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Opportunities for Student Involvement
- Summer, 2008 volunteer opportunity
The Boulder Valley School District is developing a handbook that will be mailed to all BVSD parents in August. The intent of the handbook is to provide easy access to information and resources that supports BVSD parents. Volunteers are sought to help prepare the handbooks for distribution in late August. If you're available to help or would like more information, please contact Fran Raudenbush, FRyanComm@aol.com.
- Fall, 2008 - Spring, 2009
The Coordinated School Health Partnership (CSHP)
Formerly known as the Health Education Partnership Advisory Committee, the CSHP originally formed in 2001 to provide leadership in developing the K-12 Comprehensive Health Education curriculum. In 2003, the Committee's name changed to Health Parntership Advisory Committee (HPAC) when its mission broadened to provide leadership for a Coordinated School Health Initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to provide input to BVSD on student and staff health-related issues. Membership including parents, teachers, students, community members and district administrators grew from twenty-five in 2001 to over ninety members in 2008. The Committee changed its name to "Coordinated School Health Partnership" (CSHP) in 2008 and meets five times per academic year.
To learn more about BVSD's Coordinated School Health Initiative, click on the Coordinated School Health (CSH) Home link on the left. |
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Adolescent Directory On-Line (ADOL)ADOL is an electronic guide to information on adolescent issues. It is a service of the Center for
Adolescent Studies at Indiana University. Teens can use ADOL to find resources on a variety of topics,
including alcohol and other drugs, violence prevention, peer mediation, eating disorders, depression,
obesity, AIDS, sexuality, and acne. Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsThe Campaign is the nation's largest non-governmental initiative designed to protect children from tobacco
addiction and exposure to secondhand smoke. Advocacy programs and special events include Kick Butts
Day and the Youth Advocates of the Year Awards. Center for Mental Health ServicesThis site offers information for everyone from patients to policymakers, plus links to mental health web sites and lists of government publications. Visit the Children's Mental Health section for information on Internet safety, teen mental health, trauma, and STI's. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News4KidsThis web site was created to provide easy-to-read and easy-to-access information about health conditions
or events that can affect young people -- no matter where they live. Click on Other Cool Links to find tips
for teens about smoking, information concerning safety, and reports on drug and violence prevention. Club DrugsSee National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). ePeersThe ePeers web site is a grassroots extension of the national "What's Your Anti-Drug?" campaign. The site is designed to help young people spread the word about anti-drug projects in their communities, talk with others across the nation about being drug-free, and participate in national awards programs. Visitors to the site can register for an ePeers e-mail listserv. Girls' HealthThis health and wellness site for girls provides respectful, in-depth information on issues that affect girls
today, including healthy eating, herbal medicines, domestic violence, exercise, and sexually transmitted
infections. All material is prepared and reviewed by physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, social
workers, nutritionists, and educators. Health for TeensThe American Academy of Family Physicians provides health information on the Health 4 Teens web site.
Health topics -- written especially for teenagers -- include information on drinking, eating disorders, sex,
smoking, and stress. Health IssuesTeenGrowth is an interactive web site, providing a secure destination where teens can ask questions and
find reliable, useful health care information on subjects such as peer pressure, club drugs, alcohol, puberty,
and stress. All content is provided and reviewed by physicians in the pediatric community. Teenagers can
sign up to receive a weekly free-of-charge TeenGrowth email newsletter. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)Explore the world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, and treatment. NCADI offers a wide variety of services and publications, most free of charge. Click on Alcohol and Drug Facts to view pamphlets, reprints, fact sheets, and archived webcasts about drugs of abuse, including Ecstasy, Marijuana, Steroids, and Methamphetamine.
National Institute on Druge Abuse (NIDA)NIDA supports over 85% of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA
recently established a web site, www.clubdrugs.org, dedicated to providing scientific information about
club drugs, including Ecstasy, Ketamine, Rohypnol, and LSD. National Mental Health AssociationThe National Mental Health Association offers fact sheets, pamphlets, and resources on mental health, plus discussion boards and a directory of 300 affiliated groups. The Association also maintains a toll-free, year-round telephone line (1-800-573-4433 or 1-800-269-1014) for free, anonymous depression screening locations in local areas. Partnership for a Drug-Free AmericaThe Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a non-profit coalition of professionals from the
communications industry working to decrease demand for drugs by changing attitudes that support,
tolerate, or condone drug use. The Kids/Teens web page offers sections on drugs and substance abuse,
culture, prevention, and recovery. Quit All TogetherQuitNet is a free online resource and support center for smokers struggling to quit and for ex-smokers
working to stay tobacco-free. This site offers a unique combination of services, including a support community of peers, advice and guides tailored to individual situations, and a database of local support
programs in every state.
Colorado Quitline or Quitnet: 1-800-639-QUIT (7848) or www.co.quitnet.com Street DrugsThis well-designed site offers an impressive database of drug information for students, parents, teachers,
and law enforcement officers. Sections include prevention strategies, tips for teens, drug abuse trends, and
telephone hotlines. Teen HealthTeensHealth is one of the largest sites on the Internet providing doctor-approved health information for adolescents. Medical reviewers ensure that all health content is understandable, reliable, and practical. Sections include body basics, food and fitness, staying safe, and teen sports. Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)The emphasis of the TATU program is teens teaching younger children to make healthy choices about tobacco use. The TATU web site provides teens with the facts about tobacco use, information about tobacco companies' misinformation, and contact information for their state legislators. Tobacco Marketing to Young PeopleInfact is a national grassroots corporate watchdog organization. The Infact web site provides information
on youth-oriented tobacco promotion, such as product giveaways, event sponsorship, and merchandise. Truth About TobaccoThe Truth web site provides objective information for teens written by other teens. Its mission is to
provide honest information about nicotine addiction, tobacco marketing and promotional campaigns, and
the effects of tobacco on the body. Understanding Learning DisabilitiesThis site is created in association with the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. LD Online gives readers facts about learning disabilities, resources, ongoing bulletin boards, and a list of organizations they can refer to for assistance. KidZone is a page where young people can share their thoughts about being learning disabled; click on Speak Up for useful memory tips, homework strategies, and IEP information. Washington DOC (Doctors Ought to Care)Washington DOC developed this web site on behalf of the tobacco control community. The goal of Kickbutt is to improve access to vital information promoting healthy tobacco-free lifestyles for youth.
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Hotline Phone Numbers in the United States
(All calls free of charge within the U.S.)
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Adolescent Crisis Intervention & Counseling Nineline
1-800-999-9999
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AIDS Treatment Information Services
1-800-HIV-0440 (1-800-448-0440)
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AIDS National Hotline
1-800-342-2437
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Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline
For young people who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker
1-800-344-2666
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Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
1-800-356-9996
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Alcohol/Drug Abuse Hotline
1-800-333-4444
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Be Sober Hotline
1-800-BE-SOBER
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Center for the Prevention of School Violence
1-800-299-6504
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24 Hour Cocaine Hotline
1-800-992-9239
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Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
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Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-548-2722
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National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
1-800-537-2238
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Drug Help National Helplines
1-800-378-4435
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Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
1-800-931-2237 (Hours: 8 am - noon daily, PT)
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Eating Disorders Center
1-888-236-1188
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Emergency Contraception Information
1-888-NOT-2-LATE (1-888-668-2528)
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Family Violence Prevention Center
1-800-313-1310
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Food Addictions
1-800-872-0088
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Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
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Gay & Transgender Hate Crime Hotline
1-800-616-HATE
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Healing Woman Foundation (Abuse)
1-800-477-4111
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Help Finding a Therapist
1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)
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Herpes Resource Center
1-800-230-6039
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Incest Awareness Foundation
1-888 -547-3222
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Learning Disabilities - (National Center For)
1-888-575-7373
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Marijuana Anonymous
1-800-766-6779
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Mental Health InfoSource
1-800-447-4474
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Missing & Exploited Children Hotline
1-800-843-5678
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Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
1-800-438-MADD (1-800-438-6233)
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National Association for Children of Alcoholics
1-888-55-4COAS (1-888-554-2627)
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National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
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National Drug Abuse Hotline
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
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National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
1-800-269-4327
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National Institute on Drug Abuse & Alcoholism
1-888-644-6432
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National Institute of Mental Health
1-888-ANXIETY (1-888-269-4389)
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National Mental Health Association
1-800-969-6642
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National Runaway Switchboard and Suicide Hotline
1-800-621-4000
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National STI Hotline
1-800-227-8922
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National Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-448-4663
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National Victim Center
1-800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255)
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Pet Loss Support Hotline - Grief Counseling Hotline
1-888-ISU-PLSH (1-888-478-7574)
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PMS Access
1-800-222-4767 (Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, CT)
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Planned Parenthood, Inc.
1-800-829-7732
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Pregnancy Hotline
1-800-4-OPTIONS (1-800-467-8466)
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Pregnancy Hotline (National)
1-800-356-5761
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Pregnant & Young Hotline
1-800 550-4900
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Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
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Runaway Hotline
1-800-231-6946
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Runaway Hotline
1-800-621-4000
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Safe Choice Hotline (STI's & Pregnancy)
1-800-878-2347
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Self-Injury Hotline
1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
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Sports Foundation for Women
1-800-227-3988
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Suicide & Crisis Hotline
1-800-999-9999
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TalkZone (Peer Counselors)
1-800-475-TALK (1-800-475-2855)
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Teen Helpline
1-800-400-0900
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TeenLine
1-800-522-8336
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Teen Runaway Hotline
1-800-621-4000
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Voices In Action -- treatment and support of incest and child sexual abuse
1-800-7-VOICE-8 (1-800-786-4238) (Hours: 9 am - 6 pm ,CT)
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WAVE (Working Against Violence Everywhere)
1-888-960-9600
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Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433); 1-800-999-9999
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Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-448-4663; 1-800-422-0009 |
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Questions? Contact Roy Holloway, Director of Fine Arts, Health & PE at 720-561-5085 or roy.holloway@bvsd.org |
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