16 Steps of Discovery and Empowerment
This group offers support for a wide variety of quality of life issues, such as addiction, codependency, abuse, and empowerment. The 16 Steps focus on a positive approach to help members celebrate personal strengths, stand up for themselves, heal physically, express love, and see themselves as part of the entire community, not just the recovery community.
P.O. Box 1302
Lola, MT 59847
Phone: 406-273-6080
http://www.charlottekasl.com
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A Safe Haven Foundation
The foundation supports an individual as he or she enters into and sustains long-term recovery from substance use. It works with each person to develop a personal “Continuum of Housing and Care.”
2750 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 312-372-3820
http://www.asafehaven.com
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About Recovery
This site offers addiction and recovery resources and provides a national helpline that is available 24 hours a day.
Phone: 877-345-3370
http://www.aboutrecovery.com
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ACTION Campaign, The
This campaign is a cross-sector partnership among nongovernmental organizations, foundations, and Government agencies, including SAMHSA, the State Associations of Addiction Services, the Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment, and the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD).
Mechanical Engineering Room 4021
1513 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-890-1445
http://www.actioncampaign.org
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Addiction Treatment Centers
This site offers information about drug treatment centers, alcohol rehab programs, and dual diagnosis treatment resources, including blogs, forums, video sharing, and a comprehensive directory of over 11,000 treatment facilities.
378 Santana Row
#326
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: 408-210-4910
http://www.treatment-centers.net
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Addiction Treatment Watchdog
This Web site is a resource for educating medication-assisted-treatment patients and others about the disease and treatment of opiate addiction.
http://www.atwatchdog.org
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Advocates for the Integration of Recovery and Methadone (AFIRM)
This group supports methadone as an effective tool of recovery that can be enhanced through the integration of other treatment approaches. It promotes the development of Methadone Anonymous (MA) and other 12-step fellowships, as well as clinical treatment alternatives, such as incorporating spirituality modalities into traditional treatment settings.
455 East Bay Drive
Long Beach, NY 11561
Phone: 516-897-1330 (days) or 516-889-8142 (evenings)
http://www.methadonetoday.org/afirm.html
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AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan, Inc. - HIGH (How I Get Help on Recovery)
This center facilitates the creation of Empowerment, a peer-delivered recovery community organization.
41 East 11th Street
Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-645-0875
http://www.ascnyc.org
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Al-Anon/Alateen
This 12-step mutual support program provides groups for adults and teenagers who are the families and friends of alcoholics.
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: 757-563-1600
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
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Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee: Nashville Area Recovery Alliance (NARA)
This grassroots membership-based organization is comprised of individuals in recovery, as well as their families, friends, and allies.
P.O. Box 330189
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-269-0029
http://www.adcmt.org
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Alcohol and Drug Rehab Treatment Resource Center
This online center provides information on key issues about alcohol and drug abuse, including intentions, rehab, and treatment. Visitors must enter identifying information to participate in this Web site.
http://www.addict-help.com
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
This support group provides sponsorship and a 12-step program for life without alcohol.
P.O. Box 459
New York, NY 10163
Phone: 212-870-3400
http://www.aa.org
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Alcoholics Victorious
This is a Christian-oriented 12-step support group for those recovering from alcohol or chemical dependency. It offers information and referrals, literature, phone support, conferences, support group meetings, and a newsletter.
4501 Troost Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 816-561-0567
http://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org
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Alexandria Community Services Board (CSB), The
This group provides effective and cost-efficient mental health, mental retardation, and substance use prevention and treatment services that measurably improve the quality of life for Alexandria, VA’s neediest citizens.
720 North Saint Asaph Street
Fourth Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-746-3400
http://www.alexandriava.gov/mhmrsa
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All Addicts Anonymous
All Addicts Anonymous is a program of recovery for all addicts and addictions.
P.O. Box 500
Hankins, NY 12741
Phone: 888-4 AAA GROUP (888-422-2476)
http://www.alladdictsanonymous.org
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Alliance for Recovery Advocates
This organization empowers people to become advocates for recovery.
6601 Grand Teton Plaza
Suite A
Madison, WI 53719
Phone: 608-829-1032
http://www.waaoda.org/advocacy.html
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America in Recovery
This program offers a no-charge hiring Web site that helps employers and potential employees who are in recovery find each other.
P.O. Box 38589
Houston, TX 77238
http://www.americainrecovery.org
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American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
The academy offers continuing education for substance use disorder treatment professionals.
400 Massasoit Ave
Suite 307
Second Floor
Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-524-3076
http://www.aaap.org
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
This academy provides information for AACAP members, parents, and families about the treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders.
3615 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-966-7300
http://www.aacap.org
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This organization serves as a forum for pediatricians to address children’s health needs.
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 847-434-4000
http://www.aap.org
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American Association of Health Plans
This is a health plan association representing more than 1,000 health plans throughout the country. It provides information on managed care organization educational programs, health care delivery, research, services, and products.
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
South Building
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-778-3200
http://www.ahip.org
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American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), The
This association is a nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals.
515 King Street,
Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-894-1858
http://www.aapcc.org
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American Correctional Association (ACA)
This organization provides resources for practitioners in the correctional profession and those interested in improving the justice system.
206 North Washington Street
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-ACA-JOIN or 703-224-0000
http://www.aca.org
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American Council for Drug Education (ACDE)
This council is a prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
50 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-222-6641
http://www.acde.org
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American Council on Alcohol Problems
This federation of 37 State affiliates seeks long-range solutions to alcohol-related problems using educational and legislative approaches.
2376 Lakeside Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: 205-985-9062
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American Council on Alcoholism (ACA)
This group is dedicated to educating the public about the effects of alcohol, alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and the need for prompt, effective, readily available, and affordable alcoholism treatment.
1000 East Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 800-527-5344
http://www.aca-usa.org
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American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
This group is the largest Federal employee union representing 600,000 Federal and Washington, DC, Government workers nationwide and overseas. Workers in virtually all functions of Government at every Federal agency depend on AFGE for legal representation, legislative advocacy, technical expertise, and informational services.
80 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-737-8700
http://www.afge.org
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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
This group is the Nation’s largest and fastest-growing public service employees’ union. It has 1.4 million members and is made up of people who serve the public every day in all areas of Government, health, education, and other services, both public and private.
1625 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-429-1000 or 202-659-0446 (TTY)
http://www.afscme.org
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American Holistic Health Association (AHHA)
This association encourages physicians and practitioners to incorporate holistic principles into their practices and educate the public on the power of the holistic approach.
P.O. Box 17400
Anaheim, CA 92817
Phone: 714-779-6152
http://www.ahha.org
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American Indian Community House (AICH)
This organization provides health and social services for American Indians in New York City.
11 Broadway
Second Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 212-598-0100
http://www.aich.org
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American Medical Association (AMA) - Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
This collaboration of the AMA and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation works to reduce underage alcohol use.
515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 800-621-8335 or 312-464-5000
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3337.html
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American Medical Women’s Association
This national association offers publications and information related to women’s health.
100 North 20th Street
Fourth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-320-3716
http://www.amwa-doc.org
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American Psychiatric Association (APA)
This association offers mental health information for professionals, individuals, and families.
1000 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 888-357-7924 or 703-907-7300
http://www.psych.org
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American Public Health Association (APHA)
This association influences policies and priorities to set public health practice standards and to improve health worldwide.
800 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-777-2742
http://www.apha.org
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American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)
This association develops, promotes, and implements public human service policies and practices that improve the health and well-being of families, children, and adults.
1133 19th Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-682-0100
http://www.aphsa.org/Home
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American Self-Help Sourcebook
This is a searchable database of more than 1,100 national, international, and online self-help support groups for addictions, bereavement, health, mental health, disabilities, abuse, parenting, caregiver concerns, and other stressful life situations.
Saint Clare’s Health Services
100 East Hanover Avenue
Suite 202
Cedarknolls, NJ 7927
Phone: 973-326-6789
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp
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AMVETS
This organization provides support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements. It also offers community services that enhance the quality of life for this Nation’s citizens.
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: 877-726-8387 or 301-459-9600
http://www.amvets.org
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Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR)
AIR is a network of recovering nurse anesthetists. Members support one another through phone support, information, and referrals to groups and treatment.
222 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-692-7050
http://www.aana.com/Resources.aspx?id=1224
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AnswersForTeens.com
This Web site provides information for teenagers seeking help if they are living with a parent who may be abusing alcohol/drugs. It provides information, helps teenagers think through their problems with their parents, and outlines places where teenagers can go for help. It builds off of Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer’s book, “For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuse Alcohol/Drugs.”
http://www.answersforteens.com
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Anti Drug@Work, The
This Web site serves as a drug prevention information center and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other.
405 Lexington Avenue
16th Floor
New York, NY 10174
Phone: 800-729-6686
http://www.theantidrug.com/atwork
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Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum
This forum includes Asian and Pacific Islander communities in all health, political, social, and economic arenas.
1828 L Street NW
Suite 802
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-466-7772
http://www.apiahf.org
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Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Inc.
This service provides a culturally competent, linguistically accessible community recovery center for Asian and Pacific Americans and other immigrants and refugees with a history of substance use disorders.
3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: 206-695-7600
http://www.acrs.org
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ASPIRA Association, Inc.
This association offers programs and activities dedicated to leadership development and education of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth.
1444 Eye Street NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-835-3600
http://www.aspira.org
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Associates in Counseling
This group provides counseling and psychiatric services in addition to substance use disorder groups.
2225 North University Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Phone: 954-962-6200
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Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA)
This association offers training and materials for medical professionals and students and all primary health professional disciplines.
125 Whipple Street
Suite 300
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-243-8460
http://www.amersa.org
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Association of Black Psychologists
This association addresses issues facing black psychologists and the black community.
P.O. Box 55999
Washington, DC 20040
Phone: 202-722-0808
http://www.abpsi.org
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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
This association develops programs and policies for state health departments to promote health and prevent disease.
2231 Crystal Drive
Suite 450
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 202-371-9090
http://www.astho.org
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Augsburg College’s StepUP Program
This program provides ongoing support to students in recovery who are willing and able to progress toward an academic degree through separate chemical-free housing, weekly individual support meetings, and community activities.
2211 Riverside Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: 612-330-1000
http://www.augsburg.edu
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Benzodiazepine Anonymous (BA)
BA is a mutual support group for people in recovery from addiction to benzodiazepines (Xanax®, Halcion®, Valium®, Ativan®, Dalmane®, Librium®, etc.) or any other addicting prescription drug. BA uses its own lists of 12 steps and 12 goals
11507 Cumpston Street
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone: 818-667-1070
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Betty Ford Center
This center provides treatment for chemical dependency, as well as support and educational resources for family members and children of clients.
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: 800-434-7365 or 760-773-4100
http://www.bettyfordcenter.org
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
This youth mentoring organization helps at-risk youth overcome the many challenges they face.
230 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-567-7000
http://www.bbbsa.org
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Black Administrators in Child Welfare, Inc.
This association provides help for African-American children and their families in the child welfare system.
900 Second Street NE
Suite 217
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-783-3714
http://www.blackadministrators.org
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Boston University School of Medicine (BUMC)
The school provides summaries of the latest clinically relevant research on alcohol and health, particularly in the area of health disparities. The newsletter Alcohol and Health: Current Evidence is published by BUMC.
801 Massachusetts Avenue
Second Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-638-5300
http://www.bu.edu/act/alcoholandhealth/index.html
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Boston University School of Public Health
The school works to improve the health of local, national, and international populations, particularly the disadvantaged, underserved, and vulnerable, through excellence and innovation in education, research, and service.
715 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-638-4640
http://www.bumc.bu.edu
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Boy Scouts of America
This group offers character development programs and leadership training for boys.
National Office
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75015
Phone: 972-580-2000
http://www.scouting.org
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Boys and Girls Clubs of America
This organization provides opportunities for recreation and companionship for children at home with no adult care or supervision.
1230 West Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-487-5700
http://www.bgca.org
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Bucks County Council on Alcoholism
The council is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide resources and opportunities to reduce the impact of addiction and to improve related health issues for the entire community. It provides services such as consultation, assessment, intervention, and treatment.
252 West Swamp Road
Suite 12
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 800-221-6333 or 215-345-6644
http://www.bccadd.org
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C4 Recovery Solutions, Inc.
This nonprofit was established to promote the design, provision, and monitoring of outcomes-based services that initiate and sustain recovery from substance use disorders as well as improve prevention and harm reduction strategies that mitigrate addiction’s worse effects.
http://www.c4recoverysolutions.org
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Californians for Drug-Free Youth (CADFY)
Through community mobilization, this organization co-develops and provides effective and comprehensive youth, adult, and family prevention/intervention/treatment and recovery community support services that are deployed through its national outreach bureau: Community Alliances for Drug-Free Youth.
1010 Second Avenue
Suite 1900
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-557-5753
http://www.cadfy.org
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Calix Society
This is a 12-step fellowship of Catholic alcoholics who help one another maintain sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. The group is concerned with total abstinence, spiritual development, and sanctification of the whole personality of each member.
3881 Highland Avenue
Suite 201
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: 800-398-0524 or 651-773-3117
http://www.calixsociety.org
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Camp Fire USA
This group offers services in areas such as youth leadership, self-reliance, after-school groups, camping, and environmental education.
1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1900
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-285-2010
http://www.campfireusa.org
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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
This campaign works to protect children from tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
1400 Eye Street NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-296-5469
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org
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Caribbean Basin and Hispanic ATTC (serving Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
Centro de Estudios en Adiccion
Universidad Central del Caribe Call Box 60-327
Bayamon, PR 00960
Phone: 787-785-4211
http://cbattc.uccaribe.edu
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Center for Community Alternatives: Recovery Network of New York
This project organizes recovering individuals who have a history of involvement in the criminal justice system to improve the delivery of treatment to offenders and ex-offenders and to help reduce the dual stigmatization of ex-offenders in recovery.
115 East Jefferson Street
Suite 300
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-422-5638, ext. 222
http://www.communityalternatives.org
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Center for Science in the Public Interest: Alcohol Policies Project
This center conducts policy development and technical research for the prevention of alcohol use disorders at local, State, and National levels.
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-332-9110
http://www.cspinet.org
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Center for Substance Abuse Research
This research center provides information on substance use disorders and their impact on individuals, families, and communities.
4321 Hartwick Road
Suite 501
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 301-405-9770
http://www.cesar.umd.edu
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Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) - Frontier Recovery Network
The staff and peer volunteers of the Frontier Recovery Network assist recovering individuals in Reno, NV, with education about or referral for treatment, housing, transportation, child care, and life skills.
Mail Stop 279
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
Phone: 775-784-6265
http://casat.unr.edu
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Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice
This center focuses on reducing reliance on incarceration as a solution to social problems.
440 Ninth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-621-5661
http://www.cjcj.org
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Central City Concern: Recovery Association Project (RAP)
This peer-led recovery community organization focuses on building leadership and power among people in recovery. It’s strengths-based peer services are available to other groups, including trainings on organizing recovering people with a focus on leadership and active citizenship, and implementing a peer-led recovery mentor program.
18438 Southeast Pine Street
Portland, OR 97233
Phone: 503-489-0470
http://www.centralcityconcern.org or http://www.rap-nw.org
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Central East ATTC (serving DE, DC, MD, NJ)
8737 Colesville Road
Suite 300
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 240-645-1145
http://www.ceattc.org
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Chapter Nine Group of Hollywood, MD
This is a 12-step program of recovering couples (substance use) in which partners work together. The group name comes from chapter nine of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book “The Family Afterwards,” which is based on the belief that members of the family or couples should meet on the common ground of tolerance, understanding, and love.
1168 White Sands Drive
Lusby, MD 20657
Phone: 410-586-1425
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Chemically Dependent Anonymous (CDA)
CDA’s purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the chemically dependent person for those with a desire to abstain from drugs/alcohol.
P.O. Box 423
Severna Park, MD 21146
Phone: 888-CDA-HOPE
http://www.cdaweb.org
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Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
This membership organization has more than 1,100 public and private nonprofit agencies promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
2345 Crystal Drive
Suite 250
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-412-2400
http://www.cwla.org
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Children’s Defense Fund
This fund provides child welfare and health programs.
25 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 800-233-1200 or 202-628-8787
http://www.childrensdefense.org
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
This Mormon organization promotes strong family relationships.
2520 L Street NW
Second Floor
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-448-3333
http://www.lds.org
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Clark Associates: The Detroit Recovery Project
This organization offers useful information, training, and city-wide support and resources for making communities safe and drug free.
1151 Taylor Street
Room 317B
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-876-0770
http://www.drugfreedetroit.org
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Clergy Recovery Network
This network mentors ministry professionals through personal crises and early recovery. It seeks to help clergy guide their ministries toward spiritual and organizational health before, during, and after a leadership crisis.
P.O. Box 52
Joplin, MT 59531
Phone: 406-292-3322
http://www.clergyrecovery.com
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Coalition of Behavioral Health Services
This collaboration of organizations and individuals in the Greater Houston metropolitan area is working to bridge the gap between substance use disorder treatment resources, mental health resources, and residents in need of such services.
501 Garden Oaks Boulevard
Houston, TX 77018
Phone: 713-426-2637, ext. 4511
http://www.cbhshouston.org
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Co-Anon Family Groups
This is a fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, parents, relatives, or close friends of someone who is chemically dependent. The program is primarily a 12-step program that combines self and mutual support systems.
P.O. Box 12722
Tucson, AZ 85732
Phone: 800-898-9985
http://www.co-anon.org
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Cocaine Anonymous World Services
This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
3740 Overland Avenue
Suite C
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 800-347-8998 or 310-559-5833
http://www.ca.org
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Community Alliances for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. (CADFY)/Californians for Drug-Free Youth
Through community mobilization, CADFY co-develops and provides effective and comprehensive youth, adult, and family prevention/intervention/treatment and recovery community support services that are deployed through its national outreach bureau: CADFY.
1010 Second Avenue
Suite 1900
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-557-5753
http://www.cadfy.org
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Community Bridges, Inc.
This program offers treatment and recovery to homeless, indigent, and working poor adults. It also provides prevention, education, and training services to the public.
1811 South Alma School Road
Suite 160
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: 480-831-7566
http://www.communitybridgesaz.org
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Community Intervention
This organization offers educational materials, training, and consultation for professionals working with children ages 5 to 18.
2412 University Avenue SE
Suite B
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 800-328-0417
http://www.communityintervention.org
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CompassPoint Addiction Foundation
This foundation performs research about the causes and nature of substance use disorders.
P.O. Box 2800-338
Carefree, AZ 85377
Phone: 480-368-2688
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Connecticut Clearinghouse
This organization serves as Connecticut’s resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and related issues.
334 Farmington Avenue
Plainville, CT 06062
Phone: 800-232-4424 or 860-793-9791(TTY)
http://www.ctclearinghouse.org
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Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
A community of persons in recovery, family members, friends, and allies, this group is organized to put a positive face and voice on recovery from substance use disorders.
198 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
Phone: 860-224-2227
http://www.ccar.us
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Connecticut Department of Mental Health Addiction Services (DMHAS)
This organization promotes and administers comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance use disorder prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.
410 Capitol Avenue
P.O. Box 341431
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: 800-446-7348 or 860-418-7000
http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us
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Council of State Governments (CSG), The
This council is our Nation’s only organization serving all three branches of State government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy.
2760 Research Park Drive
P.O. Box 11910
Lexington, KY 40578
Phone: 859-244-8000
http://www.csg.org
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Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
The council provides peer-led recovery support services in Santa Barbara, CA.
232 East Canon Perdido Street
P.O. Box 28
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
Phone: 805-963-1433
http://www.cadasb.org
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Crystal Meth Anonymous
This program is a 12-step fellowship for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using crystal meth.
4470 West Sunset Boulevard
Suite 107 PMB 555
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: 213-488-4455
http://www.crystalmeth.org
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Cyber Recovery Fellowship
This Web site offers faith-based support forums for people in recovery.
http://www.cyberrecovery.net/forums
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D.A.R.E
This program is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug- and violence-free lives.
P.O. Box 512090
Los Angeles, CA 90051
Phone: 800-223-DARE
http://www.dare.org
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Dictionary for Dads
This nonprofit organization shares education, resources, and practical experiences that are fundamental in helping men make informed decisions about parenting. Its goal is to assist dads in raising happy and healthy children.
Phone: 516-398-1934
http://www.dictionaryfordads.com
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
This organization is the official voice of America’s service-connected disabled veterans – a strong, insistent voice that represents all of America’s 2.1 million disabled veterans, their families, and survivors. Its nationwide network of services, which is free of charge to all veterans and members of their families, is completely supported by membership dues and contributions from the American public.
3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Springs, KY 41076
Phone: 877-426-2838
http://www.dav.org
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Double Trouble Recovery, Inc.
This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their particular addictions and mental disorders. It is for people who are dually diagnosed with an addiction as well as a mental disorder.
P.O. Box 245055
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone: 718-373-2684
http://www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org
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Drug Court Clearinghouse
This group provides technical assistance for drug court programs.
Justice Programs Office, School of Public Affairs, American University, Brandywine Building
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-885-2875
http://www1.spa.american.edu/justice/project.php?ID=1
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Drug Free America Foundation, inc.
This drug prevention and policy organization is committed to developing, promoting, and sustaining global strategies, policies, and laws that will reduce illegal drug use, drug addiction, drug-related injury, and death. Drug Free America Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
5999 Central Avenue
Suite 301
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-828-0211
http://www.dfaf.org
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Drug Free America Foundation, Inc.
This is an international drug policy and prevention organization.
5999 Central Avenue
Suite 301
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-828-0211
http://www.dfaf.org
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Drug Free Business Houston/Drug Free Business Texas
This organization helps companies increase safety and productivity through the establishment of comprehensive drug-free workplace programs.
303 Jackson Hill Street
Houston, TX 77007
Phone: 713-942-4100
http://www.council-houston.org/Workplace_Services/Drug_Free_Business_Houston.aqf
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Drug Strategies
This group develops publications and programs focused on effective approaches to the Nation’s drug problems. It publishes a guide to treating youth with substance use disorders titled Treating Youth: A Guide to Adolescent Drug Programs.
1616 P Street NW
Suite 220
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 800-559-9503 or 202-289-9070
http://www.drugstrategies.org
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DrugWatch
This comprehensive Web site database features extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. By providing FDA alerts, drug interactions, and potential side effects, this site provides, patients with valuable knowledge that could enhance their ability to voice concerns with their doctors and improve their quality of care.
Phone: 800-452-0949
http://www.drugwatch.com
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Dual Diagnosis Anonymous World Services, Inc.: Dual Diagnosis Anonymous Expansion Project
This project addresses the needs of individuals diagnosed with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness.
P.O. Box 8107
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: 909-888-9282
http://draonline.org
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Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)
This is a self-help program for individuals who experience a dual disorder of chemical dependency and a psychiatric or emotional illness. The group is based on the principles of the 12 steps and the personal experiences of individuals in dual recovery.
P.O. Box 8107
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: 877-883-2332 or 913-991-2703
http://www.draonline.org
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: A-Ye-Ga: Awakening the Recovery Spirit
This recovery community organization in Cherokee, NC, is of, by, and for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
P.O. Box 455
Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-7000
http://www.nc-cherokee.com
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Easy Does It, Inc.: Full Circle
This group organizes committees that focus on a holistic approach to the process of personal growth within the recovery process.
1300 Hilltop Road
Leesport, PA 19533
Phone: 610-373-2463
http://www.easydoesitinc.org
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eGetGoing
eGetgoing’s mission is to bring high quality, affordable, and confidential treatment to a much larger segment of the population, where and when they need it.
20400 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: 877-757-6237 or 408-998-3040
http://www.egetgoing.com
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EIC West
3000 West Alameda Avenue
Administrative Building
Suite 225
Burbank, CA 91523
Phone: 703-481-1414
http://www.eiconline.org
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Employee Assistance Society of North America
This society provides information for EAP professionals and organizations.
2001 Jefferson Davis Highway
Suite 1004
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-416-0060
http://www.easna.org
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Exponents, Inc.
This minority-led organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals affected by drug addiction, incarceration, and HIV/AIDS. Programs assist individuals and their families through difficult transitions from addiction to recovery, from incarceration to civilian life, and from welfare to work.
151 West 26th Street
Third Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-243-3434
http://www.exponents.org
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Fairview Recovery Services
Fairview offers individually tailored services for people suffering from chemical dependency.
5 Merrick Street
Binghamton, NY 13904
Phone: 607-722-8987
http://www.frsinc.org
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Faith WORKS
This organization facilitates the involvement of faith-based communities in the implementation of welfare reform.
2825 West Street, #1
Redding, CA 96001
Phone: 530-242-1492
http://www.faith-works.cc
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Families Anonymous (FA)
This is a 12-step self-help recovery fellowship of support groups for relatives and friends of those who have alcohol, drug, or behavioral problems. The group is a nonprofit mutual help organization and is not affiliated with any religion or institution.
P.O. Box 3475
Culver City, CA 90231
Phone: 800-736-9805
http://www.familiesanonymous.org
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Families USA
This organization provides resources on access to high-quality, affordable health care as well as senior citizen issues
1201 New York Avenue NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-3030
http://www.familiesusa.org
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Family Empowerment Network (FEN)
This network offers support, education, and training for families of children with fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effects, as well as interested professionals. The group creates a network of families that support one another and hosts annual family retreats.
1100 Delaplaine Court
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: 800-462-5254 or 608-261-1419
http://pregnancyandalcohol.org/index.asp?menuID=142&firstlevelmenuID=142&siteID=1
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Father Martin’s Ashley
This is a private, nonprofit facility for the treatment of substance use disorders serving people aged 18 and over since 1987. It offers a comprehensive program of services for individuals and families afflicted by the disease of addiction.
800 Tydings Lane
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Phone: 800-799-4673 or 410-273-6600
http://www.fathermartinsashley.com
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Fathers Against Drunk Driving (FADD)
This organization’s mission is to reduce the alcohol related deaths within the community. FADD has over 7,000 members nationwide, in addition to members in Canada and in Mexico.
311 Conley Street
Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-756-1748
http://www.faddintl.org
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Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
This national parent-run organization focuses on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders, and their families.
9605 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-403-1901
http://www.ffcmh.org
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Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP)
This organization evolved from initiatives taken by the American Medical Association (AMA) and individual State physician health programs, focusing upon rehabilitation and monitoring of physicians with psychoactive substance use disorders as well as mental and physical illness.
c/o American Medical Association
515 North State Street
Room 8584
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 312-464-4574
http://www.fsphp.org
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Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
This group is dedicated to the prevention, intervention, and treatment of fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects.
180 Nickerson Street
Suite 309
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 206-543-7155
http://depts.washington.edu/fadu
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Resource Institute (FASFRI)
This is a grassroots coalition of families and professionals concerned with fetal alcohol syndrome effects. The group offers educational programs, brochures, information packets, group meetings, phone support, conferences, and referrals.
P.O. Box 2525
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: 800-999-3429
http://www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
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Five Moms Campaign
Five Moms is a group of five women who are spreading the word about cough medicine abuse. The campaign’s mission is to have each person tell five more moms about this nationwide problem, who will then tell another five, and another five beyond that.
http://www.fivemoms.com
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Free-N-One
This is a support group that teaches people to be free mentally and spiritually, as well as free from drugs and alcohol. It offers information and referrals, phone support, literature, and conferences.
538 South Overhill Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Phone: 323-359-0009
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Gateway Foundation
This foundation is a private, not-for-profit organization providing substance use treatment; each year, 29,000 clients are provided care in community-based and correctional settings.
55 East Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-663-1130
http://www.gatewayfoundation.org
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Georgetown University - Health Policy Institute, Center on an Aging Society
The center is a nonpartisan public policy institute that fosters critical thinking about the implications of an aging society and studies the impact of demographic changes on public and private institutions and families of all ages.
Box 571444
3300 Whitehaven Street NW
Suite 5000
Washington, DC 20057
Phone: 202-687-0880
http://ihcrp.georgetown.edu/agingsociety
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Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts are dedicated to helping all girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world.
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 800-478-7248 or 212-852-8000
http://www.girlscouts.org
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Great Lakes ATTC (serving IL, OH, IN, MI)
Jane Addams College of Social Work
1640 West Roosevelt Road
Suite 511
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 312-996-1373
http://www.glattc.org
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GROUP Ministries, Inc.
This project provides peer recovery support services focused primarily on African Americans and other people of color.
1333 Jefferson Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14208
Phone: 716-883-4367, ext. 21
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Gulf Coast ATTC (serving TX, LA, NM)
University of Texas School of Social Work
Center for Social Work Research
1717 West Sixth Street, Suite 335
Austin, TX 78703
Phone: 512-232-0616
http://www.utattc.net
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Hands Across Cultures
This organization works to improve the health, education, and well-being of the people of Northern New Mexico through family-centered approaches deeply rooted in the multicultural traditions of their communities.
P.O. Box 2215
Espanola, NM 87532
Phone: 505-747-1889
http://www.handsacrosscultures.org
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Harvard Medical School Division on Addictions
This center provides education and training to health care workers who treat substance use disorders and to scientists who study them.
101 Station Landing
Second Floor
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: 781-306-8600
http://www.divisiononaddictions.org
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Health Communications, Inc. (HCI)
Founded in 1976, this company publishes several new titles per year for professionals and consumers. It provides information and education to addiction and mental health professionals through Counselor, The Magazine for Addiction Professionals.
3201 SW 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Phone: 800-851-9100
http://www.counselormagazine.com
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Heartland Cares, Inc.
This project promotes effective long-term recovery among HIV-positive people in rural areas of Kentucky and Illinois.
3025 Clay Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 877-444-8183 or 270-444-8183
http://www.hcares.org
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Hope Networks/We Recover Foundation
This group supports community efforts regarding treatment, job skills, living skills, and retraining programs to reduce poverty, crime, and illiteracy found in untreated communities.
8867 Highland Road
Suite 320
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 866-859-3513
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Hypoics Not Anonymous (HNA)
HNA is for anyone with any type of addiction. The group uses the philosophy that addictions are caused by neurological mechanisms rather than personal weaknesses.
8779 Misty Creek Drive
Sarasota, FL 34241
Phone: 941-929-0893
http://www.nvo.com/hypoism/hypoicsnotanonymous
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In the Rooms, Inc.
This social networking Web site is for the recovery community worldwide. Its mantra is H.I.T.C.H. – Help, Inform, Touch, Connect, and Heal – for those already in recovery, seeking recovery, and family and friends around the world.
http://www.intherooms.com
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Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace
This institute emphasizes the need for drug-free workplace programs and educates employers and the public at large about the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees with regard to drug use disorders and the workplace.
10701 Parkridge Boulevard
Suite 300
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 703-391-7222
http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org
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Institute for Public Health Faith Collaborations - Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
This institute promotes vital learning at the intersecting boundaries where faith and health overlap, merge, and emerge transformed.
1256 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone: 404-727-5246
http://www.ihpnet.org
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Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior
The Institute provides continuing medical education for mental health, chemical dependency, and substance use disorder treatment providers in the United States and Canada.
4370 Alpine Road
Suite 209
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Phone: 800-258-8411
http://www.iahb.org
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Intercongregational Alcoholism Program (ICAP)
This network is for recovering alcoholic women in religious orders. The group aims to help Roman Catholic women who are, or have been, members of religious orders who are in need due to alcoholism or chemical dependencies.
7777 Lake Street
Sutie 115
River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: 708-488-9770
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
This group represents approximately 750,000 members who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads, and government.
900 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-833-7000
http://www.ibew.org
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International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
This nonprofit voluntary membership organization is comprised of certifying agencies involved in credentialing alcohol and drug use counselors, clinical supervisors, and prevention specialists.
298 South Progress Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: 717-540-4457
http://www.icrcaoda.org
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International Community Corrections Association
To enhance the quality of services and supervision for offenders in community corrections programs, this association offers information, training, and other services.
8701 Georgia Avenue
Suite 402
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-585-6090
http://www.iccaweb.org
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International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA)
IDAA is a group of approximately 4,500 recovering health care professionals of doctorate level who help one another achieve and maintain sobriety from addictions.
2616 NW 25th Place
Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: 352-375-0240
http://www.idaa.org
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International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous (ILAA)
ILAA serves as a clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are recovering from alcohol or other chemical dependencies.
Phone: 416-925-0734
http://www.ilaa.org
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International Pharmacists Anonymous (IPA)
This is a 12-step fellowship of pharmacists and pharmacy students recovering from any addiction.
11 Dewey Lane
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
Phone: 908-537-4295
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ipa/ipapage.htm
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Intervention 911
This group works with families nationwide to bring loved ones suffering from addiction to treatment. The organization also gives family and friends the tools they need to heal themselves and help during the recovery process.
170 North Vista Street
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 866-888-4911
http://www.intervention911.com
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Japanese American Citizens League
A community organization, this group provides assistance through programs that enhance the cultural preservation of the Japanese-American community and challenge social injustice wherever it may occur.
San Francisco Office: 1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415-921-5225
http://www.jacl.org
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Japanese American Citizens League
DC Office: 1850 M St. NW,
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-1240
http://www.jacl.org
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Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others
This group assists chemically dependent Jewish people and their families, friends, and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment.
120 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-397-4197
http://www.jacsweb.org
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Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister League
This league is an outpatient treatment program for adolescents, adults, and families suffering from alcohol, drug, or other addictions.
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: 410-466-9200
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Journal of Global Drug Policy and Practice, The
This journal is a peer-reviewed, scientific, free online publication that helps public and private entities to participate in the exchange of valuable information about drug policy and practice, while sharing different cultural attitudes and perspectives.
2600 Ninth Street North
Suite 200
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: 727-828-0211
http://www.globaldrugpolicy.org
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Junior Achievement
This organization educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics.
1 Education Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: 719-540-8000
http://www.ja.org
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Kaiser Family Foundation
This organization is a nonprofit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the Nation. The Foundation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public.
2400 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: 650-854-9400
http://www.kff.org
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KeepComingBack.com
This Web site provides the latest news and research about addiction and recovery, interviews with experts on recovery, and the ability to join a network of people seeking recovery.
http://www.keepcomingback.com
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Kennedy Krieger Family Center
This center provides mental health and support services for children, adolescents, and families who experience trauma through the effects of abuse, neglect, and environmental factors.
2901 East Biddle Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
Phone: 443-923-5800
http://www.kennedykrieger.org/kki_cp.jsp?pid=1400
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Korean American Coalition
This group holds one strong voice for the Korean-American community by bringing people together to build a better community for all through education, service, and advocacy.
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 730
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-296-9560
http://www.kacdc.org
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La Joya ISD
This independent school district in La Joya, TX offers programs and counseling for substance use prevention, education, and intervention.
201 East Expressway 83
La Joya, TX 78560
Phone: 956-580-5000
http://www.lajoyaisd.com
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Labor Assistance Professionals (LAP)
This organization is composed of members of trade and industrial unions involved in the provision or administration of member assistance programs with special emphasis on issues of chemical abuse or dependency. It is dedicated to obtaining comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment and all other mental health services for its members at a reasonable and fair price.
13 Bolton Gardens
Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: 914-961-5867
http://www.laborassistanceprofessionals.com/
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Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA)
This group exists to enhance jobsite safety and health, improve the competitiveness of signatory employers of the Laborer’s International Union of North America (LIUNA), and strengthen LIUNA.
905 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-628-5465
http://www.lhsfna.org
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Latin American Youth Center
This center provides outpatient counseling services for Hispanic individuals, families, and groups.
1419 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-319-2225
http://www.layc-dc.org
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Lawyers Helping Lawyers
This organization provides confidential, non-disciplinary help for lawyers, judges, law students, and their family members with substance use or mental health problems. Assistance may take many forms, such as assessment, professional consultation, information about and referral to treatment resources, informal and formal interventions, and monitoring.
700 East Main Street
Suite 2035
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-644-3212
http://www.valhl.org
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center SpeakOUT!: Voices for Recovery
This center works to create safe and welcoming spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in recovery.
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-620-7310
http://www.gaycenter.org
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LifeRing
Founded in 1998, LifeRing is an international secular self-help recovery organization for individuals who seek group support to achieve abstinence from alcohol and other addictive drugs, or who are in relationships where chemical dependency is an issue. LifeRing is a poly-abstinence group that welcomes everyone regardless of religious beliefs and without distinction based on “drug of choice.”
http://www.lifering.com
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Lutheran Services in America
This organization advocates for sound and compassionate public policies on behalf of Lutheran social ministry organizations and the people they serve.
700 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 800-664-3848
http://www.lutheranservices.org
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Marijuana Anonymous World Services
This is a fellowship of men and women who share a desire to stop using marijuana. They accomplish their goals by using the basic 12 steps of recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous.
P.O. Box 2912
Van Nuys, CA 91404
Phone: 800-766-6779
http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org
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Mayo Clinic, Addiction Psychiatry
This addiction psychiatry unit offers chemical dependency programs for people with substance use disorders.
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone: 507-284-2220
http://www.mayoclinic.org
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Medical Assisted Treatment of America
This Web site aims to raise awareness and understanding of substance use, the problems it creates, and the ways to deal with these problems.
368 Johnston Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Phone: 770-428-0871
http://www.medicalassistedtreatment.org
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Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder (MADD DADS Inc.)
This organization provides family activities, community education, speaking engagements, and “surrogate fathers” who listen to and care about street teens.
5732 Normandy Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Phone: 904-781-0905
http://www.maddads.com
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Men for Sobriety
This organization’s purpose is to help all men recover from problem drinking through the discovery of self, gained by sharing experiences, hopes, and encouragement with other men in similar circumstances.
P.O. Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: 215-536-8026
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Mental Health Self-Assessment
This site is dedicated to families and service members who need a private and confidential assessment for conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and alcohol abuse.
http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/Welcome.aspx
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Mental Help, Educate and Advocate
This Web site is a compilation of information gathered by members of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) Southwest Suburban Site Board. Its mission is to learn about, educate, and advocate for all people living with mental illness.
http://www.mentalhelpinfo.org/Home_Page.php
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MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership
This group is widely acknowledged as the Nation’s premier advocate and resource for the expansion of mentoring initiatives nationwide. MENTOR leverages resources and provides the support and tools that mentoring organizations need to effectively serve young people in their communities.
1600 Duke Street
Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-224-2200
http://www.mentoring.org
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Methadone Support Organization (MSO)
This group is a support organization for medically assisted treatment that is available for people addicted or dependent on opiates for any reason. Its provider- and patient-friendly online support resources include information on methadone and pregnancy, Methadone Anonymous, support forums, on-site experts to answer questions, and more.
http://www.methadonesupport.org/board.html
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Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community - University of Miami/North South Center
This broadly based community organization is committed to reducing the problems of substance use disorders and directly related social issues by serving in the role as a community convener and facilitator.
2490 Coral Way
Fourth Floor
Miami, FL 33415
Phone: 305-854-4515
http://www.miamicoalition.org
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Mid-America ATTC (serving AR, KS, MO, OK, NE)
University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 816-482-1100
http://www.mattc.org
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Mid-Atlantic ATTC (serving VA, WV, KY, TN)
4907 Fitzhugh, Suite 202
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-367-7720
http://www.attcnetwork.org/midatlantic
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Minnesota Supreme Court
This court is the final guardian of the Minnesota State constitution that interprets and applies the U.S. Constitution.
Office of the Commissioner
25 Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-296-6043
http://www.courts.state.mn.us/?page=550
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Mothers Against Destructive Decisions (MADD)
This group’s mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims, and prevent underage drinking.
511 East John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 800-GET-MADD (438-6233)
http://www.madd.org
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Mount Saint John Home & School for Boys
This residential treatment center is for boys with behavioral and learning problems.
135 Kirtland Street
Deep River, CT 06417
Phone: 860-343-1300
http://www.mtstjohn.org
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Mountain West ATTC (serving NV, MT, WY, UT, CO, ID)
University of Nevada, Reno
CASAT/MWATTC Mailstop 279
Reno, NV 89557
Phone: 775-784-6265
http://www.attcnetwork.org/regcenters/index_mountainwest.asp
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Multifaith Works
This group unites communities of compassionate care and inclusive spirituality with people living in isolation and loneliness. The network provides administrative, emotional, and supervisory support, as well as volunteer recruitment, training, and leadership skill development for peer volunteers.
115 16th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-324-1520
http://www.multifaith.org
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My Last Drunk
Fellow alcoholics are invited to share their "last drunk" story to demonstrate how strength and hope materialized from their personal experiences. In addition, the website has an online chat feature and hosts a discussion forums on the Steps and other topics.
http://www.MyLastDrunk.com
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Nar-Anon/Narateen
This organization provides support for families and friends of drug users.
Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
22527 Crenshaw Boulevard
Suite 200 B
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 800-477-6291 or 310-534-8188
http://www.nar-anon.org
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Narcotics Anonymous World Services (NA)
This is a nonprofit fellowship society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Membership is open to all, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs used.
P.O. Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409
Phone: 818-773-9999
http://www.na.org
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National Alliance for Hispanic Health
This alliance offers information on health issues that affect the Hispanic community.
1501 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-387-5000
http://www.hispanichealth.org
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National Alliance for Medication Assisted Recovery (NAMA) Recovery
For a full description, refer to Recovery/Treatment.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
This is a nonprofit support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses. NAMI works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more than 15 million Americans living with severe mental illnesses and their families.
3803 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-524-7600
http://www.nami.org
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National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
This association aids the mental well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders when dealing with problems including substance use.
1215 19th Street
Suite A
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-298-7910
http://www.naapimha.org
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National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
This association offers programs and services for African-American college students and college campuses.
209 Third Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-552-3300
http://www.nafeo.org
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National Association of African Americans for Positive Imagery
This campaign includes alcohol and tobacco control to promote positive community and self images and foster environments free of health disparities.
1231 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215-235-6488
http://www.naaapi.org
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National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
NAAG offers information about statewide tobacco settlements.
2030 M Street NW
Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-326-6000
http://www.naag.org
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National Association of Black Social Workers
The membership of this association includes African Americans working in social services.
2305 Martin Luther King Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-678-4570
http://www.nabsw.org
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National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
This association collaborates with community, migrant, and homeless health centers that provide health care to the poor and medically underserved.
7200 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-347-0400
http://www.nachc.com
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National Association of Counties
This association offers national legislative, research, technical, and public affairs assistance for U.S. counties.
25 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-393-6226
http://www.naco.org
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National Association of Rural Health Clinics
This association offers information on how to improve the delivery of quality, cost-effective health care in rural, underserved areas.
Two East Main Street
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 866-306-1961
http://www.narhc.org
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National Association of School Psychologists
The Association provides resources focused on enhancing the mental health and educational competence of all children.
4340 East West Highway
Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-657-0270
http://www.nasponline.org
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National Association of State Medicaid Directors (NASMD)
This is a bipartisan, professional, nonprofit organization of representatives of state Medicaid agencies, affiliated with the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA). The primary purposes of this group are to serve as a focal point of communication between the States and the Federal Government, and to provide an information network among the States on issues pertinent to the Medicaid program.
1133 19th Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-682-0100
http://www.nasmd.org
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National Black Alcoholism and Addiction Council
This group provides programs, education, and training for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders in the African-American community.
5104 North Orange Blossom Trail
Suite 111
Orlando, FL 32810
Phone: 888-NBACORG or 407-532-2747 or 877-622-2674
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National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions (NCPRS)
This center operates a drug prevention and education program called Race Against Drugs, and has a nationwide network of volunteers and DEA/FBI agents assisting the program by conducting community and school events throughout the country.
3132 South Ridgewood Avenue
South Daytona, FL 32119
Phone: 866-NCPRS-NOW or 386-760-2254
http://www.ncprs.org
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National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
This is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, State, and Federal agencies. These groups provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, and legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.
333 ½ Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 800-VET-HELP
http://www.nchv.org
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National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD)
By uniting a broad-based coalition of public and private sector organizations and others, the Commission works to reduce impaired driving and its tragic consequences.
8403 Colesville Road
Suite 370
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 240-247-6004
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National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
This group provides information about the quality of the Nation’s managed care plans.
1100 13th Street NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-955-3500
http://www.ncqa.org
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National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
This organization offers assistance for tribes, tribal leaders, and youth in the prevention of, treatment of, and recovery from substance use disorders among American Indian and Alaskan Native families and communities.
1516 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-466-7767
http://www.ncai.org
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National Council of Churches
The council helps parents communicate with their children about alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
475 Riverside Drive
Suite 800
New York, NY 10115
Phone: 212-870-2228
http://www.ncccusa.org
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National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
The council supplies publications and information about juvenile and family courts.
P.O. Box 8970
Reno, NV 89507
Phone: 775-784-6012
http://www.ncjfcj.org
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National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
This organization offers information about issues affecting African-American women and their families.
633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-737-0120
http://www.ncnw.org
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National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence -New Jersey, Inc. (NCADD-NJ): Friends of Addiction Recovery-New Jersey (FOAR-NJ)
This organization promotes recovery and builds leadership skills and capacity in the recovery community.
360 Corporate Boulevard
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Phone: 609-689-0599
http://www.ncaddnj.org
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National Development and Research Institutes, Inc. (NDRI)
A National Institute on Drug Abuse grantee, this nonprofit research and educational organization is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse, treatment, and recovery; HIV, AIDS, and HCV; therapeutic communities; youth at risk; and related areas of public health, mental health, criminal justice, urban problems, prevention, and epidemiology.
71 West 23rd Street
Eighth Floor
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212-845-4400
http://www.ndri.org
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National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance
The alliance offers drug-free workplace program assistance and education.
2600 Ninth Street North
Suite 200
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: 727-471-0009
http://www.ndwa.org
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National Education Association Health Information Network (NEAHIN)
This association offers resources on youth alcohol and drug use prevention.
1201 16th Street NW
Suite 216
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-822-7570
http://www.neahin.org
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National Family Partnership (NFP)
This partnership is a coalition of families working for substance use prevention. The group hosts a number of prevention activities, including the Red Ribbon Campaign and the Plant the Promise Campaign.
2490 Coral Way
Suite 501
Miami, FL 33145
Phone: 800-705-8997 or 305-856-4886
http://www.nfp.org
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National GAINS Center for People with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System
This center provides access to community-based services for adult and juvenile criminal offenders with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.
345 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Phone: 800-311-4246
http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov
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National Health Law Program
This national program provides resources on health care for uninsured or underinsured low-income people.
Health Consumer Alliance
2639 South La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 310-204-4900
http://www.healthconsumer.org
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National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
This association conducts health and policy research and offers programs to improve the health of Hispanics and other underserved populations.
1411 K Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-5895
http://www.nhmamd.org
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National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)
This trade association represents and advances the interests of organizations that provide infusion and specialized pharmacy services and products to the entire spectrum of home-based patients.
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-549-3740
http://www.nhianet.org
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National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
This association is dedicated to the well-being of American Indian children and families.
5100 SW Macadam Avenue
Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-222-4044
http://www.nicwa.org
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National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
This organization provides health care research and services for tribes, area health boards, tribal organizations, Federal agencies, and private foundations.
926 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-507-4070
http://www.nihb.org
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National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI)
This national institute conducts research and presents educational materials, programs, and services focused on Latino children.
118 Broadway Street
Suite 615
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-228-9997
http://www.nlci.org
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National Medical Association (NMA)
This association serves as the collective voice of African-American physicians and a force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health.
1012 10th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-347-1895
http://www.nmanet.org
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National Minority AIDS Council
The Council supplies resources for minorities with AIDS.
1931 13th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-483-6622
http://www.nmac.org
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National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Project
This project presents drug facts, parenting tips, and family activities on protecting children from drugs and alcohol.
541 North Fairbanks Court
Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-670-6782
http://www.pta.org
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National Sheriffs’ Association
This association offers crime prevention programs that help sheriffs better serve the people of their cities, counties, or jurisdictions.
1450 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-424-7827
http://www.sheriffs.org
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National Student Assistance Association (NSAA)
This national membership organization of student assistance professionals offers early intervention and training on alcohol- and drug-related problems in thousands of schools across the country.
1704 Charlotte Pike
Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 800-257-6310
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National Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC)
This membership organization represents individuals and programs dedicated to the professional delivery of treatment and case management services to populations with substance use disorders.
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 605
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-293-8657
http://www.nationaltasc.org
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National Veterans Foundation (NVF)
This group’s mission is to serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. veterans and their families. It operates the Nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families.
9841 Airport Boulevard
Suite 512
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 877-777-4443
http://www.nvf.org
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Network on Transitions to Adulthood
This group, supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, examines the changing nature of early adulthood (ages 18-34), and the policies, programs, and institutions that support young people as they move into adulthood.
University of Pennsylvania Department of Sociology
3718 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-898-1569
http://www.transad.pop.upenn.edu
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New Directions
This is a long-term drug and alcohol treatment program that provides food, shelter, and rehabilitation to homeless veterans at four Los Angeles-area locations. An estimated 27,000 homeless veterans live in Los Angeles, which is home to the country’s largest Veteran’s Affairs hospital. Some suffer from both substance use disorders and mental illness.
11303 Wilshire Boulevard
VA Building 116
Los Angeles, CA 90073
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