Find links to quality, accurate information on health topics that are important to you. Each link is vetted by DOH’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Team and reviewed by the Youth Advisory Council.
Looking for services more locally? Try searching Care Connect Washington.
Thank you to the Youth Advisory Council members who helped design this resource!
Healthcare Rights and Access
Gender-affirming medical coverage rights
By Office of the Insurance Commissioner - Washington State
Information on legal rights to gender-affirming care, including services that insurers must cover and how to file a complaint.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Northwest Abortion Access Fund
By National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF)
Abortion clinics, laws by state, and support for payment and travel.
YAC ApprovedWhole Body Health
Nemours: TeensHealth
By The Nemours Foundation
Health information for young people about their bodies, minds, and relationships reviewed and sometimes written by physicians.
YAC ApprovedDating, Relationships, and Safety
National Runaway Safeline: Youth & Teens
By National Runaway Safeline
24/7 National Runaway Safeline for teens in crises. Call or chat for free.
YAC ApprovedDating, Relationships, and Safety
National Human Trafficking Hotline
By Polaris
Safety tips to prevent trafficking, plus a confidential hotline.
YAC ApprovedMental and Behavioral Health
NEDA: Where do I start?
By National Eating Disorders Association
Eating disorders-related information and support.
YAC ApprovedMental and Behavioral Health
imi
By CenterLink, Hopelab, & It Gets Better Project
LGBTQIA2S+ mental health guides on stress, queerness, stigma, gender, and more, co-created with queer and trans youth.
Mental and Behavioral Health
I'm Hurting
By Volunteers of America: Western Washington
24/7 suicide and crisis chat line.
Healthcare Rights and Access
Apply for Apple Health
By Washington State Health Care Authority
Apply or renew your Apple Health/ Medicaid low- or no-cost health insurance.
YAC ApprovedSexual and Reproductive Health
Healthy Understanding of our Bodies (HUB)
By The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
Sexual health resource hub for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Indigenous Women Rising
By Indigenous Women Rising
Indigenous-led reproductive justice org linking Native clients to menstrual products, breast/chestfeeding support, and funds for abortions and doula services.
YAC ApprovedDating, Relationships, and Safety
loveisrespect
By National Domestic Violence Hotline
Youth-friendly information on healthy relationships, teen dating, and interpersonal violence.
YAC ApprovedHealthcare Rights and Access
Health care consent for minors
By Washington Law Help
FAQs about what services you can access without an adult's consent, and at what age.
YAC ApprovedWhole Body Health
Teen Health Hub
By Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
Teen-friendly and easy-to-understand information about physical and mental health, relationships, sex and gender.
YAC ApprovedMental and Behavioral Health
NAMI: Kids, Teens & Young Adults
By National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental illness education, plus how-to guides to have conversations with loved ones.
YAC ApprovedHealthcare Rights and Access
MyOrca
By ORCA
Free public transporation for teens 18 and under in the Pugent Sound region.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Abortion
By Washington State Department of Health
Up-to-date information about abortion rights, access, and services in Washington.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Birth Control and Emergency Contraception
By Washington State Department of Health
Information about birth control, emergency contraception cost, and where to access it in Washington state.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteSexual and Reproductive Health
State Laws Related to Sexual and Reproductive Health
By Washington State Department of Health
Confidentiality, rights, and minor consent laws for sexual and reproductive health care in Washington.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteSexual and Reproductive Health
Guidebook for Teens who are Pregnant and Parenting in Washington State Care (PDF)
By Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
Resources for pregnant or parenting dependent youth in Washington.
YAC ApprovedHealthcare Rights and Access
Transportation services (nonemergency)
By Washington State Health Care Authority
Free transportation for non-emergency medical appointments. Only for Medicaid/ Apple Health clients.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteHealthcare Rights and Access
Transhealth
By Washington State Health Care Authority
Medicaid/Apple Health coverage of gender-affirming health care for trans and gender-diverse folks in Washington.
YAC ApprovedHealthcare Rights and Access
Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)
By Washington State Health Care Authority
Mental and behavioral health care services for 13-20 year olds with complex needs.
Mental and Behavioral Health
Youth Suicide Prevention Resources
By Washington State Department of Health
Suicide prevention resources for young people. Find apps, helplines, and resources for LGTBQIA2S+ youth, Native youth, bullying, and grief.
YAC Approved YAC FavoriteWhole Body Health
Center for Young Women's Health
By Boston Children's Hospital
A-Z list of information guides on 200+ health-related topics.
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Teen Health Hub WA features a list of carefully selected online health information and resources on important health topics teens and young adults have asked us about. Find information on physical health and regular checkups, sexual and reproductive health, mental and behavioral health, dating and relationships, and understanding the health care system.
Every “resource card” contains a link to information, services, or another health resource. Use the tags and filters to find resource cards for different topics. Click on a card to check it out and learn more.
Do you know of a great resource that should be included in the Hub? Send us an email at AdolescentHealthUnit@doh.wa.gov to share your ideas!
- We make sure resources and information are trustworthy
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Our team reviewed every site to make sure the source is reputable, authors are trustworthy, claims are backed up with facts, and the information is up-to-date. Most of these resources were developed specifically for—and often with—teens and young adults. In addition, each resource was reviewed by a member of the DOH Youth Advisory Council – we tagged their favorites so they’re easy to find. It is always important to use good judgment when looking through these resources.
Learning about which resources you can trust can help build your digital literacy. Digital literacy means the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that promote safety and success in the digital world. We vet these resources because we know that it’s easy to look up health information online, and it can also be hard to know what to trust. You will likely find questionable or even false information when looking for answers to your health questions. Learning to identify misinformation or false information is critical to digital literacy. When in doubt, do more research.
We check on each resource every year to make sure it stays up-to-date and meets DOH standards. If you see something that doesn’t seem right, please get in touch. DOH is not affiliated with the organizations listed unless explicitly stated on their website or in the text under a resource card.
This web page is supported in part by Grant Number TP2AH000062 from the HHS Office of Population Affairs and the Title V Maternal Child Health Block Grant from the HHS Health Resource Service Administration. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Office of Population Affairs.