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Counseling and Information
- AIDS Committee of Windsor - Youth Services
1168 Drouillard Road, Suite B
Windsor, ON
519-973-7671
The AIDS Committee of Windsor AIDS Committee of Windsor (ACW) is a non-profit
registered charity mandated to provide education and support services with
regard to HIV/AIDS for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Lambton counties. They
also provide youth education and support services, most notably, Young and
Proud a social support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth
under 26 years old.
- American Dietetic Association
Guidelines for vegetarians and vegans to eat a healthy and balanced
diet. Publisher - American Dietetic Association
- Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA)
519-969-2112
2109 Ottawa Street,
Windsor, ON
Information and counseling on health and nutrition and assistance for individuals
with eating disorders.
- Canada Food Guide
Information about portion control, nutrition and healthy eating.
- Canadian Federation for Sexual Health (formerly
Planned Parentedhood, Windsor
Essex-County)
3735 King St.
Windsor, ON
519-254-3807
PPWEC believes in empowering individuals throughout their lifespan to make
informed choices about their reproductive and sexual health by providing comprehensive,
accessible and non-judgmental information and services.
- Go Ask Alice
Go Ask Alice is a health Q&A Internet service. Readers can submit questions
and "Alice" answers questions about relationships; sexuality; sexual
health; emotional health; fitness; nutrition; alcohol, nicotine, and other
drugs; and, general health.
- Sandwich Teen Action Group
3735 King St
Windsor, ON
N9C 1P7
519-254-6999
Sandwich Teen Action Group is a community youth centre responding
to the identified needs of youth within the local community by providing programs
for a positive
life experience. They also provide peer support counseling , recreational and
fun activities, one-on-one counseling for job search and resume skills. Director
John Elliot.
- Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
24 Hours a Day
519-253-9667
Sexual assault is any form of non-consensual, coerced or unwanted sexual activity/touching.
Sexual assault is a crime of violence committed against the will of the victim.
- Teen
Health Centre
1535 Ouellette Ave.
Windsor, On
519-253-8481
Teen Health Centre is dedicated to helping Essex County's young people achieve
physical and emotional health and well-being through education, confidential
counseling and support.
- No Means No!
Innovative program that can be brought to your school to raise awareness about
legal issues around sexual assault and consent. Publisher - LEAF: Women's Legal
Education and Action Fund.
- Nutritive Value of Foods Guide
If you want to know the nutritional value of a food item it is listed in
this thorough document. Publisher - United States Dept. of Agriculture.
- Windsor-Essex
County Children's Aid Society
1671 Riverside Dr E.
Windsor, On
N8Y 5B5
519-252-1171
1-800-265-4844
1-800-265-5609
Information about child abuse, raising children, adoption, foster care and
tracing family roots for those who have been adopted or in the foster care
system.
- Kids Health - Teens
Separate health sections on many topics are available, from drugs, tobacco
and alcohol to issues such as, nutrition, body and mind. Articles are also
available en Espanol.
- Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Feeling depressed? 24/7, completely confidential and anonymous help and referral
by trained counselors. Go online and explore the difficult topics that young
adults face from drug abuse, sexual abuse and bullying to depression and dating.
- Mind Your Mind
mindyourmind.ca is an award winning site for youth by youth.
This is a place where you can get info, resources and the tools to help
you manage
stress, crisis and mental health problems. Share what you live and
what you know with your friends.
- Sexuality and U
This award winning website is administered by the Society of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists of Canada. From Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) to
contraception awareness, lifestyle choices to talking about sex, they offer
you guidance and advice that will help you develop and maintain a healthy sexuality.
- Youth Connect
Youth Connect is a collection of informative websites that
will answer your questions about health, jobs, education, volunteering and
other
important information as a young adult all at your fingertips. Check
it out!
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