This web site from the New York University's Child Study Center is dedicated to advancing the field of mental health for children and their families through evidence-based practice, science, and education. With an emphasis on early diagnosis and intervention, a multi-disciplinary team of professionals translates scientific developments and procedures into everyday techniques for parents, educators, pediatricians, and other mental health professionals.

This site is created for the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, a program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Its goal is to help teens stand up to negative pressures or influences, including the pressure to use drugs, pills, and alcohol.

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.

Recognized internationally as a leading resource on teen pregnancy and HIV prevention, this organization's web site offers information, training, and resources for professionals and youth.

This brief questionnaire generates personalized results based on age, gender, and drinking patterns. All responses are confidential and anonymous.

The Alliance of Boulder County on Tobacco and Health is comprised of citizens and organizations in Boulder County, Colorado, to address the many facets of the tobacco problem in area communities.

ACDE is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society. This site provides authoritative information on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs such as Marijuana, Cocaine, and Heroin.

CESAR provides substance abuse-related information to policymakers, practitioners, and the general public. Sign up for the free CESAR Fax, a Monday morning email or fax of timely substance abuse trends and issues.

CSPV was founded in 1992 to provide informed assistance to groups committed to understanding and preventing violence, particularly adolescent violence. The Safe Schools section provides facts about school violence and the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs.

Practical, research-based information for parents, teachers, and youth workers is offered on this easy-to-use site. The Teens section includes information and resources on alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; talking to teens about risk behaviors; and conflict resolution and youth violence prevention.

The Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) was created by State legislation in 2008 and provides free consultation, resources, training, and technical assistance to schools and local agencies.

The mission of CHEF is to promote health and quality of life through education. CHEF is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1974 and supports schools and other youth organizations throughout the country with innovative curricula, training, resources, and conferences. Many of these topics are featured on their web site.

Family Education is sponsored by the Learning Network. The Teen section offers tips on communication, health, fitness, safety, dating, and money. Parents can access homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice from teachers and therapists.

This organization locates, commends, and publicizes individuals who stick their necks out for the common good. The Project is also the source of The Giraffe Heroes Program: K-12 materials that give youth real heroes and guide students into lives of courage, caring, and involvement in their communities.

The American Academy of Family Physicians provides information on drinking, eating disorders, sexuality, smoking, and stress.

TeenGrowth.com 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 board-certified physicians.

The Internet Safety Foundation (ISF) was created to raise public awareness about the issue of online safety for children and to serve as a clearinghouse for resources, software, and information to increase the safe use of the Internet by children. In addition to providing information via the Internet, the ISF assists with Internet safety training through live presentations, speaker connections, podcasts, software, and written materials.

This organization assists schools in enhancing student safety through trainings, information, and materials that present minimal requirements of time and effort. Their literature and trainings are aimed at students, parents, teachers, administrators, law enforcement officials, and others involved with young people. Click on the Free Services link for complimentary resources.

Numerous in-depth articles, games, and resources are available on this accurate, up-to-date web site. Physicians approve and translate health information into easy-to-understand language for parents, kids, and teens. Check out the Hot Topics section for breaking news in children's and teens’ health and medical research.

This approach provides practical tools and techniques to help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children.

CASA provides information and resources about the costs, impact, prevention, and treatment of substance abuse.

NCADD provides educational materials on alcohol abuse and alcoholism as well as phone numbers of local affiliates who can provide information regarding area treatment resources.

NIPC serves as an inhalant referral and information clearinghouse, develops informational materials, and coordinates national inhalant education and awareness campaigns designed to educate youth and adults about the effects of these gateway drugs.

NIAAA's mission is to reduce alcohol-related problems. Click on the Publications link for free alcohol-related resources.

Opened on July 1, 2000, the National Social Norms Resource Center supports, promotes, and provides technical assistance in the application of the social norms approach to a broad range of health, safety, and social justice issues, including alcohol-related risk reduction and the prevention of tobacco abuse.

This whole-school program is aimed at preventing or reducing bullying throughout a school setting. It is designed to improve peer relations and make schools more positive, safe places for students to learn.

PEN is a parent-led grassroots community movement that has received local and national attention for its interactive, positive approach to parent engagement. PEN has presented its successful model to national, state, and local groups, such as the Department of Education, Search Institute, Parent Corps, and Assets for Colorado Youth.

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families, and friends. This web site offers links to local PFLAG chapters.

Theantidrug.com provides parents and other adult caregivers with strategies and tips on raising healthy, drug-free children. Parents can choose to subscribe to The Anti-Drug Parenting Tips E-mail free-of-charge.

Visit this site to locate drug information, news, and parenting resources. Click on Help for Parents for tips on initiating a conversation about drugs, signs and symptoms of drug use, and helping a child who is using drugs.

This private nonprofit corporation provides training, technical assistance, and resources to teachers who are charged with implementing school health education programs. Within Colorado, RMC has trained teachers from over 75% of the school districts.

Safe2Tell® provides young people a way to report any threatening behaviors or activities endangering themselves or someone they know, in a way that keeps them safe and anonymous.

Formerly known as the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, the Office of Safe and Healthy Students was created on September 26, 2011, to improve school environments and support children’s learning, health, and well-being.

This site, sponsored by America Online Inc. and the National School Boards Foundation, promotes online safety and includes interactive games and information for children, parents and educators.

This site offers tips and advice on basic internet safety, online gaming, cyberbullying and harassment, social networking, and mobile devices.

This site offers a thorough database of drug information for parents, teachers, students, and law enforcement officers. The Drug Index page lists numerous current illegal drugs of abuse: hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, narcotics, cannabis, inhalants, alcohol, and tobacco.

SAMHSA was established by Congress in 1992 to provide prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for substance abuse and mental illnesses. SAMHSA serves as the umbrella under which substance abuse and mental health service centers are housed, including the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).

This searchable directory shows the location of facilities that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and drug abuse problems. It includes more than 11,000 treatment programs for marijuana, cocaine, and heroin addiction, as well as drug and alcohol treatment programs for adolescents and adults.

TheTruth.com 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.

This web site contains a list of warning signs that children may exhibit if they are experimenting with drugs or alcohol, or are at risk of doing so. Prevention tips, on-line resources, and a drug awareness quiz are included.