Suggested Resources
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General
How to Study
Help with study skills and organization
Health Awareness Connection
Health Awareness Connection- info on sexuality, STD’s
Health Reference
General info on health issues: i.e. depression, anxiety, diet, exercise, sexuality
Therapist Finder
Therapist Finder-service of CAMFT, to locate Marriage and Family therapists
Andrew Weil M.D.
Andrew Weil, M.D.’s site, general info on health and alternative treatment strategies
John Taylor' Site
John Taylor, Ph.D’s site with info related to ADD/ADHD -
Alcohol / Drug Abuse
Gateway (Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital Systems)
(800) 488-9919
Santa Clara Valley Alcohol and Drug Resource Alliance (NCADD)
(408) 267-4357
Northern California Community of Concern
Theantidrug.com (Parenting Tips About Drug Abuse)
Alcohol and Drug Self test for Teens
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Facility Locator
This is a terrific resource for finding a facility to assist with mental health or substance abuse issues in your local area.
www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov -
Recommended Books
Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers by Michael Riera
Positive Discipline for Teenagers by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott
Real Boys by William Pollack
What Smart Teenagers Know...about Dating, Relationships and Sex by Deborah Hatchell
10 Best Gifts for Your Teen by Patt and Steve Saso
Raising Cain by Kindlon and Thompson
The Wonder of Boys by Michael Gurian -
Crisis / Runaway
Alum Rock Counseling Center
408 294-0579
Community Solutions
408 683-4118
Teen Line
650 327-TEEN -
Children / Youth
Abuse (Reporting Telephone Numbers)
Central County: 800 246-7743
North Count: 650 493-1186
South County: 408 683-0601
Child Protective Services: 299-2071
Gay Youth Hotline: 800 246-7743
24-7 Line (general help for youth, and direct referrals to other agencies)
888 247-7717
Warm Line/Home Alone (general help and counseling for children)
408 279-0303