It Gets Better Project [web resource]
Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, leading them to feel like they have nowhere to turn. This is especially true for LGBT kids and teens, who often hide their sexuality for fear of bullying. Without other openly gay adults and mentors in their lives, they can’t imagine what their future may hold. In many instances, gay and lesbian adolescents are taunted — even tortured — simply for being themselves.
The It Gets Better Project‘s mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them. Read more ›
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Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, 
This website is a project of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This site is organized to help you find what you are looking for, whether you are a teen, middle or high school teacher, or parent. The purpose of this site is to facilitate learning about the effects of drug use on the brain, body, and lives of teens. 
Bring Change 2 Mind (BC2M)
The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults. JED believes in a comprehensive, public health approach to promoting emotional and mental health and preventing suicide.
Every day, Californians struggle with emotional pain. Pain isn’t always obvious, but most suicidal people show some signs that they are thinking about suicide. If you see even one warning sign, step in or speak up. Take the time to learn what to do now, so you’re ready to be there for a friend or loved one when it matters most. You have the power to make a difference – the power to save a life. 
Project UROK 
Having a disability or disease doesn’t have to be isolating. 
