LINKS
Here are some links to organizations dedicated to providing assistance to the
clientele we serve:
Self Help
www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org
Al-Anon/Alateen Massachusetts 1-508-366-0556
The primary purpose of Al-Anon/Alateen is to help families and friends of
alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon and is for young people affected by
another's drinking. Members of Al-Anon/Alateen learn to live happily whether the
alcoholic continues to drink or not. We learn that alcoholism is a disease and
that we are not alone. By putting the focus on ourselves, we begin to reclaim
our lives.
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Al-Anon/Alateen 1-800-356-9996
For over 55 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been
offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. It is
estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people...
alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter what relationship you have with
an alcoholic, whether they are still drinking or not, all who have been affected
by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the
Al-Anon/Alateen fellowship.
www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
1-301-443-3860
Offers free publications on alcohol abuse and alcoholism (many materials are
available in Spanish)
http://www.helpline-online.com/
The Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline.
1-800-327-5050
provides free and confidential information and referrals for alcohol and other
drug abuse problems and related concerns.
http://www.aa.org/ 1-617-426-9444
Alcoholics Anonymous Home Page with information in both English and Spanish.
Makes referrals to local AA groups and provides information on the AA program.
http://www.soberspace.com
List of substance abuse & treatment Links.
http://www.alcoholscreening.org/
A quick questionnaire to help determine if you or someone you care about has a
problem with alcohol.
http://www.al-anon.org/
Help for friends and family of alcoholics. Learn how to help your self as well
as the other person.
http://www.na.org/
The website for the Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous . Based on the Alcoholics
Anonymous model, but specifically addresses other drugs of addiction.
http://gamblersanonymous.org/
Gamblers Anonymous Home Page. (213) 386-8789
Based on the Alcoholics Anonymous model, but specifically addresses gambling.
http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/
Nicotine Anonymous Home Page. (877) 879-6422
Based on the Alcoholics Anonymous model, but specifically addresses
nicotine/tobacco addiction.
http://www.trytostop.org/
The Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program (MTCP) is part of the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the Massachusetts Executive Office
of Health and Human Services. Information and support for people who want to
quit smoking.
http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/
Marijuana Anonymous Home Page. 1-800-766-6779
Based on the Alcoholics Anonymous model, but specifically addresses marijuana
addiction.
http://www.ca.org/
Cocaine Anonymous Home Page. 310-559-5833
Based on the Alcoholics Anonymous model, but specifically addresses cocaine
addiction.
http://www.samaritans.org/
Main Website. Help for people considering suicide and their friends and family.
http://www.samaritansofboston.org/
Our local chapter of Samaritans. 1-877-870-4673 (HOPE)
http://www.parentsanonymous.org/
Parents Anonymous® Inc. Main Website (909) 621-6184
Dedicated to helping to strengthen families and to providing support to help
parents deal with the stress of raising a family.
http://www.medainc.org/
Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association. 1-866-343-MEDA
National headquarters in Newton! MEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to
the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. MEDA's
mission is to prevent the continuing spread of eating disorders through
educational awareness and early detection. MEDA serves as a support network and
resource for clients, loved ones, clinicians, educators and the general public.
http://www.something-fishy.org/
Eating Disorders Anorexia, Bulimia & Compulsive Overeating
866-690-7239
Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating
Disorders, and their loved-ones... since 1995 Available in English,
Spanish, & French.
http://www.orchidrecoverycenter.com
The Orchid Recovery Center for Women 1-888-672-4435
The Orchid is an alcohol and drug treatment center designed for the specific
needs of women suffering from addiction and unresolved trauma.
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 1-800-729-6686
The Nation's one-stop resource for information about substance abuse prevention
and addiction treatment. We staff both English- and Spanish-speaking information
specialists who are skilled at recommending appropriate publications, posters,
and videocassettes; conducting customized searches; providing grant and funding
information; and referring people to appropriate organizations. They are
available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to take your calls at
1-877-SAMHSA-7 This national referral service also provides general educational
materials.
Curriculum
www.lifeskillstraining.com
Learn more about the scientifically proven curriculum that we use.
http://DARE.com/
The official D.A.R.E. site with a choice of separate sites for students and
adults. 800.223.DARE D.A.R.E. 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.
www.usa-people-search.com/content-organizations-dedicated-towards-gang-resistance.aspx
Organizations Dedicated Towards Gang
Resistance
City of Waltham
http://www.city.waltham.ma.us/
Waltham’s Home Page. Information on your local government.
http://www.city.waltham.ma.us/SCHOOL/WebPAge/tofc.htm
Waltham Public Schools Home Page. Information on all of the City’s schools.
http://www.city.waltham.ma.us/wpdweb/WalthamPDWeb/home.htm
Waltham Police Department’s Home Page.
http://www.city.waltham.ma.us/wpdweb/WalthamPDWeb/Programs/Substations/carter_st.htm
Information on the Waltham Community Police Carter Street Substation.
http://www.waltham-community.org/
Lots of information about your community, Waltham.
State of Massachusetts
http://www.mass.gov/portal/
State of Massachusetts Home Page. Links to all state departments and a list of
state officials as well as a variety of other information.
http://www.state.ma.us/dph/
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Home Page.
http://www.state.ma.us/dph/bsas/index.htm
Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Abuse Services.
http://www.doe.mass.edu/
Massachusetts Department of Education. A wide range of educational information.
Federal Organizations
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
National Institute on Drug Abuse. Separate sections for student, parent, and
teachers. Great site for facts and information.
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. An entire site dedicated
solely to alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
http://www.northeastcapt.org/
Northeast Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies. Information on
Science-Based drug and alcohol prevention.
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
http://www.samhsa.gov/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Designed for both the
public and professional. Lots of information and statistics.
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA’s guide to finding substance abuse treatment. Very easy to use.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
WIC: (Woman, Infants, and Children)
WIC provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care
referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and
non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five
who are found to be at nutritional risk.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), formerly known as the Food and Consumer
Service, administers the nutrition assistance programs of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. The mission of FNS is to provide children and needy families better
access to food and a more healthful diet through its food assistance programs
and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.
Youth Oriented Sites
http://www.freevibe.com/index.shtml
Facts, message boards, games, celebrity info, and drug alternatives.
http://www.planet-know.net/first2.htm
Lots of facts and quiz features. Great graphics and video.
http://www.steponline.com/default.asp
Facts, advice column, chat, inspirational stories, support, media guide, and
rewards.
http://DARE.com/
The official D.A.R.E. site with a choice of separate sites for students and
adults.
http://www.thetruth.com/
Designed to provide the facts about tobacco, dispel the myths about tobacco, and
counter the misleading tobacco industry advertising. Think about it, the
Marlboro Man died of lung cancer.
Middlesex Human Service
Agency, Inc, 50 Prospect Street, Waltham, MA 02453 - (781) 894-6110
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