Sexuality Education Resource Flyer
Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Resources
“Let’s Get Growing” program (9-11 year olds)- http://www.jocogov.org/dept/health-and-environment/health/adolescent-health/lets-get-growing
“Making A Difference!” program (11-13 year olds) - http://www.jocogov.org/dept/health-and-environment/health/adolescent-health/making-difference
Teen Clinic (13-19 year olds)- Our teen-focused hours are 4-6 pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in Olathe and on the 2nd and 4th Thursday in Mission.
Local Resources
“Growing up Girls” class (8-11 year olds) at Olathe Medical Center - http://www.olathehealth.org
“Growing up Young Women” class (12-15 year olds) at Olathe Medical Center - http://www.olathehealth.org
*Kansas Abstinence Education Program - www.gonnawait.org Information and resources on abstinence for teens and parents.
Kansas City Passages - http://www.kcpassages.org/site/ Information on Kansas City’s only program for youth that is dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment - www.kdheks.gov Information on all agencies and services that fall under the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
MOCSA - http://www.mocsa.org/srv_ythed.php The Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault offers therapy, support and advocacy for victims of rape and sexual assault , for sexually abused children and families, for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, and for others touched by sexual violence, including a 24-hour crisis hotline at (816) 531-0233 or (913) 642-0233.
SafeHome - http://www.safehome-ks.org SafeHome is the only domestic violence shelter in Johnson County. They offer education, prevention, crisis-intervention and long-term community support, including a 24-hour crisis hotline at (913) 262-2868.
Other Helpful Resources:
*www.advocatesforyouth.org - Champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health.
*http://answer.rutgers.edu/ - A comprehensive sexuality education website for teens, parents and educators.
www.didjaknow.org/ - Information about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), testing and prevention.
*www.cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Website discusses adolescent health; emergency preparedness; diseases and conditions; environmental health; life stages and populations; healthy living; injury, violence and safety; travelers’ health; workplace safety and health.
www.itsyoursexlife.com/gyt/gytnow/ - Get Yourself Tested (GYT) is a trendy resource for teens sponsored by MTV and others to reduce the spread of STDs among young people through information, open communication with partners, health care providers, and parents; and testing and treatment as needed.
www.hivtest.org - FAQs about HIV/AIDS and a search tool for finding local testing locations. CDC sponsored.
www.iwannaknow.org - Information for young people about sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Sponsored by the American Social Health Association.
*www.loveisrespect.org - Explains the dynamics of a healthy relationship, as well as signs of abuse or unhealthy relationships. Teens can call a peer advocate 24 hours a day for help.
www.outproud.org - Information about issues related to sexual identity for young people and educators, sponsored by the National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth.
www.rainn.org - Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. Informational resources and an online hotline specializing in sexual assault.
www.siecus.org - Promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices. Initiated 2012 National Sexuality Education Standards for K-12.
www.stayteen.org - Informational resources and community activities to help prevent teen and unintended pregnancy. Sponsored by the National Campaign to prevent Teen and Unintended Pregnancy.
www.teenshealth.org - Information, FAQs and an “ask the experts” feature for teens about teen issues, including volunteering, job interview tips, mental health issues, food and fitness, etc.
www.thebody.com - Information about HIV/AIDS, including FAQs and an “ask the experts” feature.
www.urbandictionary.com – Provides definitions for common slang words. Warning: Some definitions can be graphic.
www.youthresource.com - Informational resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Sponsored by Advocates for Youth.
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)| 1-888-232-6348 (TTY) - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Available 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (ET) Monday – Friday in English and Spanish. Counselors are available to answer questions about personal health issues, including HIV and other STDs.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) - National Domestic Violence Hotline. Available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. Provides crisis intervention and information to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families with referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - National Sexual Assault Hotline. Sponsored by the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN). Online Hotline also available at www.rainn.org.