DIRECTORY–Recommended Links
OUR RESOURCE DIRECTORY
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES ~ HELPFUL LINKS
ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES
Drug and Alcohol Resource Center 1 800 784 6776
Help Starts Here – Addiction Resources
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
Prevention Resources – Kids and Teens
Resources, Training and Action on Alcohol Issues
Treatment Facilities Resources
ADOPTION:
Adoption Resources from MedlinePlus
ANXIETY, PHOBIAS AND PANIC ATTACKS
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
National Center for Health and Wellness
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder – Support Group
Borderline Personality Disorder Central
BULLYING & CYBERBULLYING:
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html
http://www.cyberbullyhelp.com/
http://www.cyberbullying.info/help.php
CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS:
http://www.preventchildabuse.org
http://www.childmolestationprevention.org/
http://www.everychildmatters.org/
http://www.gwmedical.com/links.php
http://www.amtchildrenofhope.com/
http://www.preventchildabuse.org
http://www.lightofhopeaustin.org
http://www.marshalloseasfoundation.org
http://www.yesican.org/index.html
http://www.naasca.org/index.html
http://www.kidsafefoundation.org/
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINES –REPORT CHILD ABUSE:
http://reportchildabusenow.com/
http://www.childhelp.org/get_help
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/hotlines
http://www.childabuse.org/report%20abuse.html
Child Help USA: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
Canada: Kids Helpline: 1-800-668-6868
United Kingdom: ChildLine on 0800 1111
Scotland Hotline: 0800 022 3222
Australia: Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Jamaica: Child Abuse Hotline: 2-1-1
Jamaica’s Registry: 1-888-PROTECT (1-888-776-8328)
Sri Lanka: Child Help Line: 1929
National Center for Victims of Crime 1-800-FYI-CALL
(REPORT: Child Porn, Exploitation, Solicitation, Child Prostitution, Sex Tourism, Child Trafficking, Molestation, Internet Crimes vs. Children)
http://www.missingkids.com/
https://tips.fbi.gov/
http://www.fbi.gov/innocent.htm
https://complaint.ic3.gov/ctf.aspx
http://www.cybertipline.com/ (or call 1-800-THE-LOST)
http://www.asacp.org/
http://www.antichildporn.org/reportcp.html
http://www.obscenitycrimes.org/index.php
http://www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com/
http://www.prevent-abuse-now.com/law3a.htm#Report
CHILD ABUSE RECOVERY:
http://www.thelamplighters.org
http://curezone.com/forums/s.asp?f=62&ob=t&c=1
http://www.sssalas.com/EmotionalHealing.html
http://www.catharsisfoundation.org/index.html
http://www.vansondesign.com/RecoveryCanada/SexualAbuse/Forums/
http://www.cyberrecovery.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22518
http://www.way2hope.org/family-forums/index.php?showforum=8
http://s.webring.com/hub?ring=healingquest
http://www.menstuff.org/resources/resourcefiles/abuserecov.html
http://www.naasca.org/010111-Recovery.htm
CHILD ABUSE STATISTICS:
http://www.yesican.org/stats.html
http://www.capcsac.org/statistics
http://cdf.childrensdefense.org
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/stats_research/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childabuse.html
NCANDS, the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, is the primary source of national information on abused and neglected children known to public child protective services agencies. For a copy of this report, contact the Child Welfare Information Gateway at (800) 394-3366 (or): http://www.childwelfare.gov
http://www.childwelfare.gov–Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and the general public to timely, essential information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
CHILD DAYCARE LOCATER BY STATE:
http://www.childcareaware.org/en/
http://daycare.com/listing.html
http://www.daycareworks.com/cg/daycare_locator.jsp
Childcare Resources – Child Care Aware
Childcare Resources – from US Government
National Child Care Information Center
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION:
Child Development and Education
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE ATTORNEYS:
http://www.childinjurylaws.com
CHILD SUPPORT:
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Parents-Support.shtml
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL QUESTIONS:
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/
Kids Health Newletter and Information Center
http://children.webmd.com/guide/childrens-health-finding-help
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:
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/cpsmishandle.php
http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/
DEPRESSION
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:
http://www.divorce.com/resources
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
http://www.domesticviolence.org/
http://www.domesticviolencehelp.org/
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/DV.html
Internet Resources on Violence Against Women
National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1 800 537-2238
DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
http://www.thehillscenter.com/
EATING DISORDERS, ANOREXIA, BULIMIA:
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
http://www.findingbalance.com/
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:
http://www.themenscenter.com/National/national06.htm
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 (888) 477-2669
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:
http://fostercareresourcenet.org/
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN:
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Grandparents.shtml
GRIEF HELPLINE:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/someone_died.html
http://griefhelp.org/uploads/griefhelp_20book0306open.pdf
AARP – Grief and Loss Resources and Information
Help Guide – Grief and Loss Coping Resources
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND WEIGHT ISSUES
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
Overeaters 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
http://www.law.umich.edu/clinical/HutrafficCases/Pages/searchdatabase.aspx
http://www.humantrafficking.org
INCEST:
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/incesthelp.html
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/help/isa.htm
http://www.heartsandminds.org/self/links/abuseincestfamilyviolence.htm
INTERNATIONAL Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies
Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 80 different languages—- http://www.hotpeachpages.net/.
JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN:
http://www.childrensjustice.org/membership.html
http://www.justiceforchildrenmi.org/goals.aspx
http://www.justiceforchildren.org/
LEARNING DISABILITIES
National Center for Learning Disabilities
US Autism & Asperger Association
LEGAL DIFFICULTIES
FindLaw – National Lawyer Resource List
MALE SURVIVORS:
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/male.html
http://www.berkshirefreepress.org/
http://www.pandys.org/malesurvivors.html
MARRIAGE:
http://healthymarriageinfo.org/index.aspx
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage.aspx
http://www.bandbacktogether.com/marriage-partnership-resources/
MENTAL ILLNESS:
http://www.preventmentalillness-salem.org/
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=4
http://www.treatment4addiction.com/
MISSING CHILDREN:
http://hardwarehell.com/missing.htm
http://www.amw.com/missing_children/
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Missing_Children.shtml
http://www.icmec.org/missingkids
http://www.achildismissing.org/
MISSING CHILDREN RECOVERY: (free of charge)
MOMS ~ PARENTING:
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
Help for Teens and Young Adults with OCD
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES:
PARENTING:
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Parents.shtml
http://www.parenting-resources.com/
http://www.parentinginformed.com/
PEDOPHILIA HELP:
http://pedophiliasexabuse.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/pedophilia-and-sexual-abuse-resources/
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=571
PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION:
http://www.bandbacktogether.com/pornography-addiction-resources/
PSYCHOLOGIST LOCATOR:
http://www.therapistlocator.net/
https://www.aacc.net/shop/ccn_search.php
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/
POST- TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD):
http://www.ptsdassociation.com/
http://ptsdguide.com/ptsd-complex.shtml
http://www.bullyonline.org/stress/ptsd.htm
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/ptsd
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
Mental Health Sanctuary Resources
Mental Health Today PTSD Resources
PREGNANCY ISSUES
National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network
Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN
Postpartum Support International
USA: National STD Hotline : 1-800-227-8922
PRESCIPTION–PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Giant Eagle
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – KMart
Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Kroger/King Soopers/City Market
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 (888) 477-2669
Patient Assistance Programs Center
RAPE:
http://www.dancinginthedarkness.com/
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2402/
RECALLS — ON COMSUMER PRODUCTS:
SELF-INJURY:
http://selfmutilatorsanonymous.org/
http://www.myspace.com/towriteloveonherarms
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY:
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/registry.htm
SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
http://www.feminist.org/911/harass.html
http://www.sexualharass.com/sexual-harassment/resources.htm
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME:
http://www.ounce.org/shakenbaby/resourcesshakenbaby.html
SIDS (SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME):
SINGLE PARENTING:
http://www.bandbacktogether.com/statutory-rape-resources/
http://www.pwphouston.org/05singleparentsites.htm
STALKING:
http://www.stalkingbehavior.com/
http://orgs.usd.edu/savvy/stalking.html
http://www.ncvc.org/src/Main.aspx
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/stalking.html
STATUTORY RAPE:
http://www.bandbacktogether.com/statutory-rape-resources/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
http://www.treatment4addiction.com/
http://www.thehillscenter.com/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
http://www.thehillscenter.com/
SUICIDE & DEPRESSION:
http://help-with-depression.net/
http://www.guidetohealthcareschools.com/tips-and-tools/depression
SUICIDE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION
Every Minute Suicide Prevention – Resources & Support
Global Directory of Suicide Hotlines
Hopeline : 1-800-SUICIDE / 1-800-784-2433
http://www.suicidehotlines.com
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Low Income Mental Health Services Locator
SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
SURVIVORS:
http://www.thelamplighters.org
http://www.catharsisfoundation.org/
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/tips
http://www.wearesurvivors.org/?cat=14
http://www.naasca.org/010111-Recovery.htm
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE:
http://www.acadv.org/dating.html
http://www.atg.wa.gov/ProtectingYouth/TeenDatingViolence.aspx
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/teen_dating_violence.html
TEEN SUPPORT SITES:
http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/mainsite.php
TEEN RUNAWAY:
http://www.parentresources.info/teen-runaway.htm
http://at-risk.org/teens-that-runaway.html
THERAPY:
http://www.childtherapytoys.com/store/index.html
TRAUMA:
www.traumaresourceinstitute.com
UNWANTED PREGNANCY:
http://www.pregnancyhelponline.com/
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/parent_pregnant.php
http://www.familyfirstaid.org/teen-pregnancy.html
http://www.daveandtrisha.com/pregnancy.shtml
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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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