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Prevention American
Automobile Association Provides materials at local offices on all aspects of driver, traffic, and pedestrian safety including driving while intoxicated, and local traffic regulations. Consult your local telephone directory for the address and telephone number of your local office. Mothers
Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National advocacy group that provides assistance in dealing with grief, offers counseling, and makes referrals to support groups and local chapters for those whose lives have been affected by alcohol and driving. Distributes materials on drunk driving, DWI laws, health education, and alcohol-awareness and treatment programs. National
Health Information Center Helps the public locate health information on a wide variety of topics. Does not diagnose medical conditions or give medical advice but makes referrals to appropriate resources and prepares and distributes publications on health promotion and disease prevention. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration Provides information and referrals on safety-belt use, child safety seats, and automobile recalls. Makes referrals to other government agencies for consumer questions on warranties, service, automobile safety regulations, and reporting safety problems. Office
of Navigation and Waterway Services Provides safety information for recreational boaters; assists in finding information about boating safety classes, exams, licensing, and navigation rules. Answers technical questions regarding water safety, federal laws, and accident prevention. United States Product Safety Commission Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Washington, DC 20207 Product Safety Line: (800) 638-2772 8:30-5 ET for staff assistance 24 hours Fax-on-comand: (301) 504-0051 Conducts investigations of unsafe and defective products and establishes product-safety standards. Helps consumers evaluate products for safety and conducts education programs to increase consumer awareness. Call the hotline to find out about recalls of unsafe products or for information on product-related injuries. 1
800 Cocaine Answers questions about drugs and drug abuse and makes referrals to organizations for drug abuse education, prevention, and treatment. Adcare
Hospital Helpine Answers questions about substance abuse and makes referrals to treatment facilities and self-help groups. Al-Anon
Family Group Headquarters A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe their lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Provides information about alcoholism and makes referrals to local support group meetings. Alcohol
and Drug Helpline Provides referrals to local facilities where adolescents and adults can seek help in overcoming alcohol and drug abuse problems. Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA) Grand Central Station A worldwide fellowship of people who have found solutions to their drinking problems. Provides pamphlets, flyers, and fact sheets about AA and makes referrals to local AA meetings. American
Council on Alcoholism Provides pamphlets and fact sheets on various alcohol-related topics such as the effects of alcohol on the body and driving while intoxicated. Makes referrals to local counselors. CSAP
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol And Drug Information Sponsored by the federal government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Provides publications on alcohol and other drug-related subjects, including tobacco. Call to request a catalog of free and low-cost publications such as pamphlets, research data, posters, and audio and video tapes on treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation. CSAT's
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Provides information on alcohol and drug abuse. Offers referrals to local alcohol and drug treatment programs and to self-help groups. Families
Anonymous A 12-step support group program for those concerned with the use of drugs or alcohol or related behavioral problems of friends and relatives. Provides a number of free low-cost publications, including books and pamphlets on coping with the addiction of a loved one, how to find a local group, and how to start your own group. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 511 East John Carpenter Freeway Suite 700 Irving, TX 75062-8187 (800) GET-MADD (438-6233) (214) 744-6233 (in TX) 8-5 CT National advocacy group that provides assistance in dealing with grief, offers counseling, and makes referrals to support groups and local chapters for those whose lives hae been affected by alcohol and driving. DWI laws, health education, and alcohol-awareness and treatment programs. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) World Service Office P.O. Box 9999 Van Nuys, CA 91409 (818) 780-3951 8-5 Pt A 12-step program for drug abusers. Provides literature about narcotic and other drug abuse, and makes referrals to local NA meetings.
Voluntary health organization that helps teenagers and adults find information about drugs and alcohol and makes referrals for local counseling for drug abusers and their families. Target Resource Center P.O. Box 20626 Kansas City, MO 64195-0626 (816) 464-5400 Federation of State High School Associations. Focuses on educating high school students, teachers, and coaches about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Provides information and makes referrals to organizations for alcohol and drug abuse education and prevention. Toughlove P.O. Box 1069 Doylestown, PA 18901 (800) 333-1069 9-5 ET Program for dealing with friends or family members with drug-related problems. Provides referrals for local meetings. Send a self-addressed stamped business envelope for an information packet that includes a list of available publications as well as a self-evaluation for determining whether or not the program can help you. Women for Sobriety (WFS) P.O. Box 618 Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 536-8026 9-4 ET Worldwide self-help group for female alcoholics. Provides pamphlets and brochures about alcoholism and the WFS program. Makes referrals to local groups and will provide a list of pen and phone pals. Send a self-addressed stamped business envelope for an information packet. Cancer Prevention and Management American Cancer Society (ACS) 1599 Clifton Rd, NE Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 (404) 320-3333 National voluntary organization that answers questions about cancer, provides information an specific cancer topics, and makes referrals to treatment centers or self-help organizations. American
Cancer Society Response Line Provides publications and information about cancer and its treatment. Provides experts to answer questions on topics such as quitting smoking, breat health, and cancer treatments. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Resource Center 409 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 Prepares and provides educational materials on over 100 issues in women's health care, including how to perform a self breat examination, mammography, pap smears, and other cancer-related issues. Send a self addressed stamped envelope specifying areas of personal interest or request a list of available publications. American Institute for Cancer Research 1759 R Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 (800) 843-8114 (202) 328-7744 (in D.C.) Distributes educational publications about diet and nutrition and how they relate to cancer prevention. Provides registered dietitians to answer cancer related nutrition questions. American-Italian Foundation for Cancer Research 872 Madison Avenue, Suite 2B New York, NY 10021 (212) 628-9090 9-5 ET Nonprofit organization that aims to educate women of all ages, income levels, and ethnic backgrounds about breast and other cancers. Provides pamphlets such as "The Pain Patient's Bill of Rights," "How to Obtain a Second Opinion," and "How to Perform a Self Breast Examination." Cancer Care 1180 Avenue of the Americans New York, NY 10036 (212) 221-3300 Counseling Line: (800) 813-HOPE (813-4673) 9-4 ET E mail: cancare@transit.nyser.net Largest agency in the country providing support for cancer patients and families. Provides educational material and makes referrals to local community resources. The Counseling Line offers one-on-one support from social workers for residents of Florida, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with nationwide service expected soon. CancerFax (301) 402-5874 24 hours A service of the National Cancer Institute the provides PDQ (Physician Data Query)--up-to-date information on cancer--by fax. Also provides fact sheets on various cancer topics from the National Cancer Information Office of Cancer Communications. Cancer Information and Counseling Line (CICL) 1600 Pierce Street Denver, CO 80214 (800) 525-3777 (303) 233-6501 (in CO) 8:30-5 MT National hotline of the AMC Cancer Research Center in Denver. Provides current information about cancer and makes referrals to local resources. Cancer Information Service (800) 4-CANCER (422-6237) 9-7 local time A nationwide network of 19 regional offices supported by the National Cancer Institute--the federal government's primary agency for cancer research. Provides information about early detection of cancer, cancer risk and prevention, local services to cancer patients, and other cancer issues. Komen Helpline The Susan G. Komen Breat Cancer Foundation 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 370 Dallas, TX 75244 Breast Care Helpline: (800) 462-9273 9-4:30 CT Fax: (214) 450-1710 Provides information about breast health and breast cancer concerns. Answers questions, makes referrals to local resources, and offers moral support to breast cancer patients. National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) 9 East 37th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10016 (212) 889-0606 9-5 ET A network of over 300 organizations that provide detection, treatment, care, or support for breast cancer patients and their family members. Provides information about caller's specific topic of interest. Offers telephone support and makes referrals to treatment centers and self-help groups. R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation 4410 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64111 Cancer Information Service Hotline: (816) 932-8453 9-4:30 CT Nonprofit organization that offers information and support primarily to cancer patients currency undergoing treatment and to their families and friends. Operates the Cancer Information Service Hotline for newly diagnosed patients to speak to others who have been in a similar situation. Callers are matched with peer counselors by factors such as age, sex and diagnosis. Makes referrals to counselors, physicians, and self-help groups. Skin Cancer Foundation P.O. Box 561 New York, NY 10156 (800) SKIN-490 (754-6490) 9-5 ET Fax: (212) 725-5751 National organization concerned specifically with the most prevalent form of cancer. Conducts public and medical education programs, provides written materials, and provides support for medical training and research to help reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of skin cancer. Operates the Seal of Recommendation program to offer guidance to consumers in selecting sun-protection products. Y-ME National Headquarters 212 West Van Buren Street Chicago, IL 60607-3908 Hotline: (800) 221-2141 9-5 CT (312) 986-8228 24 hours The largest breast cancer support program in the country. Provides information, hotline counseling by trained peer counselors who have experienced breast cancer themselves, educational programs, and self-help meetings for breast cancer patients and their families and friends. YWCA of the USA Office of Women's Health Initiatives 624 Ninth Street, NW 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20001 (800) 95PLUS (953-7587) (202) 628-3636 (in DC) Fax: (202) 783-7123 E mail: hn2205@handsnet.org Through a program called Encore plus, provides information for women over 50 on detection of breast and cervical cancer and medical resources relating to these two diseases. American Council for Headache Education 875 Kings Highway Suite 200 Woodbury, NJ 08096 (800) 255-ACHE (255-2243) 24 hours Provides general information about headaches and makes referrals to support groups. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 10200 West 44th Avenue, #304 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2840 (800) 477-8892 (303) 422-8436 (in CO) 9-5 MT Professional association of clinicians who use biofeedback--a treatment technique in which people are trained to improve their health by using signals from their own bodies--to improve human welfare. Provides biofeedback related publications about headaches and makes referrals to local certified biofeedback providers. National Headache Foundation 5252 North Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 (800) 843-2256 9-5 CT Fax: (312) 907-6278 Provides information to headache sufferers, their families, and physicians. Makes support group referrals. For physician referrals, send a self-addressed business envelope with three first-class stamps affixed. Mention headache type or briefly describe symptoms. American Dietetic Association 216 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 Nutrition Hotline: (800) 366-1655 8-8 CT for recorded messages 9-4 CT for questions and referrals Provides recorded nutrition messages from registered dietitians, helps consumers locate registered dietitians for counseling, and provides answers to food and nutrition questions related to heart-healthy eating. Ask for the 54 page catalog of products and services. American Heart Association P.O. Box 3049 Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 (800) 242-8721 8-5:30 ET National health organization that provides information and public education programs on all aspects of heart disease. Check your telephone book for state or local AHA groups. Citizens for Public Action on Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Box 30374 Bethesda, MD 20824 Fax: (301) 770-1713 A public-interest group providing information on blood pressure and cholesterol. Write or fax information. Mended Hearts 7320 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 706-1442 A support group for heart-disease patients and their families with 250 chapters in the U.S. Call or write for information and referrals. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Education Programs Information Center P.O Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824-0105 (301) 251-122 8:30-5 ET Branch of the National Institutes of Health that provides written information on all heart-ralated issues. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 601 E Street, NW 25 Pocono Road Washington, DC 20049 (202) 234-2277 8-8 ET for staff assistance National organization for senior citizens. Provides free and low-cost publications on subjects of interest to older Americans, including osteoporosis. Write for a publications list. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Resource Center 409 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 Provides educational materials on women's health care issues, including osteoporosis. Send a self-addressed stamped business envelope specifying your interest in this area or request a list of available publications. American Council on Exercise (ACE) 5820 Oberlin Drive Suite 102 San Diego, CA 92121-3787 Consumer Fitness Hotline: (800) 529-8227 8-5 PT Fax: (619) 535-1778 Educational organization that provides health and fitness information on a variety of topics, such as the benefits of exercise in preventing osteoporosis. Sets certification standards for fitness professionals and makes referrals to certified personal trainers and aerobics instructors. Melpomene Institute for Women's Health Research 1010 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 (612) 642-1951 8-3:30 CT Fax: (612) 642-1871 Nonprofit organization that researches women's health concerns. Provides low-cost information packets containing articles and information summarizing research on a number of topics, including osteoporosis; aging; body image; breast health; exercise and menstrual function; fitness walking; health care decisions; PMS, and menopause. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS) Office of Scientific and Health Communications NIAMS Box AMS 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 495-4484 9-5 ET Fax: (301) 587-4352 One of the Department
of Health and Human Service's National Institute's on Health. Conducts
subject searches on topics related to musculoskeletal and skin diseases
and arthritis and provides information on causes, treatment, and prevention
of osteoporosis. National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) 1150 17th Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036-4603 (800) 223-9994 24 hours National voluntary health agency dedicated to reducing the prevalence of osteoporosis. Write for a packet of ten free booklets that provide a general overview of the disease, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Women's Sports Foundation Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY 11554 Women's Sports Information Line: (800) 227-3988 (516) 542-4700 (in Long Island) 9-5 ET Fax: (516) 542-4716 Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the sports and fitness experience for all girls and women. Provides information about women's health, fitness, osteoporosis, sports psychology, college athletics, and careers in sports. Call, write, or fax for information. American Cancer Society (ACS) 1599 Clifton Rd, NE Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 (800) ACS-2345 (227-2345) (404) 320-3333 8:30-4:30 ET National voluntary organization that provides information about lung cancer, its links with tobacco use, and smoking cessation benefits and guidelines. American Heart Association P.O. Box 3049 Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 (800) 242-8721 8-5:30 ET National health organization that provides information about smoking cessation and operates public education programs on all aspects of heart disease. Check your telephone book for state or local AHA groups.
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 10200 West 44th Avenue, #304 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2840 (800) 477-8892 (303) 422-8436 (in CO) Professional Association of clinicians who use biofeedback to improve human welfare and health. Provides information on using biofeedback techniques in smoking cessation and makes referrals to local biofeedback providers. Cancer Information Service Office of Cancer Communications National Cancer Institute Building 31, Room 10A16 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER (422-6237) 9-7 local time Division of the National Cancer Institute that provides information on tobacco addiction and smoking cessation. CSAP's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information P.O. Box 2345 Rockville, MD 20847-2345 (800) 729-6668 24 hours Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Provides information on a variety of topics, including tobacco cessation. Call for a list of available publications. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Education Programs Information Center P.O. Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20524-0105 (301) 251-1222 8:30-5 ET Branch of the National Institute of Health that provides written information about smoking cessation as well as on other lung-and-heart-related issues. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 5600 Fishers Lane, 7C-02 Rockville, MD 20857 Panic Disorder Information Center: (800) 64-PANIC (647-2642) 24 hours Government agency that conducts and supports research on mental illness and mental health. Answers questions and provides general information on mental health disorders including tobacco and other addictions. National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine Department of Public Affairs 1400 Jackson Street Denver, CO 80206 Lung Line: (800) 222 LUNG (222-5864) (303) 355 LUNG (in CO) Lung Facts: (800) 552-LUNG (552-5864) 24 hours On the Lung Line, registered nurses answer questions about smoking cessation, as well as the early detection, care, and prevention of tobacco-related lung ailments. Provides referrals to local physicians. Lung Facts provides recorded information on immunological disorders and lung disease.
Office of Smoking and Health Information Line 4770 Buford Highway, NE MS K50 Atlanta, GA 30341 (800) 232-1311 24 hours Fax-on-command: (404) 332-4565 Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Develops and distributes the Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health. Maintains a Technical Information Center with a Smoking and Health Database with 60,000 records; available online and on CD-ROM (Call (404) 488-5708 for additional information). Provides a publication list (call (404) 488-5705 for a copy). Will fax the latest information on smoking, health hazards, and smoking cessation. AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (800) 874-2572 9-7 ET Sponsored by several federal agencies, including the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration. Provides information on federally and privately sponsored clinical trials for AIDS patients and others with HIV infection and on the drugs used in those trials. CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse (800) 458-5231 9-7 ET Sponsored by the CDC. Collects, classifies, and distributes information and makes referrals nationally to AIDS organizations for publications and HIV/AIDS-related services. CDC National AIDS Hotline (800) 342-AIDS (342-2437) 24 hours Sponsored by the CDC. Answers questions about HIV infection and AIDS. Offers a wide variety of written materials, and makes referrals to 22,000 community-based organizations dealing with AIDS and HIV. CDC National STD Hotline (800) 227-8922 8-11 ET Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provides information on 22 sexually-transmitted diseases, as well as referrals for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Gay Men's Health Crisis AIDS Line (212) 807-6655 10-9 MF, 12-3 S ET Sponsored by the Gay Men's Health Crisis--a social service agency for the clinical treatment of AIDS, including symptoms, possible causes, and preventive measures. Makes referrals to support and therapy groups for patients and their families. Herpes Resource Center P.O. Box 13827 Research Triangle Pk, NC 27709 (800) 230-6039 9-7 ET Fax: (919) 361-8425 General resource for information about genital herpes. Provides brochures, video tapes, and audio cassettes about diagnosis, treatment, and protection. National Herpes Hotline (919) 361-8488 9-7 ET Service of the American Social Health Association's Herpes Resource Center. Answers questions about herpes, makes referrals to support group, and provides publications about management, treatment, and transmission. National Indian AIDS Hotline (800) 283-2437 8:30-noon and 1-5 PT Sponsored by the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center. Provides printed materials and information about AIDS and AIDS prevention in the Native American community. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Department of Health and Human Services Building 31, Room 7A-32 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717 8:30-5 ET One of the Public Health Service's National Institutes of Health. Conducts and supports research and education on the causes, characteristics, prevention, control, and treatment of diseases believed to be caused by infection agents, including STD's and AIDS. Supplies callers with information and research data on specific topics. National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine Department of Public Affairs 1400 Jackson Street Denver, CO 80206 Lung Line: (800) 222 LUNG (222-5864) 303.355 LUNG (in CO) 8-5 MT Lung Facts: (800) 552-LUNG (552-5864) 24 hours On the Lung Line, registered nurses answer questions about early detection, care, and prevention of AIDS-related lung ailments. Provides medical fact sheets and referrals to local physicians. Lung Facts provides recorded information on immunological disorders and lung disease. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 For health information: (800) 669-0156 24 hours For nearest local office: (800) 230-PLAN (230-7526) National voluntary reproductive health care organization that operates local groups and health care clinics nationwide. Call for the number of your local office or for general information on reproductive health issues including the transmission, prevention, and treatment of STDs. Project Inform HIV/AIDS Hotline 1965 Market Street, Suite 220 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 558-8669 (800) 822-7422 10-4 M-S PT Information clearinghouse and hotline. Provides information on experimental drug treatments and makes referrals for both support and treatment for HIV-infected individuals and their care givers and families. Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste P.O. Box 6806 Falls Church, VA 22040 (703) 237-2249 9-5 ET Clearinghouse of
information about environmental health issues, environmental track records
of companies, and legal and scientific issues for communities facing toxic
threats. National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (800) 548-2423 6:30-4:30 PT Service of the EPA the responds to questions concerning the effects of pesticides, toxicology and symptoms, environmental effects, waste disposal and cleanup, and safe use of pesticides. Offers immediate access to experts in response to poisoning incidents. For a fee, the network will connect you to a veterinarian for animal cases. Right-To-Know Hotline (800) 535-0202 (703) 412-9810 (in VA) 9-5 ET Provides assistance regarding the Right-to-Know Act, which requires community notification about chemical storage and spills.
Provides consumers
with information about laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines concerning
drinking water. U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Provides general information about the EPA and distributes nontechnical publications about air quality, pesticides, radon, indoor air, drinking water, water quality, and other environmental topics. American Academy of Ophthalmology Attn: Customer Service/Dept BWL P.O. Box 7424 San Francisco, CA 94150-7424 Largest association of ophthalmologists in the U.S. For information on a variety of eye-related ailments, prevention, and treatment, describe your ailment(s) and send a self-addressed stamped business envelope to the Academy. American Optometric Association 243 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63141 A professional group of doctors of optometry that provides more than 50 pamphlets and fact sheets on eye-care topics, especially vision problems corrected by eyeglasses and contact lenses. Specify your topic of interest and send a self-addressed stamped business envelope. National Eye Institute Box 20/20 Bethesda, MD 20892-2510 General Information: (301) 496-5248 Publications List: (800) 869-2020 9-5 ET One of the National Institutes of Health. Provides information packets on a variety of eye ailments.
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