Resources for Young Women and Girls

Web Sites

HIV/AIDS And Sexually Transmitted Infections

IAmWorthIt.org (HOTGIRLS’ web site for teen girls)

mysistahs.org
STD & HIV/AIDS web site for young women of color

Teenwire.com
Sexual Health information from the Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Sex, Etc.
Sexual health information for and by teens

iwannaknow.org
STD & HIV/AIDS web site for teens

www.Itsyoursexlife.com
Information on pregnancy, contraception, STIs, and communication with a sexual partner.

Resources For HIV Positive Youth

http://www.YouthHIV.org

More information about HIV/AIDS and STDs is available from the resources below:

Hotlines

National Teen AIDS Hotline: 1-800-440-TEEN

CDC National STD Hotline: 1-800-227-8922
This hotline will answer general questions about STIs and referrals to clinics and other hotlines)

National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-621-4000 (www.nrscrisisline.org)
A 24-hour confidential nationwide hotline that can help in a crisis

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (http://www.rainn.org). A 24-hour national hotline for people who have been sexually abused or assaulted.

Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN
You can get a referral to a low-cost clinic that provides STI testing and other health services

For more information about the transmission of HIV, please call the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotlines at 1-800-342-2437

Dating Violence

Love Is Not Abuse
Web site for teen girls

What You Need to Know about Dating Violence: A Teen's Handbook

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Web Design Resources

Girl Tech

Funky Chickens

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