Important Links
General Resources
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK, the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our national network. Local crisis centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals day and night.
KidsHealth
KidsHealth is a medical resource site sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. The site has separate sections for children, teens, and parents. Topics include nutrition and fitness, stress and emotional health, drug and alcohol use, and the changes associated with puberty. The site designers have done a wonderful job of making the site friendly to users of all ages. In addition, much of the information in each section has been translated into Spanish.
AARP Grandparent Information Center
The American Association of Retired Persons offers resources for grandparents in all sorts of situations—those living long distance or nearby, those raising their grandchildren, step grandparents, or those with visitation issues. The AARP also offers a grandparenting publication in Spanish.
LDOnline
This award-winning site focuses on all aspects of learning disabilities and ADHD, with separate sections for parents, educators, and children. You can learn more about the causes and symptoms of these disorders, as well as different approaches to treating them, both in and outside the classroom. Portions of the site are also available in Spanish.
Stop Bullying Now
From playground teasing to cyber bullying this site grants essential facts to ensure your child’s safety and happiness should you find that you are dealing with bullies.

Last Updated: Oct 16 2009 9:04AM