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://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/  Create a free of charge, private, web-based community to organize family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues – a family’s ‘circles of community’ — during times of need. Easily coordinate activities and manage volunteers with our intuitive group calendar. Communicate and share information using announcements, messages boards, and photos.

http://www.arkansascaregivers.com  was created to help caregivers in Arkansas get the answers and support needed in order to take care of loved ones.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.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.

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.psychiatry.uams.edu/   UAMS Department of Psychiatry Psychiatric Research Institute  The new Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is one of the most innovative psychiatric treatment and research facilities in the nation.

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.  They 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 ThThe mission of Youth Home is to help emotionally troubled adolescents and families become healthier contributing members of the community.e mission of Youth Home is to help emotionally troubled adolescents and families become healthier contributing members of the community.

http://www.youthandfamilies.org CCenters 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.


Financial Issues:

http://www.helpingfamilies.org  Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is a program of Family Service Agency, Inc. that provides money management counseling to individuals and families. Services include: Budget counseling, debt management programs, reviewing credit reports, housing counseling for families experiencing mortgage default as well as classes on how to be the first time home buyer, and offers classes in consumer education.



Gambling:

http://www.ncpgambling.org National Council on Problem Gambling 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 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.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:

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://apps.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/local/arkansas/homepage.cfm?areaid=35

ARHealthLINK – Arkansas Go Local collects information on health services – defined as organizations, agencies, or groups that provide social, educational, health and human services. Examples include state and local health departments, medical centers and clinics, nursing homes, pharmacies, health care equipment providers, libraries, local voluntary health agency chapters, and support groups.

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.

https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/  This web site allows you to create a personalized family health history report from any computer with an Internet connection and an up-to-date Web browser

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

The mission of the Parkinson’s Foundation is o find the cause of and the cure for Parkinson disease through research, to improve the quality of life for persons with Parkinson and their caregivers, and to educate persons with Parkinson, their caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the general public about Parkinson disease and its treatment.

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.

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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. If you are an employee or family member of a company that contracts with AEAP, please contact a counselor at Arkansas Employee Assistance Program ( 800-542-6021) if you are concerned about your results or the results of someone you know. 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

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Sex Addiction:

http://www.saa-recovery.org/

Sex Addicts Anonymous, SAA, is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.

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.

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.

http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/kb/home/login.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=38973&membershipreq=83912&targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elungusa%2Eorg%2Fsite%2Fpp%2Easpx%3Fc%3DdvLUK9O0E%26b%3D22933 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

http://www.dontsmoke.com has information on the effective ways that individuals can quit smoking. This site also provides links on how to get involved in stop smoking programs in your community. This site provides information for both teens and adults.



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.


Support Groups Central Arkansas:

http://www2.arkansasonline.com/tools/meetings/

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