Recommended Books :

My Ishmael -“Teacher seeks pupil. Must have an earnest desire to Save the world.” by Daniel Quinn 
Teen Earth Magic Looking for Spiritual Practices? Here is a PDF Of  an “empowerment workbook” by Star Hawk

 

Here are  resources and toll-free numbers every Teenager should have:

(707)-269-7073 Open Door Teen Clinics (Local)

Humboldt’s Opens Door Teen Clinic provides FREE, confidential health care and education, and counseling to help young patients make healthy choices. Teen Clinic front desk is staffed by teenagers and provides care for patients up to 20 years old.Clinics are walk-in, but you can also call for a free confidential appointment with one of our Teen Clinic providers. Clinics offer: Birth control, Education about patient rights, Pregnancy testing and counseling & Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
Call Us Today! Humboldt: (707)-269-7073 | Del Norte: ((707) 465-6925|memberservices@opendoorhealth.com

(707) 444-2273 Youth Service Bureau

“Provides shelter services for youth who may be experiencing homelessness, severe family conflict, or fleeing from a dangerous living situation. Temporary residential program with the goal of family reunification.”
Location: 1100 California St., Eureka, CA 95501
Website: http://rcaa.org/division/youth-servicebureau

(707) 443-7099 The RAVEN Project Drop-In Center 

“Provides youth an opportunity to check in with themselves regarding the status of their lives and current issues concerning their personal wellbeing. During drop-in, youth may access our services and receive referrals for alternate assistance.” Location: 523 T Street, Eureka. CA 95501
Website: http://rcaa.org/youth-service-bureau
707-476-4944 The Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC)
“A youth advocacy and leadership development organization dedicated to empowering young people with lived experience to transform the foster care, juvenile justice, mental health and homelessness services systems. We bring together public and private partners, organizations and individuals,at the local, state and national level to improve the lives of youth ages 16 to 26.
Location: 433 M St. Eureka, CA 95501
Website: https://humboldtgov.org/542/Transition-Age-Youth-Programs
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/hctayc/about/?ref=page_internal

1-866-488-7386 – The Trevor Helpline

This is a number to help those kids that are gay or troubled. They are a suicide prevention hotline that specializes in youth that are having issues with their sexuality or identity.

1-800-442-HOPE (4673) – National Hopeline Network

Suicide and depression are rampant in our world today and teens seem especially susceptible to the issues. This network can get them help and talk them through crisis. When a kid has nowhere to turn, that is when things escalate. Give them another option when things seem bleak. It could save their lives.

tell:+1-800-799-7233– Domestic Violence Helpline

Whether you have domestic violence issues in your home or not is irrelevant. If you’re is visiting a friend whose father secretly abuses that family, they need the help right? This is a good number for every teen to have. They can give them options and power when they feel the least hopeful.

1-800- 621-4000 – National Runaway Switchboard

Kids run away. Sometimes it is justified and sometimes it is because they are troubled. Whatever the case, they need someone to turn to. This is a wonderful resource that can put them in touch (secretly or otherwise) with their parents and possibly get them help they desperately need.

1-800-422-4453 – Child Abuse Hotline

Again, this is not about you or what happens under your roof necessarily. Every kid needs to know this number just in case. In many cases, the child abuse is happening outside the home. It could be an aunt or uncle, friend of the family or even a stranger.

These numbers are all about giving teens options. When we empower our youth with tools like this, we give them confidence and teach them to fight for themselves. Make out a card to fit in their wallet or purse and you never know what returns you might get on that five minute task.