| Alcoholics
Anonymous - General Service Office |
Children
of Alcoholics Foundation
Promotes public and professional awareness of the problems
of children of alcoholics and disseminates new research
findings to break the vicious cycle of family alcoholism.
Operates a helpline which provides referrals to national
and local self-help, counseling groups, and treatment
agencies. |
COSSMHO
A national nonprofit coalition of Hispanic organizations,
focusing on health and human services, substance abuse
prevention, and family strengthening. |
Family
Development Resources, Inc.
Stresses Nurturing Programs as validated approaches
designed to replace violence towards children and others
with nurturing, caring attitudes and skills. |
Girls
and Boys Town
A resource and referral service for troubled children
and parents. Its hotline operates 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week
with highly trained, professional operators. Also has
emergency shelter services, a treatment foster care
program, a family preservation program, and parent-training
workshops. |
National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Info.
Resources on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for parents,
teachers, youth, communities, and prevention/treatment
professionals. |
National
Institute on Drug Abuse
Brings the power of science to bear on drug abuse and
addiction. |
Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin
Federal agency charged with improving the quality and
availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative
services in order to reduce illness, death, disability,
and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and
mental illnesses. |
Talking
With Kids About Tough Issues
A national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser
Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk with
their children earlier and more often about tough issues
like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.
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White
House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Equips parents and other adult caregivers with the tools
they need to raise drug-free kids. |
