Adolescent-friendly Resources:
LGBTQ2S+:
- imi:Guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help you explore your identity and support your mental health
- Resources for LGBTQ+ (selfsea.org)
- Transhealth program | Washington State Health Care Authority
- Gender-affirming medical coverage rights | Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- LGBTQ Youth Resource List.xls (seattle.gov)
Mental and Behavioral Health:
- Home - Teen Link
- Youth Suicide Prevention Resources | Washington State Department of Health
- Behavioral Health Resources and Recommendations | Washington State Department of Health
- My Mind - We R Native
- Resources | Washington State Health Care Authority
- Family-Focused Interventions to Prevent Substance Use Disorders in Adolescence: Proceedings of a Workshop | The National Academies Press
General Health Resources:
- Adolescent Health Care Resources for Teens (aap.org)
- What the Health? Youth-created podcast (buzzsprout.com)
- Child and Adolescent Well-Care Visits | Washington State Department of Health
- Parents and Families - Services and Resources | Washington State Department of Health
- Teens and Young Adult Resources | Washington State Department of Health
- When can a minor access health care without parental consent? (washingtonlawhelp.org)
- Healthy Native Youth
- My Body - We R Native
- Navigating Healthcare as a Young Person | Youth Engaged 4 Change
- Healthcare Transition Tips and Tricks for Youth | Youth Engaged 4 Change
Health Insurance:
- How to Navigate Health Insurance - We R Native
- Health insurance | Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Healthy Relationships:
- Decreasing Teen Dating Violence Online | That's Not Cool (thatsnotcool.com)
- Healthy relationships for young adults | love is respect
Birth Control and Reproductive Health:
- Abortion | Washington State Department of Health
- State Laws Related to Sexual and Reproductive Health | Washington State Department of Health
- Birth Control and Emergency Contraception | Washington State Department of Health
- Telehealth Services | Washington State Department of Health: Find sexual and reproductive health services like birth control through telehealth
- Sexual Health - We R Native
- Washington State Condom Map (freecondomswa.com)
Pregnant and Parenting Teens and Youth:
- Graduation, Reality And Dual-Role Skills (GRADS) | OSPI (www.k12.wa.us)
- CWP_0033 Guidebook for pregnant and parenting teens in Washington State care
- Perinatal Mental Health Support Resources | Perinatal Support Washington
- Pregnancy - We R Native
Transportation for Medical Appointments:
- Starting in September, youth ride transit for free! - myORCA
- Youth can ride transit for free in most of Washington | WSDOT
- Transportation services (nonemergency) | Washington State Health Care Authority
- For some Medicaid Clients in King and Snohomish Counties: Transportation | Hopelink
Technical Assistance:
- Reproductive Health National Training Center
- Evidenced-Based Clinical Preventive Services for Adolescents and Young Adults
In the Media:
- Reading, math, science, and wellness: youth mental health is a new educational cornerstone | by Governor Jay Inslee | Washington State Governor's Office | Medium
- 4 Washington Teens Share Why They Got the COVID-19 Vaccine | by Washington State Department of Health | Public Health Connection | Medium
- Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness | PBS
- Seattle-area youth created this guide to connect teens to multicultural mental health care | The Seattle Times