Resources

This Web site is intended to be a general - rather than comprehensive - source of information about Health Quarters services and reproductive health care issues. To supplement our site, we have reviewed, summarized, and provided links to a number of other Web sites that are great educational resources on topics of interest.

We also have compiled a referral manual with alphabetized listings of physicians, social service agencies, hotlines, and much more, both for this region and statewide.

Helpful Links

Family Planning & Reproductive Health | Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Bisexual Resources | HIV/AIDS | Men's Health | Parent-Child Communication | Reproductive Rights | Research and Resource-Based Organizations | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Teen Pregnancy | Teen Sexuality | Women's Health

Family Planning & Reproductive Health

Family Health International

Addresses frequently asked questions on contraception.

Engender Health

Comprehensive information on contraceptive methods and vasectomy.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Provides comprehensive information on sexual health, STDs, birth control, GYN care, pregnancy options, and parenting.

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

Provides information on pro-choice action, sexual health issues, and sexuality education as related to Massachusetts policies.

ReproLine: Reproductive Health Online

Contains news on current issues in reproductive health, contraceptive technology & tools for trainers.

Childless by Choice

Offers information, resources and readings for people who have decided not to have children, and/or those deciding whether or not to become parents.

Sexual Health Network

Provides reproductive health and sexuality information for adults with disabilities.

Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Bisexual Resources

GLBT National Help Center

Lists toll-free hotlines that provide peer counseling, information and resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) adults and teens. Also includes a link to local resources and support services.

PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

Offers links and contact information for local PFLAG chapters as well as national news and legislative updates.

Advocates for Youth

Provides resources, information, and support to GLBT teens and youth serving providers. Also offers general sexuality and reproductive health information.

HIV/AIDS

AIDS Action

Lists resources, action and information on preventing HIV/AIDS.

AVERT: AIDS Education & Resource Trust

Offers information and education to help prevent HIV infection, information for HIV positive people and the latest news and statistics in HIV research and policy.

Gay Mens Health Crisis

Lists information on safe sex, preventing AIDS and HIV testing.

HIV InSite

Provides information, research and media on HIV/AIDS research, policies, trends and medications internationally and in the United States.

CDC - Rapid HIV Testing

Provides an overview of rapid HIV testing.

Men's Health

The Manphone

Provides information on sexual health issues for men ages 18-24.

Men's Health Network

Provides information, education and resources on men's health issues and offers strategies to improve all aspects of men's health.

The Testicular Cancer Resource Center

Answers common questions about testicular cancer and provides links to information about treatment.

Mayo Clinic - Men's Health

Addresses men's health concerns throughout life and provides information on both overall and sexual health.

Parent-Child Communication

Talk with Your Kids

Information for parents on how and when to talk with their kids about sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.

SIECUS: Families are Talking

Provides a series of downloadable newsletters focused on family communication around different aspects of sexuality.

About.com: Parenting of Adolescents

Offers information and tips for parents to help ensure better communication with their teenagers, regardless of the topic.

Planned Parenthood - For Parents

Messages, tips and strategies for parents on communicating with their children about sex throughout their developmental stages.

Alternative Family Matters

Provides information, resources and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents.

Reproductive Rights

Abortion Access Project

Provides information regarding training for providers, raising public awareness and information on abortion-related research projects across the U.S.

Planned Parenthood Action Network

Provides information on political issues and concerns including family planning, reproductive health, abortion, and sexuality education.

The Center for Reproductive Law & Policy

Offers information and advocacy tactics to promote women's reproductive rights and to ensure that all women have access to appropriate and freely chosen reproductive health services.

RHTP: Reproductive Health Technologies Project

Provides information on policy and legislative issues related to abortion, fertility, microbicides and STDs at the federal level.

NARAL: National Abortion Rights Action League

Discusses the state of abortion rights at the local and national levels. Provides links to local chapters.

Massachusetts EC Network

Offers updates on policies related to emergency contraception (EC), how to advocate for EC and information on where and how EC may be obtained in Massachusetts.

Back Up Your Birth Control

Princeton-based website that offers information on how to use and access emergency contraception and how to advocate for EC access in communities. Also offers resources for professionals.

NFPRHA: National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association

Posts information and media related to family planning services and policies, provides local and national updates on policies and services, and offers ways to advocate for family planning both as an organization and an individual.

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

Provides bilingual (Spanish/English) reproductive health information, education and advocacy geared towards Latina women.

Research and Resource-Based Organizations

Guttmacher Institute

Contains reports and summaries of research, policy analysis and public education campaigns on sexual health, adolescent and women's health, contraception, STDs, pregnancy, birth & abortion.

AHRP: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals

Provides sexual health information for professionals who provide reproductive health services & education, conduct research, or influence reproductive health policy.

Population Council

Offers medical, public health and social science research on contraceptives, family planning & reproductive health care.

Johns Hopkins University Reproductive & Family Planning Program

Contains news on current issues in reproductive health, contraceptive technology & tools for trainers.

Ibis Reproductive Health

Provides international and domestic research on a variety of reproductive health issues.

SIECUS: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

Describes an in-house library of resources on sexuality education. SIECUS Report issues available for download, as well as fact sheets and newsletters.

Kaisernetwork

Offers up-to-date media on women's health, HIV/AIDS and health policy internationally and in the United States.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contains information on surveillance, symptoms, transmission, and prevention. Also provides reports and other publications.

ASHA: American Social Health Association

Offers comprehensive, non-judgmental information, resources and fact sheets on STDs and STD-related issues.

Cafe Herpe

Provides resources and information on genital herpes.

National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases

Provides fact sheets and articles on various STDs. Also provides information on microbicides research.

Massachusetts DPH STD Clinics

Describes the process of visiting an STD clinic and answers frequently asked questions.

Teen Pregnancy

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Contains research, reports, statistics, and advocacy information on teen pregnancy at both the national and state levels.

Bureau for At-Risk Youth

Lists print, audio-visual and other resources for working with youth.

Campaign for Our Children

Offers statistics and research on teen pregnancy that are useful to both parents and teachers.

Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy

Provides youth-serving providers with resources and trainings on adolescent pregnancy prevention and working with teen parents.

Teen Sexuality

Sex etc.

Provides articles and information written by teens, for teens on sex, relationships, and reproductive health.

Teenwire

Offers comprehensive information, articles and interactive games on health, relationships, body image, sexual orientation, gender and communication for teen audiences.

I Wanna Know

Covers information specific to teens on STD transmission, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

MTV - It's Your Sex Life

Addresses current issues related to adolescent sexual health, relationships, decision-making and prevention. Includes information and testimonials.

Fox and KFF: Pause

A social marketing campaign that encourages teens to “pause” for 60 seconds when considering making a risky decision, including decisions around sex and relationships.

Coalition for Positive Sexuality

Offers straightforward answers and discussion on frequently asked questions on safe sex, birth control, being gay and pregnancy.

KidsHealth

Provides information about puberty, sexual health, relationships and overall health concerns to adolescents.

Center for Young Women's Health

Offers detailed information about exams, development and sexuality, relevant to the lives and questions of teen girls.

Women's Health

Menopause Online

Offers up-to-date information on menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and other mature women's health issues.

The National Women's Health Information Center

The Office on Women's Health's website, which provides information on women's health issues such as family planning, menopause, cancer and violence against women.

Black Women's Health

An interactive website that contains health information with the goal of promoting the physical, mental and spiritual wellness of African American women.

Women's Cancer Network

Provides research, practical information and resources for women battling various cancers.

ThirdAge

Offers information on health, relationships and careers for women in mid-life.

Go Ask Alice!

Operated by Columbia University's Health Promotion Program. Provides straightforward answers to questions about relationships and sexuality.

Our Bodies Ourselves

Provides excerpts from the book as well as links to helpful resources in women's health and sexuality.