February 4, 8874

RESOURCES AND LINKS
Resources for Volunteers and Parents

LOCAL RESOURCES

Child Welfare Services (CWS) of SLO - If you are concerned that your Little is being abused or neglected, please contact BBBS immediately for help in making a CWS report, within 24 hours of the incident. Please use the number above only during weekends or when the BBBS office is closed. The

United Way Resources - 24-Hour Crisis Management and Referral Services

San Luis Obispo Child Abuse Prevention Council (SLOCAP) - Resources and information on how to prevent child abuse.

Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center (SARP) - Information on how to prevent and handle sexual assault

Teen Health Education Center-CAP Health Services - Health services for teens.

SLO American Red Cross - Information on how to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies

Mental Health Resource - SLO the Stigma

LGBT Youth Resources

Alpha Academy - Helping young men ages 18-22 to make a proper beginning, by helping them to learn to make good decisions as they map out a successful plan for their lives

t.h.e. Center (Teen Clinics) - Services offered for men and women: Birth Control, Emergency Contraception, STD Testing and Treatment, Pregnancy Testing, HIV Testing, Exams, Education, Etc.

Teen Academic Parenting Program - Promotes the well being of pregnant and parenting teens and their children in San Luis Obispo County.

Questbound - Asset-based, youth leadership, service to others, job readiness, career mentoring, and pregnancy and gang prevention project housed in Paso Robles and Nipomo

SAFETY RESOURCES

Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Abuse (American Academy of Pediatrics) - Information to help you recognize child abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. Tips on what you can do to prevent it from happening.

Drug and Alcohol Prevention (TheAntiDrug.com) - Advice, information and tips on how to approach children about drug use.

Internet Safety (MySpace) - Tips to help keep children safe on MySpace and other internet sites.

Internet Safety (netsmartz.org) - Tips to help keep children safe on internet sites.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - A great resource for families regarding bullying.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - A resource on how to stop bullying!

Food Allergy Initiative - FAI’s goal is to fund research that seeks a cure; to improve diagnosis and treatment; and to keep patients safe through education and advocacy.

Treatment 4 Addiction - A comprehensive and frequently updated treatment center directory, including contact information for treatment centers, therapists, and addiction professionals across the United States

Home & School Safety for Kids - A collection of resources and material that can be used to teach children about safety in many different areas within their home or school environment

WORKING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

ADD/ADHD at The National Institute of Mental Health - Offers definitions, information and insight into working with ADD/ADHD children.

Helping Children and Teens Cope (National Institute of Mental Health) - Offers easy to read information on children and adolescent mental health.

Relational Aggression - General information regarding relational aggression

Relational Aggression - Research regarding relational aggression

Relational Aggression - Resources for families dealing with relational aggression

FAMILY SUPPORT

KidsHealth

Health (familydoctor.org) - Information on everything from Acne to ADHD to talking about sex.

Parent and Education Classes

Talking to Kids About Sex - The opinions in this video are not necessarily those of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County.As usual, when discussing health matters or sensitive issues, a volunteer must discuss family values with the child's guardian.

Parenting Classes - Visit the new Parent Connection of San Luis Obispo County website! This has a list of current parenting classes and family resources available throughout the county!

Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

HOMEWORK HELP

MegaConverter 2

Refdesk

edHelper

Aplusmath.com

Homework Help (edHelper.com) - Offers homework help, educational activities, and information essential to getting children excited about school work.

FREE STUFF

Freecycle Network

Free vision exam or glasses!

Discount Prescription Card

FOR FUN

PBS Kids

FFFBI International

Puzzle Pirates

Noggin

Central Coast Kids

Central Coast Teens

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Classes - Great classes for Nutrition and kids!

SLO County Activities

AROUND THE COUNTY

Montana de Oro State Park

San Luis Obispo County

SLOtrails.com

Land Conservancy

Woods Humane Society

Central Coast Roller Derby

Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

130+Things To Do in SLO County

OTHER STUFF

Tolerance.org

Learn about Developmental Assets

YOUTUBE US

SloBigs YouTube Channel!

Please visit Hotline for general information about countywide resources. Also, please visit the Search Institute for information on the 40 Developmental Assets.