Advocates for Youth creates programs and promotes policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Its HIV/STD prevention program provides technical assistance, workshops and materials to encourage and help youth-serving organizations develop and implement programs for youth in high-risk situations, domestically and internationally. Contact: 1025 Vermont Ave, NW, Ste 200, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 347-5700; www.advocatesforyouth.org or www.youthresource.com

Covenant House New York

Covenant House New York offers free, 24-hour services for anyone under the age of 21 including: immediate food, clothing, shelter, medical assistance from nurses and physicians, mental health services, counseling, HIV & STD testing & treatment, HIV prevention and substance abuse educational materials, legal assistance and housing information. Contact: 346 W. 17th St, New York, NY 10011; (800) 999-9999; www.covenanthouse.org

Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Youth Center

Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Youth Center assists gay/bisexual men and lesbian women in the L.A. area through anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling, legal services, support groups for youths affected by HIV/AIDS, support for homeless youths, innovative HIV prevention/education programs, and addiction recovery services. It also offers high-quality primary care facilities, preventative health care options and the distribution of AIDS drug treatments. Contact: 1625 Schrader Blvd, Ste 105, Los Angeles, CA 90028, (888) 259-2429 or (323) 993-7400; www.gay-lesbian-center.org

Metro TeenAIDS

Metro TeenAIDS (Youth HIV/AIDS Prevention Service Organization) offers HIV education and prevention services for adolescents and young adults. Metro TeenAIDS distributes free literature on HIV/AIDS, offers prevention counseling, and makes referrals to HIV testing sites and other HIV-related services for adolescents and young adults. Metro TeenAIDS also sponsors the Annual Ryan White National Youth Conference.  Contact: 651 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 543-9355; metroteenAIDS.org

National Center for Youth Law

National Center for Youth Law is a support center working to provide adolescents and children with the proper health care and legal services. The center addresses issues such as HIV testing and treatment, confidentiality of services, financial assistance and discrimination. Contact: 114 Sansome St, Ste 900, San Francisco, CA 94104, (415) 543-3307; e-mail: info@youthlaw.org

National Network for Youth

National Network for Youth strives to increase attention to children's issues and key legislation affecting children -- especially those who have fewer opportunities to grow up healthy, safe, and productive -- through congressional testimony and working relationships with dozens of congressional offices and committees as well as 12 national coalitions. Contact: 1319 F St, NW, Ste 401, Washington, DC 20004; (202) 783-7949 email: www.NN4Youth.org

YouthCare

YouthCare provides a variety of services for youths in crisis. Services include emergency shelter, crisis hotlines, educational materials, counseling services, condom and bleach distribution and referrals for young adults to specific HIV-related organizations. Contact: YouthCare 2500 NE 54th Street, Seattle, WA, 98105-3142, (206) 694-4500; (800) 495-7802 (24 hour help & referral line); www.youthcare.org/