Useful Links
Some of these sites come from other private school counseling programs. Others have been recommended through professional organizations and fellow colleagues.
Adolescent Health and Well-Being
National Mental Health Association
Many links to articles on mental, emotional, and physical health.
www.nmha.org
Information and research on teenagers and sleep disturbance/deprivation www.moraga.k12.ca.us/District/ResearchAdolescentSleep.pdf
Emotional Health for Teens and Families
www.focusas.com/EmotionalHealth.html
Information on health and developmental issues for teens
www.kidshealth.org
Clear and concise meditation instruction on a variety of meditation methods from various spiritual teachings, plus tranquil meditation tapes.
www.meditationcenter.com
GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
www.glsen.org
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Freedom from Chemical Dependency
Links to Resources for Parents and Students
www.FCD.org
Information on substance use and prevention link to many good sources
www.drugfree.org
Comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue.
www.stopalcoholabuse.gov
Adolescents as Learners and Brain Research
National Coalition of Girls’ Schools offers current research on girls as learners
www.ncgs.org
Links to brain health and adolescent brain development
www.oregonbrains.org
Dr. Mel Levine’s system of describing learning styles of students
www.allkindsofminds.org
CHADD: Leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD
www.chadd.org
Careers and Post Secondary Education
O*Net: site helps match skills and occupations. Beneficial for students who want more info on careers or selecting major in college
Online.onetcenter.org
Describes the nature, preparation, and future of various jobs in relation to a
school subject.
www.bls.gov/k12/
Driving and the Law
Oregon Driving Laws
www.Oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV
Links to Driver information specifically for Teen Drivers
