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Related Resources & Helpful Links

Resources

• Human Resources
• The Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC)
• Employee Wellness Program (Well Aware)
• Office of the Ombudsman

Helpful Links

• ADHD
• Adolescent Mental Health
• Alcohol, Drug Use and Addiction  
• COVID-19
• Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health
• Eating Disorders
• Eldercare and Seniors
• Grief
• Health and Medical
• Healthy Relationships
• Stress Management
• Time Management
• Workplace Mental Health

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ADHD

• CHADD: Education, advocacy, and support surrounding ADHD in adults and children.
• ADDitude: Online ADHD support, information, and community.
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Adolescent Mental Health

• NIMH, Child and Adolescent Mental Health 
• NAMI Education: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Montgomery County educational program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for youth. 
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Alcohol, Drug Use and Addiction

Find Support Near You

• Detox Local: Provides medically reviewed guides and a list of SAMHSA-approved detox centers throughout the country.  
• Addiction Resource: Information on substance addiction and finding treatment and drug rehab facilities. 
• Al-Anon: A Twelve Step program for all people affected by the alcoholism of a loved one or friend.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: A self-help group open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.
• Narcotics Anonymous: A Twelve Step, international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts.
• Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families: A Twelve Step program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.
• All Treatment: A community-based public-benefit website connecting people to the addiction resources they need.
• Rehab Center: Information on inpatient substance abuse treatment options in Maryland.

Education

• Alcohol Screening: Alcohol problem assessment from Boston University.
• Rethinking Drinking: Information about drinking (alcohol) and your health from NIAAA (National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
• Elderly in Recovery: A comprehensive guide with information on the prevalence of addiction in seniors.
• Impact of Detoxing on Sleep: A look at how alcohol disrupts sleep.
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COVID-19

• MCPS COVID-19 Vaccination Information
• Vaccines.gov: Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you. 
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Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health 

• Mental Health America: Homepage for Mental Health America.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): Homepage for DBSA.
• National Institute of Mental Health: Variety of mental health information.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: Resource for self-help, info and for families.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• SAVE: Suicide Prevention: Articles and info on signs and symptoms of suicide.
• Anxiety Guide Book - 500 pages on a variety of topics related to anxiety.
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Eating Disorders

• Academy for Eating Disorders 
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD): Information on support groups, providers and assorted articles. 
• NEDA Helpline: National Eating Disorders Association - Call 1-800-931-2237 (Monday through Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm / Friday 11:00am-5:00pm EST).
• Eating Disorder Hope: Advocacy and resources. 
• Live Another Day: Guide to recovering from co-occurring eating disorders and substance abuse. 
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Eldercare and Seniors

Senior Care Locators 

• A Place for Mom: A free eldercare referral service.
• SeniorAdvice.com: Locate senior facilities near you.
• Eldercare Locator: Link to the Eldercare Locator.
• ARCH National Respite Care Network: National Respite Locator Service.
• Home Instead: A source for non-medical companionship and home care for seniors. 
• seniorhomes.com: Offers help finding senior assisted living whatever your zip code. 
• Senior Advisor: The nation's largest senior living review site.
• Meals on Wheels: Addresses senior hunger and isolation.

Education

• National Institute on Aging
• Aging Well Help Guide: Information on aging well including sleep, fitness, depression, and memory loss.
• Administration on Aging: Tips and information from the U.S. Administration on Aging.
• Guide to Caring for the Aging: Six steps on caring for the aging. 
• Elder Care Directory: Federal and state agency elder links.
• Best Medical Alert Systems: Comprehensive overview of medical alert systems.
• Alzheimer's Association 
• Family Caregiver Alliance
• Caregiver Action Network 

Finances

• Protecting Your Parents' Finances: Eldercare finance information and resources.
• Paying for Senior Care: Information on Medicare Advantage and paying for senior care.
• Average Cost of a Funeral: This guide provides free information on funeral expenses.
• Maryland Burial Assistance Program: Information on limited financial assistance with funeral expenses of deceased recipients of Public Assistance programs.
• Medicareplans.com: Resource to help equip you with the knowledge of Medicare in order for you to choose a plan that is right for you.
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Grief

• Parents of Murdered Children: Resource for parents of murdered children.
• Hospice Foundation of America: Information and resources.
• American Hospice Foundation: Helpful links and information.
• Compassionate Friends - Resources and support to families following the death of a child of any age.
• Caring Matters
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Health and Medical

• My Healthfinder: Link to government sites and databases.
• Resolve: The National Infertility Association: Infertility support.
• MedlinePlus: Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine. 

Cancer

• Hope Connections for Cancer Support: Helps people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer through participation in professionally facilitated programs of emotional support, education, wellness and hope. All programs at Hope Connections are provided free of charge to participants.
• American Cancer Society: Information about cancer as well as links to resources.
• National Cancer Institute: Provides up-to-date research, statistics and treatment information.
• Cancer Care: Free, professional online support services such as education and counseling for anyone affected by cancer.
• Mayo Clinic: Information about living and coping with cancer.
• Centers for Disease Control: Information about specific types of cancer and links to different programs and campaigns.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has support resources and information about all of the blood cancers.
• ACCO: One of the largest grassroots, national organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with cancer and their families.
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Healthy Relationships

• Domestic Violence Hotline - Healthy Relationships
• Mindtools - Building Healthy Relationships at Work
• Love is Respect
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Stress Management

• Mayo Clinic - Stress Management: Good stress overview with links to related articles.
• MindTools - Stress Management: Variety of stress management information and links to articles.
• International Stress Management Association: Articles on stress and stress management.
• CDC Stress at Work: Information on work-related stress issues.
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Time Management

• Mind Tools: Tme management tools and links to articles.
• Taylor In Time: Time management tips - free articles sent to you via e-mail.
• Students Over 30: Going back to school time management tips (for college students).
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Workplace Mental Health

• Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
• HHS Workplace Well-Being
• Center for Workplace Mental Health
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