Resources for Serving Youth

General Resources for Serving Youth

Youth Friendliness Assessment Tool

Center for Disease Control Infographic – Tips for creating a youth-friendly reproductive health visit.
Achieving Quality Health Services for Adolescents (pdf) – This paper shares recommendations and criteria for assessing how primary care is delivered to youth in the United States.
Access to Health Care for Adolescents and Young Adults Access to Health Care for Adolescents and Young Adults (pdf) – This journal article discusses policies and programs that assist in ensuring all youth have access to have access to comprehensive, high quality health care.

Best Practices for Youth-Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Schools – Recommendations for school nurses and other school-based staff.
How can I Talk with My Health Care Provider about Sexual Health? (pdf) – Tips for youth on how to talk with their provider about their sexual health needs.
Oregon Healthy Teens Survey - This report provides a glimpse into the health and well-being of 8th and 11th graders in Oregon.