ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder):
http://www.chadd.org is an informative site with resources and information for children and
adults who are struggling with ADD/ADHD. It details symptoms and the diagnosis process,
parenting and treatment strategies, and current issues surrounding the disorder.
Addiction:
http://www.onlinerecovery.org/index.html is a comprehensive site, which contains
information on different types of addiction. It includes many links to 12-step programs, from
food addiction to "adrenaline addicts". This is a very useful site for individuals who want to
learn more about addictions to and recovery from various issues.
Alcoholism:
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org is the official Alcoholics Anonymous site. It details the
12-step method, lists meeting locations nationwide and provides information on the disease
of alcoholism.
http://www.arkansasgov/dhhs/dmhs/alco_drug_abuse_prevention.htm is the Arkansas
Department of Health Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention.
Alzheimer's Disease:
http://www.alzheimers.org is a site filled with current research on Alzheimer's disease:
including recent publications, a calendar of events and a free informational referral service.
Cancer:
http://www.arhealthlink.org/arkansas/support/sgsites.asp?tid=26&t=Breast+Cancer lists
Arkansas Cancer Support groups.
http://guesthouse.uams.edu/ The UAMS Family Home is a private, non-profit facility at 4300
West Markham Street. It is owned by the board of Parents and Friends of Children and
Adults, Inc. and their mission is “to operate a facility that will provide affordable lodging in a
home-like setting for cancer patients and parents of premature infants being cared for at the
UAMS Medical Center and to provide a cancer support center where education, fellowship
and nurturing can take place in a supportive atmosphere.”
http://www.arprostatecancer.org/ Formed by six prostate cancer survivors and a strong
medical advisory board in February 2000, the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation has
been established to raise the awareness of the high risk of prostate cancer.
http://www.phumc.com/support.htm PHUMC offers a variety of Christian support groups that
are open to church members and nonmembers alike. Support groups that meet regularly at
Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
http://www.wcn.org/ The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) was established by the
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) in 1991 as a not-for profit charitable organization
to raise funds to support philanthropic programs to benefit women who have, or who are at
risk for, developing a gynecologic cancer.
http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=298
For more than 20 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global
leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and
community-based outreach programs.
http://myeloma.uams.edu/ The Myeloma Institute treats Multiple Myeloma patients from all
over the world, and has one of the most active bone marrow transplantation centers for
patients with numerous forms of cancer.
Caregivers (Childcare):
http://www.ChildCareAware.org is a website that helps parents decide what type of care they
want: a childcare center, a family childcare service (typically one person caring for several
children in his/her home, or a nanny. This website can also provide the name and address of
a resource-and-referral (R&R) agency in your community. R& R's, which combine private and
government funding, employ trained counselors to answer questions such as what type of
care to choose and which providers have openings in your neighborhood.
http://www.Nncc.org is a website that helps parents decide what type of care they want: a
childcare center, a family childcare service (typically one person caring for several children
in his/her home), or a nanny.
http://www.ZeroToThree.org is a website based out of Washington D.C. which provides good
checklists of criteria for high quality care.
http://www.naeyc.org is a website which functions as a guide to child care centers that are
accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, a Washington D.
C. professional group that sets high standards for teacher qualification, class size and
programs.
http://www.nccic.org is a website which provides information on how to grade childcare
facilities against your state's regulatory standards.
Caregivers (Elder Care):
http://www.arkansascaregivers.com was created to help caregivers in Arkansas get the
answers and support you need in order to take care of your loved ones and yourself.
http://www.caregiver.org is a website that offers detailed fact sheets on diseases, disorders
and care giving issues. The site's special section on work and eldercare includes
commentary on the Family and Medical Leave Act by one of the law's key architects. The
organization's online support group connects caregivers, via email, in an exchange of ideas
and emotions.
http://www.elderweb.com is an extensive informational site. This site includes weekly email
and newsletter services. Users may also find local resources through the site's regional
directory.
http://www.care-link.org/ CareLink offers a wide range of eldercare services for senior
citizens in Little Rock and Central Arkansas, including Meals-On-Wheels, Home Care, Senior
Centers and aging information and assistance.
Caregivers (Spousal):
http://www.wellspouse.org is the official website for the Well Spouse Foundation, an
association of spousal caregivers dealing with all types of illnesses or accidents. The site
provides a virtual community, support group information, mentors, letter writing support,
caregiver information and listings of regional activities.
http://www.nfcacares.org is the site for the National Family Caregivers Association. It
focuses on the more than 25 million people who find themselves in a care-giving role, and
offers news and information, survey reports and care giving tips.
Compassion Fatigue:
http://www.vaonline.org/care.html Compassion Fatigue: Another name for the burnout
experienced by so many people in fields where they care for people under extreme
circumstances, including: Doctors, nurses, EMS personnel, police, firemen, victim advocates
and many others. On this page you'll find helpful resources mixed in with a little bit of humor
to help relieve the pressure.
http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/cmpfatig.html The purpose is to encourage collaboration
toward building a sound theory and research base that will lead to effective programs for
preventing and treating compassion fatigue encourage collaboration toward building a sound
theory and research base that will lead to effective programs for preventing and treating
compassion fatigue. Includes a link to the Compassion Fatigue Self Test.
Compulsive Spending/Shopping:
http://www.debtorsanonymous.org "Debtors Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women
who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their
common problem and help others to recover from compulsive debting.”
http://www.stoppingovershopping.com Shopping addiction is finally coming out of the closet!
This long smiled-upon addiction is at last recognized as a genuine, destructive, and treatable
illness. Shopaholics and the people who love them can begin the journey to wellness right
here. If you think you have a shopping addiction or want to help someone who does, you are
on the right page.
Depression:
http://www.ndmda.org is the website for the National Depressive and Manic Depressive
Association. It provides educational information on depression and it's differing types,
including adolescent depression. This site also contains suicide information, listings for
available programs, screening questionnaires and success stories.
http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp is a great self-help website which includes information on a
variety of topics such as relationships, anger, self-esteem, values, changing thoughts and
emotions and many more.
http://www.yapko.com is a very informative site about Dr. Yapko’s work which is partially
about helping people understand Depression.
Diversity:
http://www.nccj.org/ The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), founded in
1927 as The National Conference of Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization
dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America. NCCJ promotes understanding and
respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and
education.
Divorce:
http://www.divorceinfo.com/ is here to help you survive your divorce with some money in
your pocket and your dignity intact.
http://www.divorcenet.com/ is the Internet's largest divorce resource, offering state-specific
articles, an online community and a nationwide directory of divorce lawyers, mediators and
financial professionals.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/help_child_divorce.html is an article about
helping children cope with divorce.
Domestic Violence:
http://www.ndvh.org is the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
http://www.wadv.org Women Against Domestic Violence (WADV) is an online organization
that seeks to provide support and information to any adult or child who is or has been the
victim of domestic abuse.
Drug Addiction:
http://www.arcares.uams.edu Comprehensive Services to Women with substance abuse
addictions and to their children.
http://www.methamphetamineaddiction.com Complete Information about Methamphetamine
Addiction, Treatment and Rehabilitation at Narconon Arrowhead.
http://www.drugfree.org The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit coalition of
communication, health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug
use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives.
http://www.ca.org Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem
and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a
desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.
http://www.prescriptiondrugaddiction.com This website was to help others who are
struggling with prescription drug addiction.
http://www.na.org/basic.htm Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based
association of recovering drug addicts with more than 33,500 weekly meetings in over 116
countries worldwide.
Eating Disorders:
http://www.edap.org is the website of Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. They
are the nation's largest non-profit organization devoted to the awareness and prevention of
eating disorders. This website provides information on anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive
overeating. Definitions, symptoms, medical/physical complications, information on how to
get help, are all featured on this site.
http://www.kidsource.com/nedo is the website of National Eating Disorders Organization
(NEDO). The mission of NEDO is to increase understanding and contribute toward the
prevention of all forms of eating disorders and obesity. NEDO's website provides information
on eating disorder education, consultation, research and treatment and referral services
nationally and internationally.
http://www.caringonline.com provides all the information you need related to the topic of
eating disorders. The site has over 100 links to news, resources, and books on eating
disorders. The site includes a list of treatment centers, online support services and
information regarding different treatment approaches to eating disorders.
http://www.overeatersanonymous.org is the official Overeaters Anonymous site. It details the
12-step method, lists meeting locations nationwide and provides information on compulsive
overeating.
Elder Information:
http://www.aarp.org/states/ar/ Arkansas AARP website.
http://www.aarp.org/research/international/ AARP website facilitating dialogue about global
aging.
http://centeronaging.uams.edu/ Our mission is "to deliver quality health care to older
persons, conduct research on aging and age-related diseases, provide educational
programs on aging for health care professionals and the public, and to influence public policy
on aging issues."
Family Resources:
http://www.familyresource.com is a useful site which offers a diverse package of
information on family subjects such as: parenting, marriage, career, finance, health, and
more. Resources include articles, book lists, and related links.
http://www.helpingfamilies.org Family Service Agency focuses on this mission by working to
improve the economic health of families, reducing the incidence of domestic violence,
providing for the needs of violent crime victims and victims of sexual assault. We also treat
substance abuse problems, help families resolve conflict and work with families to help their
children become successful in their school environment.
http://www.youthhome.org The mission of Youth Home is to help emotionally troubled
adolescents and families become healthier contributing members of the community.
http://www.youthandfamilies.org Centers for Youth and Families concentrates on providing
help for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth and providing prevention services to at-
risk youth.
Families of Alcoholics:
http://www.al-anon-alateen.org is the official Al-Anon site. It is designed to help individuals
who have been affected by, or are currently suffering from someone else's drinking. The site
provides information on the 12-step program along with a listing of support groups that are
available to adults, children and teens.
Gambling:
http://www.ncpgambling.org has information about problem gambling and treatment
programs/counseling resources for individuals who want help regarding a gambling
problem. This site offers a questionnaire to help individuals evaluate their own gambling
behavior.
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org is the official website for Gamblers Anonymous. This
site provides information about 12 step recovery groups for individuals struggling with a
gambling problem as well as information about support groups for friends and family
members.
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT):
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt/ This website covers a broad range of health topics that
are the foundation for healthy living.
http://www.lambda.org/ LAMBDA is a non-profit, gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender agency
dedicated to reducing homophobia, inequality, hate crimes, and discrimination by
encouraging self-acceptance, cooperation, and non-violence.
http://www.pflag.org/ PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse
society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination
and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides
opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a
society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
General Health and Wellness:
http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool
that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition
messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information.
http://www.webmd.com WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing
your health, and support to those who seek information.
http://www.aarp.org/health provides health information for individuals 55 and older.
http://www.mayoclinic.com provides useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect
the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic.
Grief/Bereavement:
http://www.griefshare.org/ GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people
grieving the loss of someone close.
http://www.compassionbooks.com/ contains carefully selected resources related to loss
and grief.
http://www.archildrens.org/community_outreach/center_mourning/default.asp Arkansas
Children’s Hospital offers the Good Mourning Center to provide, improve, and increase
support and assistance given to bereaved children and families in Arkansas through
education, program development and grief support programs.
http://www.pomc.com/ Provides support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims
while working to create a world free of murder.
HIV/Aids:
http://www.nmac.org/home/ Established in 1987, the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) is
the premiere national organization dedicated to developing leadership within communities of
color to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS.
http://www.thebody.com/ The Body's mission is to: Use the Web to lower barriers between
patients and clinicians. Demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment. Improve patients' quality of life.
Foster community through human connection.
Internet Addiction:
http://www.netaddiction.com The Center for Online Addiction is the only organization
dedicated specifically to helping those who suffer from out of control online behavior. Our
goals are to promote public and professional access to information and resources about the
disorders of Internet addiction and compulsivity, support research in the field, and promote
appropriate training and education conducive to prevention, intervention, and treatment of
Internet addiction.
Learning Disabilities:
http://www.ldaarkansas.org LDAA is a nonprofit, volunteer organization of parents and
professionals. Our Association is devoted to defining and finding solutions to the broad
spectrum of learning problems. A person with learning disabilities can learn, but they must
be taught in a manner appropriate for their particular strengths.
Minority Health:
http://www.cdc.gov/omh/ Promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling the
disproportionate burden of disease, injury and disability among racial and ethnic minority
populations.
http://www.arminorityhealth.com/index.php The Mission of The Arkansas Minority Health
Commission is to assure all minority Arkansans access to health care that is equal to the
care provided to other citizens of the state and to seek ways to provide education, address,
treat, and prevent diseases and conditions that are prevalent among minority populations.
Parkinson's Disease:
http://www.parkinson.org/site/pp.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=71117 is the national Parkinson’s
Disease Foundation providing information and training.
Pet Care:
http://www.petsmart.com is a fun site with lots of information for pet owners. It provides
referrals and information on veterinary/emergency clinics in your area, listings of pet-friendly
lodging, tips for traveling with your pets, shopping guides, holistic medicine and more!
http://www.healthypet.com is an information site provided by the American Animal Hospital
Association.
http://www.hsus.org is the official Humane Society Website.
Recovery:
http://www.onlinerecovery.org/index.html is a comprehensive site, which contains
information on different types of addiction. It includes many links to 12 step programs, from
food addicts anonymous to adrenaline addicts anonymous. This is a very useful site for
individuals who want to learn more about addictions to and recovery from various issues.
http://www.12step.org explains the 12-step recovery process and philosophy.
Self-Assessments:
The links listed below include scientifically valid adult screening tools, whose individual
results may function as indicators that a person needs to seek further information and
assessment from a professional. Please contact. Note: Please use the selected adult
screening tools below with caution, as no questionnaire by itself can tell if a person has a
serious problem or not.
Alcohol http://www.alcoholscreening.org
Anxiety http://www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/screens
Depression http://www.depression-screening.org
http://www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/screens
Gambling http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/IsThereAProblem/SouthOaks
Sex Addiction:
http://www.sexaddict.com is a website sponsored by Heart to Heart Counseling Centers. This
site offers links to support groups, sex addiction recovery resources, and a questionnaire to
evaluate you and/or your partner's sexual behavior.
http://www.cosa-recovery.org COSA is a 12-step recovery program for men and women
whose lives have been affected by another person's compulsive sexual behavior.
Sexual Abuse Issues:
http://www.malesurvivor.org is a site dedicated to overcoming sexual victimization of men
and boys.
http://www.menweb.org/sexabupg.htm This section of MenWeb is devoted to helping male
survivors to find such a life. We offer some articles and other information for male survivors
of childhood sexual abuse.
http://www.sandf.org Survivors and Friends is a non-profit organization that was founded by
annie, a Survivor of sexual abuse herself. Survivors and Friends exists to provide hope,
encouragement, and support for survivors of sexual abuse, their friends, and their family.
http://www.dancinginthedarkness.com Welcome to "Dancing In The Darkness", an
informative and thought-provoking resource for rape and sexual abuse survivors. It doesn’t
matter whether you are a survivor of date rape, stranger rape, marital rape, incest or
molestation. You are all welcome here.
Single Parenting:
http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org is the official website for Parents Without Partners. It
is a site committed to parenting individuals who have been divorced, widowed or never
married. This site contains various support groups, events and articles.
Smoking Cessation:
http://www.lungusa.org The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung
disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association's free online smoking
cessation program! The American Lung Association's popular smoking cessation program
has just been revamped and upgraded.
http://www.uams.edu/coph/reports/SmokeFree_Toolkit/downloadpage.asp The UAMS College
of Public Health Smoke-Free Hospital Toolkit Resource. Several institutions and facilities
have generously granted permission to distribute their work on this project.
http://www.uams.edu/angels/dream/local_resources.asp Call SOS Quitline directly @ 1-866-
669-7848
Substance Abuse:
http://www.jointogether.org is a website out of the Boston University School of Public Health.
This site is a national resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun
violence and it offers valid science-based self-screening questionnaires that allow adults to
assess whether or not they may be addicted to alcohol.
Suicide:
http://www.suicidology.org lists local crisis centers and resources for the assessment,
prediction and prevention of suicide. It also includes resources and support groups for the
survivors of suicide.
Violence in the Workplace:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/violcont.html
