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Resources

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

Helpful Links

Addiction
Adolescent Depression
Cancer
Depression
Eldercare
Grief
Health and Medical
Smoking Cessation
Stress Management
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.

http://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

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec5.html - Article from the Public Health Service.

http://www.about-teen-depression.com/ - Information on teen depression.

http://www.brains.org/depression.htm - Comprehensive article on teenagers and depression.

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002174.html - Article from Medical College of Wisconsin.

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Cancer

http://www.cancer.org - Homepage for American Cancer Society includes information about cancer as well as links to resources.

http://www.cancer.gov – National Cancer Institute at the U.S. National Institutes of Health provides up to date research, statistics and treatment information.

http://www.cancercare.org – A national organization for free, professional support services such as education and counseling for anyone affected by cancer.

http://www.webmd.com/cancer - Contains medical information about many different types of cancer.

http://www.oncologychannel.com - Provides extensive information about types of cancer and treatments as well as a discussion board.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer/CA99999 - Mayo Clinic offers information about living and coping with cancer.

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/az - 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.

http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has support resources and information about all of the blood cancers.

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Depression

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

http://www.nmha.org/ - Homepage for the National Mental Health Association –has general information on depression and resources.

http://www.ndmda.org/ - Homepage for DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance), provides assessment, general information and linkages.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/depression.html - Research articles, general info and links to other sites.

http://www.nami.org/ - Resource for self-help, info and for families.

http://www.save.org/ - Articles and info on signs and symptoms of suicide from the Suicide Voices on Education.

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Eldercare:

http://www.elderweb.com/ - Online eldercare source book.

http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/caregiver.asp - Good site with lots of tips and information from the National Area Office on Aging.

www.familyca reamerica.com – Site of the National Caregivers Library – a good site for locating resources, nationally.

http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Search_Results.asp -Link to the Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.

http://www.eldernet.com/homedire.htm – Home care providers, eldercare agencies and elder legal services

http://www.state.ma.us/elder/ElderLinks.htm – Federal and state agency elder links

http://retirementlifetoday.com/ - Contains some good articles on caretaker issues and retirement.

http://dde.carlisle.army.mil/tcefm/careapp2.htm - List of suggested readings.

http://www.thenewhomemaker.com/node/510 - Article on caretaker burnout.

http://www.answerpoint.org/columns2.asp?columnid=1197&column_type=feature – Article on eldercare with links to suggested books, resources.

http://www.pilestosmiles.com/200506.htm - Contains tips and Eldercare resources.

http://seniorhousing.botw.org/States/Maryland/- A helpful resource for finding senior housing in Maryland.

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Grief

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

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

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

http://www.counselingforloss.com/Articles.html - Numerous grief related articles.

http://www.pomc.com/ - Web site that is a resource for parents of murdered children.

http://www.hospicenet.org/ - Hospice resources and information - includes hospice search throughout the U.S.

http://www.hospicefoundation.org/ - Information and resources.

http://www.americanhospice.org/ - Helpful links and information.

http://www.nahc.org/HAA/ - Grief articles and links.

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Health and Medical

http://www.webmed.com/ - Links to lots of other web sites, plus can get direct information.

http://www.drkoop.com/ - Good general information, including prescription meds.

http://www.healthatoz.com/ - Broad range of medical information.

http://www.medem.com/Me d LB/medlibentry.cfm – Lots of detailed information on various medical conditions with links to other sites.

http://www.healthcentral.com/home/home.cfm – Articles on health related topics.

http://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.

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home.html - Information on a variety of health conditions.

http://citehealth.com/ - Provides reports for people researching their health care providers quality and communities at no cost.

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Smoking Cessation  

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smokingcessation.html - General information on smoking cessation and resources.

http://www.smokefree.gov/ - General information on smoking cessation.

http://www.smoking-cessation.org/ - General information on smoking cessation.

http://www.drkoop.com/channel/93/2054.html - Suggestions from Dr Koop.com

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp - Information from the American Cancer Society.

http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/nl/content2.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=34893&ct=326621&notoc=1 – Information from the American Lung Association.

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Stress Management

http://www.siu.edu/departments/bushea/stress.html - Stress management info with an emphasis on helping those with anxiety and panic disorder.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/conditioncenters/centers.cfm?objectid=09BB3738-5E3B-4242-8A552250AB1CB1D6 - Good stress overview with links to related articles (from the Mayo clinic).

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMNTCS.htm - Lots of stress management links and links to articles.

http://www.optimalhealthconcepts.com/Stress - Lots of links to health and wellness sites.

http://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.

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress/ - Information on work related stress issues.

http://drpeeke.com – Information with an emphasis on woman's health and gender differences.

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Time Management

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm - Lots of time management tools and links to articles.

http://www.taylorintime.com/ - Lots of time management tips - free articles sent to you via e-mail.

http://www.franklincovey.com/ - Information about an array of time management tools.

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Updated January 22, 2008 | Maintained by Debra Tipton