The professional support and know-how at these sites pick up where superheroes leave off. (Most are U.S.-based, but much information is universal.)

EMERGENCIES

• suicide hotlines 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

• domestic violence hotlines / a guide for girls on love, respect and abuse in relationships

• sexual assault

• pregnancy counseling / pregnancy counseling for teens / emergency contraception

• National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-HIT-HOME (1-800-448-4663)

EXTRA EXPERTISE

• teen health and relationships

• sexually transmitted infections and safer sex

• Am I a lesbian? Am I gay?

• gay youth: finding community

• eating disorders

• single parenting