February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Dating abuse is more common than you think. 1 in 3 high school students experience either physical or sexual violence or both from a dating partner. Young women age 18-24 experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence.
Is This Abuse? Abuse can be physical and emotional and come in many forms.
Dating abuse is a public health issue that affects people from all ages, backgrounds, and identities. It is a pattern of behaviors one person uses to gain and maintain power and control over their partner. Dating violence can be both physical and emotional and abuse can come in many forms.
Make an Appointment
Our behavioral health professionals provide individual and family counseling services on a sliding fee scale basis. Learn more here.
Lake Powell Medical Center – 928.645.8123
Globe Integrated – 928.425.8158
Safford Integrated – 928.348.1701
Call 1-877-645-9675 to make an appointment with a Canyonlands Healthcare location near you.
Walk-In Teen Clinic
In addition to Behavioral Health Services, Lake Powell Medical Center has a confidential Walk-In Teen Clinic every 3rd Wednesday from 2:30-5:30pm.
- You can just walk in without an appointment during teen clinic hours
- The people there like working with youth, they should be respectful, non-judgmental and can try to help you out with whatever you need
- You can go by yourself, with a friend, or with a partner
- Medical and counseling services are free or low cost
Help for Parents
One of the most important things you can do is keep the lines of communication open with your kids.
- Be a role model – treat your kids and others with respect.
- Start talking to your kids about healthy relationships early – before they start dating.
- Get involved with efforts to prevent dating violence at your teen’s school.
- If you are worried about your teen, call the loveisrespect helpline at 1-866-331-9474 or text “loveis” to 22522.
- Make an appointment with a Canyonlands Healthcare Behavioral Health professional.
More Resources
Loveisrespect is a 24/7 resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. It is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. You can chat 24/7/365 on the LoveisRespect website or call 1.866.331.9474. TEXT LOVEIS TO 22522
Break the Cycle is an organization that inspires and supports young people age 12 – 24 to build healthy relationships and create a culture without abuse. They are a culturally affirming organization that centers on prevention and intervention efforts for all young people.
