Related Resources & Helpful Links
Resources
Human Resources
The Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC)
Office of the Ombudsman
Helpful Links
Alcohol and Drug Use
Adolescent Depression
Cancer
Depression
Eating Disorders
Eldercare
Grief
Health and Medical
Smoking Cessation
Stress Management
Swine Flu
Time Management
www.adultchildren.org – A Twelve Step program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes who meet to find freedom from the past and ways to improve today.
www.al-anon.alateen.org - A Twelve Step program for all people affected by the alcoholism of a loved one or friend.
www.aa.org - An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem; it is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical, self-help group open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.
www.cesar.umd.edu - A University of Maryland research center which collects, analyzes and disseminates information on the nature and extent of substance abuse and related problems in Maryland and nationally.
www.alcoholscreening.org/ - Alcohol problem assessment from Boston University.
www.na.org – A Twelve Step, international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts.
http://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ - Lots of information about drinking (alcohol) and your health from NIAAA (National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
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www.surgeongeneral.gov/library- Article from the Public Health Service.
www.about-teen-depression.com/ - Information on teen depression.
www.brains.org/depression.htm - Comprehensive article on teenagers and depression.
www.cancer.org - Homepage for American Cancer Society includes information about cancer as well as links to resources.
www.cancer.gov – National Cancer Institute at the U.S. National Institutes of Health provides up to date research, statistics and treatment information.
www.cancercare.org – A national organization for free, professional support services such as education and counseling for anyone affected by cancer.
www.webmd.com/cancer - Contains medical information about many different types of cancer.
www.oncologychannel.com - Provides extensive information about types of cancer and treatments as well as a discussion board.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer - Mayo Clinic offers information about living and coping with cancer.
www.cdc.gov/cancer/ Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention includes information about specific types of cancer and links to different programs and campaigns.
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has support resources and information about all of the blood cancers.
http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/ - Homepage for Screening for Mental Health Inc. (SMH)
www.nmha.org/ - Homepage for the National Mental Health Association –has general information on depression and resources.
www.ndmda.org/ - Homepage for DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance), provides assessment, general information and linkages.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/depression.html - Research articles, general info and links to other sites.
www.nami.org/ - Resource for self-help, info and for families.
www.save.org/ - Articles and info on signs and symptoms of suicide from the Suicide Voices on Education.
www.aedweb.org – Academy for Eating Disorders – lots of good information on the site about eating disorders and its treatment.
www.edreferral.com – Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center – contains articles and a database of treatment providers.
www.ANAD.org – National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) – information on support groups, providers and assorted articles.
www.somethingfishy.org – Something Fishy – described as a “website on eating disorders”, contains articles, forums and treatment information.
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Eldercare:
www.aoa.gov/ - Good site with lots of tips and information from the U.S. Administration on Aging.
A Place for Mom - A free eldercare referral service. To get assistance or if you have questions, contact Steve Lahn, Eldercare Advisor, by phone at (866) 360-5839 or by e-mail at stevel@aplaceformom.com .
www.caregiverslibrary.org– Site of the National Caregivers Library – a good site for locating resources, nationally.
Eldercare Locator - Link to the Eldercare Locator.
www.eldernet.com/homedire.htm – Home care providers, eldercare agencies and elder legal services
www.state.ma.us/elder/ElderLinks.htm – Federal and state agency elder links
www.todaysseniors.com/pages/How_to.html - Contains some good articles on caretaker issues and retirement.
www.thenewhomemaker.com- Article on caretaker burnout.
www.alz.org - Alzheimer's Association
www.caregiver.org - Family Caregiver Alliance
www.nfcacares.org - National Family Caregivers Association
www.respitelocator.org - National Respite Locator Service
www.homeinstead.com/home - A source for non-medical companionship and home care for seniors. Services offered nationally.
www.caremanager.org
- Site for finding certified Geriatric Care Managers anywhere in the U.S.
www.griefnet.org/ - Support group and information.
www.pomc.com/ - Web site that is a resource for parents of murdered children.
www.hospicenet.org/ - Hospice resources and information - includes hospice search throughout the U.S.
www.hospicefoundation.org/ - Information and resources.
www.americanhospice.org/ - Helpful links and information.
www.nahc.org/HAA/ - Grief articles and links.
Compassionate Friends - Resources and support to families following the death of a child of any age
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/h1n1/ 7- MCPS H1N1 (Swine) and Seasonal Flu Site. New information has been added about free seasonal flu clinics for elementary students offered at locations throughout the county.
www.webmed.com/ - Links to lots of other web sites, plus can get direct information.
www.healthatoz.com/ - Broad range of medical information.
www.medem.com – Lots of detailed information on various medical conditions with links to other sites.
www.healthcentral.com– Articles on health related topics.
www.healthfinder.gov/ - Good link to government sites and databases.
www.merck.com – Merck manual online and searchable.
www.healthscout.com – Lots of articles with current information.
www.mealsforyou.com – Printable recipes based on nutritional goals.
www.nci.nih.gov – Good general health resource with links to other sites.
www.berkeleywellness.com – Consumer newsletter including dietary supplements and herbs.
http://www.drweil.com/ – From Dr. Weill, Q & A format addressing nutritional supplements and alternative techniques.
familydoctor.org - Information on a variety of health conditions.
citehealth.com/ - Provides reports for people researching their health care providers quality and communities at no cost.
www.resolve.org - This organization provides education, support, publications and advocacy for women and men facing infertility
www.childhoodbraintumor.org - Site of the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation. They provide resources and helpful information to families dealing with brain tumors.
MedlinePlus - Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine. Carefully selected links to Web resources with health and drug information as well as a medical encyclopedia with pictures, a medical dictionary, health news and other resources.
www.msdreammakers.org - dreamMakerS is a resource that strives to connect, support, & empower children of parents with Multiple Sclerosis.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus - General information on smoking cessation and resources.
www.smokefree.gov/ - General information on smoking cessation.
www.smoking-cessation.org/ - General information on smoking cessation.
www.healthcentral.com - General information from Health Central.
www.cancer.org - Information from the American Cancer Society.
www.lungusa.org – Information from the American Lung Association.
www.mayoclinic.com- Good stress overview with links to related articles (from the Mayo clinic).
www.mindtools.com- Lots of stress management links and links to articles.
www.optimalhealthconcepts.com/Stress - Lots of links to health and wellness sites.
www.isma.org.uk/site/isma/content-folder/members-directory - Lots of links to articles on stress and stress management from the International Stress Management Association.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress/ - Information on work related stress issues.
drpeeke.com – Information with an emphasis on woman's health and gender differences.
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/swineflu/ - MCPS suggested links.
www.apahelpcenter.org/articles - American Psychological Association article on how to manage your anxiety.
www.fema.gov/government - FEMA web siteon pandemic flu.
www.who - Info on swine flu from the World Health Organization
www.cdc.gov - Frequently asked questions on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention web site.
blogs.psychologytoday.com/blog/crisis-center - Information about managing anxiety and being prepared for swine flu from Psychology Today.
www.mindtools.com/ - Lots of time management tools and links to articles.
www.taylorintime.com/ - Lots of time management tips - free articles sent to you via e-mail.
www.franklincovey.com/ - Information about an array of time management tools.
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December 12, 2011
| Maintained by Debra Tipton
