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If you (or a student you know) needs immediate help or support in the areas of health and wellness, academics or safety, please use the resources below.

Immediate Help

Boys & Girls Town National Hotline for Immediate Help >> ListItem
Call 1-800-448-3000 if you or someone you know is in need of immediate help. The Boys & Girls Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line.
http://www.boystown.org/national-hotline
National Safe Place >> ListItem
Text the word SAFE and your current location to the number 69866 if you or someone you know is in need of a safe place to go.
http://www.nationalsafeplace.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline >> ListItem
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to find help if you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Default.aspx
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline >> ListItem
Call 1-866-331-9474 to find help if you or a teen you know is in an abusive relationship.
http://www.loveisrespect.org/get-help/

Academics

José

José just needs a little more time and a little more support to succeed.

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College Preparation and Financial Aid

Army ROTC >> ListItem
If you’re interested in enrolling in the Army ROTC, this site will help you find schools that carry Army ROTC programs, apply to those schools, and learn about scholarships.
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html
College.gov >> ListItem
Find the answers to your college prep questions: Why go, what to do, how to pay.
http://www.college.gov/wps/portal
College Navigator >> ListItem
Find specific colleges that offer the program or degree you’re interested in.
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Financial Aid >> ListItem
Learn how you can apply for financial aid.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/fafsa.jsp
Know How 2 Go >> ListItem
Learn the steps you need to take to get into college and succeed once you’re there.
http://www.knowhow2go.org

GED

American Council on Education >> ListItem
Official site of the GED Testing Service—includes registration information and practice tests.
http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GED_TS&CFID=61788694&CFTOKEN=56868456&jsessionid=16306b54c50ai$DEq$BB
Your GED >> ListItem
Search a list of more than 8,000 centers throughout the U.S. to find a GED center in your area.
http://www.yourged.org/find-a-center

Homework Help and Tutoring

Dr. Math >> ListItem
Find answers to all your math questions—from elementary to high school levels.
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
Federal Resources for Education Excellence >> ListItem
Find free teaching and learning resources—organized by subject.
http://www.free.ed.gov/
Helping Your Child with Homework >> ListItem
If you’re a parent, find resources to help your child with homework.
http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/homework/index.html
InfoPlease >> ListItem
Search a comprehensive online encyclopedia—by subject and topic.
http://www.infoplease.com/#axzz0xSfKoy80
Library of Congress >> ListItem
Browse a digital library of items that document American history.
http://www.loc.gov/index.html
TutorMatch.com >> ListItem
Search for a tutor in your area or connect with an online tutor.
http://www.tutormatch.com/
Tutor.com >> ListItem
Find online tutors that are available 24/7 and can help with any subject—or check with your local library or school to find a tutor.
http://www.tutor.com/

Alcohol and Drugs

Above the Influence >> ListItem
Get information and advice about issues relating to teen drug use and peer pressure.
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com
Al-Anon/Alateen >> ListItem
If your life is being affected by someone’s drinking—Al-Anon offers strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. Meetings are anonymous and confidential.
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Check Yourself >> ListItem
Learn how you can build communication skills and learn from other teens about their relationship with drugs and alcohol.
http://www.checkyourself.com/
Drug Free >> ListItem
Find answers, guidance, tips and stories on drug prevention, drug abuse, treatment and recovery.
http://www.drugfree.org/
GirlsHealth.gov >> ListItem
If you are a teenage girl, find information about fitness, nutrition, drugs, alcohol and smoking.
http://www.girlshealth.gov/substance/
National Institute on Drug Abuse >> ListItem
Find drug information and research findings for teens.
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/

Health & Wellness

Ativa

Overcoming personal obstacles while balancing schoolwork is often overwhelming.

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Center for Disease Control >> ListItem
Find information about sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
Check Yourself >> ListItem
A site designed to help you think about your relationship with drugs and alcohol.
http://www.checkyourself.com/
ChildCare Aware >> ListItem
Find high-quality and low-cost child care in your are through Child Care Aware’s online zip-code search or hotline.
http://www.childcareaware.org/
ChildCare.gov >> ListItem
Browse resources for finding, selecting and paying for child care services in your area.
http://www.childcare.gov/
GirlsHealth.gov >> ListItem
If you are a teen girl, find information about body, feelings, relationships, bullying and safety.
http://www.girlshealth.gov/body/
HealthCare.gov >> ListItem
Learn more about your state Medicaid program and other options available to you for care of disabled adult family members.
http://finder.healthcare.gov
Medicare/Medicaid >> ListItem
If you are a teen taking care of older family members, check here for detailed information about every Medicare-certified home health agency in the country.
http://www.medicare.gov/homehealthcompare/search.aspx
National Alliance on Mental Illness >> ListItem
Find information about mental illnesses, medications, support, programs, and how you can find your local NAMI.
http://nami.org/
National Institute on Drug Abuse >> ListItem
Find information on the science behind drug abuse—so that you can make healthy, informed decisions.
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
Reach Out >> ListItem
Learn about a campaign to help teens and young adults facing tough times and struggling with mental health issues. Find out more about dealing with mental health problems from other teens who have been through tough times and made it.
http://us.reachout.com/
What a Difference >> ListItem
Learn how you can support friends who are experiencing mental health problems.
http://www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov/

Safety

David T.

Students need a safe and supportive environment.

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Striving To Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere (STRYVE) >> ListItem
Learn about a national initiative to prevent youth violence—includes training, connections, tools and information.
http://www.safeyouth.gov/Pages/Home.aspx