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Parenting Tips and Programs
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Teen Pregnancy Statistics & Prevention: http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-health-topics/reproductive-health/teen-pregnancy/index.html
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Government Programs Specifically Designed to Help Young Parents: http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-health-topics/reproductive-health/teen-pregnancy/need-help.html
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Government Programs That Help Pregnant Teens and Young Parents Finish School: http://www.k12.wa.us/CareerTechEd/GRADSProgram.aspx
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Positive Programs Aided By the Government for Young Mothers and Fathers: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/topics/pregnant-and-parenting-youth
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Free Parenting Tips Via Text For the First Year of Your Baby’s Life: https://www.text4baby.org/index.php/sign-up
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Parenting Tips: http://www.thelearningcommunity.us/ResourcesbyFormat/TipsforParents/DiverseFamilies/TeenParents/tabid/473/Default.aspx
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Domestic Violence Help and Programs
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline | 24/7 Confidential: www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-799-7233
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Another Domestic Abuse Hotline: www.safehorizon.org (877) 935-7393
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline ( Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration):
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Website: www.beta.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
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(Also known as, the Treatment Referral Routing Service, this Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish)
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Information on Alcohol and substance abuse : http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/support-treatment
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Alcohol and substance abuse support in Woodbridge, NJ area http://www.recovery.org/browse/woodbridge-nj/
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Inpatient Addiction Recovery – with locations in Florida and Colorado – https://www.drugrehab.com/An alcohol and substance abuse guide for parents: https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/parents/
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In and Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs in New York City Area – https://www.addictioncenter.com/rehabs/new-york/new-york-city/
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Addiction Guide is not a treatment center — but it does provide information about various addictions and how to overcome them www.addictionguide.com/
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Suicide Prevention Programs and Hotlines:
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
(24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call is routed to the nearest crisis center in the national network of more than 150 crisis centers)
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OTHER RESOURCES
Consumer Advocacy Guide to life insurance industry for new and expectant parents - https://www.consumersadvocate.org/life-insurance
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