Problem: Article: Big Brothers Big Sisters and the United Way are just a couple of organizations that have community-based mentoring branches for troubled youth across the U.S. You can volunteer as a mentor through one of these organizations by searching “become a volunteer mentor near me” and clicking on their website. Within the website, search for your local chapter by browsing cities or locations. Click “become a mentor” to get started. The Corporation for National and Community Service is a U.S. government organization that lists mentoring organizations at the local level. Go to https://www.nationalservice.gov/mentor/search and enter your zip code, name, and email address to have names of local mentoring organizations sent to you. Find smaller local mentor programs by doing an Internet search on your city. Read the website to decide if you like the organization and, if so, follow the instructions for becoming a mentor with them. If you plan to work or volunteer for an official mentoring program, school, or community center, you may need to obtain further training, get a background check, or hold an interview. The individual organization that you want to work or volunteer for will provide you with the necessary information for completing their requirements. Most organizations in the U.S. require several background checks for people who formally work with children. These background checks assure that you have never been convicted of a serious crime or abused a child in the past.
Summary: Volunteer for a large mentoring organization. Use the Mentoring Connector database to find an opportunity. Search “mentor troubled youth” and your city online. Complete necessary background checks, interviews, or training.

Problem: Article: How you write the letter will depend on your relationship with the recipient. Consider these guidelines:  If you're writing to a distant or elderly relative, or a social acquaintance, write a semi-formal letter. If that person has sent you emails before, you may email them as well. If not, a handwritten letter is a safer bet. If you're writing a friend or close family member, an email or handwritten letter are both fine. The salutation you use will depend on your relationship with the recipient of the letter, as well as the formality of the letter.  Here are some possibilities:  If you're writing a semiformal letter, you might use "Dear" or "Hello" as a salutation. Use the first name if that's how you talk to each other, or the courtesy title (Mr or Ms) if not. If you're writing an informal letter, you can use "Dear" or "Hello," as well as more informal greetings such as "Hi" or "Hey." Follow it with the first name. Move to the next line and start writing. If you're writing a personal letter, start by asking after the recipient's well-being. This can be as formal as "I hope you are well" or as informal as "How's it going?." Imagine the recipient is in front of you; how would you talk to them? The primary purpose of a letter is communication. Let the other person know what's going on in your life, including the details. For example, don't just tell your grandma "Thank you for the gift" — show her that it means something to you: "My friends and I spent all night playing the game you sent me. Thank you!" Whatever the subject is, sharing information should be the focus of the letter. Know what not to write. A letter written in anger or to solicit pity is probably not a letter you should send. If you've already written such a letter and you're unsure about sending it, let it sit for a few days before you pop it into the mailbox — you might change your mind. For informal letters, your close should reflect your relationship with the recipient.  If you're writing to a spouse, dear friend, or close family member, you could use "Affectionately," "Fondly" or "Love." For a semiformal letter, you might find a better match with "Sincerely," "Regards," or "Best."  A very old-fashioned close fits into the last sentence. This was originally a formal style, but you can have fun with it when writing a light-hearted letter to a friend. For example, the last paragraph of your letter could read "I remain, as ever, your devoted servant," and then your name. If you want to add something after the letter's written, use P.S, which means Postscript ("after the writing"). Insert the letter in an envelope. Stamp it, address it to the other person, and send it on its way.
Summary: Decide how formal your letter needs to be. Start with a salutation. Start the letter. Write what needs to be communicated. End the letter. Send the letter.

Problem: Article: It may mean that you need something stronger to dry your skin, increase cell turnover, kill bacteria, and soothe inflammation. Prescription medications should start to show effects in four to eight weeks. Your doctor may prescribe:  Topical medications including retinoids (Avita, Retin-A, Differin, Tazorac, Avage) to prevent clogging of hair follicles, antibiotics to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation, or dapsone (Aczone). Follow your doctor's instructions on how often to apply them. He will likely advise you to first wash your hands, then your face with a gentle cleanser and follow this with a thin layer of your medicated topical ointment. Oral medications including antibiotics to kill bacteria and promote healing. These medications may also be combined with topical medications. Typical antibiotics prescribed by the doctor include tetracycline, doxycycline, and minocycline. Combined oral contraceptives (Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Estrostep, Yaz) which contain estrogen and progestin may be prescribed for women and girls with severe acne. An antiandrogen agent, spironolactone (Aldactone), may also be prescribed to women and girls to block the effects of androgen hormones on the oil glands in the skin. These options may also be used in combination with medications. Your doctor may suggest:   Light therapy to kill bacteria causing the inflammation. This may be done either in the doctor’s office or at home with a hand-held device. Chemical peeling to cleanse the skin by removing oils and dead skin cells. Extracting the whiteheads and blackheads that are plugging your pores. This may cause scarring. Injecting a steroid into the pimples to make them less obvious without the need for extracting the plugs. If the costs are not covered by your health insurance then ask your doctor if she offers payment plans. This medication (brand names Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret) is very effective, but because of the potential for severe side effects, it is generally a last resort.   Side effects including severe depression, suicide, ulcerative colitis, and severe birth defects. Women of reproductive age must participate in a Food and Drug Administration-approved monitoring program when taking this drug. Contact your health insurance company to determine what is covered. Many doctors will also let patients pay in installments.
Summary:
Go to a doctor if home care is not clearing up your pimples. Consider various therapies. Discuss isotretinoin with your doctor if your pimples are severe and unresponsive to other treatments.