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Resources
& Contacts for Health Organizations
See also
Monthly Health Awareness Notices
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·ADOPTION
See
also PREGNANCY
Bethany
Christian Services
800-238-4269
Services for women considering adoption. Free
pregnancy counseling.
National
Adoption Center
800-862-3678
215-735-9988
in Pennsylvania
Promotes adoption opportunities through-out
the US, particularly for children with special needs. Links all state adoption agencies. Addresses
adoption and child welfare issues.
·
AGING
National
Council on Aging
800-424-9046
Information on family care-giving, senior employment,
long-term care, etc.
National
Institute on Aging Information Center
800-222-2225
Information about healthy aging. Provides literature and referrals to
organizations
dealing
with specific age-related illnesses.
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AIDS...HIV
AIDS
Clinical Trials Information Service
800-874-2572
Information on federally and privately sponsored
clinical trials for AIDS patients and those
with HIV infection. Sponsored by Centers for
Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
and National Library of Medicine.
National
AIDS Clearinghouse
800-4585231
Classifies and distributes information and educational
materials...provides assistance to AIDS
prevention professionals. Service of the Centers
for Disease Control.
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ALCOHOLISM
See also
DRUG ABUSE
Al-Anon
Family Group Headquarters
800-35~9996
Offers publications aimed at helping families dealing with alcoholism.
American
Council on Alcoholism
800-527-5344
Treatment referrals and counseling for recovering
alcoholics and their families.
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ALLERGY...ASTHMA
See
LUNG DISEASE...ALLERGY...
ASTHMA
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ALZHEIMER'S
DISEASE
Alzheimer's
Association
800-272-3900
Makes referrals to local chapters and support groups. Publications
available.
Alzheimer's
Disease Education and Referral
Center
800-4384380
Information and literature on Alzheimer's. Sponsored
by National Institute on Aging.
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ARTHRITIS
Arthritis
Foundation Information Line
800-283-7800
Provides information on arthritis and makes
referrals to local chapters.
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CANCER
See also NUTRITION
American
Cancer Society Response Line
800-227-2345
Publications
and information on cancer. Makes
local referrals to local chapters of the American Cancer Society for support
services.
Cancer Information Service
800-422-6237
Answers
questions from the public, cancer patients, their families and health
professionals.
Y-Me
Breast Cancer Support Program
800-221-2141
Provides
breast cancer patients with pre-surgery counseling, treatment
information, peer support, self-help counseling and literature.
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CEREBRAL PALSY
United
Cerebral Palsy Association
800-872-5827
Answers
questions and provides literature about cerebral palsy, including living with
the illness, support groups for patients and families. Referrals to doctors and
treatment centers.
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CHEMICALS...PESTICIDES
See also SAFETY
National
Pesticide Telecommunications Network
800-8587378
Responds
to nonemergency questions about the pesticides, toxicology and symptoms,
environmental effects, disposal and cleanup and safe use of pesticides...and
emergency questions from home owners, medical professionals and
veterinarians. Service of Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Tech
University.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Human Growth Foundation
800-451-6434/703-883-1773
in northern Virginia
Provides
parent education, supports research and promotes awareness of physical and
emotional problems of short people. Offers literature on child growth
abnormalities.
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CHILD SAFETY...
MISSING CHILDREN
Child
Find of America, Inc.
800-426-5678:
Looks for missing and abducted children.
800-292-9688:
Crisis mediation in parental abduction and information on prevention.
Covenant House Nineline
800-999-9999
Crisis
line for youth and their families. Makes referrals throughout the US.
Information on drugs, physical or sexual abuse, homelessness, runaway children.
Message relays.
National Child Abuse Hotline
800-422-4453
Provides
crisis intervention and counseling on child abuse. Referrals to local
counseling.
National Child Safety Council Childwatch
800-222-1464
Information
and literature on safety, including drug abuse, household dangers,
electricity and more. Sponsor of the missing kids milk carton program.
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CLEFT PALATE
Cleft Palate
Foundation
800-242-5338
Information
for parents and health professionals, referrals to support groups...lists of
plastic surgeons, dentists and speech pathologists. Does not make referrals to
physicians.
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation
800·344-4823
Responds to patient and family questions. Provides literature. Referrals
to clinics.
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DEPRESSION
See
MENTAL HEALTH
·
DIABETES
American
Diabetes Association
800-232-3472
703-549-1500
in Virginia
Provides information on health education and referrals to support-group
assistance.
Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation
International
Hotline
800-223-1138
212-785-9595 in New York
Answers
questions and provides brochures about juvenile diabetes. Makes referrals to
local chapters, physicians and clinics.
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DIGESTIVE DISEASES
Crohn's and
Colitis Foundation of America
800-932-2423
212-685-3440 in New York
Provides educational materials on Crohn's disease and
colitis. Makes referrals to local support groups and physicians.
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DISABILITIES
See also
HEARING AND SPEECH
HEATH
Resource Center
800-544-3284
202-939-9320 in Washington, DC
Information on post-secondary education for the handicapped and
learning-disabled.
Job
Accommodation Network
800-526-7234
800-526-2262 in Canada
Ideas for accommodating handicapped persons in the workplace and
information on availability of accommodation aids and procedures.
National
Clearinghouse on Family
Support and
Children's Mental Health
800-628-1696
Makes referrals to local support groups. Provides general and financial
information.
National Easter Seal Society
800-221-6827
312-726-6200 in Illinois
Provides rehabilitative and other support services to help children and
adults with disabilities achieve maximum independence.
National
Information Clearinghouse for Infants with Disabilities and Life-Threatening
Conditions
800-922-1107 in South Carolina
Makes referrals to support groups and financial, medical, legal and
educational assistance for families with disabled children.
National
Rehabilitation Information
800-346-2742
301-5889284 in Maryland
Provides
literature searches and referrals to local organizations and disseminates
rehabilitation-related information to disabled people.
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DOWN'S SYNDROME
National
Down's Syndrome Congress
800-232-6372
Answers questions about Down’s syndrome. Makes referrals to local
organizations.
National
Down's Syndrome Society
800-221-4602
Provides information on Down's syndrome and makes referrals to local
programs.
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DRUG ABUSE
Adcare
Hospital Helpline
800-252-6465
Provides information about and referrals for alcohol and other drug
concerns.
Center for
Substance Abuse
Treatment--National
Drug Hotline
800-662-4357
Information on drug abuse and AIDS as it relates to intravenous drug
users.
Offers
referrals to drug-rehahilitation centers. Service of National Institute on Drug
Abuse.
National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information
800-729-6686
301-468-2600 in Marylarld
Provides information on alcohol- and drug-related subjects. Sponsored by
Center for Subtance Abuse Prevention.
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DYSLEXIA
The Orton
Dyslexia Society
800-222-3123
Information
on testing and computers to aid those with dyslexia and other disorders.
·
ENDOMETRIOSIS
See WOMEN
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ENVIRONMENT
Indoor Air
Quality Clearinghouse
800-438-4318
Information about indoor air quality including the health effects of
passive smoke, formaldehyde and various pollutants.
National
Lead Information Center Hotline
800-532-3394
Provides
information about lead poisoning prevention…referrals to state and local
agencies.
National
Radon Hotline
800-SOS-RADON
Answers questions and provides information on how to detect and reduce
radon in your home. Operated by Natinal Safety Council.
Safe
Drinking Water Hotline
800-426-4791
Provides general and technical information on safe drinking water
regulations. Makes referrals to other EPA orginizations. Does not provide site
specific information on water quality or testing.
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EPILEPSY
The
Epilepsy Foundation of America
800-332-1000
Provides
information on epilepsy and makes referrals to local chapters.
·
ETHICS
Joseph and Rose Kennedy Institute of
Ethics, National Reference Center for
Bioethics
Literature, Georgetown University
800-633-3849
202-687-3885 in Washington, DC
Provides reference assistance and conducts free searches on bioethical
topics.
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FIRE PREVENTION
National Fire Protection Association
800-344-3555
Develops fire-protection codes and standards and provides information on
fire prevention, firefighting procedures and fire safety.
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FOOD SAFETY
FDA Center far Food Safety and
Applied
Nutrition Hotline
800-332-4010
Answers general questions about food safety and specific illnesses caused
by bacteria infood.
Meat and Poultry Hotline
800-535-4555
Provides hints on handling, preparation, storage and cooking of meat,
poultry and eggs. Sponsored by US Department of Agriculture.
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GENERAL HEALTH
Medic Alert Foundation
800-432-5378
Emergency service for people who, because of injury, illness or
disability, may be unable to speak for themselves. Members wear numbered Medic
Alert bracelets or necklaces.
National Health Information Center
800-33~4797
Central source of information and refenal for questions from health
educators, health professionals and the general public. Service of the Office of
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, US Department of Health and Human
Services.
Rural Information Center Health Service
800-633-7701
301-504-5547 in Washington, DC area
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