Local Links (Kelowna, B.C. - Canada)

Organization

Description

Website

Kids Help Phone

A non-profit organization that provides Canadian families with the Kids Help Phone and Parent Help

Vancouver Crisis Centre

The Vancouver Crisis Centre offers information regarding youth suicide prevention, a list of support and help books, and a list of reference books.

http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca

Federal Links

Organization

Description

Website

The Aboriginal Youth Network

The Aboriginal Youth Network is an online resource created by youth for youth.

http://www.ayn.ca/

Canadian Mental Health Association

The Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all people serving mental health consumers, their families, and friends.

http://www.cmha.ca

Red Cross

The Red Cross helps people with situations that threaten their survival and safety, their security and well-being, and their human dignity, in Canada and around the world.

http://www.redcross.ca

RespectED

Education is the key to prevention — of abuse, bullying, violence and sexual exploitation. For 25 years, in communities across Canada, the Canadian Red Cross has been helping to break the cycle of hurt. RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention programs promote healthier relationships and safer communities through education and partnerships.

http://www.redcross.ca/respected

Suicide Information and Education Centre (SIEC)

The Suicide Information and Education Centre (SIEC) is a special library and resource centre providing information on suicide and suicidal behaviour.

http://www.suicideinfo.ca

Visions

Visions is committed to developing and communicating a deeper understanding of Aboriginal population health.

http://www.visions.ab.ca

Youth Links

Organization

Description

Website

Chicken Soup for the Soul for Teens

Receive support and advice from other teens about relationships, friendships, tough stuff and lots more.

http://www.iam4teens.com

Gurls.com

Addresses issues that teen girls face.

http://www.gurl.com

It's My Life

It's My Life deals with life and the stuff that teens deal with everyday.

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife

Mental Health for Teens

Information on everything mental health related. This is a great link there are tins of interesting articles and features.

http://www.suite101.com/
welcome.cfm/mental_health_teens

Reach Out

This site has lots of information to help teens get through a tough time.

http://www.reachout.asn.au

Red Cross

The Red Cross helps people with situations that threaten their survival and safety, their security and well-being, and their human dignity, in Canada and around the world.

http://www.redcross.ca

Teen Growth - All About Your Health

Teen Growth is the site thousands of teens go for their health information.

http://www.teengrowth.com

Teen Health FX

The goal of Teen Health FX is to provide you with a fun way to get factual health and medical information.

http://www.teenhealthfx.com

TeenCentral.net

Share your experience. Find out what's up with other teens you can relate to at TeenCentral.Net, the help-line website for teens, by teens.

http://www.teencentral.net

Teens Health for Teens

Hot Topics! Articles on issues concerning teens.

http://www.teenshealth.org

Wings of Madness - For Teenagers with Depression

If you are a youth dealing with depression this site may be helpful.

http://www.wingofmadness.com