Teen & Young Adult Toolkit
The Teen & Young Adult Toolkit is a place created to support, empower, and inspire teens and young adults as they navigate life. Here you will find scholarships, mental health resources, educational opportunities, and helpful tools designed to support growth, wellness, and future success. Whether you are preparing for your future or just need support along the way, this space was built with you in mind to help you make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
A place for teens and families to find helpful tools, trusted information, leadership opportunities, community connections, and resources for navigating life with a bleeding disorder.
Built for teens, families, and future leaders
Explore the resource categories below and click any link that fits what you're looking for — from managing your health to connecting with community and planning what's next.Understand your health
Find age-appropriate information that helps teens feel confident speaking up, asking questions, and learning self-management skills.Find your community
Stay connected with BDH events, teen meetups, mentorship opportunities, and ways to build friendships with others who understand.Build independence
Explore resources for school, sports, self-advocacy, transition to adulthood, and preparing for college, work, and healthcare decisions.Featured teen resource categories
Scroll through the categories below and tap any link that speaks to you — there's no right order, just whatever's most helpful for you right now.Health & Self-Management
Mental Health & Wellness
School, Advocacy & Independence
Community, Events & Opportunities
More teen retreats, scholarships, and opportunities coming soon!
Self-management skills checklist
By the time a young adult leaves home, they should be able to check off every item below.- Explain their bleeding disorder
- Know their factor level or diagnosis
- Recognize signs of a bleed
- Know when to seek emergency care
- Mix and administer treatment (if applicable)
- Order medications
- Refill prescriptions
- Track treatments and bleeds
- Schedule appointments
- Carry medical identification
- Communicate with healthcare providers
- Understand insurance basics
- Create an emergency travel kit
- Advocate for accommodations at school or work
- Develop healthy exercise habits
- Maintain dental and preventive healthcare
- Understand reproductive and sexual health considerations related to bleeding disorders
Want to get involved?
BDH offers opportunities for teens to learn, connect, and grow through community events, educational programs, leadership experiences, and family-centered support. Registration links for upcoming teen events are coming soon! In the meantime, reach out to our executive director at BDH_Director@bdheartland.org or use our Contact Us page.The Teen & Young Adult Toolkit is sponsored by Pfizer.
