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Prevention and Wellness Resources

Prevention and Wellness Resources


Healthcare Coverage

Select to open Improving Outcomes for Young Adults Select to open applying for medical benefits Select to open Affordable Care Act Select to open Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions Select to open Former Foster Youth Q and A Select to open ACA Flyer

Physical Health

Select to open CDC Videos on STD Prevention Select to open PA Health STD Prevention Documentation Select to open Free Statewide Confidential STD Clinics Select to open Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Select to open Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Select to open Protecging Crowns (PDF)

To find a clinic in your area that provides family planning services and screening or treatment related to sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, check https://www.safeteens.org/find-a-health-center/.

To find a dental clinic in your area that may provide free or low-cost care, call the Pennsylvania Dental Association at 717-234-5941.

Mental Health

SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH

Select to Teen Voices: Friendships and Boundaries Video Select to open Well Being Indicator for Youth Select to open Building Bridges to Improve Mental Health Select to open Tip Sheet for Responding to Youth Mental Health Needs


SUICIDE PREVENTION

Select to open National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Select to open Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat Select to open Suicide for LTGBQ Youth


HOTLINES

Select to open Crisis Text Line. Text "Home" to 741741 Select to open SAMHSA's National Hotline: 1-800-662-4357 Select to open Youth America Hotline: 1-877-968-8454


TED TALKS

Select to open Mental Pain, Mental Illness and Mental Health Ted Talk Select to open Tales from a Teenage Mental Health Advocate Ted Talk


MINDFULNESS RESOURCES FOR TEENS

Select to open Mindfulness for Teens Select to open Mindfuless Youth Voices

Drug and Alcohol Prevention

Select to open Drug and Alcohol Treatment Select to open Substance Abuse Services