Washoe Country School District
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Helpful Resources for Parents and Teens
WEBSITES for Parents and Teens
- http://www.kidshealth.com
- http://www.advocatesforyouth.org
- http://www.teenpregnancy.org
- http://www.parentingteens.about.com
- http://www.teenwire.com
- http://www.health.org
- http://www.kotex.com
- http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/teen_dating_violence.htm
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS | |
| POLICE --FIRE -- AMBULANCE Emergency services for accidents, fire and police assistance | 911 |
| CRISIS -- EMOTIONAL Referrel services for crisis situations | 211 |
| CRISIS CALL CENTER/SUICIDE CRISIS For any age in any crisis situation | 784-8090 |
| INCLINE CRISIS CALL CENTER For any age in any crisis situation in Incline | 833-3241 |
| SECRET WITNESS (VIOLENCE & SUBSTANCE ABUSE) Anonymous reporting of crimes and suspects | 329-6666 |
| McGEE CENTER (RUNAWAY SERVICES) Facility for runaways | 856-4600 |
| YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE For youth in any crisis situation | 623-2627 |
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| WASHOE COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES Family law, domestic violence, housing, work, employment issues | 329-2727 |
| JOB CORP Vocational training center for young adults (16-24 yrs) | 972-5627 |
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| GOSPEL MISSION Emergency Shelter | 323-0386 |
| ST. VINCENT'S DINING ROOM Emergency dining services | 329-5363 |
| SALVATION ARMY Referrals to agencies, emergency food and clothing | 688-4563 |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA Emergency Food services and distribution | 331-3663 |
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| CITIFARE Local bus transportation services | 348-7433 |
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| CARE CHEST Antibiotic prescriptions, medical equipment and supplies (all free of charge) | 829-2273 |
| TEEN HEALTH MALL Washoe County Health Dept screening/testing services for teens | 328-2470 |
| NEVADA HISPANIC SERVICES Program for Substance abuse, Risky behaviors, HIV, STD, Gang Prevention | 826-1818 |
| PFFLAG For parents, family members, friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people to get support, receive educational materials | 358-4874 |
| RENO/SPARKS TRIBAL HEALTH Clinic services for Native Americans | 329-5162 |
| WASHOE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Clinic services, Birth/Death records, Emergency Health, STD/Family Planning | 328-2400 |
| WCSD DIVERSITY OFFICE School district office for students and parents | 325-2071 |
| WCSD S.H.A.R.E. OFFICE School district office for students and parents | 850-8026 |
| WCSD SPANISH LIAISON (ESPANOL) School district office for students and parents | 348-3850 |
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| ALATEEN/ALANON Meeting schedules for pre-teen (8-12) and teen (13-20) support groups | |
| ALCOHOLIC'S ANONYMOUS Support groups for individuals with alcohol abuse issues | 355-1151 |
| NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Support groups for individuals with drug abuse issues | 322-4811 |
| SMOKING CESSATION LUNG ASSOCIATION Services for individuals who smoke and want to quit | 829-5864 |
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELPLINE For any age, confidential | 825-HELP |
| WCSD SUBSTANCE ABUSE OFFICE School district office for students and parents | 850-8016 |
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| CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES Washoe County—students usually go through their school counselors. Some students call regarding concern for a friend. | 328-2300 |
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| SAGEWIND TREATMENT CENTER Treatment Center for Substance Abuse 13-17 year olds (Residential & Outpatient) | 954-1400 |
| CHILDREN'S CABINET Facility for all aspects of family/youth issues and workshops (individual-group-family counseling) | 856-6200 |
| COMMITTEE TO AID ABUSED WOMEN (CAAW) Hotline for any age, residential shelter 18 years and older | 329-4150 |
| FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES Sexual abuse groups (teen girls) free. Drug & Alcohol services, Anger Management Groups, Individual and Family Counseling | 329-0623 |
| QUEST COUNSELING Specializing in Adolescent treatment and Substance Abuse Intervention Solutions | 786-6880 |
| ROBISON HOUSE Counseling services for children and adults on a variety of topics | 355-7722 |
| SEXUAL ASSAULT TEAM-RENO/CARSON CITY Provides services to victims of domestic violence/sexual assault | 784-8090 |
| WCSD COUNSELING OFFICE School district office for students and parents | 333-6116 or 333-6113 |
Call WCSD for more referrals CALL YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN FOR ASSISTANCE | |
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AIDS HOTLINE | 1-800-342-2437 |
| SPANISH SERVICES FOR AIDS HOTLINE Spanish CDC information about health issues | 1-800-344-7432 |
| HEARING IMPAIRED AIDS HOTLINE CDC information for the hearing impaired | 1-800-243-7889 |
| CASA DE VIDA Provides housing, food, education, clothing for pregnant women | 329-1070 |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERV. OF NV St. Vincent programs with dining room, food pantry, and emergency assistance | 322-7073 |
| CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER Provides free pregnancy tests, referrals for assistance (adoption-medical-housing) | 826-5144 |
| LDS SOCIAL SERVICES Pregnancy counseling, adoption services, family relationships | 1-800-537-2229 |
| NEVADA AIDS FOUNDATION Provides housing assistance, support and advocacy for those with HIV/AIDS | 329-2437 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD Provides education in family planning | 688-5555 |
| SAFE HAVEN A safe and non-threatening service for parents to give up a newborn | 328-2300 |
| STD HOTLINE For any age, confidential | 1-800-227-8922 |
| WASHOE PREGNANCY CENTER Clinic for pregnant women needing assistance | 982-5640 |
| WCSD CYESIS-WASHOE HIGH SCHOOL Program for pregnant students in the school district | 333-5150 |
