I have hope for my future. I know where I want to go, and an idea of how to get there. I know that the key elements are education and a job. No one can make it alone.
-- Former homeless youth in member program
Health Partners
General
Medline Plus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
The Medline Plus website is provided as a service from the U.S National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Information about teen sexuality, sex, HIV/AIDS prevention, STD prevention, etc. can be found on this website.
HRSA
www.hrsa.gov
This website provides information on Ryan White CARE Act, Medicaid/Medicare, and other health services.
STDs
www.cdc.gov/std/hiv/STDFact-STD&HIV.htm#implications
This website focuses on how STDs are related or connected to the HIV virus. It also explains the role of STD detection and treatment in HIV Prevention.
CDCNPIN
www.cdcnpin.org
This website caters to individuals interested in HIV and STD related information. The website provides a search engine to assist in locating sites that offer free, oral, rapid or anonymous HIV testing. It also offers a link that connect users to information on HIV funding and initiatives, daily news, and conferences. The site also gives the user the opportunity to join their listserv and other info on HIV prevention, treatment and counseling services.
HIV Prevention
www.thebody.com/treat/women.html
This website provides general information on HIV prevention and treatment. In addition, it is a source for gaining additional information about HIV prevention and treatment that is specifically for females.
TEEN GROWTH
teengrowth.com
This website discusses general questions that teens have about sex, STDs and HIV/AIDS.
RAP IT UP
www.rap-it-up.com
This website is part of the BET campaign to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS not only among African Americans, but also on a global level. The website contains vital information on HIV prevention and discusses ways in which teens can get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS in their communities. There is also a link to locate the nearest testing sites in an individual's area, an HIV pop quiz and learning materials.
KAISER
www.kaisernetwork.org/dailyreports/hiv/
The Kaiser Network provides daily online summary of news articles on HIV and related topics with links to the original articles and a fully searchable database.
AMFAR
www.amfar.org
The American Foundation for AIDS Research is a non profit organization dedicated to AIDS research and prevention. The About HIV link on the website allows you to access info about young people and HIV.
ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH
CAPS
www.caps.ucsf.edu/portfolio/
The Center for Aids Prevention Studies (CAPS) website presents resourceful information about general preventive needs of youth, with specific information on high risk groups such as gay male teens, homeless youth, etc.
ASHASTD
www.ashastd.org
This website presents information on different types of STDs/STIs, teen sexual health, and condoms.
QUIERO SABER
www.quierosaber.org
This website is geared towards Spanish speaking youth. The website discusses puberty and answers questions about sex and STDs and explains the importance of using protection during intercourse.
KIDSHEALTH
www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/std_hiv.html
Website answers frequently asked questions that teens may have about drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
www.plannedparenthood.com
Website contains information on women's health and links to health centers nationwide.
Substance Abuse
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE
sis.nlm.nih.gov/hiv/substanceabuse.html
This link provides information presented by the U.S National Library of Medicine about how alcohol abuse can lead to HIV-Risk Behaviors. The website also explains why drug users that inject with needles as well as those that don't inject with needles are still at high risk of contracting HIV. In addition, the website gives information on how drug users can use preventive strategies to limit their chances of becoming HIV positive.
SAMHSA
www.samhsa.gov
This website which is created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides resources on drug and alcohol use,treatment, and prevention.
NIDA
www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/Elabuso-sp.html
This link is specifically for Spanish speakers who are interested in learning why substance abuse is a major factor in contracting HIV/AIDS.
NATIONAL CLEARING HOUSE FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG
ncadi.samhsa.gov
This website which is created by the National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information provides preventive strategies against alcohol and drug abuse. The website also contains general information for teens about substance abuse.
CDC DASH FUNDED PARTNERS
Youth at Risk
Organizations that Serve African American and Latina Females
AFYAdvocates for Youthjennifer@advocatesforyouth.org
AIDS AllianceAIDS Alliance for Children, Youth, and Familiesxmarquez@aids-alliance.org
Girls Inc.lbriggs@girls-inc.org
Organizations that Serve Runaway and Homeless Youth
NN4YNational Network for Youthkjackson@nn4youth.org
Organizations that Serve Young Men who have Sex with Men, especially African American and Latino Males
APAAmerican Psychological Associationhtomlinson@apa.org
Organizations that Serve Youth in Juvenile Justice Facilities and/or Alternative Schools
ETR Assoc.Education-Training-Research AssociatesStephniew@etr.org
State & Local Agencies
Education Agencies
NASBENational Association of State Boards of Educationrashidam@nasbe.org
SIECUSSexuality Information and Education Council of the United Statesmrodriguez@siecus.org
The SocietySociety of State Directors of Health, Physical Education, and Recreationehenderson@AAHPERD.org
Health Agencies
AMCHPAssociation of Maternal and Child Health Programsrbarson@amchp.org
NACCHONational Association of County and City Health Officialsjjoseph@naccho.org
NCSDNational Coalition of STD Directorsdsollers@ncsddc.org
NASTADNational Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directorskmckenzie@nastad.org