Thursday, November 30, 2023

Resources

Welcome to jGirls+ Resources, where we share useful links and helpful information on a range of subjects of interest to girls in the community.

Note that this list is not exhaustive. It is intended as a starting point and quick reference.
Have a resource you’d like to add? Submit your suggestion here.

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18Doors

18Doors empowers people in interfaith relationships— individuals, couples, families and their children—to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices, and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them.

A Review of Sexual Health Apps and Digital Tools for Teens

This report aims to help sexual and reproductive health professionals develop a more nuanced understanding of sexual and reproductive health tools as well as strategies to better reach teens digitally.

ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE

ACCESS removes barriers and builds the power of Californians to achieve reproductive justice. If you are not located in California, ACCESS can provide you with the means to come to California.  

AidAccess

AidAccess provides an online consult for abortion pills by mail. They also send advance provisions for those concerned about future unwanted pregnancy.  

Alateen

Alateen is a place where members can share experiences, strength, and hope to find effective ways to cope with problems and help each other understand the Twelve Steps of the Al-Anon program.

Amaze

AMAZE is harnessing the power of digital media to provide children, adolescents, their parents and educators with medically accurate, affirming, and honest sexual health information.

Amudim

Founded on the pillars of kindness, compassion, and dignity, Amudim functions as a confidential resource center that provides meaningful assistance, enduring support, and direct referrals for individuals and families impacted by sexual abuse, neglect, and addiction, and other crisis-related matters.

ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)

Healthy Bodies aims to alleviate suffering and provide support for those afflicted with eating disorders.

Anti-Defamation League

The mission of ADL is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.

At The Well

At The Well connects women to body, soul, and community through wellness education and Jewish spirituality.

BBYO

BBYO’s pluralistic Movement of Jewish teens, alumni, parents, volunteers, and philanthropists serves a valuable Jewish platform for delivering to the post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah audience fun, meaningful, and affordable experiences.

BBYO on Demand

Explore virtual opportunities to connect with Jewish teens around the world.

BBYO Safety, Wellness & Inclusion

BBYO is committed to creating a mentally, emotionally, and physically safe environment for all teens. We strive to build in our teens the ability to face adversity and developmental challenges and thrive.

Be’chol Lashon

Be’chol Lashon (In Every Tongue) grows and strengthens the Jewish people through ethnic, cultural, and racial inclusiveness and advocates for the diversity that has characterized Jewish people throughout history.

Bronfman Youth Fellowship

The Fellowship taps future influencers at a formative point in their lives and immerses them in an intensive exploration of Jewish text study, pluralism and social responsibility.

Center for Young Women’s Health

The Center is an educational entity that is committed to providing teen girls and young women with carefully researched health information, educational programs, and conferences.

Clue: A beginner’s guide to sex

The basics of pleasure, STIs, condoms, and more.

Clue: Menstrual Cycles

Everything you need to know about your body and how it works, from A to Z.

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.

Cyberbullying Research Center

The Cyberbullying Research Center provides up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.

Diller Teen Fellows

The Diller Teen Fellows program is an international leadership program for Jewish teens. The program empowers participants to be active, effective leaders with a strong Jewish identity and a respect for pluralism.

DoSomething.org

DoSomething.org is mobilizing young people in every US area code and 131 countries! Sign up for a volunteer, social change, or civic action campaign to make a real-world impact.

DrugRehab.Com

Bullying is a prominent risk factor for substance abuse and addiction, but the person being bullied isn’t the only one at risk.

Empower U

Empower U brings awareness, leadership, resources, and opportunities to Sarasota County high school students to help them take a stand on important issues and feel the impact of their positive changes.

Eshel

Eshel’s mission is to create community and acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Jews and their families in Orthodox communities.

Facing History and Ourselves

Our mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry.

Find Your Summer

FindYourSummer.org is the place for Jewish teens to discover summer experiences as unique as they are.

Footsteps

Footsteps provides a range of services, including social and emotional support, educational guidance and social activities, for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and women attempting to explore the world beyond their insular communities.

Friendship Circle

The Friendship Circle exists to bring happiness and companionship to children and young adults with special needs by celebrating their individuality, as well as bringing energy, support, and peace of mind to their families.

GlamourPuss, MD

Olivia is a 3rd Year medical student who discusses the female reproductive system, sexual harassment, assault, consent and toxic masculinity.

Grok Nation

Grok Nation is an online community for people of all ages and backgrounds to dive deep into conversations on contemporary issues.

Hadassah Magazine

Hadassah Magazine focuses on Jewish women, health, Israel and culture, including food, travel and books.

Heads Up

This education series provides teens with science-based materials from a trustworthy source about the effects of drugs and drug abuse on the brain and body.

Here.Now.

Created by teens for teens, the HereNow app is a new way for teens to connect with other teens to share their stories and find real answers to their mental health questions and concerns.

If/When/How Repro Legal Helpline

“At If/When/How, we believe everyone should be able to access abortion care if they want or need it. Our attorneys and advocates provide legal information and support to people navigating complex laws in order to self-determine their reproductive lives.”  

INeedAnA

This site helps you locate the nearest abortion clinic and provides other information about the clinics.  

Interfaith Family

InterfaithFamily empowers people in interfaith relationships — individuals, couples, families and their children — to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices, and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them.

It’s On Us

It’s On Us is a national movement to end sexual assault. The campaign combines innovative creative content and grassroots organizing techniques to spark conversation on a national and local level.

Jane’s Due Process

Jane’s Due Process helps minors in Texas with judicial bypass for abortion. They help teens with accessing abortion when they cannot get a parent’s permission. Call or text at 866-999-5263.  

JConnect

Meet Jewish teens like yourself through local youth groups, travel and social action projects. At JConnect you can find information about the amazing organizations that work with teens in our community.

Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA)

JCADA works to support victims of power-based violence to become empowered and live safely; educate the community about power-based violence and the appropriate responses; and prevent future generations from suffering power-based violence.

Jewish Girls Unite

Jewish Girls Unite encourages girls to tap into their hidden talents, use the arts to express their Judaism, and pursue their dreams.

Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA)

​JOFA expands the spiritual, ritual, intellectual and political opportunities for women within the framework of halakha (Jewish law), by advocating participation and equality for women in family life, synagogues, and Jewish organizations.

Jewish Teen Funders Network

The Jewish Teen Funders Network creates, connects, and supports Jewish teen philanthropy programs as well as promote philanthropy and collective giving as forms of experiential education for Jewish teens.

Jewish Women International

Jewish Women International (JWI) is empowering women and girls by ensuring and protecting their physical safety and economic security, promoting inter-generational leadership, and inspiring civic and community participation.

Jewish Women Lead

Jewish Women Lead is an online course that stretches over a semester or a year. The course focuses on building concrete leadership competencies.

Jewish Women’s Archive

The Jewish Women’s Archive documents Jewish women’s stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change.

Jews in ALL Hues

Jews in ALL Hues (JIAH) is an education and advocacy organization that supports multiple-heritage Jews, assisting Jewish communities and organizations in the creation of sustainably-diverse communities.

JQ International

JQ celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies by transforming Jewish communities and ensuring inclusion through education, support, and identity-enrichment.

JQY

JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) is a nonprofit organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community.

Keshet

Keshet is a national organization that works for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion in Jewish life.

Lilith Magazine

Lilith magazine charts Jewish women’s lives with exuberance, rigor, affection, subversion and style.

Love is Respect

Loveisrespect’s purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships.

Matan

Matan educates Jewish leaders, educators and communities, empowering them to create learning environments supportive of children with special needs, through training Institutes and consultations across North America.

Mental Health America

MHA’s Back to School Toolkit – developed each year and released in mid-August in anticipation of the start of the new school year – provides free resources, tools, tips, and information on early identification themes and Before Stage 4 messaging.

Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline

If you need support to self-manage your miscarriage or abortion, call or text the Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline: 1-833-246-2632. The call center is a team of pro-abortion clinicians with years of experience in caring for miscarriage and abortion.  

Moving Traditions – Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!

Moving Traditions emboldens teens by fostering self-discovery, challenging sexism, and inspiring a commitment to Jewish life and learning.

My Jewish Learning

My Jewish Learning is empowering Jewish discovery for anyone interested in learning more. My Jewish Learning offers thousands of articles, videos and resources to help navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

National Eating Disorders Association

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens

The purpose of this site is to facilitate learning about the effects of drug use on the brain, body, and lives of teens.

National Network of Abortion Funds

The National Network of Abortion Funds builds power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice.  

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

NCSY

NCSY is the premier organization dedicated to connect, inspire and empower Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition.

NFTY

NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. We pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, rooted in Reform Judaism.

No Shame on U

No Shame on U is an organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma associated with mental health conditions and raising awareness in the Jewish community and beyond.

Nursing at Georgetown

The resource lists health concerns that girls and young women (ages 10 to 19) commonly face but often feel uncomfortable discussing. It provides a description of what could be happening, the first steps for getting help, and advice for what to say when addressing the concern.

OK2Talk.org

OK2TALK is a community where teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions can find a safe place to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope.

One Happy Camper

Jewish camp weaves Jewish values, culture, and traditions into the fabric of camp, helping campers to connect to their own identity and the larger Jewish community.

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood was founded on the revolutionary idea that women should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams.

Proud2Bme

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

RAINN

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.

Rising Voices Fellowship

JWA provides a platform to amplify young Jewish women’s voices through the Rising Voices Fellowship, a leadership development program for female-identified teens passionate about writing, feminism and Judaism.

Ritual Well

At Ritualwell, you can submit your own original content, browse and comment on existing rituals, create a profile of yourself to connect with others, and build personalized rituals for your life using the wealth of resources on this site.

Safe Horizon

Safe Horizon’s mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.

Sefaria

A Living Library of Jewish Texts: Sefaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Jewish learning in an open and participatory way.

Sex, etc.

Sex, Etc. is on a mission to improve teen sexual health across the country! Each year, five million young people visit Sexetc.org, and over 45,000 read the magazine to get honest and accurate sexual health information.

Shalom Task Force

Shalom Task Force (STF) works to combat and prevent domestic violence and foster healthy and safe relationships and families in the Jewish community.

Sojourn

The Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender & Sexual Diversity (SOJOURN) is the American South’s resource for Jewish & LGBTQ+ programming, education, support, and advocacy.

Spark Movement

SPARK Movement is a girl-fueled, intergenerational organization igniting and fostering an antiracist gender justice movement to end violence against women and girls, promoting girls’ healthy sexuality and well-being.

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools

SSAIS addresses the epidemic of traumatic sexual harassment impacting our nation’s students. SSAIS seeks to educate students, families, and schools about the right to an equal education free from sexual harassment.

StopBullying.gov

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

Ta’amod

Ta’amod works to transform organizational culture by utilizing Jewish ethics to provide holistic trainings, consultations, and resources.

Tabú

Tabú connects you with the information and services you need to take control of your sexual, mental, and relationship health.

Teen Line

It is our mission to provide personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis, using a national hotline, current technologies and community outreach.

Teens Against Bullying

Created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take action, to be heard, and to own an important social cause.

The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women

This guide was written with the intention of empowering women to navigate the internet without fear.

The Period Blog

The Period Blog is a global reference and resource for girls and women of all ages to learn about their bodies, periods, and ovulation.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

Tia

Tia is on a mission to transform healthcare through products, tools — and now, real world healthcare services — that enable every woman to be her own patient advocate.

Too Smart to Start

Too Smart To Start helps prevent underage alcohol use by offering strategies and materials for youth, teens, families, educators, community leaders, professionals, and volunteers.

Understanding Reproaction and Bad Faith Medicine

“Anti-abortion fake clinics exist to talk people out of having abortions by spreading misinformation about abortion and vilifying the people who have them and perform them. There are roughly 2,700 fake clinics in the United States…”  

USY

USY is USCJ’s youth movement for Conservative Jewish teens across North America. For 60+ years, USY has taught young Jews the values and skills to become exceptional leaders in their communities.

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18 Doors

18Doors empowers people in interfaith relationships— individuals, couples, families and their children—to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices, and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them.

A Review of Sexual Health Apps logo

This report aims to help sexual and reproductive health professionals develop a more nuanced understanding of sexual and reproductive health tools as well as strategies to better reach teens digitally.

ACCESS removes barriers and builds the power of Californians to achieve reproductive justice. If you are not located in California, ACCESS can provide you with the means to come to California.  

AidAccess provides an online consult for abortion pills by mail. They also send advance provisions for those concerned about future unwanted pregnancy.  

Alateen logo

Alateen is a place where members can share experiences, strength, and hope to find effective ways to cope with problems and help each other understand the Twelve Steps of the Al-Anon program.

Amaze logo

AMAZE is harnessing the power of digital media to provide children, adolescents, their parents and educators with medically accurate, affirming, and honest sexual health information.

Amudim

Founded on the pillars of kindness, compassion, and dignity, Amudim functions as a confidential resource center that provides meaningful assistance, enduring support, and direct referrals for individuals and families impacted by sexual abuse, neglect, and addiction, and other crisis-related matters.

ANAD logo

Healthy Bodies aims to alleviate suffering and provide support for those afflicted with eating disorders.

ADL logo

The mission of ADL is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.

At The Well logo

At The Well connects women to body, soul, and community through wellness education and Jewish spirituality.

BBYO logo

BBYO’s pluralistic Movement of Jewish teens, alumni, parents, volunteers, and philanthropists serves a valuable Jewish platform for delivering to the post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah audience fun, meaningful, and affordable experiences.

BBYO Safety, Wellness & Inclusion

Explore virtual opportunities to connect with Jewish teens around the world.

BBYO Safety, Wellness & Inclusion

BBYO is committed to creating a mentally, emotionally, and physically safe environment for all teens. We strive to build in our teens the ability to face adversity and developmental challenges and thrive.

Be'chol Lashon logo

Be’chol Lashon (In Every Tongue) grows and strengthens the Jewish people through ethnic, cultural, and racial inclusiveness and advocates for the diversity that has characterized Jewish people throughout history.

Bronfman Fellowship logo

The Fellowship taps future influencers at a formative point in their lives and immerses them in an intensive exploration of Jewish text study, pluralism and social responsibility.

Center for Young Women's Health logo

The Center is an educational entity that is committed to providing teen girls and young women with carefully researched health information, educational programs, and conferences.

The basics of pleasure, STIs, condoms, and more.

Everything you need to know about your body and how it works, from A to Z.

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.

Cyberbullying_LOGO

The Cyberbullying Research Center provides up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.

Diller Teen Fellows logo

The Diller Teen Fellows program is an international leadership program for Jewish teens. The program empowers participants to be active, effective leaders with a strong Jewish identity and a respect for pluralism.

Do Something logo

DoSomething.org is mobilizing young people in every US area code and 131 countries! Sign up for a volunteer, social change, or civic action campaign to make a real-world impact.

drugrehab.com

Bullying is a prominent risk factor for substance abuse and addiction, but the person being bullied isn’t the only one at risk.

Empower U logo

Empower U brings awareness, leadership, resources, and opportunities to Sarasota County high school students to help them take a stand on important issues and feel the impact of their positive changes.

Eshel logo

Eshel’s mission is to create community and acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Jews and their families in Orthodox communities.

Facing History and Ourselves logo

Our mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry.

Find Your Summer logo

FindYourSummer.org is the place for Jewish teens to discover summer experiences as unique as they are.

Footsteps logo

Footsteps provides a range of services, including social and emotional support, educational guidance and social activities, for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and women attempting to explore the world beyond their insular communities.

Resource: Friendship Circle

The Friendship Circle exists to bring happiness and companionship to children and young adults with special needs by celebrating their individuality, as well as bringing energy, support, and peace of mind to their families.

GlamourPuss, MD logo

Olivia is a 3rd Year medical student who discusses the female reproductive system, sexual harassment, assault, consent and toxic masculinity.

Grok Nation logo

Grok Nation is an online community for people of all ages and backgrounds to dive deep into conversations on contemporary issues.

Hadassah Magazine

Hadassah Magazine focuses on Jewish women, health, Israel and culture, including food, travel and books.

Heads Up logo

This education series provides teens with science-based materials from a trustworthy source about the effects of drugs and drug abuse on the brain and body.

here.now. logo

Created by teens for teens, the HereNow app is a new way for teens to connect with other teens to share their stories and find real answers to their mental health questions and concerns.

“At If/When/How, we believe everyone should be able to access abortion care if they want or need it. Our attorneys and advocates provide legal information and support to people navigating complex laws in order to self-determine their reproductive lives.”  

This site helps you locate the nearest abortion clinic and provides other information about the clinics.  

Interfaith Family logo

InterfaithFamily empowers people in interfaith relationships — individuals, couples, families and their children — to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices, and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them.

It's On Us logo

It’s On Us is a national movement to end sexual assault. The campaign combines innovative creative content and grassroots organizing techniques to spark conversation on a national and local level.

Jane’s Due Process helps minors in Texas with judicial bypass for abortion. They help teens with accessing abortion when they cannot get a parent’s permission. Call or text at 866-999-5263.  

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington - Jconnect logo

Meet Jewish teens like yourself through local youth groups, travel and social action projects. At JConnect you can find information about the amazing organizations that work with teens in our community.

JCADA

JCADA works to support victims of power-based violence to become empowered and live safely; educate the community about power-based violence and the appropriate responses; and prevent future generations from suffering power-based violence.

Jewish Girls Unite logo

Jewish Girls Unite encourages girls to tap into their hidden talents, use the arts to express their Judaism, and pursue their dreams.

JOFA logo

​JOFA expands the spiritual, ritual, intellectual and political opportunities for women within the framework of halakha (Jewish law), by advocating participation and equality for women in family life, synagogues, and Jewish organizations.

Jewish Teen Funders Network logo

The Jewish Teen Funders Network creates, connects, and supports Jewish teen philanthropy programs as well as promote philanthropy and collective giving as forms of experiential education for Jewish teens.

Jewish Women International (JWI) logo

Jewish Women International (JWI) is empowering women and girls by ensuring and protecting their physical safety and economic security, promoting inter-generational leadership, and inspiring civic and community participation.

Jewish Women Lead logo

Jewish Women Lead is an online course that stretches over a semester or a year. The course focuses on building concrete leadership competencies.

Jewish Women's Archive logo

The Jewish Women’s Archive documents Jewish women’s stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change.

Jews in ALL Hues logo

Jews in ALL Hues (JIAH) is an education and advocacy organization that supports multiple-heritage Jews, assisting Jewish communities and organizations in the creation of sustainably-diverse communities.

JQ International logo

JQ celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies by transforming Jewish communities and ensuring inclusion through education, support, and identity-enrichment.

JQY logo

JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) is a nonprofit organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community.

Keshet logo

Keshet is a national organization that works for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion in Jewish life.

Lilith logo

Lilith magazine charts Jewish women’s lives with exuberance, rigor, affection, subversion and style.

love is respect logo

Loveisrespect’s purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships.

Matan logo

Matan educates Jewish leaders, educators and communities, empowering them to create learning environments supportive of children with special needs, through training Institutes and consultations across North America.

Mental Health America logo

MHA’s Back to School Toolkit – developed each year and released in mid-August in anticipation of the start of the new school year – provides free resources, tools, tips, and information on early identification themes and Before Stage 4 messaging.

If you need support to self-manage your miscarriage or abortion, call or text the Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline: 1-833-246-2632. The call center is a team of pro-abortion clinicians with years of experience in caring for miscarriage and abortion.  

Moving Traditions logo

Moving Traditions emboldens teens by fostering self-discovery, challenging sexism, and inspiring a commitment to Jewish life and learning.

My Jewish Learning logo

My Jewish Learning is empowering Jewish discovery for anyone interested in learning more. My Jewish Learning offers thousands of articles, videos and resources to help navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life.

NAMI logo

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

NEDA

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

NIDA for Teens logo

The purpose of this site is to facilitate learning about the effects of drug use on the brain, body, and lives of teens.

The National Network of Abortion Funds builds power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice.  

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

NCSY logo

NCSY is the premier organization dedicated to connect, inspire and empower Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition.

NFTY logo

NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. We pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, rooted in Reform Judaism.

No Shame on U logo

No Shame on U is an organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma associated with mental health conditions and raising awareness in the Jewish community and beyond.

Nursing at Georgetown

The resource lists health concerns that girls and young women (ages 10 to 19) commonly face but often feel uncomfortable discussing. It provides a description of what could be happening, the first steps for getting help, and advice for what to say when addressing the concern.

ok2talk logo

OK2TALK is a community where teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions can find a safe place to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope.

One Happy Camper logo

Jewish camp weaves Jewish values, culture, and traditions into the fabric of camp, helping campers to connect to their own identity and the larger Jewish community.

Planned Parenthood logo

Planned Parenthood was founded on the revolutionary idea that women should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams.

Proud2BMe logo

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

RAINN logo

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.

Jewish Women's Archive logo

JWA provides a platform to amplify young Jewish women’s voices through the Rising Voices Fellowship, a leadership development program for female-identified teens passionate about writing, feminism and Judaism.

Ritual Well logo

At Ritualwell, you can submit your own original content, browse and comment on existing rituals, create a profile of yourself to connect with others, and build personalized rituals for your life using the wealth of resources on this site.

Safe Horizon logo

Safe Horizon’s mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.

Sefaria logo

A Living Library of Jewish Texts: Sefaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Jewish learning in an open and participatory way.

Sex Etc logo

Sex, Etc. is on a mission to improve teen sexual health across the country! Each year, five million young people visit Sexetc.org, and over 45,000 read the magazine to get honest and accurate sexual health information.

Shalom Task Force

Shalom Task Force (STF) works to combat and prevent domestic violence and foster healthy and safe relationships and families in the Jewish community.

Sojourn logo

The Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender & Sexual Diversity (SOJOURN) is the American South’s resource for Jewish & LGBTQ+ programming, education, support, and advocacy.

Spark Movement logo

SPARK Movement is a girl-fueled, intergenerational organization igniting and fostering an antiracist gender justice movement to end violence against women and girls, promoting girls’ healthy sexuality and well-being.

SSAIS logo

SSAIS addresses the epidemic of traumatic sexual harassment impacting our nation’s students. SSAIS seeks to educate students, families, and schools about the right to an equal education free from sexual harassment.

stopbullying.gov

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

Ta’amod works to transform organizational culture by utilizing Jewish ethics to provide holistic trainings, consultations, and resources.

Tabu logo

Tabú connects you with the information and services you need to take control of your sexual, mental, and relationship health.

Teen Line logo

It is our mission to provide personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis, using a national hotline, current technologies and community outreach.

Teens Against Bullying_logo

Created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take action, to be heard, and to own an important social cause.

Empowering Internet Safety logo

This guide was written with the intention of empowering women to navigate the internet without fear.

The Period Blog logo

The Period Blog is a global reference and resource for girls and women of all ages to learn about their bodies, periods, and ovulation.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

Tia logo

Tia is on a mission to transform healthcare through products, tools — and now, real world healthcare services — that enable every woman to be her own patient advocate.

SAMHSA logo

Too Smart To Start helps prevent underage alcohol use by offering strategies and materials for youth, teens, families, educators, community leaders, professionals, and volunteers.

“Anti-abortion fake clinics exist to talk people out of having abortions by spreading misinformation about abortion and vilifying the people who have them and perform them. There are roughly 2,700 fake clinics in the United States…”  

USY logo

USY is USCJ’s youth movement for Conservative Jewish teens across North America. For 60+ years, USY has taught young Jews the values and skills to become exceptional leaders in their communities.

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