Find links to quality, accurate information on health topics that are important to you. Each link is vetted by DOH’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Team and reviewed by the Youth Advisory Council.
Looking for services more locally? Try searching Care Connect Washington.
Thank you to the Youth Advisory Council members who helped design this resource!
Mental and Behavioral Health
Washington State Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
By Seattle Children's
Washington-based free, phone referral line connecting children and teens under 17 and families with mental health services.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteWhole Body Health
We R Native
By Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Content on life, culture, relationships, and physical and mental health for Native Youth, by Native Youth with a popular Ask Your Relative Q&A.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteHealthcare Rights and Access
WiFi hotspot location finder
By Washington State Department of Commerce
WiFi away from home -- a free resource for telehealth appointments and more.
YAC ApprovedMental and Behavioral Health
Find your Behavioral Health Advocate
By Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy
Map-based tool to find behavioral health advocates in your region.
YAC ApprovedMental and Behavioral Health
Wellness Tools
By Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Journal prompts, affirmations, peer support tools, and educational resources to support Black folks' mental health, healing, and liberation.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteMental and Behavioral Health
Black, Indigenous & People of Color Mental Health Resources
By National Alliance on Mental Illness
National and Pacific Northwest mental health resources, provider directories, and self-care guides for BIPOC individuals.
YAC ApprovedMental and Behavioral Health
You Can
By Washington State Department of Health
Information for young people about cannabis use and cessation.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteMental and Behavioral Health
Focus On
By Washington State Health Care Authority
Campaign to promote abstinence from alcohol use.
YAC ApprovedSexual and Reproductive Health
Pregnancy Options and Abortion Resolution Workbooks
By Cedar River Clinics
Free workbooks to guide pregnancy-related decisions and emotional support after an abortion.
YAC ApprovedWhole Body Health
selfsea
By Peer Health Exchange
Youth-designed resource hub with information and youth testimonials on 15+ topics like sexual health, mental health, gender, racism, and more.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteSexual and Reproductive Health
Sex, etc.
By Rutgers University
Sexual health resource by and for teens, including a clinic finder and communication tool.
YAC ApprovedWhole Body Health
Where to Turn for Teens (PDF)
By Teen Link
Resource guide for Washington youth seeking personal empowerment and the support of others. Find everything from free food to legal help.
YAC ApprovedMental and Behavioral Health
Teen Link
By Crisis Connections
Washington-based and teen-centered mental health resources and a crisis chat/call line.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteMental and Behavioral Health
Trans Lifeline
By Trans Lifeline
Free peer support by and for trans folks, including microgrants for name changes and gender-affirming hair removal.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteMental and Behavioral Health
The Trevor Project
By The Trevor Project
24/7 information and support for LGBTQIA2S+ young people.
YAC ApprovedHealthcare Rights and Access
WA Health Plan Finder
By Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Washington state health insurance plan finder and enrollment system.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteMental and Behavioral Health
WA Recovery Helpline
By Crisis Connections
Links to programs for help with recovery for substance use disorders and other behavioral health concerns.
YAC ApprovedHealthcare Rights and Access
Out2Enroll: FAQs for Young People
By Out2Enroll
Health insurance FAQ for LGBTQIA2S+ youth. Enrollment help, state-by-state insurance guides for trans folks, and other resources.
Healthcare Rights and Access
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
By GLMA, Tegan and Sara Foundation
Search tool to find LGBTQIA2S+ affirming healthcare providers.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Perinatal Support Washington
By Perinatal Support Washington
Perinatal support means support for the time before and after giving birth.
YAC ApprovedSexual and Reproductive Health
Sexual Health Information for Teens
By Planned Parenthood
Teen-friendly content on sex, relationships, and bodies, plus a sexual health chat bot.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteHealthcare Rights and Access
Point of Pride
By Point of Pride
National non-profit for access to gender-affirming surgery, HRT, chest binders and shapewear for trans folks.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteMental and Behavioral Health
NEDA: Where do I start?
By National Eating Disorders Association
Eating disorders-related information and support.
YAC ApprovedDating, Relationships, and Safety
National Human Trafficking Hotline
By Polaris
Safety tips to prevent trafficking, plus a confidential hotline.
YAC ApprovedDating, Relationships, and Safety
National Runaway Safeline: Youth & Teens
By National Runaway Safeline
24/7 National Runaway Safeline for teens in crises. Call or chat for free.
YAC ApprovedPagination
- Find credible health information on topics you care about
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Teen Health Hub WA features a list of carefully selected online health information and resources on important health topics teens and young adults have asked us about. Find information on physical health and regular checkups, sexual and reproductive health, mental and behavioral health, dating and relationships, and understanding the health care system.
Every “resource card” contains a link to information, services, or another health resource. Use the tags and filters to find resource cards for different topics. Click on a card to check it out and learn more.
Do you know of a great resource that should be included in the Hub? Send us an email at AdolescentHealthUnit@doh.wa.gov to share your ideas!
- We make sure resources and information are trustworthy
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Our team reviewed every site to make sure the source is reputable, authors are trustworthy, claims are backed up with facts, and the information is up-to-date. Most of these resources were developed specifically for—and often with—teens and young adults. In addition, each resource was reviewed by a member of the DOH Youth Advisory Council – we tagged their favorites so they’re easy to find. It is always important to use good judgment when looking through these resources.
Learning about which resources you can trust can help build your digital literacy. Digital literacy means the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that promote safety and success in the digital world. We vet these resources because we know that it’s easy to look up health information online, and it can also be hard to know what to trust. You will likely find questionable or even false information when looking for answers to your health questions. Learning to identify misinformation or false information is critical to digital literacy. When in doubt, do more research.
We check on each resource every year to make sure it stays up-to-date and meets DOH standards. If you see something that doesn’t seem right, please get in touch. DOH is not affiliated with the organizations listed unless explicitly stated on their website or in the text under a resource card.
- Know which resources are peer-approved
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Each resource is reviewed by at least one member of the DOH Youth Advisory Council. Every resource in the Hub is there because a YAC member felt the information was important for other teens and young adults to know about.
YAC Approved means that most or all of the YAC reviewers felt that the resource is youth-friendly and relevant. The reviewers would be likely to use the resource or recommend it to a friend.
YAC Favorite means one or more YAC reviewers felt this resource was among the best they reviewed.
This web page is supported in part by Grant Number TP2AH000062 from the HHS Office of Population Affairs and the Title V Maternal Child Health Block Grant from the HHS Health Resource Service Administration. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Office of Population Affairs.