A guide to realizing if

your child is at-risk, displaying 

self-destructive behaviors, and

needs your help and intervention.

Support your teen in keeping

drug-free

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Will being ADOPTED make adolescence  harder for my child?

How can I deal with the ANGER

 in our family?

Is my teen's BEHAVIOR just normal teenage rebellion?

What do parents and teachers need to know about BULLYING?

What is EMOTIONAL ABUSE?

How can I help my OVERWEIGHT

daughter?

Help!  My teen is a RUNAWAY! 

My teen is cutting.  What do I need to know about  SELF-INJURY?

What is 'normal' teen SEXUAL BEHAVIOR and what is cause for concern?

How can I help my teen adjust to our STEPFAMILY?

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Hotlines & Helplines

Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line

1-877-863-6338

Child Abuse Hotline for Illinois

1-800-25-ABUSE

1-800-252-2873

217-524-2606

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

HIV, AIDS & STD Hotline

1-800-243-2437

Illinois AIDS Hotline

1-800-243-2437

Illinois Cocaine Hotline

1-800-445-COKE

Illinois Missing Children Clearinghouse

1-800-843-5763

Illinois Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

Illinois Youth Hotline
1-800-232-3798

Missing Child Helpline
1-866-503-0184

Narcotics Anonymous Helpline

708-848-4884 Chicago

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224 TDD

National Hotlines and Helplines

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
1-866-331-9474

FUTURE MEN

Christian residential program

for young men, ages 16-20,

with year-round enrollment

417-546-4171

MOUNT CARMEL YOUTH RANCH WILDERNESS THERAPY FRONTIER PROGRAM

21-day or 90-day Christian programs for boys, ages 12-18

1-866-971-3322

NEW HOPE

21-day outdoor and wilderness camps

held each month throughout the year

417-683-9793

BONNEVILLE CANYON RETREAT

Life skills learning center

for young men, ages 18 and over

1-866-800-9517

BUXMONT ACADEMY

Residential & special education programs

for youth, ages 12-18

215-840-9515