Web Resource Disclaimer: The TRECA Student Assistance Family Engagement (SAFE) Program provides assistance to students, parents, and staff members by reducing problems, conditions, and situations that may be serving as "barriers to learning and teaching." The SAFE Program provides the following sampling of online resources in an attempt to provide individuals with information and assistance on various personal, social, and family problems or conditions. This is not an all-inclusive listing.  Rather, these particular resources were selected because they are governmental, public, or not-for-profit organizations that serve families in need. The SAFE Program does not endorse any particular site, organization, or service, and encourages individuals to seek assistance for any problem in hopes of confronting and resolving the issue.		1 Internet Safety 2 Child Abuse 3 Teen Pregnancy & Child Care 4 Mental Health 5 Teen Suicide 6 Eating Disorders 7 Alcohol & Drug Abuse 8 Gangs & Bullying 9 Public Assistance 10 Social Problems 11 Strength & Youth Resiliency 12 Dropout Prevention

Types of Child Abuse:
http://www.childline.org.uk/Childabuse.asp
Another national site for child abuse and neglect information including warning and identification signs.

Shaken Baby Syndrome

National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
http://www.dontshake.com/
This site contains information and resources for shaken baby syndrome.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/shakenbaby/shakenbaby.htm
This page contains information and research on shaken baby syndrome.

Reporting Child Abuse: 1-800-4-A-CHILD


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3. TEEN PREGNANCY AND CHILD CARE

Child Development and Parenting

Ohio Help Me Grow:
http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/
Help Me Grow is a program for Ohio's expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provide health and developmental services so children start school healthy and ready to learn. Use this site to learn more about the program and to locate Help Me Grow in your community.

Finding Help Me Grow by county:
http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/professional/providers/HelpMeGrowProviders.aspx

Healthy Start, Grow Smart:
http://www.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/healthystart/index.html
This link takes you to Laura Bush's “Healthy Start, Grow Smart” series; here you can download child development information from birth to 12 months of age.

Talaris:
http://www.talaris.org/timeline.htm - /
This research-based timeline is organized by a child's age. It serves as a general guide to the five amazing ways a child grows: Social-emotional, cognitive, language, sensory and motor skills, from birth to 5.

Maternal and Child Health Bureau:
http://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/womeninfants/prenatal.htm
This link takes you to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services', “Maternal and Child Health Bureau” website; here you will find information on having a healthy pregnancy and baby, as well as additional information on government programs pertaining to women and infants.

Zero to Three:
http://zttcfn.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=par_parents
The Zero to Three organization provides practical, research-based information to help make parenting choices. Topics include, brain development, health/nutrition, sleep, play, temperament, and many more.

Child Care Resources

State of Ohio Child Care Resources:
http://jfs.ohio.gov/families/child_care/index.stm
This link takes you to the State of Ohio Government page for day care resources.

National Network For Child Care:
http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/cyfdb/browse_2pageAnncc.php?subcat=Child+Care+
Options&search=NNCC&search_type=browse
This link takes you to the child care options section of the National Network for Child Care website; here you will find information and suggestions for a wide variety of child care options and considerations.


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4. MENTAL HEALTH

Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/
This link takes you to the homepage of the School Mental Health Project's National Center for Mental Health in Schools. The Center offers a wealth of resources.

Girls and Boys Town National Hotline (24 hrs.): 1-800-448-3000

Kidspeace National Center (24 hrs.): 1-800-854-3123

Teen Hotline (advice, counseling 24 hrs.):
http://www.teenlineonline.com/
1-877-419-7233

National Alliance on Mental Illness:
http://www.nami.org/
This link takes you to the homepage of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This site contains information on an abundance of mental health issues as well as additional resources for support.

List of Hotline numbers by subject:
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/hotline.htm

NAMI's Finding Mental Health providers in the state of Ohio:
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Your_Local_NAMI&Template=/
CustomSource/AffiliateFinder.cfm&State=OH

National Institute of Mental Health:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
This link goes to the main page of the National Institute of Mental Health. This website provides information and research for a wide variety of mental health issues.

National Mental Health Information Center:
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/child/ChildHealth.asp
This link takes you to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' “National Mental Health Information Center” website. This site contains information on mental health issues, specifically for those relating to adolescents.


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5. TEEN SUICIDE

dmoz:
http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Suicide/
A directory for teens containing help with issues related to suicide and additional resources.

Ohio Suicide Hotlines:
http://suicidehotlines.com/ohio.html
A website that contains information on suicide as well as resources and hotlines for the State of Ohio.

Girls and Boys Town National Hotline (24 hrs.): 1-800-448-3000

Kidspeace National Center (24 hrs.): 1-800-854-3123

Teen Hotline (advice, counseling 24 hrs.):
http://www.teenlineonline.com/
1-877-419-7233


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6. EATING DISORDERS

Eating Disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating

Something Fishy- Website On Eating Disorders:
http://www.something-fishy.org/
This site is dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for people with eating disorders. You will find information regarding all types of eating disorders, treatment and recovery option and a list of resources containing issues, signs and factors of eating disorders.

National Eating Disorder Association:
http://www.edap.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=337
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.

The OSU Body Image and Health Taskforce:
http://www.hec.ohio-state.edu/bitf/eatdis.htm
This site is for parents, teens and others interested in learning more about eating disorders. Eating disorders are complex and present with a variety of difficult and dangerous problems. Provided, in this site, are the following topics: Anorexia, Bulimia, muscle dysmorphia, exercise addiction, plastic surgery addiction, and obesity.

Central Ohio Eating Disorders Center:
http://www.centerforeatingdisorders.org/?page=2
The Center for Eating Disorders & Psychotherapy provides eating disorders educational outreach, preventative services, research and comprehensive specialized eating disorders treatment through a continuum of care for women, men, and children of all cultural and economic backgrounds; and provides treatment for other mental health problems.


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7. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services:
http://www.odadas.state.oh.us/
The Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addicted Services establishes a high quality of addiction prevention and treatment and recovery services. This site serves as a reference for various prevention/recovery services in Ohio.

Prevention Programs for Youth:
http://www.ebasedprevention.org/
This link is an e-based prevention site focusing on childhood/underage drinking. A guide to keeping kids mentally healthy and drug free is available. Also provided are learning modules focusing on drugs and alcohol, interactive scenarios, Ohio resources, and the State of Ohio's policy panel on childhood/underage drinking.

Drug Rehab Centers:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/
Sober Recovery is an online resource for drug and alcohol recovery options. The site severs as a virtual Yellow Pages for drug rehab and treatment, detox, counseling and therapy, eating disorder resources and more.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Hotline: 1-800-784-6776


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8. GANGS AND BULLYING

National Association of School Psychologists
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/bullying%20template%209_04.pdf
Bullying is a widespread problem in our schools and communities. The behavior encompasses physical aggression, threats, teasing, and harassment.

Global Gateway:
http://www.globalgateway.org.uk/default.aspx?page=394&theme=default
It's important that you understand online bullying and know what you can do to prevent it.

National Mental Health Information Center:
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/
Every day in our schools and communities, children are teased, threatened, or tormented by bullies. About Bullying, part of the 15+ Make Time to Listen… Take Time to Talk initiative, provides parents and caregivers with information about bullying.

National PTA:
http://www.pta.org/
Safeguarding Your Children from Bullying, Gangs, and Sexual Harassment.

Reporting Bullying:
http://www.bullystoppers.com/

Online Bullying:
http://www.globalgateway.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=394

Bullying Hotline: 1-866-444-6996

National Mental Health Information Center - Bullying
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus/aboutbullying.asp

National PTA (Stop Bullying) Site:
http://www.pta.org/pr_magazine_article_details_1117638753468.html


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9. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Public Assistance, Child Support, Medical/Food, Help Finding a Job:
http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services helps people with the following issues: help finding employment through education and training, financial assistance, food stamps, health care, child support, disability services, protective services, foster care and adoption. If you need help with any of these items please utilize this web site.

Ohio Shelters and Hotline:
http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/abuse/ohio.html
The Ohio Shelters site provides individuals/families with domestic violence programs and a list of safe shelters in Ohio. Legal aid is also provided to help victims of violent/abusive relationships. The shelters listed will provide meals and a safe place to stay for individuals who need housing.

Help Affording your Utility Bills:
http://www.pickocc.org/news/2006/jan2006.shtml
The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel helps consumers find help paying electric, gas and water bills. Furthermore, it provides several payment options to those needing assistance.

Fully Operational 211 Programs in Ohio/Alternative Phone Numbers:
http://www.211ohio.net/Active.htm


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10. SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Ohio Department of Mental Health:
http://www.mh.state.oh.us/
This site allows you to search for topics relating to all social problems. It is updated monthly with new information.

Wisconsin Center for Education Research:
http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/news/coverStories/elements_of_childrens_social_functioning.php
Children's social and behavioral competencies-and problems-in the early grades are important indicators of both early and later school success.

ADH Made-Simple.com:
http://www.adhd-made-simple.com/Social_Skills.html
Children with poor social skills are at risk for delinquency, academic underachievement, and school drop out.


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11. STRENGTH AND YOUTH RESILIENCY

Ohio State University Extension:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/flm00/fs03.html
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from stress and crisis.

Penn State:
http://resiliency.cas.psu.edu/
Resiliency is the ability for a family/youth to bounce back from stress or adversity.

Youthwork:
http://www.youthwork.com/advocacyprevresil.html
Resilience is a mix of key skills and characteristics of a person and the social supports and environment in which they live.


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12. DROPOUT PREVENTION

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition:
http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=3135
This downloadable publication from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition outlines risk factors to dropping out, strategies to keep students in school, alternative schooling ideas and additional drop out prevention resources.

National Dropout Prevention Center:
http://www.dropoutprevention.org/resource/family_student/default.htm
This links takes you to the student and family resource page of the National Dropout Prevention Center's website. On this page, you will find effective strategies to combat dropping out, as well as reasons to stay in school.