Helpful Resources

Check Yourself

Submitted by Dana on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 4:00pm.

Check Yourself allows you to "look in the mirror" when it comes to lifestyle choices regarding drugs and alcohol. This website allows you to:

  • Take fun quizzes! 
  • Read stories from teens and their experiences with drugs and alcohol.
  • Communicate with other teens! 
  • Share your own stories about life experiences. 
  • Get factual answers to your questions about substance abuse. 
  • Find counseling and treatment centers. 

Know the Facts - Above the Influence

Submitted by Dana on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 1:04pm.

Check out this site for how to live Above the Influence. 

"Every teen's life is filled with pressure, some of it good, some of it bad. Our goal is to help teens stand up to negative pressures, or influences. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to face them, including the pressure to use drugs, pills, and alcohol. We're not telling you how to live your life, but we are giving you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your own smart decisions. We want teens to live Above the Influence."

Life After: Stories of Hope and Recovery

Submitted by Dana on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 3:56pm.

Life After is a place where you can read tons of stories from people recovering from substance abuse. Each person has a unique experience to share and can bring life to issues that affect millions of people each day. On this site, you can:

  • Build a special place where you can share a written and/or video story with us,
  • Celebrate your recovery, 
  • Get encouragement from friends and family, 
  • Find help for a loved one during a tough time. 

Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention

Submitted by Dana on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 3:28pm.
The Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention offers crisis intervention and in person or over the phone counseling to those who have been harmed in any way. They offer:
  • emotional support,
  • help with problem solving
  • safety plans
  • referrals to other supportive organizations.

Phoenix House

Submitted by Dana on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 3:35pm.
The Phoenix House is a safe place where you can receive help and treatment for addictions which stand in the way of living your best life!

NH residents can receive a variety of services including detoxification, residential and outpatient treatment for teens and adults, and aftercare services.

Planned Parenthood

Submitted by Dana on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 3:33pm.

Visit the Planned Parenthood website for answers to all of your questions about your sexual health. 

They can address all of your questions and concerns about:

  • Abortion,
  • Birth Control, 
  • Morning After Pill,  
  • Relationships, 
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). 

When you come to a Planned Parenthood health center, you can expect acceptance and respect, trust and confidentiality.