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Alateen
A site with resources for those who think that they (or someone they know) may have a problem with alcohol. This site has information to help assess the situation and decide on the next step to take.
Prepared By: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2006-07-31

Bereaved Families Online Support Center
If you have lost someone close to you this site can provide you with the resources to cope.
Prepared By: Bereaved Families of Ontario
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2007-06-28

Canadian Federation for Sexual Health
This is a national site with information on sex-related topics that are relevant to teens. Info on how to talk to your doctor about sex and what to do about an unwanted pregnancy are just some of the sections on this helpful site.
Prepared By: Canadian Federation for Sexual Health
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2006-08-01

Community Information & Volunteer Centre - York Region
The CIVC database provides access to profiles on thousands of organizations and programs, not-for-profit groups and volunteer opportunities within York Region.
Prepared By: CIVC
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-03-07

Helpmate Community Information & Volunteer Bureau
Serving York region, Helpmate connects volunteers to service opportunities in their community.
Prepared By: Helpmate Community Information & Volunteer Bureau
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2008-02-04

Kids Help Phone
Connects children, youth and parents to online help. Includes an interactive online discussion forum.
Prepared By: Kids Help Phone
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-07

National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Information on eating disorders, and where to find help for people suffering from eating disorders. There are also links on the site to articles and other relevant websites that deal with the eating disorders and body image.
Prepared By: National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2006-08-01

Ontario Region Narcotics Anonymous
This site can help to locate meetings and information about Narcotics Anonymous.
Prepared By: Ontario Regional Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2006-07-31

Rainbow Youth York
The Rainbow Youth, York Region is a free support group that provides an opportunity for queer or questioning youth, 26 years-old and under to meet others and share their struggles, successes and stories.
Prepared By: Sexual Health Program of York Region Health Services
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-05-12

sexualityandu.ca
This section of the web site has been designed with teens in mind. It contains great information on a range of topics such as contraception, sexually transmitted infections, sexual and gender orientation and much more. There is also a FAQs section where visitors can submit a question to the experts.
Prepared By: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2006-08-02

Teen Relationship Project
Information and links on bullying, sexual harassment and dating violence amongst teens.
Prepared By: Lamarsh Centre for Research at York University
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2007-06-28

The Scarborough Hospital Sexual Assault Care Centre
This site contains important information for victims of sexual assault, including FAQs and information on what to do next.
Prepared By: The Scarborough Hospital Sexual Assault Care Centre
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2006-08-01

Vaughan Youth Cabinet
A committee passed by the City of Vaughan. The goal is to empower Youth and make a difference in the community.
Prepared By: City of Vaughan
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2007-06-26

York Region Public Health Sexual Health Program
This web site lists resources available in York Region to help residents take care of their sexual health. It also includes information on safe needle exchanges and street outreach programs.
Prepared By: York Region
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2008-02-04

YouthConnect.ca
A useful website from Youth Opportunities Ontario. This includes useful information about school, work, health, recreation, volunteering, and coming of age in Ontario.
Prepared By: Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2007-07-26





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