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A National ADOPTION Information Clearinghouse Provides professionals and the general public with easily accessible information on all aspects of adoption, including infant and intercountry adoption and the adoption of children with special needs. NAIC maintains an adoption literature database, a database of adoption experts, listings of adoption agencies, crisis pregnancy centers, and other adoption-related services, as well as excerpts of State and Federal laws on adoption. Ultimately, NAIC's goal is to strengthen adoptive family life. NAIC does not place children for adoption or provide counseling. It does, however, make referrals for such services. NAIC is funded by the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). National Institute on AGING (NIA) Information
Center
Provides publications on health topics of interest to older adults, doctors, nurses, social activities directors, health educators, and the public. U.S. Department of AGRICULTURE Extension Service SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for ALCOHOL
and DRUG Information (NCADI)
Sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Gathers and disseminates information on alcohol and other drug-related subjects, including tobacco. Services include subject searches, provision of statistics and other information, and publications distribution. Operates the Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource Network, a nationwide linkage of alcohol and other drug information centers. Maintains a library open to the public. The 800 number offers 24-hour voicemail service. Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. National Center for Complementary and ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINE (NCCAM) Information Clearinghouse
NCCAM's Clearinghouse operates a toll-free telephone service. Information Specialists search NCCAM databases for scientific information on CAM therapies or conditions and can answer inquiries in English and Spanish. The Fax-on-Demand service, with factsheets and other information, is also available through the toll-free number. NCCAM services and materials are provided at no cost. The Clearinghouse does not provide medical referrals, medical advice, or recommendations for specific CAM therapies. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Education and Referral
Center (ADEAR)
Sponsored by the National Institute on Aging, ADEAR provides information and publications on Alzheimer's disease to health and service professionals, patients and their families, caregivers, and the public. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (eastern time). National Institute of ARTHRITIS and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Information Clearinghouse
Designed to help patients and health professionals identify educational materials concerning arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Distributes publications and maintains a file on the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) that indexes publications and audiovisuals. Personal information requests from patients are referred to appropriate organizations for additional information. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (eastern time). National AUDIOVISUAL Center The National Audiovisual Center (NAC) is the central source for purchasing or renting the more than 8,000 Federally produced audiovisual programs available to the public. Requests for information may be made by mail or telephone. Catalogs and referrals to free loan sources are provided free of charge. Several of the catalogs cover health-related topics, including such areas as alcohol and drug abuse, dentistry, emergency medical services, industrial safety, medicine, and nursing. The Center uses a master Data File to research audiovisual availability. DATABASE: The Center maintains a data file containing information on all audiovisual materials produced by the Federal Government that are available to the public. B National Library Service for the BLIND and
Physically Handicapped
A network of 57 regional and 79 subregional libraries that is administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress. Provides free library service to anyone who is unable to read or use standard printed materials because of visual or physical disabilities. Delivers recorded and Braille books and magazines to eligible readers. Specially designed phonographs and cassette players are available for loan. A list of participating libraries is available in print and online. Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Office of BOATING SAFETY, U.S. Coast Guard
Provides safety information to recreational boaters; assists the public in finding boating education classes; answers technical questions; and distributes literature on boating safety, Federal laws, and the prevention of recreational boating casualties. Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. C CANCER Information Service (CIS)
Provides information about cancer and cancer-related resources to patients, the public, and health professionals. Inquiries are handled by trained Information Specialists. Spanish-speaking staff members are available. Distributes free publications from the National Cancer Institute. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. National Clearinghouse on CHILD ABUSE and
Neglect Information
Serves as a national resource for the acquisition and dissemination of child abuse and neglect and child welfare materials and distributes a free publications catalog upon request. Maintains bibliographic databases of documents, audiovisuals, and national organizations. Services include searches of databases and annotated bibliographies on frequently requested topics. National CHILD CARE Information Center
A project of the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A national resource that links information and people to complement, enhance, and promote the child care delivery system, working to ensure that all children and families have access to high-quality comprehensive services. National Institute of CHILD HEALTH and Human
Development (NICHD) Information Resource Center
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Information Resource Center provides information on health issues and publications related to NICHD research. The NICHD supports and conducts research on the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations. The NICHD also sponsors the "Back to Sleep" Campaign, designed to educate families and caregivers about putting healthy babies on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and the "Milk Matters" calcium education campaign, designed to teach parents, children, and health professionals about the importance of calcium consumption for children and teens. The Information Resource Center offers trained Information Specialists with access to information and referral services on topics related to the mission of NICHD. Information Specialists are available to respond to inquiries Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (eastern time). Federal CITIZEN INFORMATION Center
The Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) is a small government agency, established in 1970, that helps other Federal agencies and departments develop, promote, and distribute consumer information to the public. The quarterly Consumer Information Catalog lists more than 200 free or low-cost booklets on a variety of topics. FCIC's web site features these publications, and many more, that visitors can view, print out, or download for free. It also features consumer news and tips and updates from various federal agencies. FCIC's National Contact Center serves as a single point of contact for individuals with questions about Federal agencies, programs, and services. The specially trained staff can answer questions in English and Spanish about all aspects of the Federal government or direct callers to an appropriate contact. Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (eastern time). National CRIMINAL JUSTICE Reference Service
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) was established in 1972 as a centralized information service for criminal justice practitioners and researchers. NCJRS provides reference services; distributes publications of the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs; collects publications for its collection; and provides other services, such as document loan, and information dissemination via their Web site. A computerized database includes abstracts of all materials in the NCJRS collection. (The database is available on CD-ROM and on DIALOG.) Health relevant areas covered by NCJRS include violence prevention; mental illness and crime; victimization; human development and criminal behavior; family violence and child abuse; health care fraud; substance abuse and treatment; and correctional health care, including AIDS and tuberculosis. D National Institute on DEAFNESS and Other
Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Information Clearinghouse
Collects and disseminates information on hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language for health professionals, patients, people in industry, and the public. Maintains a database of references to brochures, books, articles, factsheets, organizations, and educational materials, which is a subfile of the Combined Health Information Database (CHID). Develops publications, including directories, factsheets, brochures, information packets, and newsletters. National DIABETES Information Clearinghouse
(NDIC)
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is an information and referral service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one of the National Institutes of Health. The clearinghouse responds to written, telephone, and e-mail inquiries; develops and distributes publications about diabetes; and provides referrals to diabetes organizations, including support groups. The NDIC maintains a database of patient and professional education materials from which literature searches are generated. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). National DIGESTIVE DISEASES Information
Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) is an information and referral service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one of the National Institutes of Health. A central information resource on the prevention and management of digestive diseases, the clearinghouse responds to written inquiries, develops and distributes publications about digestive diseases, and provides referrals to digestive disease organizations, including support groups. The NDDIC maintains a database of patient and professional education materials from which literature searches are generated. National Dissemination Center for Children
with DISABILITIES
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, formally the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities, is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The center serves as a central source of information on: disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's special education law; No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities); and Research-based information on effective educational practices. All information and services are provided free of charge. ABLEDATA (DISABILITIES, REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT) The ABLEDATA project provides information resources on assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment products for people with disabilities, including the ABLEDATA database of product information, and includes detailed information on products for use in all aspects of independent living, including personal care, transportation, communication and recreation. Custom searches provide specific information on products, including generic and brand names, description, manufacturer, availability, and cost. ABLEDATA can also be searched independently through the Internet. ABLEDATA is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education. Clearinghouse on DISABILITY Information The Clearinghouse provides information to people with disabilities, or anyone requesting information, by doing research and providing documents in response to inquiries. The information provided includes areas of federal funding for disability-related programs. Clearinghouse staff is trained to serve as experts in referring requests to other sources of disability-related information, if necessary. This office is in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) which is divided into three areas: the Office of Special Education Programs, the Rehabilitation Services Administration, and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. Information provided may be useful to disabled individuals and their families, schools and universities, teacher's and/or school administrators, and organizations that have persons with disabilities as clients. National Center for the Dissemination of
DISABILITY Research Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), the National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR) is a pilot project designed to help NIDRR funded researchers publicize the results of their research. The NCDDR will achieve these goals through use of effective change strategies and by identifying and implementing a wide range of dissemination techniques, modes, and formats, including electronic data, large print, Braille, audio and video, other languages, and others that are identified by users. The project is housed at and administered by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL). DRUG POLICY Information Clearinghouse
Supports the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Staffed by subject matter specialists and serves as a resource for statistics, research data, and referrals useful for developing and implementing drug policy. Disseminates publications; writes and produces documents on drug-related topics; coordinates with Federal, State, and local agencies to identify data resources; and maintains a reading room offering a broad range of policy-related materials. EDUCATIONAL Resources Information Center
(ERIC) The ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education (ERIC/SP) acquires, evaluates, abstracts, and indexes journal and research literature in two subject areas: the preparation and development of education personnel; and selected aspects of health education, physical education, recreation, and dance. The Clearinghouse performs computer searches of the ERIC database on topics within the scope of ERIC/SP and sponsors workshops on searching ERIC for selected services available from the Clearinghouse. Sources indexed by ERIC/SP for the ERIC database include research reports, program descriptions, curriculum guides, and journals. Searches of the ERIC database can also be done online through commercial vendors such as Knight-Ridder Information, Inc., Ovid Technologies and OCLC or via CD-ROM through Knight-Ridder Information, Inc., Silver Platter, EBSCO, NISC, or CASPR Library Systems. National Center on ELDER ABUSE The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a national resource for elder rights, law enforcement and legal professionals, public policy leaders, researchers, and the public. The Center’s mission is to promote understanding, knowledge sharing, and action on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. E National ELDERCARE Locator
National Eldercare Locator, a toll-free operator assisted service funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors. The service links family members and the public to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help you identify appropriate services in the area where you or your family member resides. Internet users can access the directory of information and referral/assistance service centers through a Web site maintained by the Center for Communication and Consumer Services in the U.S. Administration on Aging. The site is currently being expanded to include fact sheets on aging services and programs. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Agency (EPA)
Information Resources Center
Offers general information about the agency and non-technical publications on various environmental topics, such as air quality, pesticides, radon, indoor air, drinking water, water quality, and Superfund. Refers inquiries for technical information to the appropriate regional or program office. The public may visit the center between the hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, except Federal holidays. F National Clearinghouse on FAMILIES &
YOUTH (NCFY)
Links those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people, families, and communities. Offers services that can assist in locating answers to questions or in making valuable contacts with other programs. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). FOOD and NUTRITION Information Center
One of several information centers located at the National Agricultural Library, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. Provides information on food, human nutrition, and food safety. Resource lists, databases, and many other food- and nutrition-related links available on FNIC Web site. Collection includes books, manuals, journal articles, and audiovisual materials. Eligible patrons may borrow directly; others may borrow through interlibrary loan. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (eastern time). Center for FOOD SAFETY and Applied Nutrition
(CFSAN) Outreach and Information Center The goal of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's (CFSAN) Outreach and Information Center (O&IC) is to enhance CFSAN's ability to provide and respond to the public's desire/demand for more useful, timely, and accurate information regarding its regulated products. The O&IC was also established to enhance FDA's ability to provide accurate and meaningful information to the public about food safety. In addition to providing food safety information, the O&IC provides assistance with other CFSAN issues including nutrition, dietary supplements, food labeling, cosmetics, food additives, and food biotechnology. G GENETIC and RARE Diseases Information Center
Established by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD), the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center provides health-care professionals and their patients with immediate access to experienced information specialist who can furnish current and accurate information about more than 6,000 genetic and rare diseases. Hours of operation: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (eastern time). National GUIDELINE Clearinghouse™
The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ is a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. NGC is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NGC was originally created by AHRQ in partnership with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health Plans (now America's Health Insurance Plans [AHIP]). |
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