National Institute on Drug Abuse:
www.drugabuse.gov
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.This is a great site to get information on research on drug abuse, addiction and treatment.
Mental Health America
www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the countryís leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, they represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation ñ everyday and in times of crisis.
Parenting
www.parenting.com
Great information on parenting for ages 0 to 12 years. The website from the folks that bring you the magazine, "Parenting". Want the most up-to-date information on pregnancy and parenting sent straight to your in-box? Sign up now for Parenting FREE newsletters.
Parents: The anti-drug
www.theantidrug.com
If you are concerned about drug abuse and children or teens, this site will give you advice, drug information, and expert answers to your questions. You may ask for free literature or download their articles and newsletters.
Underage Drinking
StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov
is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. People interested in underage drinking preventionóincluding parents, educators, community-based organizations, and youthówill find a wealth of valuable information here.
ADHD: Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders
www.addresources.org
Quality ADHD/ADD Information, Resources,
Support and Help; Attention Deficit Disorder Resources is a national non-profit organization that helps people with ADD or ADHD achieve their full potential through education, support and networking opportunities.
Suicide Information/Help
Suicide: This service is free and confidential, staffed by trained counselors and
available 24/7.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in a crisis. (800) 273-TALK (8255).
You can learn the warning signs of suicide, find out what will happen when you call, find out what you can do to help someone you care about.
Help Finding Help
www.211.org
Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs essential services - from finding an after-school program to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help-lines, people often don't know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary services because they do not know where to start. 2-1-1 helps people find and give help.
Protecting Children from Sex Offenders
www.familywatchdog.us
1 of 5 girls and 1 of 6 boys will be molested before their 18th birthday.
90% of all sexual assaults against children are committed by someone whom the victim knew.
The typical sexual predator will assault 117 times before being caught.
The re-arrest rate for convicted child molesters is 52%.
These shocking statistics come from recent studies on the epidemic of sexual assaults that plagues our society today. The stated goal at Family Watchdog is to provide you with the information you need to protect your loved ones. Service allow you to view known registered offenders and predators in your area. Knowing who these people are and what they've done provides you with your best defense to protect your family - awareness.
Anger Management
www.angercoach.com
Dr Fiore & Associates, LLC is a company with a mission to provide anger and stress management solutions for individuals, couples, companies, facilities, agencies, and EAPs. Dr Fiore is a certified Anger Management Provider by the National Anger Management Association. In addition to providing services directly to clients, his company, in partnership with Century Anger Management, provides Certification anger management training for mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, law enforcement and criminal justice professionals, and pastoral professionals.
Tony Fiore, Ph.D., Program Director, is a California licensed psychologist( Lic # PSY 6670), marriage therapist, and personal coach with clinical practices in Long Beach and Orange, California. He is a Diplomate of the National Anger Management Association (NAMA), and a Fellow in The American Institute of Stress. Home Study Courses are available and phone consultations are available for a fee.
SMOKING CESSATION!
www.lungusa.org
American Lung Association
The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
The American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Free information, handouts, helpline to help you stop smoking and information about treatment decisions for lung diseases.
Free Smoker's Quit Kit
The Quit Kit has lots of helpful information, motivation and strategies for quitting and a coupon for the nicotine patch, gum or lozenge - which can almost double your chances of quitting for good - call: 1-800-537-5666
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2940_3182_22973-16771--,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/
Tobacco Information
www.cdc.gov
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/index.htm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
CDC has remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats.
Today, CDC is globally recognized for conducting research and investigations and for its action oriented approach. CDC applies research and findings to improve people's daily lives and responds to health emergencies something that distinguishes CDC from its peer agencies.
Working with states and other partners, CDC provides a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism), implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain national health statistics. CDC also guards against international disease transmission, with personnel stationed in more than 25 foreign countries.
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF)
www.sleepfoundation.org
Alerting the public, healthcare providers and policymakers to the life-and-death importance of adequate sleep is central to the mission of NSF. They are dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans who suffer from sleep problems and disorders. This means helping everyone better understand the importance of sleep and the benefits of good sleep habits, and recognizing the signs of sleep problems so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated.
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