Guide to Your Child's Surgery
Learn about having surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, including what to bring, how to prepare your child, and what to expect.
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Homecare Company Contact List
This list of homecare company contact numbers is for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) patients who receive supplies and devices from these companies.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides round-the-clock free, confidential treatment referral and information services (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Voiding Calendars
A voiding calendar can help keep track of your child’s bathroom and voiding habits. Download our calendar for kids, and one for teens to keep track of their own habits.
AACAP – Teenagers with Eating Disorders
Provides information about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa and bulimia and the importance of early identification and treatment.
Preparing for Surgery: Surgery Prep Books for Kids
If your child is scheduled to have surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia or one of our surgery centers, these surgery prep books can help prepare them for what to expect.
Having Surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This step-by-step guide — designed specifically for children with autism — explains what kids can expect during the entire surgical experience at CHOP.
Teen Driver Safety
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at CHOP provides an evidence-based website called teendriversource.research.chop.edu for teens, parents, policymakers and those that support and educate them. Get information on best practices for learning to drive, Graduated Driver Licensing laws, and guiding teens during the risky early years of independent driving. Access free practice driving lessons, videos, fact sheets, and more.
iknowUshould2
iknowUshould2, launched by CHOP, is a campaign for teens that aims to improve knowledge about and increase testing for sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Facts for Families
AACAP's Facts for Families provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers and their families.