ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
General Information
Alternative Medicine Foundation: http://www.amfoundation.org
Resource guides, interactive databases, programs, events, and links.
Address: P.O. Box 60016, Potomac, MD 20859
Phone: 301-340-1960
Fax: 301-340-1936
Email:
info@amfoundation.org
Ask Dr. Weil:
http://www.askdrweil.com
Articles, Q&As, and resources on natural health and well-being from the
guru of alternative medicine.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM):
http://nccam.nih.gov
A National Institutes of Health agency dedicated to disseminating information
about alternative and complementary medicine; the NCCAM site includes a list
of alternative medicine databases.
Address: P.O. Box 7923, Gaithersburg, MD 20898-7923
Phone: 888-644-6226
Fax: 866-464-3616
Email:
info@nccam.nih.gov
American Holistic Health Association:
http://ahha.org
A searchable database of holistic practitioners and comprehensive listings of
organizations, health care centers, and other resources.
Address: P.O. Box 17400, Anaheim, CA 92817-7400
Phone: 714-779-6152
Email:
mail@ahha.org
Acupuncture
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture:
http://www.medicalacupuncture.org
An overview of acupuncture, a guide to finding a local practitioner, and
articles relating to health and acupuncture.
Address: 4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 428, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: 323-937-5514
Email:
jdowden@prodigy.net
Ayurveda
The National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine:
http://www.niam.com
An institute established by an American physician., their site offers a comprehensive
overview of Ayurveda and provides research, resources, and events.
Address: 584 Milltown Rd., Brewster, NY 10509
Phone: 845-278-8700
Fax: 845-278-8215
Email:
niam@niam.com
Chiropractic
American Chiropractic Association:
http://www.amerchiro.org
The site offers basic information about chiropractic, including an FAQ,
consumer tips, and an online version of the
Journal of the American
Chiropractic Association.
Address: 1701 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 800-986-4636
Fax: 703-243-2593
Email:
memberinfo@amerchiro.org
Herbs
Herb Research Foundation:
http://www.herbs.org
A nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to improving health
through the informed use of herbs.
Address: 1007 Pearl St., Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 303-449-2265
Fax: 303-449-7849
Email:
info@herbs.org
Homeopathy
National Center for Homeopathy:
http://www.homeopathic.org
Basic information about homeopathy, administering homeopathic medications,
resources, and how to find a homeopath.
Address: 801 North Fairfax St., Suite 306, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-548-7790
Fax: 703-548-7792
Email:
info@homeopathic.org
Massage
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork:
http://www.ncbtmb.com
A consumer guide and searchable database of practitioners.
Address: 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102
Phone: 800-296-0664; 703-610-9015
Fax: 703-610-9005
Email:
info@ncbtmb.com
Yoga
American Yoga Association:
http://www.americanyogaassociation.org
An educational resource on the practice and philosophy of yoga.
Address: P.O. Box 19986, Sarasota, FL 34276
Phone: 941-927-4977
Fax: 941-921-9844
Email:
patricia.rockwood@americanyogaassociation.org
Yoga Journal:
http://www.yogajournal.com
Article archives as well as a comprehensive source guide, which includes a directory
of teachers and yoga centers as well as other resources, products, events, and
services.
Address: 2054 University Avenue, Floor 6, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: 510-841-9200
Fax: 510-644-3101
Email:
yogajournal@neodata.com
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis Foundation Drug Guide: http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/drugguide
Free guide, prepared by top rheumatologists and updated annually, covers dosages, side effects, and other essential information. Order the latest edition online or place your order by phone.
Phone: 800-568-4045
BEAUTY
Color Me Beautiful: http://www.colormebeautiful.com
Color analysis, with products coordinated for seasonal changes in light and clothing. The company’s special focus is on women over 40. At any given time, Color Me Beautiful has a large selection of special, coordinated collections at well over 50 percent off retail value.
Consumer Information Catalog: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Offers the following booklets. Most are also available to read or download, for free, (under "Online Shopping," click on "Item # Listing").
"Cosmetic Laser Surgery: A High-Tech Weapon in the Fight Against Aging Skin"(#542L).
"Cosmetics" (#541N) a fact sheet about cosmetics safety, and "Clearing Up Cosmetic Confusion" (#639M): facts on cosmetic terms and advice on how not to misuse makeup.
"Tattoos and Permanent Make-Up" (#651M): types of tattoos, the risks involved in getting one, and ways to remove them.
"Losing Weight: More Than Counting Calories" (#523M): How to develop healthier eating habits, increase your physical activity, and create a successful weight-loss plan.
"Fever Blisters and Canker Sores" (#386K) explains the causes of, treatments for, and research on these mouth infections.
Address: Federal Citizen Information Center, Consumer Information Catalog, Pueblo, Colorado 81009
Phone: 888-8PUEBLO (888-878-3256)
Cosmetics Safety
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov
Information on the safety of cosmetics, skin creams, hair dyes, and sunscreens. To access fact sheets on such topics as "What Are Hypoallergenic Cosmetics?" and "Are Cosmetic Products Containing Alpha Hydroxy Acids Safe?" click on "Consumer Advice and Publications." And test your knowledge by taking the "How Smart Are You About Cosmetics?" quiz.
Go to
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-toc.html for articles, reports, and alerts about animal testing, tanning, labeling, and
product safety.
Address: 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 202-418-3412
Makeover-o-matic from iVillage: http://www.ivillage.com
Try out hairstyles and colors, cosmetic colors, glasses, hats, and even eye colors. Click on "Beauty and Style," then on "Get a Virtual Makeover" under "Hot Stuff."
Skin
American Academy of Dermatology:
http://www.aad.org
A searchable database of dermatologists, articles, and other patient resources.
Address: 930 E. Woodfield Rd., P.O. Box 4014, Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014
Phone: 847-330-0230
Fax: 847-330-0050
The National Women's Health Resource Center: http://www.healthywomen.org
Offers a free, 26-page booklet, "Women, Skin Health & Beauty," with information on keeping your skin in top form in all seasons and at all stages of life: protecting your skin from the sun, facts and fallacies regarding makeup and skin-care ingredients, how to choose the right products for you, and other skin-care resources.
Address: NWHRC, 157 Broad Street, Suite 315, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Phone: 877-986-9472
Spas
About.com Spas:
http://www.spas.about.com
Everything you'd ever want to know about health and beauty spas, along with chats and message boards, comprehensive listings, and discounts and deals.
CANCER (see also HEALTH & WELLNESS, General)
Gilda's Clubs for Cancer Patients: http://www.gildasclub.org
There are about 20 Gilda's Clubs across the country, including Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Milwaukee, and New York City (which has two). The clubs run networking and support groups, lectures, workshops, and social events. Membership and events are free.
Prostate Cancer Foundation: http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Publishes a free monthly e-mail newsletter called
Newspulse. Click on "Publications" to subscribe.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
: http://www.komen.org
This organization fights to eradicate breast cancer by funding national grants, education, and screening and treatment programs. Its site offers information about breast cancer and Komen fundraising events throughout the U.S.
DENTAL CARE
DentalPlans.com: http://www.dentalplans.com
Participants pay an annual fee of $100 to $150 and receive reduced-rate services from participating dentists. Before you sign up, call the dentist you plan to use to verify his or her participation. There are no monthly premiums, deductibles, co-pays, annual limits, or claim forms.
DIABETES
American Association of Diabetes Educators: http://www.diabeteseducator.org
Find the name of an educator and resources in your community to help you learn about diabetes.
Phone: 800-338-3633
American Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.org
Ask for information about diabetes care.
Phone: 800-DIABETES
American Dietetic Association: http://www.eatright.org
Find a dietitian to help you and your loved ones eat healthy foods.
Phone: 800-877-1600
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Diabetes Translation: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes
Click on "State-based Programs" for information on government contacts in your state.
Phone: 877-232-3422
Joslin Diabetes Center: http://www.joslin.org
Conquering diabetes in all its forms with cutting-edge scientific discovery, unique clinical care models and pioneering educational strategies.
Address: One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-732-2400
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International: http://www.jdrf.org
Find out about type 1 diabetes.
Phone: 800-JDF-CURE
National Diabetes Education Program: http://www.ndep.nih.gov
Call or visit the website for information about diabetes prevention and control.
Phone: 800-438-5383
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse:
http://www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
Find out more about diabetes self-care. Go to
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov and click on "Diabetes Materials" to obtain a set of 10 brochures called the Diabetes Library Box, which covers such topics as diabetes medications, eating and diabetes, and care of the feet, heart, eyes, kidneys and other parts of the body that can be affected by the disease.
Phone: 800-860-8747
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
General Information
Environment Protection Agency:
http://www.epa.gov
Information on indoor, outdoor, and water pollution, as well as home safety, asbestos, and lead.
Address: 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-272-0167
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences:
http://www.niehs.nih.gov
Information on environmentally caused illness and dysfunction.
Address: P.O. Box 12233, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: (919) 541-3345
Email:
webcenter@niehs.nih.gov
EYEGLASSES
FramesDirect.com: http://www.framesdirect.com
Choose from thousands of frames, and see how lots of them will look on your face with FrameFinder Virtual Try-On technology. Upload your own photo or use one of their face models to try more than 65,000 eyeglass images from hundreds of designers worldwide.
Address: 3100 South Gessner, Suite 329, Houston, Texas 77063
Phone: 800-248-9427
FITNESS
General Information
Shape Up America!:
http://www.shapeup.org
Founded by Dr. C. Everett Koop, this site includes a Body Fat lab, fitness center, and cyberkitchen to help users maintain a healthy weight through increased physical activity and healthy eating.
Address: Shape Up America!, c/o WebFront Solutions Corp., 15757 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Phone: 301-258-0540
Fax: 301-258-0541
Email:
info@shapeup.org
About.com Walking Program: http://walking.about.com/od/walkoflife
Free, 10-week walking program, including daily walking assignments, motivational tips, diet and exercise advice, and recipes. Beginning and advanced walkers receive different assignments. You can also sign up to have material e-mailed to you.
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America:
http://www.afaa.com/10000.asp
Interactive training programs, fitness news and articles, and databases of personal trainers and fitness information.
Address: 15250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-3297
Phone: 877-YOURBODY (877-968-7263)
Virtual Trainers
http://www.myexerciseplan.com
http://www.efitness.com
With virtual trainers, you pay to use the service for a specified time period. At the beginning, you decide on a goal (e.g., weight loss or endurance), complete a health assessment, and consult with a trainer over the phone. Then you start a personalized exercise program involving workout reminders, training logs, motivating messages, nutritional advice, exercise demonstrations, and online consultations.
Children
Project Fit America:
http://www.projectfitamerica.org
Seeks to help children become physically fit.
Address: 250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Bldg. F, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94949
Phone: 800-711-4348
Email:
info@projectfitamerica.org
Seniors
50 Plus Fitness Association:
http://www.50plus.org
Contains information and resources on staying fit after 50.
Address: P.O. Box 20230, Stanford, CA 94309
Phone: 650-843-1750
Fax: 650-843-1758
Email:
info@50plus.org
HEALTH & WELLNESS (General)
American Heart Association:
http://www.americanheart.org
Contains family health features and information on risk awareness and warning signs. Also has links to the American Stroke Association.
Address: 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 800-AHA-USA1 (800-242-8721)
Aging Well:
http://agingwell.state.ny.us
Produced by New York State's Office for the Aging, this "Health and Wellness Village for Mature Adults" contains articles and resources on health, safety, eating well, fitness, medication, and healing.
Email:
feedback@agingwell.state.ny.us
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
http://www.cdc.gov
Information about travelers' health and disease outbreaks and prevention, infectious diseases -- including bird flu and West Nile virus -- and other current health threats.
Address: 1600 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 404-639-3311
Email:
www.cdc.gov/netinfo.htm
Clinical Trials
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov
http://www.centerwatch.org
If you want free treatment for a physical or mental condition, consider participating in a clinical trial. However, in some studies only the experimental group receives an active drug or experimental treatment; people in the control group may get a placebo -- a “dummy” medication or treatment. If you have questions, ask the trial’s clinical coordinator. Participants can withdraw at any time, but be sure to consult your physician before signing on.
Federal Citizen Information Center: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Offers free health publications, such as
Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases; Eating Disorders; Handout on Health: Back Pain; How to Find Medical Information; Joint Replacement Surgery and You; Lupus; Osteoarthritis; Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia; Rheumatoid Arthritis; and
Your Pharmacy Benefit: Make It Work for You!
Phone: 888-878-3256
Healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov
Drug database, a chronic disease library, directories of organizations and providers, online checkups, and newsletters.
iHealth Record:
http://www.ihealthrecord.org
Compile and store your medical records and insurance information on the Web to prevent unnecessary tests, dangerous drug interactions, and other problems. Records are secure and confidential, but you can call them up anywhere in the world, grant access to a family member or physician, and print out information on a wallet card. Also check with your health insurer to see whether it offers a similar free service.
MayoClinic.com:
http://www.mayohealth.org
Interactive tools such as healthy lifestyle planners, a first-aid and self-care guide, health news, advice, articles, and resources.
MedlinePlus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
Medical encyclopedia and dictionary, interactive tutorials, videos of surgical procedures, news highlights, and resource lists.
MedlinePlus Hospital Directory: http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/directories
Supplies contact information, directions, and websites for hospitals throughout the United States that offer free cholesterol tests, skin cancer screenings, wellness seminars, and other free or low-cost services, including programs for seniors.
NIH MedlinePlus Magazine: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine.html
Published by the National Institutes of Health, this 32-page quarterly consumer magazine covers new research findings and other important health information on such topics as high blood pressure, seasonal allergies, and breast cancer therapy.
Merck Manual of Medical Information, Second Home Edition: http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
You can consult this comprehensive reference work online -- for free. Covers medical conditions, diagnoses, and treatments, and the one on the Internet has audio, video, animations, and photos that the print edition doesn’t have. Won the Webby Award as the best health website of 2005.
The National Library of Medicine: Free Disease-Help Organizations: http://healthhotlines.nlm.nih.gov
Database from the National Library of Medicine that provides phone numbers, websites, and other contact information for hundreds of groups. Organizations that you may find particularly useful include:
American Chronic Pain Association: 800-533-3231;
http://www.theacpa.org
American Diabetes Association: 800-DIABETES (342-2383);
http://www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association: 800-242-8721;
http://www.americanheart.org
American Lung Association: 800-548-8252;
http://www.lungusa.org
Arthritis Foundation: 800-283-7800;
http://www.arthritis.org
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: 800-7-ASTHMA (727-8462);
http://www.aafa.org
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network: 800-929-4040;
http://www.foodallergy.org
American Cancer Society’s National Cancer Information Center: 800-ACS-2345 (227-2345);
http://www.cancer.org
National Eating Disorders Association: 800-931-2237;
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Headache Foundation: 800-843-2256;
http://www.headaches.org
Thyroid Foundation of America, Inc.: 800-832-8321;
http://www.allthyroid.org
Us TOO International, Inc (prostate cancer): 800-80-US-TOO (808-7866);
http://www.ustoo.org
Online Health Courses:
http://u.about.com
About U. offers dozens of free health-related courses. Some examples: The 12 Weeks to Weight Loss class provides weekly nutrition assignments, workouts (e.g., cardio, strength, and flexibility training), and logs to track progress. Heartburn 101 supplies info about chronic heartburn and acid reflux in 10 daily e-mails. Meditation 101 is a nine-day e-course to help integrate this technique into your life. Living a Low-Stress Lifestyle offers 10 weekly lessons on stress management.
The Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program: http://www.copays.org
Offers financial assistance to help with out-of-pocket expenses to eligible people with health insurance who have life-threatening or debilitating diseases, e.g., autoimmune diseases, diabetes, macular degeneration, and certain cancers.
Phone: 866-512-3861.
PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
A medical research database that provides free abstracts (summaries) of articles in professional journals. Sometimes the full studies are free, or public libraries may be able to retrieve them from subscription-only databases.
Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR): http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info
Look up the latest on side effects, drug interactions, and other information on just about any drug. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, herbal medicines, and nutritional supplements are all included.
Vial of Life:
http://www.vialoflife.com/vial_works.html
The nonprofit organization Vial of Life helps emergency personnel locate your health information when they arrive at a home. Supplies forms for information on medications, emergency contacts, etc., that you can put on the refrigerator door. You can also print out a decal for your front door that tells responders where to look for the information.
Wellness Junction:
http://wwws.monmouth.com/themcic/spotlite.htm
News, an electronic newsletter, products, discussion forums, resources, and links.
Email:
info@wellnessjunction.com
MENTAL HEALTH
General Information
American Psychological Association:
http://www.apa.org
The latest psychology news, as well as information on parenting, family, depression, aging, and various mental illnesses.
Address: 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 800-374-2721; 202-336-5500
Email:
membership@apa.org
International Stress Management Association:
http://www.isma-usa.org
Reading lists, articles, and links related to managing stress.
Email:
ismausabjm@aol.com
National Institute of Mental Health:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Information on mental disorders, clinical trials, research fact sheets, and science education.
Address: 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 8184, MSC 9663, Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone: Toll-free 866-615-NIMH (6464); 301-443-4513
Fax: 301-443-5158
Email:
nimhinfo@nih.gov
NUTRITION & DIET
General Information
American Dietetic Association:
http://www.eatright.org
Nutrition tips, fact sheets, and reading lists.
Address: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600
Email:
hotline@eatright.org
NutritionData: http://www.nutritiondata.com
Get complete nutritional analysis of almost any food item, including specific brand name products, by entering it in the website's search field or by clicking on areas like "50 Most Popular Foods" or "Fast Food Facts." Other topics, such as the glycemic index, secrets of weight loss, and food additives, are also covered. Sign up for Nutrition Data's free Update Newsletter explaining how to use new features on the site, which are added frequently.
Tufts University's Nutrition Navigator:
http://navigator.tufts.edu
This site evaluates and rates nutrition-related websites for parents, children, health professionals, and educators, and offers general information about nutrition.
Email:
navigator@tufts.edu
United States Department of Agriculture:
http://www.usda.gov
Information on gardening, organic foods, dietary supplements, food safety, and nutrition.
Nutritional data:
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search
Gives the nutritional composition of hundreds of prepared and raw foods. Click on "Nutrient Lists" to find foods that have large amounts of a particular nutrient.
Address: 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202-720-2791
Email:
vic.powell@usda.gov
Healthy Cooking
American Heart Association's Delicious Decisions:
http://www.deliciousdecisions.org
An online cookbook of healthy recipes, including quick meals and desserts.
Address: 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 800-242-8721
Weight Control
Allurelle's Weight Loss Program: http://www.allurelle.com
Free software program (for Windows only) that helps you become aware of your eating habits. The food diary allows you to keep track of your eating, and to look back and see how things have changed over time.
American Obesity Association:
http://www.obesity.org
Information on preventing obesity (especially in children), public education, and discrimination.
Address: 1250 24th St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-776-7711
Fax: 202-776-7712
Email:
executive@obesity.org
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED):
http://www.anred.com
Information, workshops, individual and professional training, community education, and a newsletter.
Address: P.O. Box 5102, Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: 800-931-2237; 541-344-1144
Email:
jarinor@rio.com
My-Calorie-Counter: http://www.my-calorie-counter.com
Comprehensive food and activity search engine, with instant information on more than 45,000 different activities and brand-name, fast-food, and generic foods. You choose an activity, enter your weight, and find out how many calories you'll burn in an hour.
Phone: 800-507-2557.
Weight-Control Information Network (WIN):
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
Information on weight control, obesity, and nutrition.
Address: 1 WIN Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3665
Phone: 877-946-4627
Fax: 202-828-1028
Email:
win@info.niddk.nih.gov
Weight Watchers: http://www.weightwatchers.com
Attend a Weight Watchers meeting at no cost. Click on "Visit a meeting for free," and type in your zip code to find a meeting location and time. You can also sign up for a free e-mail newsletter containing recipes, inspirational success stories, and weight-loss tips and secrets. You'll also receive periodic updates about other Weight Watchers services, products, and events.
POISON CONTROL
National Poison Control Center: http://www.poisonprevention.org/faq.htm
Learn how to prevent poisoning, and call toll-free with any poison-related question, emergency or not, at any time of the day or night.
Phone: 800-222-1222
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA): http://www.pparx.org
Some drug companies and other groups have patient assistance programs (PAPs), which provide medications at little or no cost to people without prescription drug coverage. To find programs you might be eligible for, consult the PPA, a clearinghouse that matches patients to programs. Most, but not all, PAPs have strict financial eligibility requirements.
Phone: 888-477-2669
RELATIONSHIPS & FAMILY
Homosexuality
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force:
http://www.ngltf.org
News and information about advocacy, organizing, events, and publications.
Address: 1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-393-5177
Fax: 202-393-2241
Email:
ngltf@ngltf.org
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG):
http://www.pflag.org
Information on strengthening families, support groups for families and friends, educational outreach, a newsletter, grassroots advocacy, and referrals.
Address: 1726 M St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-467-8180
Fax: 202-467-8194
Email:
info@pflag.org
Marriage
ACME (Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment):
http://www.bettermarriages.org
Support groups, retreats, workshops, leadership training, and conferences for couples who want to enhance their relationship and help strengthen others' marriages
Address: P.O. Box 10596, Winston-Salem, NC 27108
Phone: 800-634-8325; 336-724-1526
Fax: 336-721-4746
Email:
acme@bettermarriages.org
African American Marriage Enrichment Program: http://www.aafle.org
Helps African American couples establish intimate and satisfying marriages by enhancing their knowledge and skills.
Phone: 317-274-6713
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: http://www.aamft.org
The AAMFT represents 23,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad.
Phone: 703-838-9808
The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education: http://www.smartmarriages.com
A nondenominational, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian organization that serves as one of the nation's best clearinghouses of information on marriage. Hosts an annual conference. Web site includes extensive lists of marriage-education classes, articles, and more.
Phone: 202-362-3332
FOCCUS: http://www.foccusinc.com
Short for Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study, FOCCUS was developed by marriage and family therapists affiliated with Creighton University College. Often used in Roman Catholic premarriage classes, in Protestant congregations, at synagogues, and by secular programs. A Muslim edition is also in development. Contains 156 basic questions plus additional questions for remarried, interfaith and/or cohabiting couples, available in English as well as Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Phone: 877-883-5422
The Gottman Institute: The Art and Science of Love Couples Workshops: http://www.gottman.com
Based on the work of marriage researcher John Gottman, Ph.D. Focus includes building fondness and admiration, supporting each other's dreams, and turning conflict into discussions.
Phone: 888-523-9042
PREPARE: http://www.lifeinnovations.com
Short for Premarital Personal and Relationship Evaluation, PREPARE was developed by marriage researchers from the University of Minnesota and elsewhere. It includes 165 questions that cover 14 key relationship areas including assertiveness, active listening, conflict resolution, sex, children, spirituality, and financial planning. Signing up to take the PREPARE inventory usually involves 4-6 follow-up sessions in which a trained counselor helps you talk about inventory results and chart a course for the future. PREPARE is widely used by clergy and secular counselors alike.
Phone: 800-331-1661
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: http://www.wwme.org
Assists couples to begin a process of self-discovery and mutual communication and acceptance, with an emphasis on religion as a focus for marriage success. Facilitated by volunteer couples in coordination with clergy.
Phone: 909-863-9963
Men's Issues
The National Men's Resource Center:
http://www.menstuff.org
Information on a broad range of topics that affect men of all ages, including health, relationships, fatherhood, sexuality.
Women's Issues
The National Women's Health Information Center:
http://www.4women.gov
Resources and information on all aspects of women's health.
Address: NWHIC, U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, 8550 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 800-994-9662
Parenting
National Association of Mothers' Centers:
http://www.motherscenter.org
Site offers support, literature (including a newsletter), and conferences on parenting, pregnancy, childbirth, and childrearing.
Address: 64 Division Ave., Levittown, NY 11756
Phone: 800-645-3828, 516-520-2929
Fax: 516-520-1639
Email:
info@motherscenter.org
Parents Without Partners:
http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org
Educational material, newsletter, online chats, and a magazine for single parents (divorced, separated, widowed, or never married).
Address: 1650 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 510, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 800-637-7974; 561-391-8833
Fax: 561-395-8557
Email:
pwp@jti.net
Resolve National Infertility Association:
http://www.resolve.org
Education, support, and medical referrals for infertile couples
Address: 1310 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: 888-623-0744
Email:
info@resolve.org
Sexuality
American Social Health Association:
http://www.ashastd.org
Facts, hotlines, news, and information about sexually transmitted diseases.
Address: P.O. Box 13827, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: (919) 361-8400
Fax: (919) 361-8425
Email:
std-hivnet@ashastd.org
Planned Parenthood:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Articles, research, and resources on sexual health, birth control, pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and teen issues.
Address: 434 W 33 St., New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-541-7800
Fax: 212-245-1845
Email:
communications@ppfa.org
Sex, Etc. (Teen Site):
http://www.sxetc.org
Online version of a nationally acclaimed newsletter; designed for teens by teens to accurately answer questions about sex and relationships.
Address: Network for Family Life Education, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University, 41 Gordon Road, Suite A, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8067
Phone: 732-445-7929
Fax: 732-445-7970
Email:
sexetc@rci.rutgers.edu
SAFETY
Children
National Safe Kids Campaign:
http://www.safekids.org
Information on poison, dangerous toys, sports injuries, product recalls, and car seat safety.
301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004-1707
Phone: (202) 662-0600
Fax: (202) 393-2072
Consumer Safety
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
http://www.cpsc.gov
Information about recalls, unsafe products, and injury statistics.
Address: 4330 East-West Hwy., Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-504-6816; consumer hotline (English/Spanish): 800-638-2772; hearing/speech impaired: 800-638-8270
Email:
info@cpsc.gov
National Resource Defense Council Mercury-Level Calculator: http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/index.asp
Mercury-contaminated fish can be a serious health threat. Use this online tool to calculate the likely amount of mercury in your blood. You’ll also learn what to do if you have too much, and which kinds of fish pose the greatest risk.
NRDC Guide to Home Water Filters: http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/gfilters.asp
Find out which type of water filter best suits your needs.
Occupational Safety
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
Various databases and articles about workplace hazards, dangerous chemicals, and hygiene, among other topics.
Address: 1600 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 800-35-NIOSH (800-356-4674)
Fax: 513-533-8573
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov
OSHA's website contains state and federal plans for improvements in the workplace, as well as a section for employers to consult with the agency about safety regulations, and links to a library.
Address: U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210
Phone: 800-321-OSHA (800-321-6742)
Traffic Safety
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Regulations and standards for cars and related products, as well as facts and statistics about injury prevention and automobile accidents.
Address: U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th St. SW, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (888) DASH-2-DOT (327-4236)
Email:
webmaster@nhtsa.dot.gov
SMOKING CESSATION
Organizations that can help you stop smoking:
The American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org
Offers phone counseling and other resources.
Phone: 800-227-2345
The American Lung Association: Freedom From Smoking Online: http://www.ffsonline.org
A seven-part program to reduce ambivalence about quitting, teach stress-management techniques, help formulate a quitting plan, and strategize to maintain a smoke-free life.
Phone: 800-586-4872
Smokefree.gov
Program created by the National Cancer Institute, the CDC, and the American Cancer Society, offers several smoking-cessation tools.
Call toll-free 877-448-7848 for printed information, referrals to other resources, and for support from a real person.
Go to
http://www.smokefree.gov/guide to download the quitting guide or order a free print copy.
You can also click on "Instant Messaging" at
http://www.smokefree.gov/talk.html
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