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Good Stress and Bad Stress - A Site for Teens

 

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Good Stress - Bad Stress
A Site for Teens

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Prevention Education Programmer

PMFRC North Side

613-687-1641 ext. 2223

psip.pmfrc@bellnet.ca

 

Crisis Intervention Worker

PMFRC North Side

613-687-1641 ext 2224

Everyone experiences stress at times - adults, teens, and even kids. But there are things you can do to minimize stress and manage the stress that's unavoidable.

Hey Teens!! You're not alone

Our Crisis Intervention Worker and Prevention Education Programmer are both available to help you out. In fact, our teens have a dual availability for resources and programs. Often, the Teen Program plans creative and supportive events and programs as well as our PSI team.

Check our Teen Site for some great pages designed with you in mind:

Teen Support Drop-In (13 and over)
Last thursday of every month from 6 - 8pm, we encourage you to come on out and meet our monthly guest speakers.
April 24, May 22, June 26
South Side Community Centre
613-687-2104
Kids Health.org - Teens Health

www.kidshealth.org/teen

  • Sexual health, sexuality and relationships
  • Staying safe, food, fitness and physical health
  • Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and addictions
  • Suicide & Self Harm > Get information on suicide prevention.
  • Body Image, Fitness and Weight > Examine body image issues
  • Self-esteem, Bullying and Safe Schools > Get help to improve your self-esteem.
  • Stress > Learn to cope with stress and its effects
  • Depression and Moods > Understand and cope with depression. Are you depressed? Are mood disorders the same as depression.

www.connectingyouth.ca

...the site for youth from military families in Canada and abroad to meet up and share experiences. This website represents the hard work of many youth, who have been involved in every stage of the development of the site to bring you information on the issues that affect youth from CF families and their friends. Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to the CF youth world, we have something here to help you out... Visit Now

Cdn Health Network

www.canadian-health-network.ca

This section provides information on a variety of topics such as: mental and physical health; sexuality; violence prevention; healthy eating; and active living. Young people, and adults with an interest in youth health (caregivers, teachers, parents, etc.) will be able to find relevant information on:

  • Socio-emotional development (such as development of self-identity, relationships to peers and adults, and understanding of oneself in a broacher social context).
  • Implementation of various programs and intervention initiatives targeted at teens.
  • Visit Now

 

 

Resources

Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only toll-free, national, bilingual, phone and web counselling, referral and information service for children and youth.  We provide immediate anonymous and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Kids can now also do e-counselling in a safe web environment on their web site
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868
SLAAMH - Students Learning About Addictions and Mental Health
SLAAMH is an exciting new Children's Mental Health program to help adolescents with issues around mental health and drug use. This program was developed as an evidence-based program as a result of a need expressed by community partners and the high school administration. Funding for the project comes from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to the County of Renfrew.  
http://www.columbushouse.ca/id32.htm

73 Renfrew Street, Pembroke
613-732-2133
Pathways Alcohol and Drug Treatment Counselling Services
Pathways Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services of Renfrew County offers outpatient treatment to individuals age 16 years and over, who are suffering from an alcohol and/or other chemical dependency. We also provide services to individuals who have been, or are currently being affected by someone else's chemical dependency.
http://renfrewcountyaddictiontreatment.ca/

210 Lochiel Street, Suite 210, Renfrew
613-432-8573
1-888-241-1135
Al-anon/Alateen
Like A.A., Al-anon and Alateen offer fellowship helping families of alcoholics. Whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, Alanon members can find contentment and even happiness within their lives.
http://www.al-anon-ottawa.ca/
http://al-anon.alateen.on.ca/

Beachburg, Chalk River, Deep River, Pembroke/Petawawa (Hotline 24 hrs.)
613-732-7831

Arnprior, Eganville, Renfrew
613-432-2907
It's All About You! - A Teen's guide to talking about sex
This resource is provided by the Canadian Health Network and offers some great resources for the parent and the youth themselves.
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca

Canadian Health Network
Frequently asked questions for youth and their parents.This great resourceful site answers a number of very relevant questions from "Why do I cut myself?", to "I am always tired. Am I sick?" and touches on steroids, drugs, alcohol, sexuality, bullying, eating disorders etc.
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca
The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families
The Phoenix Centre is operated by Renfrew County Youth Services, providing day programs, group and individual programs and counselling for families and youth. Their philosophy is that change is possible in every situation. We also believe that the family is still the most important influence in a child’s life and that a child’s problems are best addressed with the involvement of his or her family.
http://www.phoenixctr.com/
1-800-465-1870
613-735-2374
phoenix@renc.igs.net

 

 

 

 

   
         
 
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