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Healthy Teen Network
We believe every young person has the right to be who they are and love who they love.
That means living in a world that affirms and celebrates them for who they are. That means having the agency, opportunity, and access to make decisions about their bodies, relationships, and futures. (And feel good doing it!) That includes decisions about if, when, and how to parent—or not.
And we see you—teachers and educators, counselors and clinicians, caring adults—helping them do this. Every day, providing honest, affirming care and education, and empowering the next generation to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
At Healthy Teen Network, we know you do your best when you’re connected to great opportunities and resources, and with others working in sexual and reproductive health. That’s the magic of the Network—and why we’re here every day to help professionals learn, improve, create, and advocate.
Our Services
We tailor our services to help you…
From elearnings to tip sheets to infographics, we have the resources you want. Training and TA available online and in-person.
Step-by-step, we help you develop and improve quality programs and services to get the outcomes you want.
From apps to bots and so much more, we work with you to design human-centered products and share them with the world.
Let’s work together to advance social change, so young people get the education and care they need and deserve.
We Stand Firm in Our Commitment to Reproductive Justice and Human Dignity for All People.
At Healthy Teen Network, we stand firm in our commitment to reproductive justice and human dignity for all people, particularly young people, especially in times of global conflict and chaos. The right to make decisions about our bodies and lives is deeply intertwined with broader issues of social justice and human dignity.
Our work is driven by the belief that every person, especially young people, no matter where they live, deserves the right to choose their own path and to live in a world where their humanity is respected. We will continue to champion these values in our work, advocating for a future where every life is valued, every choice is respected, and every community is supported in the pursuit of justice and dignity.
Come as you are
Return to your work with the fire of solidarity and real-world strategies. Be the reason someone feels safe and belongs. Join us for #HealthyTeen26 in San Diego, October 5-7, 2026.
Gain Inspiration
Gain inspiration and a renewed spirit alongside a community of educators, care providers, and advocates.
Reclaim Belonging
Reclaim belonging as the heartbeat of lifelong health, especially in adolescence.
Explore Community
Explore how to build communities where young people feel safe, welcome, and valued.
Celebrate Stories
Celebrate stories that anchor adolescent health as essential for thriving communities everywhere.
save the date for #HealthyTeen26
We are hardwired to connect.
Biologically bound for belonging—
from our very beginnings.
In adolescence, new neural connections
foretell fierce friendships, first loves,
chosen families, and shared futures.
Yet in this moment of rupture,
as algorithms and agitators promise connection
but deliver its simulation,
And purveyors of fear and hate
cast difference as danger,
pit neighbor against neighbor,
We rise, pulled toward belonging,
drawn better together, proving community
is not a place—but a practice.
Come as you are
Return to your work with the fire of solidarity and real-world strategies. Be the reason someone feels safe and belongs. Join us for #HealthyTeen26 in San Diego, October 5-7, 2026.
Gain Inspiration
Gain inspiration and a renewed spirit alongside a community of educators, care providers, and advocates.
Reclaim Belonging
Reclaim belonging as the heartbeat of lifelong health, especially in adolescence.
Explore Community
Explore how to build communities where young people feel safe, welcome, and valued.
Celebrate Stories
Celebrate stories that anchor adolescent health as essential for thriving communities everywhere.
Call for proposals is open
Lead a workshop or roundtable at this year’s conference and help shape the future of adolescent sexual and reproductive health. We are looking for a broad range of topics, but if you’ve got something you think is relevant and of interest to others in our field, we welcome your submissions!
Submit your proposal by May 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
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On Our Minds
From Justice to Joy: Centering Young Black Mothers in Reproductive Justice
An Omnivert and a Remote Worker
Showing Up for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Young People
Quick Tips for Effective Presentations
The Power of Community Sex Education
Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist
Grab Some Glitter: Every Training Needs a Little Sparkle
One Book, Two Takes: Calling In by Loretta J. Ross
How We Partnered with Sex Educators to Create Tools that Help You Stay Safer
You Need to Learn About Sex…Even If You’re Not Having It
Our Special Sauce
Our support and services are one-of-a-kind.
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