The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that, 27,000 people between the ages of 10 and 24 die from bad decisions in the United States per year. Additionally, it has been shown that the period of mid-adolescence (ages 15 through 19) is the time when teens are more likely to begin high-risk behaviors such as drinking, abusing drugs or driving recklessly.  In Tennessee, the age for risky behaviors begins on average at age 11 1/2, much earlier than the national average.

The great news is that, in arming students with the best information, healthy tools and risk aversion techniques,  these statistics are changing for the better.  Visit our blog above for stories and testimonials of how "Your Choice, Your Future" is impacting our communities in a powerful way.

http://justwait.com
A fantastic website for information on abstinence and growing up.  This site has specific messages to guys, girls, parents and edcuators, as well as resources to assist visitors in spreading the word about waiting.

http://tnblue.org
A great site for information on domestic abuse, sexual violence and your personal rights.

If you are outside of the East Tennessee area, there are many National Hotlines you can contact for help and information:

AIDS National Hotline: 1-800-342-2437

Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline: 1-800-344-2666
Hope and Help for young people who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker

Alcohol/Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP

Girls and Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
Provides treatment and care for abused, abandoned and neglected girls and boys

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Hotline: 1-800-227-8922

Pregnancy Centers
Option Line: 800-395-HELP

Suicide Hotline - (National Adolescent): 1-800-621-4000

Teen Runaway Hotline: 1-800-621-4000