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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Services available in Spanish.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead Federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
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The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), this Web site, and more than 200 publications.
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CETPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing substance abuse services to the Latino community. CETPA is the first Latino clinic to earn a license by the Georgia Department of Human Resources as an outpatient substance abuse treatment and education program. Services available in Spanish
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Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.. 24 hour referral line, (770) 442-1189.
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The National Eating Disorders Association is the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to the elimination of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction.
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Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
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Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's pre-eminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, Girl Scouts cultivate their full individual potential.
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Fact sheet on inhalants from The Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC). The IPRC at Indiana University is a statewide clearinghouse for prevention technical assistance and information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for the State of Indiana. It is Indiana's officially designated RADAR Network (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource Network) State Center.
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Join Together is a national resource center for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence.
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Operates a hotline assisting callers with referral information regarding alcohol use. Provides resources on Latino health in the areas of alcohol and tobacco use, violence and other issues effecting Latino communities. Clearinghouse disseminates information locally and nationally and provides tools to organize effective community coalitions. Distributes a national quarterly newsletter.
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The Leadership initiative — a unique coalition of Governors’ spouses, Federal agencies, and public and private organizations — is a campaign to prevent the use of alcohol by children ages 9 to 15.
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MANA empowers Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy.
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MADD is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
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NACoA is the national nonprofit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents.
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Since 1899, the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport has championed equal funding, quality, and respect for women's sports programs. The efforts have led to national championship programs in collegiate women's sports and to the passage of Title IX legislation.
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ANAD is the oldest national nonprofit dedicated to alleviating eating disorders and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
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The National Cancer Institute offers free bilingual public health education information, including brochures the help people understand the effects of using cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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Working to expose big tobacco's lies, the campaign reveals the truth about the deadly effects of smoking, tobacco's corporate public relations campaigns to convince the public that it is a reformed industry, and the advertising and marketing tactics tobacco companies use to entice youth as their new customers.
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The only national leadership institute focusing on the development of Latinas as ethical world leaders through training, professional development, and relationship building. Provides an intensive four-week leadership training program that spans nine months in four different cities in the United States.
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The Office of Minority Health advises the Secretary for Minority Health and the Office of Public Health and Science on public health issues affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks/African Americans, and Hispanics/Latinos. Its mission is to improve the health of racial and ethnic populations through the development of effective health policies and programs that help to eliminate disparities in health. Services available in Spanish.
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ParentSmart.com - is a search engine for parents, teachers, and counselors to help find important articles on helping children succeed in school.
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The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the Government's champion and focal point for women's health issues, and works to redress inequities in research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk. The Office on Women's Health coordinates women's health efforts in HHS to eliminate disparities in health status and supports culturally sensitive educational programs that encourage women to take personal responsibility for their own health and wellness.
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The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information's (NCADI) PREVLINE is one of the largest repositories of science-based substance abuse prevention, education, and policy information on the Internet. Provides access to thousands of free Federal documents, streaming video and audio, searchable databases, statistical reports and briefs, fact sheets, press releases, e-books, daily news updates, and forums. Topics include alcohol (abuse, dependence, and alcoholism), tobacco (Synar, cessation, prevention), and illicit illegal drugs (addiction, treatment, and health effects).
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The ASPIRA Association, Inc. is the only national nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth.
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The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the oldest and largest network of health and human service providers servicing over 10 million Hispanic consumers throughout the United States.
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The Women's Sports Foundation is a charitable educational organization dedicated to ensuring equal access to participation and leadership opportunities for all girls and women in sports and fitness.
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