Related Resources & Helpful Links

Resources

Human Resources
The Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC)
Office of the Ombudsman

Helpful Links

Addiction
Adolescent Depression
Cancer
Depression
Eating Disorders
Eldercare
Grief
Health and Medical
Smoking Cessation
Stress Management
Swine Flu
Time Management

Addiction

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.

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Adolescent Depression

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.

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Cancer

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.

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Depression

www.nmisp.org/ - Homepage for National Mental Illness Project, the main site for information on National Depression Screening Day.

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.

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Eating Disorders

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.

www.caregiverslibrary.org– Site of the National Caregivers Library – a good site for locating resources, nationally.

www.eldercare.gov/eldercare.net/public/home.aspx - 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.

dde.carlisle.army.mil- List of suggested readings.

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

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Grief

www.griefnet.org/ - Support group and information.

www.griefshare.com/ - Information on grieving a family member or friend.

www.groww.com/ - Support via chat line.

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.

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Health and Medical

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.americanheart.com – Information on heart disease and stroke.

www.berkeleywellness.com – Consumer newsletter including dietary supplements and herbs.

www.pathfinder.com/drweill – 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.

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Smoking Cessation  

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.

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Stress Management

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.

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Swine Flu

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.

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Time Management

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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Updated October 21, 2009 | Maintained by Debra Tipton