Teens don't always know where to go to find answers to difficult questions. Sometimes parents don't know the answers either. That's why the United Way offers a comprehensive "yellow pages" book filled with helpful information.

"The United Way's 211 created the Youth Yellow Pages so that teens won't have to deal with issues such as violence, eating disorders and peer pressure alone. The adults in their lives may not have grown up dealing with these issues. Together, they can count on United Way's 211 to provide the information and referrals they need when facing new problems or concerns. Armed with the facts, adults can help teens make informed choices and reach intelligent decisions for themselves."

A copy of the Youth Yellow Pages can be obtained by calling a local United Way office, or visiting the United Way web site.

The Teen-Help-Directory is another great resource for parents and teens. Learn about teen drug use, research boarding schools, or find programs for troubled teens at Teen-Help-Directory.com.

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