Foundation Center –\u00a0 Foundation Grants to Individuals Online<\/a> (GTIO) – <\/strong>A database of foundations that fund students and other individual grantseekers. See a librarian for assistance. In-library use at Central Library only. Home Work\u00a0 Research & Test Prep Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n ModernStates.org<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a0 A non-profit dedicated to making a high quality college education free of cost and accessible. Modern States\u2019 Freshman Year for Free\u2122 program is intended to let students earn up to one year of college credit without tuition or textbook expense.<\/p>\n Square One, Learn & Earn Progam<\/strong><\/a> – A FREE education and career building program for young parents ages 16-24, who are seeking to earn their high school equivalency diploma and begin building their careers while raising their children. Youth attend classes as well as work throughout the week.<\/p>\n Tech Foundry<\/a> <\/strong>–\u00a0 Springfield area\u00a0 14-week IT training program that focuses on skills in four technological areas:\u00a0networking, data analysis, programming, and computer troubleshooting.<\/p>\n U.S. Department of Education – Federal Student Aid<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>Read about the types of financial aid available from the government and other sources: grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.<\/p>\n Job Corps<\/strong> – Westover Jobs Corps Center<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a0 Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. | Ages 16 – 24\u00a0 | (800) 733-5627.<\/p>\n YWCA\u00a0of Western Massachusetts<\/strong> – Workforce Development<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a0YWCA YouthBuild Springfield provides\u00a0HiSET preparation and job skills training program for young adults. | Ages 16-24 |\u00a0\u00a0(413) 732-3121, ext. \u00a0137 – Workforce Development for Young Adults\u00a0–\u00a0Job skills training program for young adults. | Ages 17-24 | (413) 732-3121, ext. 108<\/p>\n YouthWorks<\/strong><\/a> –<\/strong>A\u00a0program designed to help young people learn the skills to find employment YouthWorks is part of\u00a0 FutureWorks Career Center. | 16-21 years of age, in or out of school.<\/p>\n Boys & Girls Club<\/strong> <\/a>– After school youth programs, evening teen programs, and summer sessions – from academic programs to the arts and athletics.<\/p>\n OutNow<\/strong><\/a> – Located in Springfield, Out Now provides a safe space for queer youth and allies to learn about themselves, develop leadership skills, explore the history of the LGBTQ movement, and much, much more.<\/p>\n YALSA Bookfinder<\/strong><\/a> – \u00a0Find Great books search \u00a04,000+ books, audiobooks, and films by \u00a0author, genre or the latest award winners.<\/p>\n Massachusetts Al-Anon – Alateen<\/a> – <\/strong>A fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else\u2019s drinking.\u00a0(508) 366-0556 or (888) 425-2666<\/p>\n Narcotics Anonymous<\/strong> –New England Region\u00a0<\/a>–<\/strong>\u00a0helpline |\u00a0(866) \u00a0624-3578 \u00a0and leave a message.<\/p>\n National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens<\/a> – <\/strong>Get the latest facts on how drugs affect the brain, body,\u00a0and lives of teens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Behavioral Health Network<\/strong><\/a> – Local Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) serves children and youth under the age of 21 who are going through a mental health or substance abuse crisis. | Call (413) 733-6661<\/p>\n Crisis Text Line<\/strong><\/a> – Text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Free 24\/7 crisis support | Text HOME to 741741<\/p>\n Teen Line<\/strong><\/a> -Personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis. | Call (800) TLC – Teen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n CHD<\/strong> – Safety Zone<\/a> Help for Homeless and Runaway Youth – Short-term shelter and assistance. (Ages 14-18), Street Outreach (Under 21). Contact\u00a024 \/ 7 | (413) 781-6556 Toll Free: (844) 781-6556 – Ask for the Safety Zone, leave your name and number and a social worker will return your call within minutes.<\/p>\n Gandara<\/strong> – SHINE Program<\/a> – Provides transitional housing and outreach services for unaccompanied young adults ages 18-24, who meet the HUD definition of homelessness.\u00a0 (413) 543-2460 x 189<\/p>\n Mass 2-1-1<\/strong> –\u00a0Child Requiring Assistance Line <\/a>–\u00a0Simply dial 2-1-1 . For children and youth who runaway or are having serious problems at home and in school.<\/p>\n National Runaway Hotline:<\/strong> (800) 621-4000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Go Ask Alice!<\/strong><\/a> – A\u00a0health question and answer Internet resource produced by\u00a0Alice! Health Promotion at Columbia University\u00a0\u2014 a division of\u00a0Columbia Health.<\/p>\n National Eating Disorders Association<\/strong><\/a> – Contact the Helpline for support, resources and treatment options for yourself or a loved one. \u00a0 | (800) 931-2237<\/p>\n Planned Parenthood\u00a0of Western Massachusetts<\/a> <\/strong>– Providers of \u00a0affordable health care and sex education. \u00a0| (800) 258 – 4448 – Sexual Health Counseling and Referral Hotline. | \u00a0(877) 686-5772<\/p>\n Springfield Adolescent Health Center<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a0 (413) 794-3710<\/p>\n Tapestry Health<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a0Sexual and Reproductive Health. | (413) 733 – 6639<\/p>\n The TLC Foundation<\/strong><\/a> -Provides treatment information, education, and support for anyone affected by body-focused repetitive behaviors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n LGBT National Help Center<\/strong><\/a> – National Youth TalkLine, peer counseling, information, and local resources. | (800) 246-7743<\/p>\n The Trevor Project<\/strong><\/a> – A National 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. | (866) 488-7386<\/p>\n Trans Lifeline<\/strong><\/a> – National Crisis Hotline by and for the transgender community. 11 AM – 5 PM | (877) 565-8860<\/p>\n<\/div>\n National Alliance on Mental Illness<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0-Learn more and find support about mental health conditions common among teens and young adults.<\/p>\n National Suicide Prevention Hotline<\/a> <\/strong>– Provides 24\/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. | (800) 273-8255<\/p>\n OK2Talk.org<\/strong> <\/a>– A community where teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions can find a safe place to talk about what they\u2019re experiencing. | (800) 273-TALK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)<\/strong><\/a> – Contact\u00a0the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. | 24\/7 | \u00a0(800) 656-4673<\/p>\n StopBullying.gov –\u00a0What Teens Can Do<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>Bullying stops us from being who we want to be, and prevents us from expressing ourselves freely, and might even make us feel unsafe. If you are bullied, say something!<\/p>\n YWCA of Western Massachusetts –\u00a0R.S.V.P. (Responsive Support for youth experiencing Violence Program)<\/a><\/strong> – Counseling and advocacy program for youth residing in\u00a0Springfield who have experienced dating violence, SA, DV, or stalking. | Ages 13-24 | (413) 732-3121 ext. 173<\/p>\n
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