FOR TEENS

In this section, you will find information on adolescent health that is important to all teens. We hope that you will use it to make decisions that will keep you healthy and well so that you can accomplish your personal goals and enjoy a healthy future. If you have suggestions about other topics you would like to see on this site, please send us an email through Contact Us. To make an appointment to talk with one of our staff, please call 704-446-TEEN (8336). Teen Health Connection has provided specialized healthcare to teens since 1992. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable and knowledgeable health services to teens. Teen Health Connection collaborates with several community organizations and agencies, including schools, the Mecklenburg County Health Department, group homes, the Department of Social Services and the Juvenile Justice System. Teen Health Connection offers a variety of classes and programs throughout the year designed to assist teens and their parents in responding to adolescent issues and interests.

Become a leader
Become informed
Become a role model
Become a Peer Educator

Teen Health Connection is now offering peer education training for teens. This training will correctly inform teens about various health education topics and will allow them to go out in their community and educate their peers.

If you are between the ages 15-18 you are welcome to apply to join this great new program. Click here for application. Click here for more information or call Teen Health Connection at (704) 446-TEEN (8336).

We are looking for students who:

  • Have the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with their peers.

  • Have good interpersonal skills, including listening skills.

  • Have a similar socio-cultural background to that of the target audience.

  • Are accepted and respected by their peers.

  • Have a nonjudgmental attitude.

  • Are self-confident and show potential for leadership.

  • Have time and energy to devote to this work.

  • Are role models to their peers

Click here to read the Youth Risk Behavior Survey released by Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools in August. It is important information regarding youth in our community.

Community Resource Database
United Way 2-1-1 maintains the region's only comprehensive database of health and human services. This database is updated weekly. Click here to access this database