The POWER Center has worked with many community partners to provide needed resources to youth. While the POWER Center has closed, we are maintaining some of the frequently accessed resources developed by the team as a community resource.
Legal
Emancipation Handbook
Emancipation is considered a freeing of minors from certain legal restrictions that are imposed because they have not yet reached the age of majority (18 years old). In other words, when a youth under the age of 18 is legally emancipated, they acquire the same civil (non-criminal) status as an adult. If you are interested in the steps to take to become emancipated, please download our emancipation handbook and contact us.
Youth Law Guide
Have a legal question but don’t know who to ask? The Alaska Youth Law Guide is a resource to help young Alaskans understand the law and how it may affect them. You can find general information about many of the legal issues teens and young adults are likely to encounter, and some resources for getting more information or assistance.
Health
HIV/AIDS 101
This is a HIV Basics interactive training. Take the training and let us know what was new to you. Want to know more about HIV or how to get involved? Contact us today.
iknowmine.org
iknowmine provides truthful and accurate information that youth can trust in order for them to be in control of their own health and to live healthy lives. There is great information on topics such as STDs, pregnancy, nutrition, and much more. You can also order condoms and testing kits online!
Additional Resources
National Runaway Safeline – 1-800-RUN-AWAY
NRS is the national communications system for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth, serving the United States and its territories. They are a 24-hour facility that is available to youth and parents that are in crisis due to family dynamics, abuse, neglect, economics, and other challenges.
Suicide Prevention Hotline – 988
Careline (accessed through 988 in Alaska) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
