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HiTOPS, Inc. (CRF ID #95)
ALTERNATE NAME
HiTOPS Teen Health Center - Advancing Adolescent Health & Well-Being
ADDRESS
21 Wiggins St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-683-5155
FAX
609-683-9507
EMAIL
julie@hitops.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Lori Heninger, Executive Director
CONTACT PERSON
Julie Meyers, Director of Development and Marketing
HOURS
Health Center: MON-THU-1:00 PM-7:00 PM; TUE-WED-FR:I-1:00 PM-5:00 PM; THU-1:00 PM-7:00 PM; SAT by appointment
Education Program Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and by appointment. Frequent weekend and evening programs
DESCRIPTION
An independent, non-profit adolescent health care and education program for teens. It's goals are to advance adolescent health and well-being. All services are confidential. Fees are on a sliding scale. Donations are welcome.
SERVICES
Educational workshops:
Risk Proof Your Kids - raising self-estime in kids
What do you say when they say 'that's so gay'? - talking about sexual orientation
Boys Will Be Boys ! - Tips for raising confident, responsible men.
Ready or Not - Helping your child postpone sexual involvement
Cool to Be Kind - dealing with bullying, meanness and harassment
Power Plays - teen dating violence and assault
Father Knows Best? - men's role in raising teenagers
Sex on the Rocks? sex, alcohol and other drugs
Getting Started - talking with your younger child about puberty and sex
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - helping teens develop a healthy body image
From Pacman to Hot Coffee - what parents need to know about video games
Pimples, Peers & Parties - getting ready for middle school
Talk to Me - a workshop by teens for parents
Personal Health Care for Adolescents, Girls and Guys, 12-25:
Annual Reproductive Health Visit
Pap Smears
Breast Exams
Testicular Exams
Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening & Treatment
Condom and Contraceptive Method Use: includes oral contraceptives, NuvaRing vaginal ring, Depo-Provera injection, Ortho-Evra patch, diaphragm, free condoms
Sports, Working and Camp Physicals
Free HIV Testing and Counseling
Pregnancy Testing
Emergency Contraception - Plan B
Consultation and Referral Services: Individual Sessions on Topics Including:
Nutrition Concepts and Healthy Habits
Stress Management
Menstruation Concerns
Birth Control Information
Parent/Child Puberty Preparation
Dating and Relationships
Quitting Smoking
Communication/Negotiation Skills
Sexual Assault Recovery
Pregnancy Prevention & Options
Sexual Behavior - Abstinence Discussion
STD Prevention
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Support
PROGRAMS
Teen Council: Group of local high school seniors who apply and are chosen to help with the HiTOPS community outreach education. The council provides a teen perspective, and acts as liaison between schools and HiTOPS, leads discussion groups and programs and acts as positive role models to other teenagers within the community. Members receive extensive training in health issues, group facilitation and leadership and communication skills.
"First and Third:" A support/educational program for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered youth. Meets on first and third Saturdays of the month at HiTOPS.
Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gay (PFLAG): Support Group for parents and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth. Meets on the second Monday of the Month. Call for meeting location and topic.
Sexual Assault Survivor Support (SASS): A program for young women who have experienced sexual assault. The purpose of SASS is to provide a safe place for conversation, reflection and support through a group connection for young women sharing a similar experience. SASS is not a professional therapy group but provides survivors with the support they need to feel less isolated and afraid while helping them to become stronger. The group runs in 8-10 week cycles and meets at HiTOPS on Thursday evenings. Contact HiTOPS for start dates.
Quitting Smoking Workshop: a group focusing on helping teens quit smoking.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish
PUBLICATIONS
HiTOPS Newsletter - published Spring , Fall & Winter
Annual Report
Miscellaneous other publications
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Awards Dinner - Friday, April 15, 2005. Call 609-683-5515, ext. 16
SCHOLARSHIPS
Clinical fees can be reduced or free depending on need.
FOUNDED
1987
SUBJECT
HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
COUNSELING
LIBRARIES
GAYS AND LESBIANS
DATE MODIFIED
03-01-06