Resources

If you are a parent of a teenager, you no doubt have a tough, but incredible job!  Here at Impact Student Ministries, we believe that you, as the parent, have the primary responsibility for the spiritual and social growth of your teen.  However, we completely understand how stressful and confusing parenting teens can be!  Our desire is to be a resource and support to you as you faithfully raise your children.

We want to come alongside you and provide an atmosphere where your teen can learn about God and His plan for their life and be challenged to continually develop their own personal faith in Jesus Christ.  For starters, we invite you to check out some basic resources for you below to help you relate to and connect with your teens.  And as always, if there is anything we can do to support you and your family, please let us know!

Parenting Help

Center for Parent/Youth Understanding – CPYU aims to bridge the generational gap between Parents & Teenagers by helping parents understand their teens and teen culture better.
Plugged In – Focus on the Family’s Plugged In offers conservative reviews of movies, DVD’s, video games & music for parents.
Youth Specialites – YS offers general resources for parenting teens
Homeword – Veteran youth worker Dr. Jim Burns’ Homeword aims to encourage and educate parents about their teens and teenage culture.
MomSense – Christianity Today’s resource for parents.  Yes, this is for dad’s too!
Focus on the Family – General resources and support for parents of all age groups.
CPYU Link Page – A vast link list of hundreds of websites designed to inform, educate, encourage and grow parents.

Crisis Help

If you are experiencing an immediate emergency that threatens the life, health or safety of you or your family, call 911 immediately.

xxxChurch.com – This site is a great resource if you or your teen is struggling with pornography.
HeartSupport – HS is a site designed to minister those fighting various issues such as addiction, self-injury, eating disorders & depression.
TWLOHA – To Write Love On Her Arms is dedicated to the education, prevention and support for those who struggle with depression, self-injury, suicide & addiction.
Sacramento Crisis Intervention: (916) 368-3111 – 24/7 Crisis Hotline
National Suicide Hotline: (800) SUICIDE