Helpful Websites

Confidential Advice/Teen Growth - Teen Growth provides a secure environment where teens can ask questions and find useful information about subjects such as emotions, peer pressure, drugs, alcohol, puberty, sex, fitness and stress.

Teen Central - Developed by experts in teen counseling and psychology, Teen Central offers a safe cyber-space for teens to gain support and resources needed to work out their issues and problems.

Overweight Teen - Overweight Teen provides information regarding health options for weight loss. Through personal experiences teens connect with their peers in efforts to lead healthier lives.

Teen Wire -Teen Wire gives teens the facts about behavioral risks (sex) so they can make responsible choices. They provide honest and nonjudgmental information about sexuality.

Drug Free America -  Partnership for a Drug Free America was established to help teens reject substance abuse by influencing attitudes through persuasive information. The website provides teens and parents with information on types of drugs.

Love is Respect - Love is respect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is a resource accessible by phone or the internet, which provides support and information to teens involved in dating abuse relationships.

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation - This website has information on many activities and places within New York City. Check out the list of free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.

Student Jobs - Student Jobs focuses on assisting young individuals in search for employment or creating a resume.

Teens for Hire - Looking for a full or part time job, internship, apprenticeship, work-based learning experience, volunteer position or reputable business opportunity? Teens4Hire is a free site for young adults (14 and older) actively looking for work.

Got A Job - GotAJob is designed for teens and students with helpful tips on resume writing, interviews and on the job tidbits. They specialize in matching teens and students with the best hourly jobs.

Job and Career Resources for Teens - Visit QuintCareers and read helpful articles written specifically for teen job-seekers. The site offers tips on interview skills and how to improve your resume.

Inside Schools - Many NYC museums, institutes, colleges, and non-profit organizations offer programs to NYC teens. Log on to see which program suits your needs.