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Listed here are some of the issues we have helped people with. Click on a topic to read more about it and for links to resources on the Web.
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Abuse and Domestic Violence
Childhelp USA Hotline
24-hour crisis intervention for abused or neglected children (child or adult can call)
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelpusa.org
Drug Use is Life Abuse
Drug abuse prevention and anti-gang program (Orange County, CA)
1-800-NO GANG (1-800-664-2647)
www.duila.org
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Information to report gang, gun, or drug activity
1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867)
www.atf.gov
National Center on Elder Abuse
1-800-677-1116
www.ncea.aoa.gov/ncearoot/Main_Site/index.aspx
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Shelters, legal advocacy, and social service support
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.ndvh.org
Office on Violence Against Women
Information, research, and resources
http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/
Olive Crest
Homes and services for abused children
1-800-550-CHILD (2445)
www.olivecrest.org
Partnership for a Drug Free America
Information on illegal drugs, resources for concerned parents
1-212-922-1560
www.drugfreeamerica.org
Sexual Assault Hotline
Crisis counseling and referrals
1-714-957-2737
Surviving Incest
12-Step support groups for those sexually violated by a family member
1-410-282-3400
http://survivingincest.com/
Yes I Can
International Child Abuse Network
www.yesican.org
Addiction and Compulsive Behavior
Alcoholics Anonymous
12-Step meetings and information
1-212-870-3400
www.aa-intergroup.org
Center for On-Line Addiction
Helpful information for diagnosing and treating internet addictions including pornography and cybersex
www.netaddiction.com
Cocaine Anonymous
12-Step meetings and information
1-602-277-7991
www.ca.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous
12-Step meetings and information
1-213-488-4455
www.crystalmeth.org
Drug Use is Life Abuse
Drug abuse prevention and anti-gang program (Orange County, CA)
1-800-NO GANG (1-800-664-2647)
www.duila.org
Gamblers Anonymous
12-Step meetings and information
1-800-GAMBLER
www.gamblersanonymous.org
Marijuana Anonymous
12-Step meetings and information
1-213-386-8789
www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Narcotics Anonymous
12-Step meetings and information on recovery from drug addiction
1-818-773-9999
www.na.org
National Clearing House for Alcohol & Drug Information
Information on illegal drugs, club drugs, prescription drugs, steroids; kids only area
1-800-729-6686
www.health.org
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Information on abuse of illegal drugs, club drugs, prescription drugs, steroids
1-301-443-1124
nida.nih.gov
Nicotine Anonymous
12-Step groups and information on quitting smoking
1-800-642-0666
www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Workaholics Anonymous
Information and 12-Step meetings
www.workaholics-anonymous.org/page.php?page=home
Aging and Elder Care
National Center on Elder Abuse
Elder care locator, information and resources for older persons, their families, and caregivers
1-800-677-1116
www.aoa.gov
Alzheimer's Association
Facts, issues, resources, referrals
1-800-272-3900
www.alz.org
American Association of Retired People
Services, retirement opportunities
1-800-424-3410
www.aarp.org
Elder Law
Search for National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
www.naela.org/Applications/ConsumerDirectory/index.cfm
National Council on Aging
Help for caregivers and seniors
1-202-479-1200
www.ncoa.org
Social Security Administration
Eligibility for and information on social security, medicare, disability
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Assisting Living Directory
Resources for assisted living in California
http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Assessment and treatment information for Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Phobias, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, (NIMH)
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/complete-publication.shtml
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Diagnostic and treatment information, and self-help groups
1-301-231-9350
www.adaa.org
Anxiety Self-Help
Free self-help information for panic, fear of flying, OCD, social anxieties and phobias, simple phobias, and PTSD
www.anxieties.com
Anxiety Treatment Program
TERRAP is a psycho-educational treatment program for anxiety disorders, panic, and agoraphobia
www.terrap.com
Emotions Anonymous
Information and support groups
1-612-647-9712
www.emotionsanonymous.org
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Help for veterans, trauma survivors, and others
1-802-296-5132
www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/index.jsp
S.A.F.E. Alternatives
Self injury treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource
www.selfinjury.com
Secret Shame
Self-injury information and support
crystal.palace.net/~llama/selfinjury
Basic Needs
American Family Housing
Emergency,Transitional and Permanent Housing
714-897-3221
www.shelterforthehomeless.org
Homeless Shelter Directory
Directory for finding Homeless Shelters
www.homelessshelterdirectory.org
Salvation Army
Help and support for the hungry, homeless, seniors, addicts, and disadvantaged in community centers around the world
1-703- 684-5500
www.salvationarmy.org
Women, Infants and Children
Food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services for low-income women, infants, and children
1-888-942-9675
www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Co-Dependency
Adult Children of Alcoholics
12-Step support groups and information for those who grew in alcoholic homes
1-310-534-1815
www.adultchildren.org
Al-Anon & Alateen
12-Step support groups and information for the family and friends of alcoholics
1-888-4ALANON (1-888-425-2666)
www.al-anon.org
Co-Anon
12-Step support groups and information to help the family and friends of drug addicts
1-520-513-5028 or714-647-6698
www.co-anon.org
Co-Dependents Anonymous
2-Step support groups and information for people stuck in unhealthy relationships with addicts or others
1-602-277-7991
www.codependents.org
Cosa
12-Step support groups and information for those effected by compulsive sexual behavior (their own or partner's)
1-612-537-6904
www.cosa-recovery.org
Gam-Anon
12-Step support groups and information for friends and family of gambling addicts
1-718-352-1671
www.gamblersanonymous.org/gamanon.html
Depression
Compassionate Friends
Support after the loss of a child
877-969-0010
www.compassionatefriends.org
Depression
Diagnostic and treatment information for the depressed and their families
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/complete-publication.shtml
Depression Resource Center
Information and resources about depression
www.healingwell.com/depression
Depression Screening
Information about clinical depression and confidential screenings. Sponsored by the National Mental Health Association
depression-screening.org
Help Depression
Information and resources about depression
www.helpdepression.com
National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
Information and support groups
1-800-826-3632
www.ndmda.org
National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
Information and support groups
1-800-826-3632
www.ndmda.org
Pet Loss Resource
Provides counseling by phone for those grieving the loss of a companion animal
(877) 394-CARE (2273)
www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE
Postpartum Support International
Support for families and friends impacted by postpartum depression.
1-800-944-4PPD (4773)
http://postpartum.net
Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Focuses on public awareness, training, and communities in action
www.yspp.org/
Disability Services and Job Training
American Association of People with Disabilities
Members learn to help themselves
1-800-840-8844
www.aapd-dc.org
DisABILITY
An abundance of information and referrals, maintained by a C2 quadriplegic www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled
Family Caregiver Alliance
Information and resources on long-term care patients and neurological illnesses
1-415-434 3388
www.caregiver.org
GED Test
How to take the GED test
1-800-626-9433
www.gedtest.org
Job Accommodation Centers
Free consulting service to help people with disabilities take steps to find work
1-800-526-7234
www.jan.wvu.edu
Parent's Helping Parents
Information and resources for parents of special needs children
1-408-727-5775
www.php.com
Social Security Administration
Eligibility for and information on social security, medicare, disability
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Divorce
Divorce Care and Support
Support for those going through a divorce
1-800-489-7778
www.divorcecare.org
Divorce Source
Information and services for divorce
www.divorcesource.com
Divorce Support
Provides support groups, and information about child visitation, custody, alimony, and property division
610-820-8120
www.divorcesupport.com
Eating Disorders
Compulsive Eater's Anonymous
2-Step support groups, food plans, and information
1-562-342-9344
www.ceahow.org
J.A.D.E A
peer education and prevention project sponsored by University Counseling Services and the Student Health Center
www.csun.edu/counseling/peer/jade.htm
Mirror Mirrror
Information, resources, and awareness
www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm
National Eating Disorders
Support groups, treatment referrals, information
1-847-831-3438
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings and information on recovery from food addictions
1-505-891-2664
www.overeatersanonymous.org
Financial Problems
Debtors Anonymous
Information, local and online groups
1-781-453-2743
www.debtorsanonymous.org
Gamblers Anonymous
Meetings and information on recovery from gambling addictions
1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537)
www.gamblersanonymous.org
GED Test
How to take the GED test
1-800-626-9433
www.gedtest.org
Job Loss Help
Ways to cope with job loss
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/jobloss/a/job_loss.htm
Money Management International
Free budget counseling, educational programs, debt management assistance, and housing counseling
1-800-762-2271
www.moneymanagementbymail.org
Social Security Administration
Eligibility for and information on social security, medicare, disability
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Gay and Lesbian Concerns
Frontiers
Community news and entertainment in California
www.frontiersweb.com
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
Resources for gay and lesbian teachers and students
www.glsen.org
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
National gay civil rights organization
www.hrc.org
Lambda Legal Defense
Defending civil rights for lesbians, gay men and people with HIV/AIDS
www.lambdalegal.org
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center
Tons of social, legal, educational, medical and mental health resources for gay and lesbian people in the greater LA area
www.laglc.org
Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
Social/political group for deaf gay men and lesbians
www.rad.org
The Advocate
The national gay and lesbian news magazine
www.advocate.com
Grief
Compassionate Friends
Grief support groups and information after the death of a child
1-630-990-0010
www.compassionatefriends.org
Pet Loss Resource
Provides counseling by phone for those grieving the loss of a companion animal
(877) 394-CARE (2273)
www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE
GriefNet
Online communities, resources, and articles for all types of grief, adults and children www.griefnet.org
Grief Recovery Institute
Helpful articles, resources, and professional workshops
1-323-650-1234
www.grief-recovery.com
Health Issues
AIDS
Center for Disease Control's AIDS education and prevention
1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
www.cdcnpin.org
AMA Physician Select
Find an American Medical Association (AMA) registered doctor or medical information
www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm
American Heart Association
Risk assessment, medical, and nutritional information
1-949-856-3555
www.americanheart.org
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Information, finding a doctor, support groups
1-800-442-3437
www.cdc.gov/cfs
Drug lib
Drug information and research
www.druglib.com
Family Caregiver Alliance
Information and resources on long-term care patients and neurological illnesses
1-415-434 3388
www.caregiver.org
Fibromyglia
Information, decreasing pain and fatigue, support groups
1-888-717-6711
www.fmaware.org/site/PageServer
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
Online information on diseases, treatment, drugs, and diet
www.mayohealth.org
National Cancer Institute
Help in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer
1-800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
National Library of Medicine
Information on diseases, conditions, and wellness
www.medlineplus.gov
Pain.com
Education, support, Q&A with doctors
www.pain.com
WebMD
Information about health, disease and treatments
www.webmd.com
Legal Problems
Divorce Support
Provides support groups, and information about child visitation, custody, alimony, and property division
610-820-8120
www.divorcesupport.com
Grandparents Rights Center
Legal rights, guardianship, child custody, adoption
(860) 763-5789
www.grandsplace.org/gp5/gprights.html
Lambda Legal Defense
Defending civil rights for lesbians, gay men and people with HIV/AIDS
www.lambdalegal.org
Law Help
Resources for people with low to moderate income to find free legal aid programs in their communities
www.lawhelp.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Search for attorney
1-520-881-4005
www.naela.org/Applications/ConsumerDirectory/index.cfm
Mental Illness
Autism Society of America
Information for the autistic and their families
1-800-3AUTISM (328-8476)
www.autism-society.org
Counseling
Information for counselors and consumers including help seeking a qualified counselor
www.counseling.org
Emotions Anonymous
Information and support groups
1-612-647-9712
www.emotionsanonymous.org
Healthy Place
Communities and information for many psychological and relational interests and concerns
www.healthyplace.com
Internet Mental Health
Peer counseling, diagnostic descriptions for all mental disorders, helpful information
www.mentalhealth.com
Medications
Psychotropic drug information and education from NIMH
www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/medicate.cfm
Mental Wellness
Information, testimonies, and resources
www.mentalwellness.com
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Meetings, information, and resources to support the family of the mentally ill
1-800-950-6264
www.nami.org
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Information and support groups
1-847-432-ADDA (2332)
www.add.org
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information on specific mental disorders and treatments
www.nimh.nih.gov
National Mental Health Association
Referrals and information
1-800-969-6642
www.nmha.org
Personality Types
Understanding and getting along with different personality types, descriptions of Myers-Briggs types, and online questionnaires
www.keirsey.com
Schizophrenia
An abundance of helpful information for patients and families
www.schizophrenia.com
Schizophrenia.org - The Huxley Institute for Biosocial Research, Westchester Chapter
Information on schizophrenia
www.schizophrenia.org
Schizophrenic's Anonymous
Support groups and information
1-800-482-9534
www.sanonymous.org
Stanford Bipolar Disorders Clinic
Information about bipolar disorder
www.stanford.edu/group/bipolar.clinic
Parenting
Parent Resources
Information and resources for parents with troubled teens
1-866-590-6816
www.parentresources.info
Parent Soup
Information and resources for parents
parenting.ivillage.com/ef
Parenting
Information and resources for parents
pediatrics.about.com
P-Flag
Support, advocation, and resources for parents of gay and lesbian children
community.pflag.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=194&srcid=259
Relationship Problems
Domestic Violence Hotlines and Resources
Resources and hotlines for domestic violence victims
1-800-656-HOPE
www.feminist.org/911/crisis.html
Help Guide
Articles from therapists that offer advice on communication skills for maintaining emotional connection, and managing conflict in love relationships
www.helpguide.org/mental/improve_relationships.htm
Office on Violence Against Women
Information, research, and resources N/A
www.ovw.usdoj.gov
Relationship Help
Information and workshops for couples
www.relationship-help.com
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hour hotline for domestic violence victims
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.ndvh.org
School Issues
School Stress
Remedies Ways to cope with school stress
stress.about.com/od/studentstress/tp/school_stress.htm
School Stress Remedies
Ways to cope with school stress
www.uwplatt.edu/counseling/stress/stress.html
Self Esteem
La Belle
Helpful information to improve self-esteem in daily life
www.selfesteem.org
National Association for Self-Esteem
Join a local chapter, review educational programs and books on self-esteem
www.self-esteem-nase.org
Women's Self Esteem and Self Help
Forum and resources for women with low self esteem
www.womensselfesteem.com/index.html
Sexual Compulsiveness
Cosa
12-Step support groups and information for those effected by compulsive sexual behavior (their own or partner's)
1-612-537-6904
www.cosa-recovery.org
Sex Addicts Anonymous
12-Step support groups (including online), information
1-800-477-8191
www.sexaa.org
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
12-Step support groups and information
1-781-255-8825
www.slaafws.org
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
12-Step support groups (including online), information
www.sca-recovery.org
Suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Information about preventing suicide help for those with mood disorders and those impacted by suicide.
1-888-333-AFSP
www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home
Bipolar Disorders Association of America
Information and support groups for those with manic-depression
www.mhsource.com/bipolar
Crisis Connection Web Site
Provides 24-hour crisis counseling by telephone
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
www.crisis.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Focuses on prevention and provides 24hr hotlines for those in crisis situations
1-800-273-TALK
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
SPAN Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network
Information about preventing suicide and help for those impacted by suicide
(202) 449-3600
www.spanusa.org/index.cfm
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