DIRECTORY–Recommended Links
OUR RESOURCE DIRECTORY
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES ~ HELPFUL LINKS
ADDICTION:
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998
National Help Line for Substance Abuse
(800) 262-2463
Drug and Alcohol Resource Center
Help Starts Here – Addiction Resources
Prevention Resources – Kids and Teens
Resources, Training and Action on Alcohol Issues
Treatment Facilities Resources
ADOPTION:
1-800-533-4346
Adoption Resources from MedlinePlus
ALCOHOL
Alcohol Hotline
(800) 331-2900
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics
(800) 344-2666
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
(800) 821-4357
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
(800) 252-6465
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 729-6686
Families Anonymous
(800) 736-9805
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline
(800) 622-2255
ANXIETY, PHOBIAS AND PANIC ATTACKS
1-240-485-1001
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
National Center for Health and Wellness
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD/ADHD)
1-253-759-5085
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
1-888-694-2273
Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder Central
BULLYING & CYBERBULLYING:
1-888-248-0822
CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS:
1-800-394-3366
Child Abuse Prevention Network
B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse)
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINES –REPORT CHILD ABUSE:
Child Help USA National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
National Center for Victims of Crime
Dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com
CHILD ABUSE RECOVERY:
1-323-552-6150
Vansondesign.com/RecoveryCanada/SexualAbuse/Forums/
CHILD ABUSE STATISTICS:
1-800-4-A-CHILD
CHILD DAYCARE LOCATOR BY STATE:
Childcare Resources – from US Government
National Child Care Information Center
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION:
Child Development and Education
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE ATTORNEYS:
CHILD SUPPORT:
www.usa.gov/Topics/Parents-Support
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL QUESTIONS:
Ask the Pediatrician
Kids Health Newsletter and Information Center
CHRONIC ILLNESS
Chronic Illness Resources for Teens
Healing Well – Chronic Illness Resources
Improving Chronic Illness Care – Resources and Research
MedLine Plus – Coping With Chronic Ilness Resources
CPS/DHS MISHANDLINGS HELPLINE:
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Children’s Protective Services (CPS) is a program WITHIN the Department of Human Services (DHS) responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. The Child Protection Law provides the framework for what CPS must do. Note: DHS does not investigate child abuse by a teacher, teacher’s aide or a member of the clergy. DHS will transfer these types of complaints to law enforcement.The majority of the time it is merely a matter of where they are located. Some counties/states call the same service by a different name. (For example: in Florida it was DCF for a long time and just recently changes to another acronym)
Loveourchildrenusa.org/cpsmishandle
Childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies
DEPRESSION
1-800-950-6264
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Depression Experience Journal – Children/Families
Every Minute – National Depression Resource List
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
National Institutes for Health – Depression Resources
DIVORCE:
1-800-680-9052
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National US Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
Internet Resources on Violence Against Women
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY:
201-488-8680
EATING DISORDERS, ANOREXIA, BULIMIA:
1-800-931-2237
National Eating Disorders Information Centre
National Mental Health Information Center – Eating Disorders
National Institutes for Health Eating Disorder Resources
National Eating Disorders Organization
EMPLOYMENT AND JOBS:
Career Voyages – Apprenticeships and Internships
State Vocational Education and Rehabilitation
National Organization on Disability
Association of Small Business Development Centers
FATHER’S RIGHTS:
1-214-953-2233
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES & ASSISTANCE:
Acorn Housing Corporation – prevent foreclosure
Federal Student Aid – Free Application
Government Assistance – Benefits, Grants and Financial Aid
Medicare Website – Medication Assistance Programs
MedLine – Financial Assistance for Medical Costs
Needy Meds – Cost Assistance Programs
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Patient Assistance Programs Center – Rx Help
Red Cross – Emergency Travel Assistance
Small Business Adminstration – Financial Assistance
U.S. Dept. Housing & Urban Development – affordable rentals
FOSTER CARE:
1-540-775-7410
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN:
www.usa.gov/Topics/Grandparents
GRIEF HELPLINE:
1-866-218-0101
AARP – Grief and Loss Resources and Information
Help Guide – Grief and Loss Coping Resources
HEALTH
American Association of Poison Control Centers
(800) 222-1222
America Social Health: STD Hotline
(800) 227-8922
America on The Move – Steps to a Healthier Life
Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Obesity Information and Resources
Daily Strength – Obesity Support Group (and other health issues)
Healthy Counties Database – Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
Healthy Food Assistance Programs
Nutrition for Kids – Feeding Kids Newsletter
Over eaters Anonymous Support Groups
Reliable Info on Health Topics
Revolution Health – Kids and Weight Community Forum
SparkPeople – Weight Management Tracking and Support
Stickk – Online Weight Management Incentive Program
The Daily Plate – Weight Management Tracking and Support
Weight Control Information Network
Weight Management and Obesity Resource List
Weight Watchers Community Forum
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
1-888-373-7888
“LIVE” map of Human Trafficking
INCEST:
1-800-656-HOPE
INTERNATIONAL Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers, domestic violence info in over 80 different languages:
INTERNET CHILD SAFETY:
1-800-307-4PTA (4782)
JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN:
703.465.5495
LAWYERS
Child Custody Law Firms is dedicated to informing the public about child custody. They provide the service of locating local attorneys and law firms for anyone in the United States and handle all areas of child custody cases including custody orders, direct income withholding, interstate cases, and spousal support.
LEARNING DISABILITIES:
1-212-545-7510
National Center for Learning Disabilities
US Autism & Asperger Association
LEGAL DIFFICULTIES:
FindLaw – National Lawyer Resource List
MALE SURVIVORS:
MARRIAGE:
1-303-830-0400
MENTAL ILLNESS:
1-800-950-NAMI
MISSING CHILDREN:
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
MISSING CHILDREN RECOVERY: (free of charge)
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD):
1-617-973-5801
Help for Teens and Young Adults with OCD
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES:
1-510-863-4294
1-305-432-4849
ONLINE MEMORIAL WEBSITES:
PARENTING:
1-773-525-5977
PEDOPHILIA HELP:
PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION:
1-866-436-2096
PSYCHOLOGIST LOCATOR:
POST- TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD):
1-847-480-9028
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
Mental Health Sanctuary Resources
Mental Health Today PTSD Resources
PREGNANCY:
Planned Parenthood Hotline
(800) 230-PLAN (230-7526)
National High Risk Pregnancy Support
Postpartum Support International
PRESCIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – KMart
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Kroger
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Sam’s Club
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Target
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Walgreen’s
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Walmart
Medicare Patient Assistance Programs
Needy Meds Cost Assistance Programs
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Patient Assistance Programs Center
RAPE – SEXUAL ASSAULT:
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-HOPE
National Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/ Sexual Abuse
(800) 799-7233
Abuse Victim Hotline
(866) 662-4535
RECALLS — ON CONSUMER PRODUCTS:
1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
REPORT CHILD ABUSE:
1.800.4.A.CHILD (1.800.422.4453)
National Center for Victims of Crime
Dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/abuse
REPORT: CHILD PORN, Exploitation, Solicitation, Child Trafficking
1-800-843-5678
International Resources:
www.vachss.com/help_text/report_child_porn_intl
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Children’s Protective Services (CPS) is a program WITHIN the Department of Human Services (DHS) responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. The Child Protection Law provides the framework for what CPS must do. Note: DHS does not investigate child abuse by a teacher, teacher’s aide or a member of the clergy. DHS will transfer these types of complaints to law enforcement.The majority of the time it is merely a matter of where they are located. Some counties/states call the same service by a different name. (For example: in Florida it was DCF for a long time and just recently changes to another acronym)
RUNAWAYS:
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
National Runaway Switchboard
(800) 231-6946
National Hotline for Missing & Exploited Children
(800) 843-5678
Child Find of America
(800) 426-5678
www.helpyourteens.com/teen_runaways
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY:
www.missingkids.com–Sex Offender Resources
www.offendexdata.com/browse/Sex_Offender_Registry_Sources
SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
1-800-522-0925
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME:
1-877-6-END-SBS
SIDS (SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME):
1-800-421-3511
SINGLE PARENTING:
STALKING:
781-893-0500
STATUTORY RAPE:
1-800-838-8238
SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998
National Help Line for Substance Abuse
(800) 262-2463
SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY:
Drug Rehab and Addiction Center — by State
SUICIDE & DEPRESSION:
National Hopeline Network
(800) SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)
Every Minute Suicide Prevention – Resources & Support
Global Directory of Suicide Hotlines
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
SURVIVORS:
1-323-552-6150
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE:
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
TEEN SUPPORT SITES:
1-800-448-4663
TEEN RUNAWAY:
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
National Runaway Switchboard
(800) 231-6946
National Hotline for Missing & Exploited Children
(800) 843-5678
Child Find of America
(800) 426-5678
At-risk.org/teens-that-runaway
THERAPY:
TRAUMA:
UNWANTED PREGNANCY:
1-800-230-PLAN
VOLUNTEERING:
1-415-241-6868
National CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
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Key Initiative Sites
HealthCare.gov
Take health care into your own hands, explore insurance coverage options and learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you. Find information for individuals, families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, young adults and employers.
StopBullying.gov
Bullying can happen anywhere: face-to-face, by text messages, or on the web. Learn to recognize the warning signs of bullying and how to get help.
FoodSafety.gov
Get alerts on life-saving food recalls and helpful tips for keeping food safe, from the trusted source for food safety information from the federal government.
InsureKidsNow.gov
Find state-specific information about health insurance coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
FLU.gov
Get everyday actions for preventing the flu; learn about the symptoms and treatment for those with the flu virus. Find a place near you to get a flu shot; all ages should be vaccinated this year.
Let’s Move!
Join America’s move to raise a healthier generation of kids. Learn the facts about raising healthier kids through physical activity and nutrition.
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Following is a list of Web sites containing useful information on child abuse as well as effective parenting. Many of the organizations who sponsor the sites use offer additional resources such as consultation, training, research, advocacy, or dissemination of information on child abuse.
American Humane – Devoted to preventing cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals.
Center for Effective Parenting – Provides helpful parenting information.
Child Care Aware – Committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community.
Child Welfare League of America – Child Welfare League of America National Data Analysis System CWLA, in cooperation with the nation’s state child welfare agencies, provides a comprehensive, interactive child welfare database. Internet users can create customized tables and graphs, as well as access to information on child abuse.
Child Welfare Information Gateway – Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and concerned citizens to timely, essential information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
Child Welfare League of America National Data Analysis System - CWLA, in cooperation with the nation’s state child welfare agencies, provides information on child abuse in a comprehensive, interactive child welfare database.
Child Trends Data Bank – Source for the latest national trends and research on over 100 key indicators of child and youth well-being.
Children’s Action Alliance – Helps promote the well-being of children and their families through research, policy development, media campaigns and advocacy.
Children’s Defense Fund – Mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life.
Children Now – Information on child abuse and on making children the top public policy priority.
Circle of Parents – Network of parent-led self-help groups where parents and caregivers can share ideas, celebrate successes, and address the challenges surrounding parenting.
Family and Marriage Counseling Directory – Articles, resources, and databases for finding family and marriage counselors.
Focus Adolescent Services – Resources on Teen and Family Issues. Topics include anger and violence; self injury such as carving, branding and marking; and abuse.
G.W. Medical Publishing – G.W. Medical Publishing is a leading clinical and forensic publisher serving the medical, legal, social service, and law enforcement communities with the resources they need to combat child abuse, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, child trafficking, and other maltreatment.
KIDS COUNT Data Book – Project by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to track status of children in the United States.
Life Prints Child Protection Technology – Life-Prints’ mission is to provide the most advanced technology to the Child/Infant ID market, by developing and supporting proprietary, user-friendly software that interfaces with state-of-art equipment, with levels of customer support unattainable elsewhere.
MEDLINEplus – A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse – Exchange among researched in child maltreatment field.
NetSmartz – Interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
New Parents Network – Articles and information on child abuse and other topics for new parents.
Parents Anonymous – The nation’s oldest for information on child abuse prevention.
Prevent Child Abuse America – Dedicated to providing information on child abuse and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of children.
Search Engine for Children – This site contains over 20,000 child-safe sites, and over 4,000 categories including the arts, computers, directories, entertainment, games, health, news, people, pre-school, school time, sports, hobbies, and family.
Stand for Children – Advocate for improvements to and funding for programs that give every child a fair chance in life.
State Sex Offender Registries – Registered sex offenders, listed by state.
The Stephanie Zimbalist Caring for Kids Fund – Judith Moose, Publicist and PR Friend to Childhelp is donating $2-3/book sold, including her up coming book, “The Greatest Cowboy of Them All,” a reflective story about Johnny Cash that will be distributed through WalMart.
TeensHealth – Created by The Nemours Foundation’s Center for Children’s Health Media, TeensHealth provides teens and families with up-to-date, jargon-free advice about health, relationships, and growing up. Topics include issues such as depression and self-cutting, abuse in the family, and safety basics such as internet safety.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau – Government site featuring information on child abuse, statistics, and resources related to child welfare.
Zero to Three – Publications, reference guides to programs, projects and professional developmental services promoting the healthy development of our nation’s infants and toddlers.
SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVOR– RESOURCES:
Single Mom Financial Aid, Scholarship Resources, Food and Housing Programs, Parenting Advice
http://grantsforsinglemother.org/
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