Teen Health Center, Inc.

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that has special significance here in Galveston! Juneteenth represents the end of slavery in the United States, when on June 19th, 1865, troops marched down to Galveston carrying the news of the Emancipation Proclamation and ensuring that all people who were once enslaved were now free. On the first Juneteenth, US General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom, saying, “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with the proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”

Happy Father’s Day from Teen Health Center!

Show us the love! Every time you shop at Target you earn votes that could increase the donation we receive from Target. Vote for us as often as possible before June 30!

Just a reminder to make sure that you get your sports physical this summer, so you can play in the fall!

You can call the Teen Health Center to schedule your no-wait appointment!

Calling all football players!

Today is Family Health and Fitness Day! Here are some ways to celebrate! 😊

June is National Safety Month. Here are some safety topics especially for teens!

Basketball families!

Hi there teens! We hope you are having a great summer and enjoying some time in the sun. Check out our sun safety tips so you can have fun & be safe in the sun! 🌞

Keep voting until June 30! Every time you shop, you earn votes that can be used to increase Teen Health's donation from Target!

Just a reminder to make sure that you get your sports physical this summer, so you can play in the fall!🏀

You can call the Teen Health Center to schedule your no-wait appointment!🏈

We are so thankful for the sacrifices men and women have made in the US Armed Forces. Clinics are closed today in honor of those who lost their lives in service to our country.

Hey, Galveston sports parents!

We live at the beach! 😊 Today we talk about ways to be healthy & safe in the water!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health conditions are very common, and if you struggle with mental health, you are not alone. At Teen Health Center, we offer mental health appointments and are here to help our patients on their path to recovery. ♥️

Happy Mother’s Day from the Teen Health Center.! ♥️♥️♥️

Today is National Nurses Day! We are so thankful for our nurses and all that they do for their patients! ♥️

Teen Health has been selected to receive a donation from Target, and you can help us!

We are quickly approaching hurricane season here in Galveston, so it is a good time to start preparing! Here are a few tips for preparing for potential hurricanes. For more information, check out buff.ly/4aTnLSi

☑️ This day is a reminder to look through your house for unneeded medications that you can “take back” to a place they can be safely thrown away.

☑️The purpose of this day is to reduce drug overdose and misuse, which has become more and more common.

☑️Taking back old medications that are no longer needed can help keep you and your family safe!

Come see us at the Galveston College Health and Wellness fair! We’ll be here until 3:00, making sure young Galvestonians know about Teen Health’s free medical and mental health services!

Today is Earth Day!🌎

Earth Day began in 1970 to celebrate achievements in taking steps to take care of our environment, while also raising awareness of the need to take care of the Earth.🌍

Do something today to give the Earth a hug!🌏

This month is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Every 68 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted. In 80% of cases, the assaulter is known by the person who is assaulted. In this post, we will talk about some ways to increase your personal safety.

Some general safety tips: Be alert and aware of your surroundings. Always have a plan B, whether that is another way home, a number to call if your phone dies, etc. Be careful about posting your location. Know your right to say “no” if someone touches your body in a way that you do not like.

If you attend a party or a large social gathering, there are a few things you can do to be more safe: Attend with friends who will look out for each other. Do not leave a drink unattended and do not take a drink from someone you don’t know & trust because drugs that are odorless, colorless, and tasteless can be slipped into your drink. Trust your instincts.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 800-656-4673. This number can help provide support, information, advice, or even a referral to other services. Remember, it is never a sexual assault victim’s fault.

April is Stress Awareness Month! Being mindful can be very helpful in managing stress. Here are a few stress management tips to help you start this month off on the right foot!

🌎 World Health Day celebrates the founding of the World Health Organization on April 7th, 1948.

🌍 Every year has a different theme! This year’s theme is “My health, my right”.

🌏 This means that every person should have a right to health services and education, as well as clean water & air, safe housing, healthy foods, and decent environmental conditions.

We’re participating in the Target Circle program!
You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving
to benefit our nonprofit.

To vote for us, you must be a (free) member of Target Circle. Open the Target app or website, click on your profile name, click on the Circle banner, and click Vote for Nonprofits. If your home store is set to one in Galveston County, Teen Health should appear as one of four options. Thank you!

☑️ In the last ten years, va**ng and e-cigarette use has increased in middle school and high school students.
☑️Surveys estimate that about 14% to 18% of high school students currently v**e.
☑️Many times, v**es contain to***co and the addictive chemical ni****ne. Some v**e users can have blood ni****ne levels just as high as if they smoked ci******es.
☑️Besides ni****ne, v**es/e-ci******es contain other potentially toxic chemicals.
☑️Vaping has been associated with cough and respiratory symptoms, and in rare cases, a more severe and even life-threatening disease called EVALI (e-cigarette or va**ng product use-associated lung injury).
If you v**e, and want to quit, your doctor or healthcare provider can help you create a plan that is best for you!