Teen Resources

Check Out After School Programs and Education Handout as well!!
----HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND COLLEGE PREPARATION----
GEAR UP
Helps with college preparation and awareness to students in low-income communities. Starts in 6th or 7th grade and goes through high school- 215-400-4130 - sshs.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/ccawareness/gearup.html
Office of College and Career Awareness
School District of Philadelphia's Office provides resources and guidance to Philadelphia's students to persue their dreams. Provides resources on college preparation and career development- 40 E. High Street- call 215-400-4130. - www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/ccawareness/
White-Williams Scholars
Gives monthly stipends to high-achieving, low-income public high school students that maintain AÂ’s and BÂ’s. Also publishes the Teen Philly (see below) Resource Guide that lists hundreds of activities and services for teens (a MUST for all teens and families)- 215 S. Broad Street, 5th Fl- 215-735-4480 - www.wwscholars.org - Click here for Teen Philly Resource Guide
The Ellis Trust: Grants and Scholarships for High School Girls Residing in Philadelphia
The Ellis Trust provides financial assistance for school needs, extracurricular programs, summer camps and/or high school tuition for high-achieving girls in grades 9-12 who reside in Philadelphia. Eligible girls are from single parent families who meet federal reduced lunch income eligibility guidelines. Call 215-735-4483 with questions. - www.wwscholars.org/ellis/
Philadelphia Futures
Philadelphia Futures prepares students from low-income families to enter and succeed in college by providing mentoring, academic enrichment, college guidance and financial incentives. Also publishes Step Up to College, a guide to the college and financial aid application processes that is distributed to all high school students; the Guide also is available free of charge on request.- 230 S. Braod St, 7th Fl-215-790-1666 - philadelphiafutures.org
CORE Philly (College Opportunity Resources for Education program)
CORE Philly offers scholarships to ALL Philadelphia high school seniors for their first year in college. This initiative ensures that all of Philadelphia's children have access to the benefits of a higher education -call 215-246-3513 or go to thier website below to apply - www.corephilly.org
Youngs Scholars Program-U. of PA
The University of Pennsylvania's College of General Studies offers a special opportunity for academically exceptional local junior and senior high school students to take college courses with Penn students and earn full college credit-call 215-746-6901. - www.sas.upenn.edu
College Access Program
Provides college readiness guidance for over 8,000 students a year- 3 offices- Center City- The Gallery I- 215-574-1341, North Phila. The Rivera Bldg, 2603 N. 5th Street, 4th Fl. 215-739-9360, and West Phila. 4601 Market Street, 3rd Fl 215-476-222 - www.philaedfund.org/collegeaccess
Gateway to College
Gateway to College at Community College of Philadelphia is a scholarship program for School District of Philadelphia students, ages of 16-20, who have dropped out of school but have a desire to get back on track and earn a high school diploma and college credits. Call 215-751-8540 or go online for an application. - www.ccp.edu/site/gateway/
Project U Turn
Out of school? Want a high school diploma or GED? Call 1-877-TURN-180 for help. - www.projectuturn.net/ - Click here for Guide to Education Programs for Out-of-School Youth
E3 Power Program
Helps out of school youth acquire the necessary skills and work experience tomake the transition into adulthood. Programs include: mentoring; college readiness; community service; GED; tutoring and support groups. 5 locations:
  • Girard Branch 1215 Germantown Avenue 215-236-5565

  • North Broad Branch 1231 North Broad Street 215-763-2393

  • West Branch 4111 Lancaster Ave 215-387-2139

  • Logan Branch 5201 Old York Rd 267-457-0557

  • SW Branch 2210 S 71st St 484-483-4746

- www.e3philly.org
PHEAA (PA Higher Education Assistance Agency)
A one-stop resource to help students meet their academic, financial aid, and career planning needs- 215-735-2877 - www.pheaa.org
---REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH---
CHOICE Hotline (Concerns for Health Options, Information, Care and Education)
CHOICE provides information, counseling, education, and referrals to free or low cost reproductive health services including pregnancy options and testing, ECP, birth control, and STI and HIV testing throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties. CHOICE Hotline 215-985-3300/Toll Free 1-800-84-TEENS/Spanish 215-985-3350..Click below for listing of sites - www.choice-phila.org - Click here for listing of sites
Family Planning Council
The Council's mission is to ensure access to high quality, comprehensive, reproductive and related health and prevention services to primarily low-income individuals and families. Free clinics throughout the city. Call (215) 985-2600 for info. - www.familyplanning.org
Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP)
An innovative youth development and sexual health program for adolescents in Philadelphia- offers peer health advice, case management, counseling, STD testing and family planning, free food and beverages, showers, free cloths, legal advice from a public defender- 112 N. Broad Street- 215-564-6388 - www.y-hep.org
Planned Parenthood of SE PA
The mission of Planned Parenthood is to protect and enhance reproductive freedom and to increase access to reproductive health care. Provides birth control; prenatal care; STD screens; and sexual health education- 1144 Locust Street- 215-351-5500 - www.ppsp.org
Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia
Through the United Way, Girls, Inc. is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of girls through advocacy education and direct services including one to one mentoring relationships. Offers after school programs, family strengthening programs, SCOH services, and mentoring- 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1400- 215-735-7775 - www.girlsincpa-nj.org
Caring People Alliance
This is a comprehensive, community-based human service agency, that includesthe following programs for teens: Boys and Girls Club; after-school programs; summer camps; and recreation programs- 1819 JFK Bld, Suite 220- 215-545-5230 - www.caringpeoplealliance.org
Action AIDS
Non-profit, community based social service organization which provides professional, individualized care to people with HIV/AIDs in Philadelphia- 1216 Arch Street, 6 th Floor 215-981-0088 - www.actionaids.org
AIDS Hotline
Provides info on AIDs/HIV and STDs, family planning- 215-732-AIDS
Bebashi
Bebashi a full-service HIV/AIDS case management agency with a special interest in serving low-income people of color with HIV disease. They also have support groups for teens. 1217 Spring Garden St 1st Fl- 215-769-3561. - www.bebashi.org
---MISCELLANEOUS TEEN RESOURCES---
Adolescent Violence Reduction Partnership (AVRP)
AVRP is a hands-on, anti-violence collaboration in which Youth Workers are assigned to high-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 15 to protect them from becoming perpetrators or victims of violence. AVRP addresses the needs of youth who meet the following criteria:
  • Prior arrest <13 or recently arrested
  • Have been a victim of a crime
  • Have a family member or friend who has been killed or has a parent or sibling in jail
  • Reside in a house with documented history of child abuse or domestic violence
Call 215-462-7693 NOW for more information or to refer a youth in need.
Suicide and Crisis Intervention
24-hour hotline- 215-686-4420
Covenant House (Homeless Youth)
Covenant House Pennsylvania operates a 51-bed Crisis Center that provides emergency shelter and a host of support services through our Open Intake Policy. Any youth under the age of 21 in need of a place to stay is admitted, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 31 East Armat Street-call 215-951-5411 - www.covenanthousepa.org
Jr. Music Exec Program
The Junior Music Executive Program is an entertainment industry based initiative created to encourage high school students to go to school, graduate, and be successful by exposing them to careers in the music business. Call 215-552-8576 for info. - www.jrmusicexec.com
TeenHealth.Fx
TeenHealthFX.com is your online resource for any and all questions regarding your health, your relationships, your body and your sexuality - teenhealthfx.com
The Attic Youth Center
Provides a wide range of services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth in Philadelphia- 255 S. 16 th Street- 215-545-4331 - www.atticyouthcenter.org
----VOLUNTEER AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES----
Philadelphia Youth Network-Summer Jobs and Internships
A non-profit organization dedicated to youth workforce development that promotes academic achievement and career success. Oversees youth employment and training programs through contracts with youth-serving organizations. 714 Market Street, Suite 304 Call 267-502-3800 and ask for listing of jobs/internships.
- www.pyninc.org/ - Click here for application
Greater Philadelphia Cares
Multiple volunteer opportunities in the Philadelphia area-call 215-564-4544 for more info - www.philacares.com
VolunteerWay
Powered by the United Way, VolunteerWay lists hundreds of volunteer opportunities in the Delaware Valley. Check out the website below for listings that fit your needs. - http://www.volunteersolutions.org/
Volunteer Match
Match your interests with volunteer activities in your neighborhood. Go to website below. - www.volunteermatch.org/
Do Something
Do something is a teen/young adult website where people learn, listen, speak, vote, volunteer, ask, and take action to make the world a better place. Dozens of volunteer, fundraising, and important national and international issues are featured on this site. Sign up and DO SOMETHING! - www.dosomething.org