Body & Health
- Nonfiction shelf numbers: Acne/skin care 616.53, 646.726, Birth control 613.94, Body changes/puberty 612.661, Body image, eating disorders 616.852-6, Health/hygiene 613.0423, Pregnancy 618.2, Sex 613.954, 613.96, STDs 616.951
- TeenHelp.com
- National Eating Disorders Association
- Planned Parenthood
Family, Friends, & Relationships
- Nonfiction shelf numbers: Abuse/Incest 362.76, Abusive relationships 362.82, Bullying 305.343, 371.58, Date/Acquaintance rape 362.883, Divorce 306.89, Relationships/dating 306.73, Teen dating violence 158.2, 306.73
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Bullying Resource Center
Gender Identity & Sexuality
- Nonfiction shelf numbers: LGBTQIA 306.76, Trans/Gender Identity Issues 306.768
- The Trevor Project
- PFLAG DuPage
Learning New Skills
- Nonfiction shelf numbers: Arts, Crafts 730-759, Photography, 770, Music and Performing 780-799
- Getting your driver’s license
- Free online craft tutorials with Creativebug
- Learn web design, graphic design, music and video production with LinkedInLearning
Mental Health & Emotions
- Nonfiction shelf numbers: Anger/Aggression 152.47, Anxiety 152.46, 616.8522, Cutting/self-harm 616.8582, Death/Grief 155.937, Depression 616.8527, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 616.8521, Self-Esteem 305.235, Suicide 362.28
- Call or text 988, or chat with someone now at 988lifeline.org
- The Youth Mental Health Project
Social Issues
- Nonfiction shelf numbers: Incarcerated family members 362.82, Voting rights 324.6
- Register to vote and get election information
- DuPage County Juvenile Justice Council: resources and supportive interventions for at-risk youth
Tough Topics
- Nonfiction shelf numbers: Alcohol 613.81, Drug abuse/addiction 362.29, Homelessness 362.5, Racial Profiling in Law Enforcement 363.23, Rape 364.1532, School shootings 371.782
- 211 DuPage: health and social services for DuPage County.
- DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team: resources concerning substance abuse and mental health for DuPage County teens.
- Illinois Legal Aid: resources and assistance for navigating the Juvenile Justice System.
- Youth.gov: resources for getting help with dozens of tough topics.
- Reality Illinois—the Teen Advisory Board for the DuPage County Health Department