Teen Health
Physical and Mental Health Information
Teen Health Connection
Teen Health Connection is a healthcare practice that provides medical and mental healthcare, prevention and health education services for adolescents ages 11 to 22.
Access their website: Click HERE
Mental Health
Your mental health is a reflection of your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. The following videos will help you learn more about some common mental health issues that affect teens. If you need help talk to a trusted adult (parent, school social worker, school counselor, teacher, coach). If you are experiencing a crisis or thinking about hurting yourself, seek immediate help: call 911, call Atrium’s Behavioral Health Help Line at 704-444-2400 or Mecklenburg County Mobile Crisis at 704-566-3410 and select option 1 for support.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
Teen Stress
Teen Anxiety
Teen Depression
Getting Help
Free Dental Care Clinics (Also Low Cost And Sliding Scale)
If you live in Charlotte, North Carolina and cannot afford dental coverage there are government and non-profit programs that cater to local residents in need.
Access this website for a listing of clinics: Click Here
Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mecklenburg County Health Department
Client Rights
As a client of Mecklenburg County Health Department, you have a right to:
Treatment with respect and dignity without discrimination.
Privacy and confidentiality of your information.
Effective communication of services provided.
Informed consent and participation in services provided to you.
Access their website for clinic services: Click HERE
Healthy Lifestyle
Teen Nutrition
Importance of Physical Fitness (Exercise)
YMCA Teen Mental Health Resource Hub
You Are Not Alone!
Click Here to connect with resources offered by the YMCA