Self-Help Referral Organizations
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Adult Children of Alcoholics is a 12 Step, 12 Tradition
program of women and men who grew up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional
homes.
310-534-1815 Message Only
Adult Children of Alcoholics
PO Box 3216
Torrance,CA90510
http://www.adultchildren.org/
World Service Organization (ACOA)
Referrals only to local 12 step meetings. Best way to contact is by mail
or e-mail.
info@adultchildren.org (General information, meeting
registration and/or changes)
literature@adultchildren.org (Literature, order inquiries)
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups
Meeting referrals.
800-344-2666 National Worldwide Meetings and World Service Office
888-425-2666 Main World Service Office Number. Spanish available. (M-F
8-6 EST)
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach,VA23454
WSO@al-anon.org
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
Referrals to local self-help groups and professional
treatment centers. Has information on financial assistance. Does not provide
crisis help.
800-252-6465 (24 hours/7 days a week)
508-798-9446 TDD
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
107 Lincoln Street
Worchester,MA01605
info@adcare.com
http://www.adcare.com/
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
General Service Office
Publications and organizational information. Provides a listing of intercity
groups.
212-870-3400 (M-F 8:30-4:30 EST)
General Service Office
PO Box 459
New York,NY10163
Child Help USA
Child Help USA is dedicated to meeting the physical,
emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children.
800-422-4453 Crisis counseling for children and parents. (Spanish available)
(24 hours)
800-222-4453 TDD
Child Help USA
15757 North 78th Street
Scottsdale,AZ85260
http://www.childhelpusa.org/
Families Anonymous
Answers inquiries pertaining to Families Anonymous groups/meetings,
literature orders, events, and other information. Does not provide crisis
counseling, Twelve-Step program, self-help, recovery, and fellowship of
support groups.
800-736-9805 Referrals only (M-Th 10-4, F 10-2 PST)
Families Anonymous
PO Box 3475
Culver City,CA90231
famanon@FamiliesAnonymous.org
http://www.familiesanonymous.org/
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
Offers help, hope, and healing to abused, abandoned,
neglected, handicapped, or otherwise troubled children. Callers talk to
highly-trained, professional counselors who listen and give "right
now" answers. They're sympathetic people who have expertise dealing
with these and other problems.
800-448-3000
hotline@boystown.org
http://www.boystown.org/
Marijuana Anonymous
12-step recovery program. Meeting information for users
of marijuana Starter kits available to begin local programs.
800-766-6779
Marijuana Anonymous
PO Box 2912
Van Nuys,CA91404
office@marijuana-anonymous.org
http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/
Nar-Anon Family
World Service Office
Information about meetings and referrals.
310-547-5800 (M-Th 9-4 PST)
World Service Office
PO Box 2562
Palos Verdes,CA90274
Narcotics Anonymous
818-773-9999 (M-F 9-5 PST / 24-hour voice mail)
202-399-5316 DC Metro Area
Narcotics Anonymous
PO Box 9999
Van Nuys,CA91409
info@na.org
http://www.na.org/
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is
a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help support and advocacy organization of
families and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as
schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, and anxiety disorders.
703-524-7600 Main office
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington,VA22201
http://www.nami.org/
HelpLine
The NAMI HelpLine is staffed by trained volunteers and
provides information, referral, and support to all who have questions
about or are affected by serious mental illness. Referrals are given to
NAMI State offices, local affiliates, and support groups throughout the
country and to other organizations serving the needs of those affected
by serious mental illness. The HelpLine DOES NOT provide counseling, legal
advice, medical advice, or referrals to professionals (psychiatrists,
attorneys, etc.).
800-950-6264 (M-F 10-5 EST/24-hour message line)
703-516-7227 TDD
http://www.nami.org/helpline/helpline.htm
National Center for Victims of Crime
Helps victims of crime rebuild their lives. Collaborates
with local, State and Federal partners. Delivers training and technical
assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys,
criminal justice agencies, and allied professionals. Provides legal assistance/referrals,
victim assistance, publications, and legislative database searching.
703-276-2880 (M-F 8:30-8:30 EST)
800-211-7996 TDD
National Center for Victims of Crime
2111 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 300
Arlington,VA22201
http://www.ncvc.org/
INFOLINK
Immediate information, referrals to shelters and advocacy victims of
crime.
800-394-2255
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline links individuals
to help in their area using a nationwide database that includes detailed
information on domestic violence shelters, other emergency shelters, legal
advocacy and assistance programs, and social service programs.
800-799-7233 Spanish available (24 hours / 7 days a week)
800-787-3224 TDD
National Domestic Violence Hotline
PO Box 161810
Austin,TX78716
ndvh@ndvh.org
deafhelp@ndvh.org
http://www.ndvh.org/
Rational Recovery
Self-help groups and residential AOD outpatient treatment
programs without a religious or higher power message.
800-303-2873 (M-F 8-4 PST)
530-621-2667
Rational Recovery
PO Box 800
Lotus,CA95651
home@rational.org
http://www.rational.org/
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (Save Our Selves/SOS)
SOS is an alternative recovery method for those alcoholics
or drug addicts who are uncomfortable with the spiritual content of widely
available 12-Step programs. Will return calls when name, phone number,
and address are given.
310-821-8430 Clearinghouse
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (Save Our Selves/SOS)
SOS Clearinghouse
5521 Grosvenor Boulevard
Los Angeles,CA90066
http://www.secularsobriety.org/
Self-Help & Information Exchange Network (SHINE)
Clearinghouse for 140 different kinds of support groups
including AOD addiction. Will make local referrals as well as attempt
to network individuals with similar needs, interests, and locations.
570-961-1234
*This is not meant to be an all inclusive list of prevention, intervention,
or treatment organizations. The organizations listed are for information
purposes only; inclusion or exclusion from this list bears no meaning.
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