The AIDS Info website provides information about federally approved treatment guidelines and trials for HIV and AIDS. The Education and Resource Center provides different materials for patients, health care providers and researchers which can be viewed online, downloaded in PDF, or ordered at no charge.
Filed Under: Reproductive Health •
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), a component of the Office of Justice Programs in the U.S. Department of Justice, is the United States’ primary source for criminal justice statistics. BJS collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. BJS publishes documents and provides data that present findings, most of which are available on the web site in PDF format or as individual datasets.
Filed Under: Violence •
Center for Mental Health Services
The Center for Mental Health Services is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Mental Health Information Center. It was developed for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policymakers, providers and the media. The web site provides information about mental health and publications that can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
Division of Adolescent and School Health, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
The Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) operates within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the CDC. DASH activities take a comprehensive approach to addressing adolescent health needs, from the collection of data through the development and implementation of programs. The web site contains information geared towards health professionals and school personnel that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge; it also houses the interactive Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System database.
Filed Under: General Adolescent Health •
Food and Nutrition Information Center
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The web site contains information for providers and educators and searchable databases for all materials; publications can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
Healthier US is a federal initiative to reduce obesity, diabetes, and smoking put forth by the President to help Americans take steps to improve personal health and fitness. The web site contains information for the general public on nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation and preventive screening, as well as information about the Steps to a Healthier US Initiative. Publications can be downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
MCHB provides its leadership, partnership, and resources to advance the health of all our Nation’s mothers, infants, children and adolescents - including families with low income levels, those with diverse racial and ethnic heritages, and those living in rural or isolated areas without access to care. This web site includes a searchable information center for new and archived health-related resources.
Filed Under: General Adolescent Health •
Mental Health Workgroup, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
The CDC Mental Health Workgroup includes over 85 members representing multiple disciplines, divisions and centers within CDC and its sister agency, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The overall goal of the workgroup is to foster collaboration and advancement in the field of mental health in support of CDC’s commitment to promote health, prevent disease and injury, and improve quality of life. The web site contains links to state mental health organizations and data, and has publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention
The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP) is responsible for public health surveillance, prevention research, and programs to prevent and control human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB). The website has links to its online databases, publications, and other related websites. There are also individual sites with information on HIV, AIDS, STD amd TB, and most of the reports can be viewed online or downloaded in PDF at no charge.
Filed Under: Reproductive Health •
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, is the lead federal agency for injury prevention. The web site provides information on injury prevention programs and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge. In addition, the site contains WISQARS, an interactive data-base system that provides customized reports on injury-related data, such as motor vehicle accidents, homicide and suicide.
Filed Under: Unintentional Injury • Violence •
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration created the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) as a resource for information about substance abuse prevention and addiction treatment. The web site contains information from many sources available on alcohol and other drug use and abuse, and publications can be ordered or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This survey has been designed to collect information about the health and diet of people in the United States. The web site has information about the survey, as well as datasets and reports that can be downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. The web site has an area on Child Passenger Safety, an online fatality analysis reporting system, and national/state reports that can be downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Unintentional Injury •
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is part of the National Institutes of Health - the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the United States Government. The web site contains current news and events, press releases, grant and contract information, and research activities; publications can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
About Our Kids is a project that is part of the New York University’s Child Study Center. The Center offers expert psychiatric and psychological services for children and families. The web site provides information and articles that can be viewed online at no charge.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
This organization is a project of the New York State Department of Health and was developed in cooperation with the Partners for Children. It aims to strengthen community partnerships that promote positive youth development and prevent risky and unhealthy behaviors among young people. The web site has training information and links to organizations, as well as publications on youth development issues.
Filed Under: Youth Development •
Adolescent Health On-Line (AMA)
The American Medical Association (AMA) developed a section, Adolescent Health On-Line, dedicated to the promotion of adolescent health through prevention. The web site is a source for information on adolescent health care and preventive services, clinical guidelines, and has reports/briefs that can be downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: General Adolescent Health •
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
This organization is an alliance of consumer health and safety groups and insurance companies that advocates for state and federal laws, policies and programs that reduce traffic related injuries and fatalities. The website includes a section on teen drivers with graduated licensing nformation and crash statistics, and also contains a state-by-state listing of policies aimed at reducing motor vehicle related injuries and deaths.
Filed Under: Unintentional Injury •
Advocates for Youth champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. It works both in the United States and in developing countries with a sole focus on adolescent reproductive and sexual health. The web site information and publications can be downloaded at no charge or ordered for a small fee.
Filed Under: Reproductive Health •
The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) is a nonprofit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education. AGI aims to protect the reproductive choices of all women and men in the United States and throughout the world. The web site has information and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Reproductive Health •
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is a membership-based organization with members that research, evaluate, diagnose, treat psychiatric disorders, and respond to new developments in addressing the health care needs of children and their families. The web site contains information for professionals and parents, and publications can be ordered for a fee.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
American Academy of Pediatrics
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The web site has current policy statements and publications, as well as information for parents and health professionals that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: General Adolescent Health •
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. The web site contains information on current legislation, programs and events, professional development, and links to its electronic and subscription journals.
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The American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. The web site contains nformation about Operation Fit Kids and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge and ordered for a small fee.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA’s commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives brings the Association into the forefront of five critical health areas: obesity/overweight, aging, complementary care and dietary supplements, safe and nutritious food supply and human genome and genetics. The web site has information that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a medical specialty society with physician members who work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for people with mental health disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. The web site contains various resources and publications can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
American Psychoanalytic Association
The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) is a professional organization of psychoanalysts throughout the United States. The web site has information about psychoanalysis and a searchable database for literature and psychoanalysts who are currently practicing, as well as article abstracts that can be viewed online.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. The web site contains information for both professionals and the general public; publications can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge, or ordered/subscribed to for a fee.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
American School Food Service Association
The American School Food Service Association (ASFSA) has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946. The primary activities of the association are: providing education and training; setting standards through certification and credentialing; gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition; and representing the nutritional interests of all children. The web site has an interactive wellness system where you can track personal progress, information about food/nutrition and publications/journals that can be ordered for a fee.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
California Department of Health Services - EPIC
The EPIC Branch is the focal point for the California Department of Health Services’ injury prevention efforts. The three organizational units within EPIC are: Injury Surveillance and Epidemiology Section, Office of Disability and Health, and State and Local Injury Control Section. The website has injury data that can be customized by type and state or county. Publications are available to be downloaded or ordered at no charge.
Filed Under: Unintentional Injury •
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is fighting to free America’s youth from tobacco and to create a healthier environment. The Campaign is the nation’s largest non-governmental initiative ever launched to protect children from tobacco addiction and exposure to secondhand smoke. The web site has information and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
Center for Youth Development and Policy Research (AED)
The Center for Youth Development and Policy Research at the Academy for Educational Development is dedicated to contributing to better futures for all youth in the United States. The website has information youth development programs, as well as a list of tools and publications that can be downloaded at no charge or ordered for a small fee.
Filed Under: Youth Development •
Child Trends conducts research and provides science-based information to improve the decisions, programs, and policies that affect children. In advancing this mission, Child Trends collects and analyzes data; conducts, synthesizes, and disseminates research, designs and evaluates programs; and developms and tests promising approaches to research in the field. The web site has a large and diverse list of publications for sale, and most can also be downloaded in PDF format at no charge. It also has a Databank which summarizes recent research, highlights national goals, and links to other sources of data and research on children.
Filed Under: Youth Development •
Children’s Defense Fund - Education and Youth Development
The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is a research and advocacy group for children and adolescents. The goal of CDF’s Education and Youth Development Division is to ensure that every child has a safe start in life by identifying and promoting programs and policies that keep children out of trouble, protect them from violence, and provide them with a safe and productive learning environment. The web site provides data, a listserv to sign up with, and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Violence • Youth Development •
Children’s Nutrition Research Center
The Children’s Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) is a project of the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, and the US Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service, and is one of six federally funded human nutrition research centers in the U.S. The web site contains resources for health professionals, parents, and educators; information, a newsletter, and other publications can be viewed or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
CSN National Injury and Violence Prevention Resource Center
Children’s Safety Network works with health professionals and programs to: provide technical assistance and information, facilitate the implementation and evaluation of injury prevention programs, and conduct analytical and policy activities that improve injury and violence prevention activities in the United States. The website contains state profiles and publications that can be ordered at no charge.
Filed Under: Unintentional Injury • Violence •
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. (EDAP), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the awareness and prevention of eating disorders through education and community activism. The web site has information that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
Family Voices is a national grassroots network of families and friends that advocates for health care services for all children and youth with special health care needs. The web site has information on policy and state projects, as well as publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: General Adolescent Health •
This organization helps communities and the nation make sure all young people are ready for work, college and live by age 21. The Forum provides youth and adult leaders with information, technical assistance, training and support to increase the quality and quantity of youth investment and involvement. The web site has various resources for all audiences, including a quarterly newsletter, Forum Focus.
Filed Under: Youth Development •
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) is a recognized leader and resource in maternal and child health. The web site has membership opportunities, information about events and publications/policy issues that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge, or ordered for a small fee.
Filed Under: Reproductive Health •
Injury Control Centers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Based out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the following injury control centers conduct research in prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation, and serve as training centers as well as information centers for the public:
Colorado Injury Control Research Center; Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center; Harvard Injury Control Research Center; Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy; Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Injury Research Center; UCLA Southern California Injury Prevention Research Center; UCSF San Francisco Injury Center; University of Alabama Injury Control Research Center; University of Iowa Injury Prevention Center; University of North Carolina Injury Prevention Research Center; University of Pittsburgh Center for Injury Research and Control
Filed Under: Unintentional Injury •
Institute for Youth Development
The Institute for Youth Development (IYD) promotes a comprehensive risk-avoidance message to youth regarding major risk behaviors that are inextricably linked: alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco and violence. The website is designed for both professionals in the field of youth development and for mothers, fathers, and teens looking for current information and advice. Publications are available in the form of periodicals, research reports, grant manuals, and pamphlets. All publications can be ordered (each has a suggested donation price) and some can be downloaded for free from the website.
Filed Under: Youth Development •
International Youth Foundation
The International Youth Foundation (IYF) works with programs that are preventive in nature, increase global awareness of children and youth issues, and promote greater knowledge and application of best practices for young people. The web site has information about international youth projects and publications that can downloaded at no charge or ordered for a fee.
Filed Under: General Adolescent Health •
Join Together, founded in 1991 at the Boston University School of Public Health, supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation. In 1996, the organization broadened its scope to include gun violence prevention. The web site has information and resources on substance abuse and gun violence, as well as publications that can be viewed online or ordered for a small fee.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse • Violence •
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is an independent philanthropy focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation in three main areas: health policy, media and public education, and health and development in South Africa. The web site has a listserv that can be subcribed to, and information and publications can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
Filed Under: Reproductive Health •
The Monitoring the Future (MTF) Study has collected data from a national sample of students on an annual basis since 1975; it’s conducted by the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. The web site gives background information about the study and data/publications can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
Filed Under: Mental Health & Substance Abuse •
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a non-profit organization who’s mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of drunk driving, and prevent underage drinking. The web site contains policy and advocacy information, statistics, research, resources, and news that can be viewed online.
Filed Under: Unintentional Injury •
National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors
The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) represents the nation’s chief state health agency staff who have programmatic responsibility for administering AIDS health care, prevention, education and supportive service programs funded by state and federal governments. The web site offers information and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Reproductive Health •
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan campaign to improve the well-being of children, youth and families by reducing teen pregnancy. The web site offers information geared towards different audiences and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Reproductive Health •
National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) is a partnership between the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Heart Association, and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The web site contains legislative and other information, as well as publications/newsletters that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
Filed Under: Chronic Diseases •
NAHIC is honored to be the 2006 recipient of the Society for Adolescent Medicine's Millar Award for Innovative Approaches to Adolescent Health Care. Please click on the picture below to download the Award presentation.
Please be sure to visit our Sister Site, the Policy Center. Resources on the site include papers on Young Adult health, Middle Childhood documents, a Brief listing organizations that track state and federal policies in adolescent health, and many more publications.
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Child Trends. Together we conduct research, create resources and offer assistance to improve the health of young people and their families.
