Teaming4Teens

Providing information to empower the youth of Boone/Story Counties to make informed decisions about their sexual health to prevent pregnancies, STI's & HIV

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The most reported infections that occur among the 15-24 year old age group are
chlamydia & gonorrhea. #GYT

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3 main STDs reported to CDC are gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.
#TALKTESTTREAT

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One in Two sexually active people will contract STD/STI by age 25. #GYT
#STDMonth17

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Recent estimates from the CDC show that there are 19.7 million new STDs every year
in the U.S. #STDMonth17

[CDC HIV @CDC_HIV]

Today is Nat’l Youth #HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! A day to recognize the impact of #HIV on teens. #NYHAAD

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Crazy #TeenMaze week is over! Our team had a great time serving ~1200 7th graders last week!

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Did you know that more than half of all people will have an STD at some point in their lifetime? STD screening is crucial #GYT #STDMonth17

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When is the last time u got tested? Here's a link to find the nearest location
to get FREE testing! https://t.co/Kmnjduwkft #GYT #STDMonth17

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Each year, 1 in 4 teens contract an STD. #GYT #STDMonth17

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April is STD awareness month! This month we will be tweeting information about
sexually transmitted diseases. Stay tuned! #STDMonth17

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Sneak peak of our stops for Teen Maze!

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Today we are so excited to we kick off Teen Maze, a week-long YSS event providing experiential learning opportunities to 1200 7th graders!

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We support #ComprehensiveSexEd, the #RealSexEd that makes the difference our young people deserve! #NoMoreShame #SoundOff

[Guttmacher Institute @Guttmacher]

Shame, stigma & fear harm young people. It’s time to #DefundAbOnly and trust young people with #RealSexEd to support their #SRH needs.

[Teaming4Teens @Teaming4Teens15]

Talking to teens about love and relationships is important too! Check out this article for some excellent points.
https://t.co/lHZwe9NVR7

[Sex, Etc. @Sexetc]

Use our #communication tool to help you start a convo abt #sex & #sexuality w/a parent, friend or doctor. Pls RT! https://t.co/gtFyOBBLHm

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Reminder: Teen Clinic is now the first Wed. each month between 5-6:30 by appt only! To make your appt for this Wed, call 515-433-2091.

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HOW to HELP: Connect your friend to resources in their community that can give them information and guidance. #loveisrespect

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HOW to HELP: Help ur friend recognize that abuse isnt "normal" and isnt their fault. Everyone deserves a healthy relationship. #teenDVmonth

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HOW to HELP: Be supportive and listen patiently. Acknowledge their feelings & be respectful of their decisions. #loveisrespect