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![]() Data Communications Professionals realizes that from time to time, everybody needs a little boost or helping hand to deal with the hurdles that life can construct. Therefore we've put together this resource page to give you easy access to dozens of organizations that can provide all types of personal, work-related and financial assistance. Browse these links to find the resources you need or contact your supervisor for further assistance. |
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LINKS DISCLAIMER
This page contains hypertext links to information created and maintained by
other public and private organizations. DCP does not control or guarantee the
accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information.
Additionally, the inclusion of links to particular web sites is not intended to
reflect their importance, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed, or
products or services offered on these outside sites, or the organizations
sponsoring the sites.
| ANXIETY | Anxiety Disorder Association of America | ADAA's site provides detailed information about phobias, panic disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorders, and the treatments that are available. The site also maintains listings of self-help and support groups throughout the country. |
| ALCOHOL | Alcoholics Anonymous | AA's official site provides broad information about alcoholism, with a special section for newcomers who wonder if they have the disease, and another section for teenagers. |
| AGING |
http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/ |
National Institute on Aging This site features health information and resources for seniors. |
| AGING | http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ |
National Institutes of Health The National Institutes of Health website features information on a wide array of health and wellness topics for older adults, and includes materials in Spanish. |
| ANOREXIA | American Anorexia Bulimia Association | This site offers information about eating disorders and avenues for help, including support groups and help-lines. |
| ALZHEIMERS | http://www.alzheimers.org |
Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association will help you increase your knowledge about Alzheimer's disease, discover new medical treatments, and locate the chapter nearest you. Includes materials in Spanish. |
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| CANCER | Cancer Care | Helps patients and caregivers by giving them information on the disease, providing counseling and support, giving referrals to other support services, and providing financial support. Includes the contact number for the group. |
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American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp |
The American Cancer Society website is a rich resource for people with cancer and their loved ones. Visitors can also learn about prevention and early detection, including current mammography information for breast cancer screening. | |
| CREDIT COUNSELING | Consumer Credit Counseling Service | |
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| DEPRESSION | Depression.com | Offers a wealth of information about depression. Site includes a description of types of depression, a self-inventory, the latest news in the treatment of depression, and suggestions for living with a person who is depressed |
| DIVORCE |
Divorce Wizards |
Offers resources, guides, and "top ten lists" written by experts to provide people with helpful information and guidance. In-depth articles written by experts in divorce law, mediation, personal finance, and family counseling. |
| DRUG ABUSE | Cocaine Anonymous | Contains testimonies from recovered addicts, a self-test for cocaine addiction, and a description of the purpose and value of Cocaine Anonymous. |
| National Institute of Drug Abuse | NIDA works on research and programs to prevent and treat drug addiction. The site features information on the organization, including its programs and publications on drug abuse. | |
| National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information | Provides fact sheets that give advice on addiction and drug effects. | |
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| FUN | Dogster.com | |
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| GAMBLING | Gambling Anonymous | This site is designed for men and women who wish to recover from a gambling problem. The site describes the GA Recovery Program, the Gam-Anon Program for Family and Friends, and responds to frequently asked programs. |
| GOVERNMENT | http://www.usdoj.gov/ |
U.S. Department of Justice This site provides information about crime, community safety, domestic violence, and victim's rights. |
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| HEALTH- FAMILY DOCTORS | http://familydoctor.org/ | The American Academy of Family Physicians offers a rich resource on all types of medical, health and wellness information, including a section on "Herbal and Alternative Remedies". The site features many articles in Spanish. |
| HEALTH- HEADACHE | http://www.achenet.org |
American Council for Headache
Education ACHE is a "nonprofit patient-health professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of headache and to raising the public awareness of headache as a valid, biologically based illness." |
| HEALTH- HEADACHE | http://www.headaches.org |
National Headache Foundation The NHF website features up-to-date information on headache and migraine, including research updates and self-management tips. |
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HEALTH- DIABETES |
http://www.diabetes.org/main/application/commercewf |
American Diabetes Association This site provides information on diabetes, prevention, and healthy lifestyle. Users can also search for local resources. |
| HEALTH- DIET | http://www.eatright.org/ |
American Dietetic Association The American Dietetic Association site includes excellent fact sheets, many of which are also in Spanish, and reading lists. The organization runs a nutrition hotline as well. |
| HEALTH- HEART | http://www.americanheart.org/ |
American Heart Association The American Heart Association provides comprehensive, readable information and tips for the whole family on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The site includes materials in Spanish. |
| HEALTH- LUNG | http://www.lungusa.org/tobacco/ |
American Lung Association This website offers smoking cessation materials and other information to help users improve their lung health. |
| HEALTH- PAIN MANAGEMENT | http://www.painfoundation.org/ |
American Pain Foundation This organization's website provides articles on many aspects of pain management, including specific illnesses, medications, alternative and complementary therapies, and advocacy for people with chronic pain. |
| HEALTH- GOVERNMENT | http://www.healthfinder.gov/ |
Healthfinder.gov Healthfinder.gov is a vast yet user-friendly collection of resources and links for healthy living and learning about medical issues. Includes many resources in Spanish, as well as materials for young people. |
| HEALTH- MAYO CLINIC | http://www.mayoclinic.com |
MayoClinic.com MayoClinic.com is a comprehensive health and wellness website which includes cutting-edge information on many diseases and conditions, as well as "Health Decision Guides", "Healthy Lifestyle Planners" and a "First Aid and Self-Care Guide" |
| HEALTH- LIBRARY | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ |
Medline Plus Medline Plus is a service of the National Library of Medicine. The site features up-to-date information on health and wellness topics, a medical dictionary, and many articles in Spanish. |
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| HEATLH- MEN'S NETWORK | http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/ |
Men's Health Network The Men's Health Network offers information on an array of health issues, including screening and prevention, and other issues of concern to men. |
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| HEALTH- HISPANIC | http://www.hispanichealth.org/ |
National Alliance for Hispanic
Health The National Alliance for Hispanic Health features materials in English and Spanish on important health and mental health issues. |
| HEALTH- FAMILY DOCTORS | http://familydoctor.org/ |
American Academy of Family
Physicians The American Academy of Family Physicians offers a rich resource on all types of medical, health and wellness information, including a section on "Herbal and Alternative Remedies". The site features many articles in Spanish. |
| HEALTH- ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE | http://nccam.nih.gov/ |
National Center for Alternative and
Complementary Medicine This website offers information on alternative treatments, as well as research on complementary healthcare. |
| HEALTH- ARTHRITIS | http://www.arthritis.org | |
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| MISSING CHILDREN | This site provides important safety information for parents and children to help prevent child abduction. | |
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Medicare.gov |
This is the official federal
government website for the Medicare program. It's valuable resources
include FAQs about Medicare coverage, information on supplemental plans,
an interactive nursing home comparison tool with data on all Medicaid- and
Medicare-licensed nursing homes in the U.S., a participating physician
directory, as well as a search tool for prescription drug assistance
programs. http://www.medicare.gov/ |
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| PARENTING | http://www.breastfeeding.com/ |
Breastfeeding.com The Breastfeeding.com site provides parents with a variety of interesting and easily accessible information on breastfeeding and your newborn. Read helpful tips from other nursing mothers, and watch video clips of latch-on positions. |
| PARENTING- CHILDBIRTH | http://www.childbirth.org/ |
Childbirth.org The Childbirth.org website is aimed at helping parents educate themselves in planning for the birth of a new child. Addressing a variety of issues including cesarean section and use of an epidural, this site is a helpful resource. |
| PARENTING- PLANNED | http://www.plannedparenthood.org |
Planned Parenthood Federation of
America The Planned Parenthood website offers a wealth of information about a wide variety of health and wellness issues. Visitors will find materials on sexuality, birth control, healthy and safe relationships, gynecological exams and preventive healthcare, young people's health, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. The site also features materials in Spanish. |
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Stepfamily Foundation |
This site addresses a variety of issues related to stepparenting. The Foundation publishes a quarterly newsletter and offers basic information package with brochures, booklets, and an audio tape. |
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Parent Soup
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A feature of iVillage, this site offers timely articles and columns written by experts on a wide range of parenting concerns. | |
| http://birthstories.com/ | Birthstories.com allows you to read about the joys and pains of labor and delivery. This web site contains over 100 first hand birth experiences. Stories are written by woman having their first child, women who delivered prematurely, and women who delivered their babies through cesarean section | |
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| RETIREMENT | http://www.aarp.org |
American Association for Retired
Personal (AARP) The American Association for Retired Personal (AARP) is the premier organization for adults 50 and over. AARP offers information, advocacy, political action and resources. The site offers information in Spanish. |
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| SAFETY |
http://www.fireworksafety.com/ |
The National Council on Fireworks
Safety This site offers tips and educational sound and video clips to help prevent fireworks accidents. |
| http://www.nsc.org/ |
National Safety Council The National Safety Council website provides information related to home, workplace, and community safety. |
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| http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov |
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site has valuable auto and pedestrian safety materials, especially regarding child passenger safety, choosing a safer car, and product recalls. Includes child seat safety tips (in Spanish and English), as well as other bilingual print materials on child pedestrian safety free of charge |
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| SLEEP | http://www.sleepfoundation.org/publications/goodnights.html |
National Sleep Foundation The NSF site has a wealth of information about achieving a good night's sleep and overcoming sleep disorders. |
| STRESS |
National Center for PTSD . |
Database of worldwide literature on post-traumatic stress disorder, maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs |
| American Institute of Stress | This is a clearinghouse of information on stress-related topics. Includes online version of the Institute's monthly newsletter. | |
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| WOMEN'S HEALTH | http://www.4woman.gov/ |
National Women's Health Information
Center This site features health information and resources for women of all ages, including the recent publication Facts About Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy, as well as information about mammograms and breast health. |
| WOMEN'S HEALTH | http://www.acog.com/ |
The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website offers a great deal of information on pregnancy and birth, as well as other women's health issues. |
| WOMEN'S HEALTH | Working Moms' Internet Refuge | This site has articles and advice for working mothers. |
| WORK-RELATED | Working Wounded |
An educational and fun site which includes a weekly column, confessional, contests, surveys, a section for you to ask for and give advice, downloadable degrees from Working Wounded U., and much more |
| WOMEN RELATED | Women's Work | Offers career advice and articles from business experts for working women. |
| Ask Annie: Real-World Career Advice (Fortune Magazine) | Provides solutions to a wide variety of career difficulties. | |
| http://www.4woman.gov/ |
National Women's Health Information
Center This site features health information and resources for women of all ages, including the recent publication Facts About Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy, as well as information about mammograms and breast health. |
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