth.

Children’s Health Council
(650) 326-5530 FAX : (650) 688-0206
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
http://www.chconline.org
Classes for parents of teens; counseling; therapy; evaluations and assessments; educational therapy for learning disabilities; speech and language services; occupational therapy; services related to Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; free on-site library with resources on behavior and development; Esther B. Clark School for teens with severe emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties; Returning to school program for medically fragile teens.
Hours: Vary
Language: English and Spanish

Christian Counseling Centers
(408) 559-1115
3880 S. Bascom #202, San Jose, CA 95124
Couples, individuals, group, depression, career counseling, substance abuse, spiritual issues.

Columbia Neighborhood Center
(408) 523-8150
739 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Counseling, health services, free immunizations, recreational activities, youth employment, literacy programs, ESL and citizen preparation classes.
Mon.-Fri. 8am - 5pm, Tues. & Thurs. 5pm-8pm evening hours
Language: English and Spanish
Eligibility: Varies

Community Health Awareness Council
(650) 965-2020
711 Church St. Mountain View, CA 94042
http://www.chacmv.org
Anger management, conflict resolution and New Outlooks, an alternative to High school for students recovering from alcohol and drug abuse. Students come for completion of high school in a supportive environment.
Mon.-Fri. 9am- 5 pm
Language: English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, French, Korean, German

CONTACT Cares of Silicon Valley
P.O. Box 8021 San Jose, CA 95155
Hotline: (408) 279-8228

Immediate, live telephone response 24 hours for listening, counseling, crisis intervention and information & referral. The teen is patched directly to any other service needed. CONTACT Cares also provides an extensive telephone counselor training for teen volunteers.
Open 24-hours
Language: Multiple languages back up
Eligibility: Open to all who call.

Department of Alcohol and Drug Services
Adolescent Services
(408) 272-6535 FAX: (408) 272-6597
2101 Alexian Drive, Suite -C, San Jose, CA 95117
Mobilizes community resources to prevent and reduce the negative impact of substance abuse in the community. Offers Free outpatient/chemical dependency counseling for adolescents and their families. Also offers free referrals for other treatment services.
Mon.- Fri. 8am- 5pm

Economic and Social Opportunities (ESO)
(408) 971-0888
1445-47 Oakland Rd., San Jose, CA 95112
www.esoi.org/FamilyHealthServices.htm
HIV/AIDS support, childcare services, drug counseling.

Families First
Campbell
(408) 369-2220 FAX: (408) 369-2221
1475 S. Bascom Ave., #112, Campbell, CA 95008-0628
Concord
(925) 602-1750
2450 Grant Rd., Concord, CA 94520
Oakland
(510) 636-2000
7801 Edgewater Dr. Suite 1000, Oakland, CA
www.familiesfirstinc.org
Assist youth and families with community based programs, foster care, residential treatment and day treatment.

Family and Children Services
(408) 292-9353 FAX: (408) 287-3104
950 W. Julian St. San Jose, CA 95126
TÐ/TTY: (408) 292-2777
http://www.fcservices.org
Counseling, Independent living skills, psychiatry
Mon.-Thurs. 8-8:30 pm, Fri. 8-5 pm
Language: Sign, English, Spanish, Vietnamese,

American Cancer Society
Santa Clara County Unit
(408) 871-1062 FAX: (408) 871-2993
747 Camden Ave. Suite B
Campbell, CA 95008
Cancer support network for older teens

Hospice of the Valley
(408) 559-5600 FAX: (408) 559- 3462
4850 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124-5156
http://www.hospicevalley.org
Grief counseling in one-on-one setting or in a group; Art therapy appropriate to grief; Grief counseling in the school setting; Education in grief counseling to school staff; Bereavement camp offered yearly.

India Community Center
Milpitas
(408) 934-1130
555 Los Coches St., Milpitas, CA 95035
Sunnyvale
(408) 245-2737
285 N. Wolfe Rd., Suite 102, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
http://www.indiacc.org
Teen counseling, youth mentoring, community services, cultural events/programs; arts, crafts, music, dance programs; spelling bee and vocabulary contest (once a year); Youth Camping (once a year in August); Administrative support, clerical and computer work
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-5pm
Language: English, Hindi and other spoken in India

Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley
(408) 556-0600
1101 S. Winchester Blvd., Ste. L-237, San Jose, CA 95128
www.JFSSV.org
Counseling: individual and family
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am-9pm; Fri. 8:30 am-4 pm
Language: English, Russian

John F. Kennedy University Community Counseling Center
(408) 524-4900
572 Dunholme Way, Sunnyvale, Ca 94087
http://www.jfku.edu
Individual, couples, family and group therapy, school-related problems, relationship issues, alcohol and drug issues, family conflicts, depression and anxiety, life frustrations, sexuality, incest/abuse, grief and divorce-related issues, parenting classes. Services provided by interns and trainees supervised by licensed therapists. Fees: Sliding scale.
Mon.-Thurs. 10am –9pm, Fri. 10 am- 5 pm, Sat. 9am-1pm
Language: varies
Eligibility: All, except acute crisis, sever mental illness

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence,
NCADD in the Silicon Valley
(408) 292-7292
1415 Koll Circle, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95112
Hotline: (408) 292-7292
www.ncaddsiliconvalley.org

New Directions Counseling Center
(925) 687-9082
2118 Willow Pass Rd Ste 500, Concord, CA 94520
www.Ndcounselingcenter.org
Individual, couples, child counseling. Also offer groups throughout the year. Sliding scale, Medi-cal.

Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence
(408) 501-7550
234 E. Gish Rd., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95112
Hotline: (408) 279-2962
http://www.nextdoor.org
School outreach, counseling, restraining order assistance, support groups and information and referral. Also provide crisis shelter for women and children in immediate danger.
Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm
Language: English and Spanish

Nuestra Casa Family Resource Center
(408) 928-3760 FAX: (408) 928-3761 TTY 3 (408) 928-3748
591 N. King Road # 1
Hotline: (408) 723-2329
Youth leadership program, counseling, information and support groups for domestic violence and substance abuse
Mon.-Fri. 8am-9pm
Eligibility: Santa Clara residents.
Court mandated fees, referrals

Pathway Society
(408) 244-1834
www.pathwaysocietyinc.com
1659 Scott Blvd., Suite #30, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4186
Adolescent services, DADS adult managed care, counseling, out-patient, relapse prevention.
Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm

Santa Clara County Social Service Agency
(408) 491-6726
333 W. Julian St., San Jose, CA 95110-2335
http://www.santaclaracounty.org/ssa/dfcs/
Nuestra Casa Youth Leadership Project, counseling, leadership, teen parenting, and substance abuse education, and tutoring.
Mon.- Fri. 8am- 5pm
Language: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Tagalog

Social Advocates for Youth
Administration
(408) 539-2149
2665 N 1st St. Ste. 210
San Jose, Ca 95134
538 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035-4106

Casa SAY
509 View St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Hotline: (650) 961-2622 (Casa SAY)
http://www.sayscc.org , info@saysccc.org
1) Casa SAY: Homeless youth runaway shelter in Mountain View; 2) Youth Family Counseling Center: Individual and family counseling; 3) Truancy abatement; Truancy counseling for youth; 4) Independent living skills: Foster care youth receive training on how to live on their own after age 18; 5) Safe Place: Local Businesses are safe places for youth to go and receive help; 6) Parents promoting youth development; counseling and parenting skills for residents of Columbia neighborhood
Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm
Language: English, Spanish
Eligibility: Serves Santa Clara County youth, ages 11-17 and their families

Support Network for Battered Women
(408) 541-6100 FAX:408-370-9919
1257 Tasman Drive, Suite C, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Hotline: (800) 572-2782 (24 Hours)
http://www.snbw.org
Counseling for victims of domestic violence. Presentations on healthy relationships. Training for peer education on domestic violence.
M-F 9 am – 5 pm and appt.
Language: English, Spanish
Eligibility: Experience or witness domestic violence

Teen and Family Counseling
(408) 370-9990
307 Orchard City Drive, Suite 206, Campbell, CA 95008
www.teenfamilycounseling.org
Provides affordable and accessible counseling for teens and their families to facilitate positive changes in their lives.

Thunder Road Adolescent Treatment Centers, Inc
(510) 653-5040 FAX: (510) 653-6475
390 40th St., Oakland, CA 94609
http://www.thunder-road.org
12 Step meetings, Educational lecture series, Drug testing for teens, Phone consultation, Residential treatment in Oakland
Bus: 8 am – 5 pm
Mon.-Fri. 24 hours
Eligibility: 13-19 years old

Triad Community Services
(831) 438-3521 FAX: (831) 440-2940
5271 Scotts Valley Dr. Suite 200, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Hotline: (408) 395-3773
Counseling, student assistance, programs and out-patient substance abuse treatment for teens and adolescents, Sliding Scale fee
Mon.- Fri. 9am-5pm
Language: English, Spanish

Alameda Family Services / Formally known as Xanthos
(510) 522-8363
2325 Clement Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
www.alamedafs.org
Free short-term adolescent/family counseling/groups. Sliding scale, Medi-cal accepted for individual, couple, family & group counseling. Outpatient drug/alcohol treatment, runaway/homeless youth program—Dream Catcher Youth Shelter

 

Education

ACHIEVE
Palo Alto
(650) 494-1200 FAX: (650) 494-1243
3860 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA94303
Hotline: (650) 494-1200
San Jose
(408) 928-5777 FAX: (408) 928-1758
1212 McGinnis Ave., San Jose, CA 95127
http://achievekids.org
Helps youth with complex disabilities find their full potential through an array of integrated mental health and special education services.
Mon.-Fri. 8-5 pm
Language: English
Eligibility: Need for our specialized services

Asian American Recovery Services
Main Office
(408) 271-3900 FAX: (408) 271-3909
1340 Tully Rd., Suite 304, San Jose, CA 95122- 3056
http://www.aars-inc.org
CAPS (Comprehensive Asian Preschool Services) provides case management services to parents of preschool students enrolled at the following schools: Wool Creek Head Start, Los Arboles Head Start, and Milpitas Rose Head Start. They also provide parenting education to the community every Thurs from 4-6 at our Tully office.
CROSSROADS provides intervention services to students enrolled at Castro Middle School. Individual and group counseling is available

Bay Area Action
(650) 962-9876 x345 FAX: (650) 962-8234
3921 East Bayshore Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303-4303
http://www.acterra.org/schools/index.html
Opportunities to fulfill school required community service hours; supportive environment to learn more about environmental issues; chance to try out different local environmental community work; A collection of books, videos & other resources for class projects; Network of enthusiastic fellow teens to help plan Earth Day activities; Internship & much more. Mon.-Fri. 9-5 pm
Eligibility: Interest in environment, willingness to learn commitment to community service.

CHADD of Northern California
888-759-9758 Toll Free
Meetings held at: Palo Alto Friends Meeting House, 957 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Mailing address: 371 Elsie St., San Francisco, CA 94110-5519
http://www.chadd.org
Teens with attention deficits. A 14-week course (2 hr. each week) with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:4. Meets twice a month.
Sun.-Sat. 9am- 9pm
Eligibility: Anyone interested in attention deficits (ages 12 and up)

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
(408) 298-5437 ext. 204 FAX (408) 298-6826
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
http://www.cdm.org/viewPage.asp?mlid=103
Offer a variety of programs for youth- [SOS Summer of Service]: a community service summer day camp for teens. [Discovery Youth]: A work based learning program for youth from our neighborhood communities. [Teen Webzine]: A web magazine produced for and by teens. [CDMedia.Studio]: A full service computer lab where kids can create their own movies, magazines, and web sites. [Safe Nights]: four nights a year we open our doors to middle scholars of the community for a night of dancing, food, fun, and DJs.
Museum hours Tue-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 12 noon-5 pm, with special after school, weekend, and summer program hours.
Eligibility: Middle schoolers (6th-9th grade)

Children’s Health Council
(650) 326-5530 FAX: (650) 688-0206
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
http://www.chconline.org
Classes for parents of teens; counseling; therapy; evaluations and assessments; educational therapy for learning disabilities; speech and language services; occupational therapy; services related to Attention –Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; free on-site library with resources on behavior and development; Esther B. Clark School for teens with severe emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties; Returning to school program for medically fragile teens.
Hours: Vary
Language: English and Spanish.

Children’s Musical Theater San Jose
(408) 288-5437
1401 Parkmoor Ave. San Jose, CA 95126
http://www.cmtsj.org
Classes in voice, dance, and acting. 7 musicals per year, cast all who audition. Volunteer in the office or backstage, ages 14 years and up. On line division, theater as digital activity, writing musicals about real life
Mon.-Fri. 10 am- 10pm
Eligibility: ages up to 20 years old

Community School of Music and Arts
(650) 917-6800 FAX: (650) 917-6803
230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040
http://www.arts4all.org
Private music lessons; Music classes and workshops; Arts camps; Family concert series.
Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-8 pm; Fri. 9 am-6 pm; sat. 9:30 am-3 pm
Language: Multi-lingual faculty (Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, etc.)
Eligibility: Open to all, tuition aid offered.

Community Solutions
(831) 637-1094
310 4th Street, Hollister, CA 95023
www.communitysolutions.org
Parent education classes.

De Anza College
(408) 864-8791
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014
http://www.deanza.fhda.edu
Summer Youth Program; College Advantage; Career Advantage; Middle College

Digital Clubhouse Network
(408) 481-0890
1252 Town Center Lane, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
Students are trained to use advanced digital technology tools and develop communication, research, writing, and teaching skills. Students give back to the community by volunteering 20 hours per month to run the Clubhouse and to work on digital projects for community members. Mon.-Fri. 12 pm –6pm Classes Sat. 1 pm- 4pm during school year
Eligibility: Students ages 12-16

Exploratorium
(415) EXP-LORE (397-5673)
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
http://www.exploratorium.edu
The Explainer Program trains high school students to work as docents by teaching them the science involved in the exhibit collection. Volunteer opportunities are available for various museum duties; call Deidre Araujo at (415) 561-0364. Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Mon.-Tues., Thurs.-Sun. 10 am- 6 pm, Wed. 10 am-9pm; Winter (Labor Day to Memorial Day) Tue. Thurs.-Sun. 10 am – 5 pm, Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Closed on Monday

The Foundry School
(408) 573-3250
258 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Alternative community school that serves “at risk” teens that have trouble in traditional school setting. N.A. meetings provided.

Junior Achievement of Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay
(408) 988-8915 FAX: (408) 988-0124
3150 De La Cruz Blvd. Suite 103, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2407
http://www.siliconvalley.ja.org
In school workforce readiness programs, taught by community volunteers. Also volunteer opportunities for high school students to participate in JA’s elementary school program.
Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm
Eligibility: Students, K-12th grades

New Outlooks (CHAC)
(650) 965-2020 FAX: (650) 965-7286
711 Church St., Mountain View, CA 94041
www.chacmv.org
Parenting classes for high school students residing in Mountain View or Los Altos Hills area-Day Treatment (Alcohol & Drugs) and education.

Ujirani Family Resource Center
(408) 452-6560
1023 E. Brokaw Rd., San Jose, CA 95131
Parenting classes, mental health counseling, basic addiction classes. Prop. 36.

Young At Art
Cupertino
(408) 255-1414
19701 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014
San Jose
(408) 255-1414
801 Hibiscus Lane, Rooms 13 & 14, San Jose, CA 95117
http://www.yaainc.net
Painting and drawing classes year round. Special weeklong craft workshops
Mon. 3pm-6pm; Tues.-Sat. 3:30pm-5:30pm; Tues.-Fri. 7pm-9pm; Sat. 10am-12noon, 1pm-3pm; Fri. 9:30am-11:30am.
Eligibility: Ages 6 through adults


Health Services

Indian Health Center
(408) 445-3400
1333 Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
Medical, dental, community health, women’s and children’s services, human services.

New Leaf Treatment Center
(925) 284-5200 FAX: (925) 284-5204
251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 150, Lafayette, CA 94549
www.nltc.com
Chronic pain program; medical detox. English, Spanish.


School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County
(408) 282-4340
98 N. 17th St., San Jose, CA. 95112
http://www.schoolhealthclinics.org/Default.htm
Provides medical care and preventative health services to low-income children and adolescents. Assists families in enrolling in Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and Healthy Kids Programs. Translation services available for all languages.
Clinics are located at the following Neighborhood Clinics; Gilroy Neighborhood Health Clinic, Franklin McKinley Neighborhood Health Clinic, Overfelt Neighborhood Health Clinic, Washington Neighborhood Health Clinic, Independence H.S. Health Clinic, and Yerba Buena H.S. Health Clinic.


Hospital Treatment Programs for Adolescents

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
(510) 204-4444
2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
www.altabates.org
Psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment program.

Fremont Hospital
(510) 796-1100
39001 Sundial Dr., Fremont, CA 94538
www.ardenhealth.com
Acute psychiatric disorders and some chemical dependency services.

John Muir Behavioral Health Center
(800) 680-6555 or (925) 674-4100
2740 Grant St., Concord, CA 94520
www.johnmuirhealth.com
Inpatient psychiatric care for children 4-12 years. Inpatient and outpatient care for adolescents 12-17 years. Adult services for psychiatric and chemical dependency.

Kaiser Permanente Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program, Santa Clara County
(408) 236-6815
www.kp.org
Intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment and assessments for Kaiser Members. Call for specific site programs.

McAuley Institute at St. Mary’s Hospital
(415) 668-1000
450 Stanyan, San Francisco, CA 94117
Acute psychiatric services for adolescents.

Mills-Peninsula Behavioral Health Services
(650) 696-5909
1783 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
Hotline: (650) 696-5915
Inpatient and Outpatient psychiatric services. Additional chemical dependency education for dual issues.


Outpatient Treatment Programs for Adolescents

Asian American Recovery Services
Main Office
(408) 271-3900
1340 Tully Rd., Suite 304, San Jose, CA 95122-3056
Milpitas Office
(408) 934-1110
532 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035
www.aars-inc.org
RECONNECT provides outpatient substance abuse counseling services at the AARS office and also at Independence HS. In addition, group counseling in the form of life skills workshops are conducted at Juvenile Hall.

Christian Recovery Center
(408) 491-9804
3880 S. Bascom Ave., #202, San Jose, CA 95124
A bi-weekly, 12-week program for addicts and their families. Groups of children, teens, co-addicts, and addicts.

Department of Alcohol and Drug Services
Adolescent Services
(408) 272-6535 FAX: (408) 272-6597
2101 Alexian Drive, Suite C, San Jose, CA 95117
Mobilizes community resources to prevent and reduce the negative impact of substance abuse in the community.
Mon.- Fri. 8am- 5pm

EMQ
(408) 379-3790
251 Llewellyn Ave, Campbell, CA 95008-1940
Hotline: (877) 41-CRISIS
www.EMQ.org
Mobile assessment team for crisis calls. Complete range of services for youth and their families.

Freedom Center (El Centro de Libertad)
(650) 289-0070
460 California Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA 94306
www.elcentrodelibertad.org
Drug and alcohol outpatient counseling, as well as anger management and domestic violence classes. Available in both English and Spanish.

Haight Ashbury Free Clinics
(415) 746-1967 FAX: (415) 746-1968
529 Clayton St., San Francisco, CA 94117
www.hafci.org
No formal adolescent treatment, however, will provide services as needed.

Horizon Unlimited
(415) 487-6700
440 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110
Outpatient programs specific to Latino clients.

Pathway Society
(408) 244-1834
1659 Scott Blvd., Suite #30, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Adolescent services, DADS adult managed care, counseling, out-patient, relapse prevention.

The Place, Asian American Recovery Services
(408) 271-3900
1340 Tully Road, Suite 304
San Jose, CA 95122-3056
www.aars-inc.org
Comprehensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program for Asians and Pacific Islanders ages 7 and up.

Sojourne Community Counseling Center
(510) 372-3813
3029 MacDonald Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
Outpatient, day treatment special populations: Adolescents, dual diagnosis, HIV/Aids, gay and lesbian, pregnant/post partum women. Self pay, sliding scale available. Serves Spanish-speaking populations also.

New Connections
Concord
(925) 363-5000
3024 Willow Pass Rd., Concord, CA 94520
Pittsburg
(925) 439-7111
535 Marina Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
www.newconnections.org
Intensive outpatient services. County funding with sliding scale available. Intervention counseling in middle schools and high schools.

Ohlhoff Recovery Programs
San Francisco
(415) 626-9782
601 Steiner St., San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 485-0382
526 Third St., Suite A1, San Rafael, CA 94901
www.ohlhoff.org
Outpatient substance abuse programs are available for adults, adolescents, and families desiring recovery from chemical and alcohol dependencies.

Pyramid Counseling Education
(650) 355-8787
480 Manor Plaza, Pacifica, CA 94044
Outpatient services.

The Camp Recovery Center
(877) 557-6237
3192 Glen Canyon Rd., PO Box 66569, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
www.camprecovery.com
After school intensive outpatient services for adolescents and their families.

Thunder Road Adolescent Treatment Center
(510) 653-5040
390 40th St., Oakland, CA 94609
After school intensive outpatient services for adolescents and their families.


Residential Programs for Adolescents

Advent Group Ministries
(408) 281-0708 or 1-800-98Advent
90 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 108, San Jose, CA 95119
www.adventgm.com
Chemically dependent, dual-diagnosed adolescents. 36 beds for boys and girls. Foster home. Two on-grounds schools.


Bill Wilson Center
(408) 243-0222 FAX: (408)246-5752
3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Hotline: (408) 243-0222 (24-hours)
http://www.billwilsoncenter.org
Bill Wilson shelter- crisis & short term housing (30 days);
Counseling Center- outpatient individual, couples and family counseling. Transitional Housing Program- housing and support services for homeless teen parents and homeless youth (18 month) for ages 16-22. Drop-in Center- support services for homeless youth ages 12-22.

Daytop Village Inc.
Adolesent Treatment (650) 367-9030 Adult Treatment (650) 325-6466
631 Woodside Rd., Redwood City, CA 94061
www.daytop.org
Long term residential. Average length of stay 1 year.

EMQ
(408) 379-3790
251 Llewellyn Ave., Campbell, CA 95008-1940
Hotline: (877) 41-CRISIS
www.EMQ.org
Mobile assessment team for crisis calls. Complete range of services for youth and their families.

Huckleberry House
(415) 621-2929 FAX: (415) 621-4758
www.huckleberryyouth.org
1292 Page St. (at Lyon), San Francisco, CA 94117
Temporary crisis shelter for youth 11 to 17-years-old.

Our House
(408) 298-2660
Office: 150 Almaden Blvd., Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95113
Drop-in center for food, etc. Emergency clothing, runaway youth, GED preparation. Assist youth in leaving street life. Shelter for youth (11-17 years-of-age) for 14 consecutive days. Extension on a case by case basis.
Mon.-Fri 2pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 4pm-8pm

Project Ninety
(650) 579-7881
(650) 579-7287
720 South B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401-4245
www.projectninety.org
Male residential services for substance abuse.


Second Chance
(510) 792-4357
6330 Thornton Ave., Newark CA 94560
www.secondchanceinc.com
Drop-in drug and alcohol recovery groups. Homeless shelter. Stress groups, women’s codependency group. Hep-C support group (co-ed). Parenting classes.

The Camp Recovery Center
(877) 557-6237
3192 Glen Canyon Rd., PO Box 66569, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
www.camprecovery.com
Full continuum of drug and alcohol treatment up to 60 days in a camp-like, intimate 20-bed setting. Includes detox, residential, outpatient, and day treatment. Adult services also available.

Thunder Road Adolescent Treatment Center
(510) 653-5040
390 40th St., Oakland, CA 94609
Full continuum of drug and alcohol treatment services. Includes inpatient and outpatient treatment and group home. Scholarship funding available for qualified families.

Walden House Adolescent
(415) 554-1480
415 Haight St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Residential drug and alcohol treatment. On-site school.

Women’s Recovery Association
(650) 348-6603
1450 Chapin, Burlingame, CA 94010
Treatment for adolescent girls.


Special Services for Adolescents

CoAdventure
(707) 745-1525
PO Box 942
Benicia, CA 94510
Formal intervention services for alcoholics, substance abuse and abusers, chemical dependency and compulsive gambling.

Health Initiatives for Youth
(415) 274-1970
235 Montgomery St., Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94104
www.hify.org
HIFY creates publications and resource materials and facilitates workshops and trainings for youth and the providers that work with them on a variety of youth and health topics, such as body image, sexuality, STDs and HIV, substance use, self-esteem and mental health, relationships, and violence.

Mexican American Community Service Agency (MACSA)
(408) 928-1122 FAX: (408) 928-1169
Youth Center
Gang Intervention
130 North Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95116
www.macsa.org
Gang intervention. Tutoring and counseling for at-risk youth.

 

Other Enhancing Services for Youth

Youth Websites

www.abc.ca.gov Department of Alcohol Beverage Control’s website. Contains information on the Minor Decoy Program and the Shoulder Tap Decoy Program.

www.alac.org.nz/BodyEffect.aspx?PostingID=1550 Interactive game to determine short and long term effects of alcohol on the male and female body.

www.californiagovernorsconference.org/youth.html Information on California Governor’s Youth Leader Conference.

http://camy.org/research/internet0304 The Center for Alcohol Marketing and Youth. Offers the alcohol website gallery highlighting tools used by the alcohol industry to market their products to youth.

www.cdc.gov/tobacco/tips4youth.htm Links to other teen sites and tobacco sites that contain information about how to quit smoking, what’s in cigarettes and posters.

www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/students/anatomy/InteractiveBody_flash.aspx Interactive program shows how alcohol effects every organ in the human body.

www.coolnurse.com Information on teen health topics and sex issues.

www.clubdrugs.org Information and resources on club drugs.

www.drugabuse.gov Student section includes research information about the effects of drug abuse on the brain and interactive activities to help you learn more about various drugs and the way they affect how your brain works.

www.drugfree.org Partnership for a drug free America includes a special teen section for help, personal stories and resources. Sign the pledge to stay drug free!

www.escapemeth.com Steps to get help to overcome, or help a loved one overcome, addiction to meth.

www.eSupportGroups.com More than 120 online discussion groups covering a wide variety of medical health topics.

www.freevibe.com My anti-drug: information and education on drugs and media influences, plus interactive applications to empower youth to take action.

www.fridaynightlive.org CA youth organization promoting healthy lifestyles free of alcohol, tobacco and other substance abuse.

www.hablemos.samhsa.gov/default.aspx Articles in about substance abuse and information on how to talk to children about alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs. Articles are in Spanish or English

www.hify.org Workshops and training for youth on topics such as body image, sexuality, STDs and HIV, substance use, self-esteem and mental health, relationships and violence.

www.HYA.org Cancer support network for older teens.

www.lasdrogas.info/ Information about drugs in Spanish

www.lifebytes.gov.uk/alcohol/alc_what.html Interactive site showing what alcohol does and how it affects a person.

www.nicotinefreekids.com Voted #1 Teen Tobacco Site in the U.S., this site contains a lot of great information and activities for teens.

www.NotBuyinIt.org Youth anti-tobacco collaborative lets teens know the truth about tobacco use and the tobacco industry.

www.roycastle.org/kats/go_games.htm The Kids Against Tobacco Smoke interactive game site to educate about the effects of tobacco, includes Toxic Cloud Burst, I Beg Your Pardon, Sort ‘Em Out, Eat and Think Healthy, Kat’s World, Buddy’s Body, Wish You Were Here, and Sally Skeleton.

www.teens.drugabuse.gov/saraquest/index.asp On-line magazines with information on different drugs as presented by a young advocate, Sara. Teens web site on the science of drug addiction and the brain. Contains on-line activities for fun and learning

http://Scienceu.fsu.edu/content/tobaccoyou/ Creating a smarter “U” through science, Science, Tobacco & You is a multidisciplinary, multimedia, science curriculum resource. Its goal is to encourage students to use science to ask and answer questions. In this case, the medium used is the issue of tobacco use and prevention. Lots of information on tobacco farming, the environment and a virtual lab with a radiology, respiratory and hematology department. Tobacco related online games including crosswords, word searches, hangman and an interactive comic book.

www.teengetgoing.com Online treatment/counseling groups for teens. Designed for teens that are considering using, have a substance use problem, or need help with relapse prevention. Provides answers to questions about drug use and addiction.

www.teenwork.com The goal of Teenwork is to provide a forum for the youth of California to share ideas and to discuss solutions to the critical issues facing teens today. The critical issues include alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, academic failure, and gang violence.

www.thecoolspot.org The young teen’s place for information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure. An updated site for middle schoolers.

http://tobacco.aadac.com/interactive_games/ Puzzles and games to learn about the harmful effects of tobacco. Supportive and encouraging postcards to send to friends who might be thinking of quitting.

www.tobaccofacts.org/poster/index.html The tobacco industry’s poster child details effects of smoking on all parts of the body. Includes games, quizzes and the puke page with actual photos of extreme smoking related consequences.

www.tweaker.org Crystal 101 and its effects on the body and your life. Includes true stories.

www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Myst/en/game/index.phtml Virtual game uses forensic science to uncover clues and solve the murder.

www.youthline.org Peer-to-peer conversations regarding health issues, crisis, intervention and public speaking. Employment opportunities for youth with training provided in several areas.


Other Resource Websites

www.aaafoundation.org AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

www.adp.cahwnet.gov California’s strategy to reduce alcohol and drug problems in individuals and communities by developing, administering and supporting prevention and treatment programs.

www.BacktoSchool.drugabuse.gov Science-based information on drugs of abuse with curricula and booklets for teachers and parents.

www.erowid.org Non-judgmental information about psychoactive plants and chemicals, and related issues.

www.ncadi.samhsa.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.

www.madd.org Mothers Against Drug Driving

www.nhtsa.dot.gov National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

www.niaaa.nih.gov National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s database of publications and other resources.

www.nofas.org The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome provides info to expectant mothers on eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy, and improving the quality of life for those affected individuals and families.

www.opiates.com Treatment of opiate dependency using rapid detox.

www.samhsa.gov Substance abuse prevention and treatment, and other issues including homelessness, HIV/AIDS and criminal and juvenile justice.

www.scholastic.com/headsup Drug education series and curricula for teachers.

www.theantidrug.com Source for parents to get information on the different drugs, warning signs of drug use and tips on preventing teen use.

www.usdoj.gov/dea Drug Enforcement Agency’s website contains news and information on trafficking & abuse, law enforcement, drug policy and DEA resources.

www.youthzone.com The organization helps youth reconnect with families and communities.

 

 

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