Abstinence Clearinghouse: Access to character, relationship and abstinence programs, curricula, speakers, and materials for teachers, parents and teens, www.abstinence.net.

Al-Anon & Alateen: 12-Step support groups and information for the family and friends of alcoholics, 1-888-4ALANON (1-888-425-2666), www.al-anon.org.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Information and resources for families, www.aacap.org.     

BioMedSearch: BioMedSearch is an enhanced version of the NIH PubMed search that combines MedLine/PubMed data with data from other sources to make the most comprehensive biomedical literature search available, www.biomedsearch.com.

Childhelp USA Hotline: 24-hour crisis intervention for abused or neglected children (child or adult can call): 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453), www.childhelpusa.org.

Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD): Information and support groups for ADD (may include hyperactivity) children and their parents and also for adults. 1-800-233-4050, www.chadd.org.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health: Information on childhood mental disorders and social issues. (NIMH, www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/childmenu.cfm)

Child Care Action Campaign: Directory of national child care centers, www.childcareaction.org/rlinks.html

Choices/Teen Awareness: Abstinence-based sex education programs in schools, 1-714-525-5997, www.teenawareness.org.

Confident Kids: Christian support groups and resources for kids growing up with divorce, blended families, family conflict, addiction, abuse, an absent parent, gangs, 1-805-473-7945, www.confidentkids.com.

Focus Adolescent Services: Directory of programs, services, and resources for problem adolescents and their parents, 1-877-FOCUS-AS (362-8727), www.focusas.com.

Focus on the Family: Christian information and resources for spouses, parents, and children; Dr. Dobson's radio ministry and resources, 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459), www.family.org.

GriefNet: Online communities, resources, and articles for all types of grief, adults and children, www.griefnet.org.

Kid's Doctor: Pediatric information for children, www.kidsdoctor.com.

Learning Disabilities: Identification, understanding, and help. (NIMH, www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ldmenu.cfm)

Medical Institute: Educational resources on the problems of sexually transmitted diseases and nonmarital pregnancy, 1-512-328-6268, www.medinstitute.org.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: Report lost or abused children, help in finding missing children, and resources for protecting children, 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678), www.missingkids.com.

National Clearing House for Alcohol & Drug Information: Information on illegal drugs, club drugs, prescription drugs, steroids; kids only area, 1-800-729-6686, www.health.org.National Library of Medicine: Information on diseases, conditions, and wellness, www.medlineplus.gov.

New Hope Teenline: Christian teenagers offer suicide prevention, support, and referrals for other teenagers, 24-hour, (1-888-747-8336), www.teenline.org.

New Horizons: 6-9 week nature-based emotional growth program located in Maine for troubled adolescent girls ages 13-18, 1-800-916-9755, www.daughtersatrisk.com/index.html.

Olive Crest: Homes and services for abused children, 1-800-550-CHILD (2445), www.olivecrest.org.

Pandora's Box: Information on child protection and abuse prevention and recovery, www.prevent-abuse-now.com.

Parents Anonymous: Family strengthening and skill-building support groups for parents with separate concurrent groups for children, 1-909-621-6184, www.parentsanonymous-natl.org.

Remuda Ranch Program for Anorexia & Associate Disorders: Christian-based treatment, answers to questions about eating disorders, referrals, 1-800-445-1900, www.remuda-ranch.com.

Teen Challenge International: Christian-based treatment programs in centers around the world for teenagers dealing with life-controlling problems, 1-800-814-5729, www.teenchallenge.com.

True Love Waits: Conferences and resources explain the benefits of abstinence, instruct parents in teaching their kids, and invite teens to make the "True Love Waits" pledge, www.lifeway.com/tlw

YMCA: Find a local YMCA around the world for children's programs, teen leadership development, job training, family support, and fitness, 1-888-333-YMCA (9622), www.ymca.net.

See also: "Abuse & Violence," "Addictions & Compulsive Behavior," "Eating Disorders," "Family, Marriage, Parenting, & Relationships," "Pregnancy, Adoption, & Post Abortion."