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A guide to realizing if

your child is at-risk, displaying 

self-destructive behaviors, and

needs your help and intervention.

 

 

Struggling Teens

Call Now!    1-866-620-1418

Learn more how Total Transformation, an at-home program for parents, can help your troubled or struggling teen and heal your family.

 

 

What are the possible causes of ADD/ADHD behavior?

 

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?

 

How do I find a THERAPIST for my teen?

 

What is EMOTIONAL ABUSE?

 

How can I help my OVERWEIGHT

daughter?

 

How do I find a good OUTDOOR PROGRAM for my teen?

 

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?

 

What are the signs of TEEN DRINKING and SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Help in NORTH CAROLINA

Helping Resources in North Carolina

 

North Carolina Information  -  Hotlines & Helplines

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Practical Help, Real Answers

for Adoptive & Foster Parents

The Adoptive & Foster Parent Guide: Help Your Child Heal From Trauma & Loss

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Hotlines & Helplines

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

 

Children with Special Health Care Needs Helpline

1-800-737-3028

 

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 Helpline

1-866-331-9474

 

North Carolina Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

Poison Help

1-800-222-1222

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

 

Report Child Abuse in North Carolina

1-800-662-7030

 

Teen Education & Crisis Hotline (TEACH)

1-800-367-7287

 

 

 

SHELTERWOOD

Christian therapeutic boarding school

for teen boys and girls

1-800-584-5005

 

 

FUTURE MEN

Christian residential program

for young men, ages 16-20.

with year-round enrollment

417-546-4171

 

 

ACADEMY AT SISTERS

Therapeutic boarding school

for girls, ages 13-18

Watch the video!

1-800-910-0412

 

 

BONNEVILLE CANYON RETREAT

Life skills learning centers

for young men & women, ages 17 and over

1-866-800-9517

 

Helping Resources in North Carolina

 

 

 

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina

919-932-9885

Assists individuals, groups, and communities in organizing and implementing programs to prevent adolescent pregnancy.

 

Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina

1-800-688-4232

Education and advocacy organization to end the human suffering and economic cost of alcoholism and drug abuse.

 

Center for the Prevention of School Violence

1-800-299-6054

A primary resource for dealing with the problem of school violence.

 

Citizens for Health Care Freedom

919-932-4398

North Carolina grassroots organization dedicated to educating the public about health care issues.  Visit Family Health.

 

Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect

Join the North Carolina Pediatric Society in taking a stand against the sexual exploitation of children.

 

Governor’s Advocacy Council for Persons with Disabilities

919-733-9250

1-800-821-6922

Provides a statewide protection and advocacy program, investigates consumer  complaints, offers legal representation, and provides information and referral.

 

The Juvenile Justice Foundation

704-574-1826

Advocates for fair and appropriate adjudication of children being tried as adults.  Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

 

The Kristen Foundation

704-846-7408

Assists families of missing and endangered adults.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina

919-493-5362

Committed to improving the lives of, and serving as the voice for, all person in the state with learning disabilities and/or attention disorders (ADD/ADHD).

 

Mental Health Association in North Carolina

1-888-881-0740

Works for the mental health of North Carolina through advocacy, educational and program services.  Visit Bipolar Disorder.

 

Mental Health Asociation of Forsyth County

336-759-9370

Visit Personality Disorders.

 

NAMI North Carolina

1-800- 451-9682

Support, education, and advocacy for those with mental illness and their families and friends.  Visit Teen Depression.

 

National Association to Protect Children

828-350-9350

National pro-children, anti-crime membership association dedicated to providing political strength and leadership for the protection of abused, exploited, and neglected children. 

 

North Carolina Center for Missing Persons

1- 800-522-5437

Visit Runaways & Missing Children.

 

North Carolina Health Choice for Children

1-800-422- 4658
Families who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford rising health insurance premiums are able to get free or reduced price comprehensive health care for their children.  NC Health Choice for Children is the same as coverage provided for the children of state employees and teachers, plus vision, hearing  and dental benefits.

 

North Carolina Prevention Partners

919-966-9267

Putting prevention first for a healthier North Carolina by fostering partnerships, promoting prevention, and influencing policy.  Information on nutrition, substance abuse, and injury.

 

PACE - Protect All Children's Environment

704-724-4221

Support for pesticide victims.  Visit Family Health.

 

P.A.V.E. - People Advocating Vaccine Education

Information and education to help the public make informed and intelligent decisions about childhood and adult vaccines. 

 

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina

1-800-354-KIDS

1-800-CHILDREN

Statewide organization with the mission of ending child abuse in North Carolina.

 

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