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The Crisis Center is a resource for students experiencing a personal crisis or a tough time at home. There are people always there to listen and help you through your problems. Under the "Resources" tab there are phone numbers for all over Sacramento county and more in this area that are crisis hotlines to food banks. If you do not wish to talk to someone and would just like to resolve the issue on your own, there are some useful tips in the "What to do?" tab. Also included in that are some ways of resolving stress.
Homeless youth come from all races and ethnic groups and from all parts of the state. They are often escaping personal danger or have been removed from their home and told not to return. It is estimated there are 300,000 homeless youth at any given time in California alone and between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away in a year in the United States. If you or anyone you know is homeless or is thinking about running away please talk to an adult or a good friend about your situation, if that does not work please contact us through calling our phone lines.
The academic success of teenagers and the friends they associate with after school have more influence than their race or family-income level on whether they will drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes or carry weapons, suggests a recent national study.researchers analyzed an ongoing survey, known as the "Add Health" study, of 10,000 black, white and Hispanic students in grades 7-12 who attended 134 schools across the country. Study results showed that despite a student’s race or gender, those who said they had “frequent problems with their schoolwork" were more likely to use alcohol, smoke cigarettes, become violent, carry weapons and attempt suicide. In addition, study results showed that academic performance, more than any other single factor, is an important element in determining whether a young person becomes involved in drugs or violence. Also, students who spent a lot of time after school unsupervised with their friends were more likely to drink, smoke, have sex, and carry weapons than young people who spent their after-school hours in a supervised environment. If you or someone you know is having academic problems and are thinking about doing any of the things listed above please contact us through our phone lines.
Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual act a person is forced to perform or receive. This includes, but is not limited to, rape. In 2007, there were 248,300 victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault. (These figures do not include victims 12 years old or younger.) 1 out of 4 young women between the ages of 14 and 24 will be victim of sexual assault in their lifetime. If you or someone you know has been a victim of any type of sexual assault, please call 9-1-1, your local law enforcement, or your local medical clinic. If you would like to talk to someone confidentially please contact us through our phone lines.
Relationship violence is the abuse between intimate partners, where one partner is using different types of abuse (i.e., physical, emotional) to gain power and control over his or her partner. 1 in 5 youth have experienced physical or sexual relationship violence in the United States. You are not alone and it’s not your fault. In dating violence, one partner tries to maintain power and control over the other through abuse. Relationship violence crosses all racial, economic and social lines. If you or someone you know is experiencing any type of relationship violence in a teen relationship, please contact us through our phone lines.
Cutting is the self-inflicted violence meant to soothe, alleviate anxiety, and increase a sense of power and control. As the behavior escalates, it actually exacerbates feelings of dis-empowerment, alienation and helplessness. Studies show that approximately one out of every 200 girls between the ages of 13 and 19 practices self-mutilation regularly. Girls tend to be more prone to self-injurious behaviors but an estimated 11,000 American boys are also affected each year. If you or someone you know is cutting or causing self-harm, please contact us through our phone lines.
Human trafficking is a criminal activity in which people are recruited, harbored, transported, bought, or kidnapped to serve an exploitative purpose, such as sexual slavery, forced labor, or child soldiery. At any given time, 200,000 people in the United States are living as slaves in the hotels, restaurants, agriculture, commercial sex trade, and much more. If you ever suspect someone is being sold into any type of human trafficking, please call your local law enforcement as soon as possible.
Peer pressure tends to have more of an effect on children with low self-esteem. If a child feels compelled to fit in, the teen may do things that go against his or her beliefs simply to be part of the group. Peer pressure can lead to experimentation with drugs and alcohol, sex, skipping school, and various high-risk behaviors. One of the most difficult issues can be when a teen decides to hang out with the "wrong crowd." Parents often find it is difficult to control such behavior. They will lament that when they forbid their teen to hang out with certain people, those people become a virtual magnet for their teen. Often by simply setting the rules about communicating their whereabouts, you will limit the effects of any peer group. However, if you really believe that a particular peer group is negatively impacting youth. If you or someone you know are showing these signs please contact us through our phone lines.
Suicide is the act taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for youth 15-24 in the United States. Find out the warning signs and talk about your feelings with someone you can trust. If you or any one you know is thinking of committing suicide please talk to an adult or a good friend about you or your friend's situation, if that does not work please contact us through calling our phone lines.
More than 7 million Americans abuse prescription drugs. Each day, more than 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time.Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.The idea is to keep potentially dangerous drugs from being diverted for illegal use. Not only does prescription drugs fall into this category but also alcohol does as well, There are approximately 10.7 million underage drinkers in the U.S. and alcohol is the #1 preventable cause of death among youth. Alcohol is currently being consumed by 14% of 8th graders, 29% of 10th graders and 29% of 12th graders. Nearly 8,000 youth drink alcohol for the first time each day. Youth who begin drinking before age 15 are 5 times more likely to develop alcohol dependency or abuse alcohol later in life. When drinking is delayed until 21, a person's risk of serious alcohol problems is reduced by 70%. If you or someone you know abuses substances please contact us through one of our phone lines.
Teen depression is a serious illness that can impact every area of life. It is normal for teens to experience both highs and lows in life, but a teen may be clinically depressed if they are sad most of the time and experience the following:
Roughly 4 percent of teens experience depression each year. Teen depression is treatable, though many adolescents are too embarrassed or ashamed to get the treatment they need. Without treatment, depressed teens are likely to struggle with more significant bouts of depression that last longer and prevent them from living the teen years to the fullest.
Managing stress is important to our mental and physical health. Unrelenting stress can turn to distress. Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional adjustment or response. Stress is a normal part of life. Many events that happen to you and around you -- and many things that you do to yourself -- put stress on your body. Some stress can be good. It keeps us alert, motivated, and ready to avoid danger. But too much stress can make us sick. Here are some tips to help manage your stress
Experiencing a personal crisis can make you feel as though your life is spinning out of control. There are some things you can do to get through this period of time and begin to see yourself as a strong survivor. Here are the steps to help you over come your personal crisis.
Decide right now that you will get through this. Your life may not be the same as it was before. Some of the changes you are going through may indeed be permanent ones. But be determined that you will emerge from these circumstances stronger than ever before. Decide today that you will be a survivor.
You are not alone. There are many people who have experienced situations similar to yours. Seek out the support of those around you. This is a time to lean on your friends and family for support. If you're concerned that they're too quick to try and "fix" the challenges you're going through, remind them that what you really need right now is someone to listen.
Share your feelings openly with someone you trust. It's very important that you express your feelings of sorrow, anger, anxiety, and confusion. If it's helpful to you, keep a journal at this time. You may also want to consider seeking professional help by talking with a counselor or therapist who can help you put these events into perspective and assist you with the coping and decision-making skills you need at this time.
There are many sources of help around you. Turn to your friends, family, and neighbors. Chances are, they want to help already, but they may not be sure of what you need. Also seek the help of community organizations in your area that are prepared to provide material assistance, counseling, and parent education.
You already possess much of the personal strength you'll need to get through this. What would help you into tap into that core strength? Make a list the strengths you observe about yourself. Be honest. They're really there! If you have trouble with this exercise, ask a friend who knows you well to articulate your strengths for you. Sometimes others see in us amazing qualities that we have yet to recognize.
Remain hopeful about your future. Many people have experienced circumstances similar to yours, and have gone on to lead vibrant, productive, fulfilling lives. You cannot see the future at this time, but deciding now to be hopeful about its prospects will set you on a positive course.