Useful Resources

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APA Help Center

The APA Help Center offers information on coping with job insecurity and stress, family situations, the 'mind-body connection', mental health conditions, therapy and how to find a psychologist.

About Our Kids

Evidence-based information about mental health for children and their families.

ACT- Adults and Children Together - Against Violence

Violence prevention tips and resources.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Referrals to local AA groups and contains informational materials on the AA program.

Al-Anon / Alateen

A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve common problems.

Alzheimer's Association

Research into the causes, treatments, prevention and cure of Alzheimer's disease; support to the four million Americans with the disease, their families and caregivers.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center

Information and publications on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, and long-term care.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

Tips on choosing a facility or service provider from over 5,000 represented. Publications, fact sheets and links to related web sites.

American Psychiatric Association

Information, news, books, and journals about psychiatric disorders.

American Sleep Apnea Association

Information and links for those with sleep apnea.

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.

Information and resources on treatment, relapse prevention, as well as self-tests, updates on research studies, clinical trials, and related web sites.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

Information and treatment options for generalized anxiety disorder, (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder and agoraphobia, social phobia and other specific phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Attention Deficit Disorder Association

Resources and information for people with ADHD and their families.

Attention Deficit Information Network

Support and information for people with ADHD and their families.

Autism Society of America

Materials, advocacy, research information, and treatment of autism

Break the Cycle

Preventative education for youth between the ages of 12 and 22; free legal, advocacy and support services.

Center for Media Education (CME)

Numerous articles, fact sheets and a newsletter focusing on the impact of media, as well as online privacy concerns in this rapidly evolving digital media age.

Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF)

Articles, journals, families' stories, current research, news, a message board, and support

Childhelp USA

Articles, research and resources about child abuse and the National Child Abuse Hotline.

Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International

Nonprofit organization for the children of deaf parents.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.

Cocaine Anonymous - Illinois Area

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.

Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities

Practical information and resources.

Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Learning Disabilities

Information for families of school aged children with disabilities, and/or the gifted.

Council for Learning Disabilities

International research and support for issues related to learning disabilities.

Debtors Anonymous

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.

Depression and Bipolar Disorder Support Alliance

Improving the lives of people living with mood disorders.

Eldercare Locator

Service helping for locating local support and resources for older Americans.

End Abuse: Family Violence Prevention Fund

Information about domestic violence programs and resources, studies and reports, current news and events, public policy issues, and ways to take action.

Families Anonymous

Groups of concerned relatives and friends who have faced up to the reality that the problems of someone close to them is seriously affecting their lives and their ability to function normally.

Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office

Information and links to additional resources on problem gambling.

Hablamos En Confianza

Bilingual resource with support pertaining to substance abuse.

Help for Abused Women and Their Children (HAWC)

Shelter, support, and practical information about options for battered women and their dependent children. Has both English and Spanish support.

The International Dyslexia Association

Resources and support for individuals with dyslexia and their families.

Learning Disabilities Association of America

Information and advocacy for those with ADHD and other learning disabilities and their family members. Provides support for parents and assistance with navigating educational and mental health systems.

Narcotics Anonymous - Chicagoland Directory

NA is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work.

National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR)

Bringing together parents, doctors, and researchers dealing with autism and the search for a cure.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

Information on treatment, local support groups, a helpline, and advocacy for people living with mental illness. Spanish materials available.

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

Research into the causes, treatments and eventual cures for psychiatric disorders.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

Information on helping and treating those with eating disorders. Includes national newsletter, referral list, and assistance for starting support groups.

National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities

Articles and resources about special education for African American children to parents, educators, and others.

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Information on living with LD throughout the lifespan; programs that identify effective learning strategies and emphasize the early identification and treatment of LD.

National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Fact sheets addressing the effects of trauma on: children; survivors of child sexual abuse; victims of war zone violence, captivity or rape; male and female sexual assault victims; accident survivors; and more.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Articles and fact sheets about domestic violence.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)

Eeducation, information, and resources for alcoholics and their families, children, teenagers and parents.

National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity

Information and resources. Includes a self-scoring test on sexual addiction, and local links.

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA)

Mood disorders, a list of support groups with chapters, personal stories, programs, publications, resources, and advocacy.

National Eating Disorders Association

Provides educational materials and a toll-free eating disorders information and referral line.

National Education Association

Parental involvement resources on making the most of their child's school years.

The National Family Caregivers Association

Information and education, support and validation, and public awareness and advocacy

National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc.

Treatment, research, and education.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Brochures, FAQ's, news releases, children's web site, alcohol prevention information, databases, related organizations, research, conferences, and events.

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Information and resources for students & young adults, parents, teachers, and health professionals

National Institute of Mental Health

Covers news and events, information on clinical trials, funding opportunities, and research.

National Mental Health Association

Advocacy, education, research, and services for mental illness.

National Mental Health Information Center

Mental health services information.

National Sleep Foundation

How to achieve a good night's sleep and overcome sleep disorders.

National Stuttering Association

Information for parents, professionals, adults, teens, and children.

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation

Information and support for youth and adults with OCD.

Pendulum

Diagnostic criteria, medicines, alternative treatments for bipolar disorder

Prevent Child Abuse America

Information about child abuse and prevention.

PTSD Alliance

Educational resources for individuals diagnosed with PTSD and their loved ones, as well as those at risk for developing PTSD.

Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation

Articles, links, chats, publications, and a newsletter.

Schizophrenia.com

Information, support, and education related to the brain disease schizophrenia.

Schwab Learning Center

Guide to helping kids with learning difficulties.

Sexaholics Anonymous

Based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, SA 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.

Something Fishy - Web Site on Eating Disorders

Prevention, treatment and recovery, as well as cultural issues, personal stories, online support services, information for doctors and patients, and related resources.

Talking with Kids about Tough Issues

Resources encouraging parents to talk with their children earlier and more frequently about tough issues like sex, HIV/ AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.

Tourette Syndrome Association

Support services, research, information about medications and treatments.

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