Youth Resources

It takes a lot to raise a healthy child. As they grow and explore the world around them, social and peer relationships can get more complicated. Their sense of self confidence may need more boosting. They may need advice on how to channel the natural curiosity and adventurousness of adolescence in a healthy direction, rather than caving in to negative peer pressure and experimenting with substances like nicotine/tobacco, drugs and alcohol or participating in unhealthy relationships.

Teaching our children about healthy behaviors and relationships is a continual process that requires open and honest conversations. They also need trusted resources that they can explore on their own to find answers. Below are some suggestions:

Infant/ Young Children

Help finding infant formula in Morris County.

School Aged Children

Free Hotspots and Internet: T-Mobile partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide free hotspots and internet to 10 million eligible households in the United States. 

Preschool Advantage Program: Non-profit organization that funds half day preschool for families who cannot afford the high tuition costs.

Need help paying for childcare? The Child & Family Resources of Morris County can assist with childcare costs for families that meet the eligibility requirements. 

Organizations and Resources

NJ211.org: Tweens and Teens Resources provides general resources and services in NJ to help address the challenges of transitioning from childhood to adulthood.

Connecting NJ: Resources for Healthy Children and Families.

Nemour's Children's Health has a website dedicated to Teen Health, including mental health, nutrition and medical care.

Students Against Destructive Decisions is a national non-profit dedicated to the safety and wellness of all students. Using 40 years of expertise to facilitate educational and engaging programming, SADD operates through school and community chapters (like student clubs) dedicated to advocating healthy decision-making. SADD was founded on the simple philosophy that young people, empowered to help each other, are the most effective force in prevention.


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Teen Mental Health

Web MD's information on Anxiety in Teens helps identify it, explains how much is too much, and suggests solutions.

The Mayo Clinic's Teen Depression website explains what it looks like and how to get help.

Drug and Alcohol Resources

Hope One is a mobile recovery access vehicle that offers critical support for persons struggling with addition, with the goals of preventing drug overdoses and deaths

Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is a program designed to give individuals with substance abuse disorders a safe way to seek help for their addiction at a local Police Department 

Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Healthy Relationships

JBSW: 2023 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Toolkit

One Love is on a mission to educate young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and learn how to love better. Through our powerful films, workshops, and peer-to-peer discussions, One Love offers a framework that helps students spread our message online and in their communities.

The CDC provides resources on identifying and preventing Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Health.

Sexual Education for Youth

Teen Pregnancy Prevention (NJPREP)