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SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

 

 

1-866-620-1418

 

 

FUTURE MEN

Christian program for young men, ages 16-19

417-546-4171

 

 

Bluegrass Challenge Academy

1-877-599-6884

Free academic, life skills, and vocational program offered by the National Guard to youth, ages 16-18, who have dropped out of school, are free of illegal drugs, and who wish to make a positive change in their lives.

 

Boarding Schools and Residential Programs for Troubled Teens

 

Children's Home of Northern Kentucky

859-261-8768

Residential treatment for troubled boys ages 9-17, community-based family services, after-school treatment program.  Located in Covington.

 

Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center

606-528-7010

Mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services in Southeastern Kentucky with facilities located in the counties of Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle and Whitley.

 

Domestic Violence Programs in Kentucky

 

The Family Place

502-636-2801

Helps children and family members in the Kentuckiana area through its comprehensive services, aimed at breaking the cycle of child sexual abuse.  Family treatment, juvenile offender treatment, children's program, crisis care, family support.

 

Future Men

417-546-4171

Christian program for young men, ages 16-19, providing education, 12-step support, apprenticeships, conservation and wildlife rehabilitation, apiary science, auto shop classes, and recreational activities.  Located in Missouri.

 

Jewish Family and Vocational Service L.I.F.E. Care

502-452-6341

Family counseling, educational and vocational counseling and testing, family workshops in Louisville area.

 

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

The nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24.

 

KYCares

1-888-567-1373

Online services and information directory and guide for Federal, State and Community Providers.

 

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

 

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

 

 


 

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TAKE POSITIVE ACTION TO HELP YOUR TEEN AND HEAL YOUR FAMILY

  • Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.

  • Become informed of your child's issues.

  • Network the resources on this page to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.

  • Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.

  • Build a support system from family, friends, and self-help groups.


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KENTUCKY INFORMATION

 

 

About Kentucky Schools and Districts

Exceptional Children Services

Visit Special Education.

 

 

Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Kentucky

Visit Family Health.

 

 

Cyberbullying

Visit Bullying - What Parents and Teachers Should Know and Teen Suicide.

 

 

Drugs & Drug Abuse in Kentucky

 

 

DUI Laws in Kentucky

Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

 

 

GED in Kentucky

Visit Youth Who Drop Out.

 

 

HIV/AIDS in Kentucky (pdf)

Visit Teen Sexual Behaviors: Issues and Concerns.

 

 

Kentucky Sex Offender Registry

Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification for Kentucky

Kentucky Sex Offender Alert Line

Sex Offenders in Hopkins County

Increase in registered sex offenders

Out-of-State Offenders Moving to Louisville

Juvenile Sex Offenders

Surviving Sexual Assault (pdf)

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

 

 

Kids report substance abuse

Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

 

 

Meth Epidemic in Kentucky

The scary, toothless face of meth addiction

Crystal Meth on Your Property (pdf)

Visit Methamphetamine.

 

 

Missing Children in Kentucky

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

 

Obesity in Kentucky

Childhood Obesity: Defining the Problem

Visit Moms! Help Your Overweight Daughter.

 

 

Warning Signs: The Current Status of Kentucky's Services to Abused and Neglected Children

Mandatory Reporting Laws in Kentucky

Promise Not to Tell? A Teacher's Guide (pdf)

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

 


ORGANIZATIONS

 

The Behavior Home Page

A collaboration of The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at UK (SERC) that  provides a format allowing school personnel, parents, and other professionals to gain access to information, to share effective practices, and to receive consultation and technical assistance concerning the full range of behavior problems and challenges displayed by children and youth in school and community settings.  Visit Behavior Problems and Behavioral Disorders.

 

Exploited Children's Help Organization

502-636-3670

Public awareness, education and prevention programs, parent support services, and other programs that provide a forum for community involvement to help abused children, missing children, and their families.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs

Statewide coalition of rape crisis centers in Kentucky that provides technical assistance, facilitates collaboration, promotes public awareness, and develops, promotes, and monitors public policy.

 

Kentucky Center for School Safety

1-877-805- 4277

Provides school safety information and training resources to schools, communities, justice agencies, post-secondary education institutions and other interested organizations and individuals.  Visit Characteristics of Youth Who Have Caused School-Related Violent Deaths.

 

Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program

1-877-524-4718
Free or low cost health insurance for Kentucky's children, from birth to 19 years of age who live in families with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level ($33,400 a year for a family of four).  Visit Family Health.

 

Kentucky Missing and Exploited Children

502-227-8799

Provides safety tips to parents, gives direction for those whose child is missing, and a link to the web site of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This organization provides a centralized clearinghouse for data on missing children.  Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

Kentucky Protection and Advocacy

502-564-2967

1-800-372-2988

Protects and promotes the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities through legally based individual and systemic advocacy, and education.  Visit Special Education.

 

Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN)

1-800-525-7746

Supports individuals with disabilities and their families to effectively advocate for and access needed information, resources and support networks.  Visit ADD/ADHD.

 

Kentucky Youth Advocates

502-895-8167 Louisville

502-875-4865  Frankfort

Public policy organization that provides research, data, education, and limited case advocacy on behalf of children and  their families  who are having trouble getting their questions answered or the correct services delivered.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky

502-473-1256

1-877-587-1256

Supports parents of the individuals with learning differences through information sharing and support and educates the general public on the characteristics of learning disability, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, etc.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Make A Difference For Kids

This organization, dedicated to the awareness and prevention of cyberbullying and suicide, was created in memory of Rachael Neblett, and Kristin Settles, two Mt. Washington, Kentucky teens who died as the result of suicide.  Visit Teen Suicide and Bullying - What Parents and Teachers Should Know.

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - NAMI-Kentucky

1-800-257-5081

Self-help organization that is part of a nationwide network devoted to improving the lives of the mentally ill and to decreasing the prevailing stigma associated with mental illness.  Visit Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders.

 

Parent Information Network of Kentucky (PINK)

1-877-611-7465

Parent to parent network  providing support and information to parents of children with special needs.  Visit Special Education.

 

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky

1-800-CHILDREN

Statewide network of parents, professionals and volunteers cooperating together to develop and maintain child abuse prevention programs.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

 

Kentucky Adult/Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-752-6200

 

Kentucky Parent Helpline

1-800-432-9251

 

Kentucky Sex Offender Alert Line

1-866-564-5652

 

Kentucky Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

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

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

1-800-656-4673

 

Spouse Abuse Shelter Hotline

1-800-544-2022

 

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information

 

 


BOOKS

 

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How to Really Parent Your Teenager

Ross Campbell

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Boundaries with Teens

John Townsend

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How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me: One Person's Guide to Suicide Prevention

Susan Rose Blauner

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SUPPORT

 

Self-Help and Support Groups

 

Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch

1-888-4-AL-ANON

 

Alcoholics Victorious Support Groups

 

Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups

 

Co-Anon Family Groups

 

CoDependents Anonymous

 

Compassionate Friends Chapters

1-877-969-0010

 

Depressed Anonymous

 

Emotions Anonymous

 

Families Anonymous

1-800-736-9805

 

Grandparent Support in Kentucky

 

Marijuana Anonymous Support Meetings

 

Narcotics Anonymous -- Louisville Area

502-499-4423

 

OCD Support Groups

 

Overcomers Outreach Meeting Locations

1-800-310-3001

 

Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters

 

Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide

 


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