Suicide Prevention
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ is a toll-free suicide prevention hotline network comprised of 152 local crisis centers. The Lifeline is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by Link2Health Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC). The Lifeline provides free and confidential crisis counseling to anyone in need 24/7 and has answered over 3 million calls since its launch in 2005.
General Adolescent Health Information
The Office of Adolescent Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new website on adolescent health issues, including physical, mental and reproductive health, substance abuse and healthy relationships. The website includes national and state fact sheets, information and tips for parents and adults about talking with adolescents, research summaries, adolescent health resources from across federal agencies, and opportunities to catch up on the latest news in adolescent health.
Go to http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah for more information on Adolescent Health Issues.
Autism
Many people have expressed a desire for additional resources related to autism. The Autism Internet Modules are free and written by national experts. The goal of the modules is to promote understanding of, respect for, and equality of persons with ASD.
Go to http://autisminternetmodules.org/ for more information on Autism Internet Modules.
LGBT
“When you say ‘that’s so gay,’ do you realize what you say? Knock it off!” That powerful message of respect, delivered as only Wanda Sykes can, is going to the Super Bowl.
GLSEN and the Ad Council’s award-winning Think Before You Speak campaign has received donated Jumbotron space from Grazie Media to air 60 times outside the entrance to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. As an estimated 150,000 fans enter the big game or soak in the experience of Super Bowl XLVI, Grant Hill will remind them that they are “better than that” when they use the phrase “that’s so gay” to describe something bad or uncool.
The powerful message targeted at anti-gay name-calling among teens is the first LGBT-themed campaign to ever air at the Super Bowl. Click here to view the PSAs and learn more about our presence at Super Bowl XLVI
Early Bullying Prevention
http://blog.samhsa.gov/2012/10/23/early-bullying-prevention/
Students with Disabilities
This website helps connect and integrate college students with disabilities as a virtual community with a voice on important issues with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment. The We Connect Now website has been up and serving college students with disabilities since April of 2008: http://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/
Disability Services and Resources
http://www.jasonsconnection.org/
