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Organizations in the Substance Abuse Field
Updated July 2002
The following organizations are of interest to those seeking information about substance abuse issues. The groups provide information services; also many prepare and distribute quality publications.
Organizations are listed alphabetically, drawn from the following categories:
- Clearinghouses
- Self-help Groups
- Hotlines
- Professional Organizations
- Library-related Organizations
- Canadian Based
- Special Focus of Organization by Population
- US Based
| Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, William Potoroka Memorial Library | |
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| Web | http://www.afm.mb.ca |
| info@afm.mb.ca | |
| Phone | (204) 944-6200 |
| Fax | (204) 786-7768 |
| Address | 1031 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, MB R3G OR8 |
| Description | The library has almost 4,000 books, about 400 videotapes and films and an in-house database. It collects and disseminates alcohol and drug information on behalf of the Foundation and serves professionals, students and the general public throughout the province. It responds to short queries from others. |
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| Addictions Services Provincial Library | |
| Phone | (709) 738-4120 |
| Fax | (709 738-4920 |
| Address | Health and Community Services, St. John's Region, P.O. Box 13122, Stn. A, St. John's, NF, Canada A1B 4A4 |
| Description | The organization is operated from Addictions Services offices under Regional Health and Community Services Boards with the Provincial office acting as coordinator and consultant. Services are offered in relation to alcohol, other drugs and gambling education, prevention and treatment for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The library is provincial in its focus with emphasis on addictions related information. The library services are primarily available to Health and Community Services staff and professionals carrying out addictions related work. Public requests are filled by the library. However, in most cases the public will access library services through their local Addictions Services office. The library also responds to brief requests from outside the province. |
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| Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization, Inc. (ACA) | |
| Web | http://www.adultchildren.org |
| info@adultchildren.org | |
| Phone | (310) 534-1815 |
| Address | PO Box 3216, Torrance, CA 90510-3216 |
| Description | A 12-step, 12-tradition program of recovery for those who grew up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional household. The World Service Organization provides information about and referral to meetings throughout the country and offers assistance to those organizing new groups. For information send a self-addressed, stamped, business size envelop, or leave a phone message, or send an e-mail request (the fastest response). |
| Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. | |
| Web | http://www.al-anon.alateen.org |
| wso@al-anon.org | |
| Phone | (757) 563-1600 |
| Fax | (757) 563-1655 |
| Address | 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 |
| Description | Al-Anon is a self-help program for family members and friends of those with an alcohol problem. It serves both Al-Anon and Alateen. Alateen is directed to teenagers with an alcoholic parent. In 2000 Al-Anon had over 35,000 groups in more than 100 countries, including 3,500 Alateen groups. Al-Anon was founded by Lois Wilson, wife of one of the founders of AA, and was originally known as the AA Auxiliary. |
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| Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation (ABMRF) | |
| Web | http://www.abmrf.org/ |
| info@abmrf.org | |
| Contact | Robin A. Kroft, Deputy Executive Director |
| Phone | (410) 821-7066 |
| Address | 1122 Lennilworth Dr., Suite 407, Baltimore, MD 21204 |
| Description | Established in 1982 with support from the malt beverage industries of the United States and Canada, supports medical, behavioral and social research and information dissemination on the use of alcoholic beverages, and prevention of alcohol-related problems. Grant recipients are from United States and Canadian academic institutions. The Foundation's Library and Resource Center on Moderate Drinking provides literature searches on request. |
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| Alcoholics Anonymous General Service Office (AA) | |
| Web | http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org |
| Contact | Adrienne Brown, (liaison to professional community) |
| Phone | (212) 870-3400 |
| Fax | (212) 870-3003 |
| Address | Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163 |
| Description | The General Service Office responds to inquiries about the Fellowship, prepares and distributes literature, including lists of the thousands of AA groups around the world, and maintains links with each AA group. AA literature and audiovisual materials are directed to alcoholics, AA members and human service and health care professionals. |
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| American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) | |
| Web | http://www.aaap.org |
| info@aaap.org | |
| Contact | Jeanne G Trumble, MSW |
| Phone | (913) 262-6161 |
| Fax | (913) 262-4311 |
| Address | 7301 Mission Road, Suite 252 Prairie Village, KS 66208 |
| Description | Founded 1985 to improve education, prevention, treatment and research in the field of alcoholism and addictions and to strengthen the training of psychiatrists in the addiction field, the Academy holds annual meetings and edits a peer reviewed journal. |
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| American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | |
| Web | http://www.americanacademy.org |
| info@AmericanAcademy.org | |
| Phone | (218) 727-3940 |
| Fax | (218) 722-0346 |
| Address | 314 W. Superior Street, Suite 702, Duluth, MN 55802 |
| Description | Founded to determine standards of training and clinical experience in the field of addiction treatment, the Academy requires these standards for health care providers who receive certification, regardless of discipline. The Academy recognizes those who have satisfied the training and experience requirements necessary to be considered as a qualified health care provider in the addictive disorders. The Academy's Information and Referral Service for professionals and managed care companies, provides information about specialty providers. |
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| American Council for Drug Education (ACDE) | |
| Web | http://www.acde.org |
| acde@phoenixhouse.org | |
| Phone | (800) 488-3784 |
| Fax | (212) 595 -2553 |
| Address | 164 West 74th St., New York, NY 10023 |
| Description | Founded in 1977, the ACDE provides information on health hazards associated with the use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and other psychoactive drugs. It prepares and publishes educational materials for employees and employers, parents, children, educators, students, policy makers and constituents. |
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| American Medical Association (AMA) | |
| Web | http://www.ama-assn.org |
| Contact | John J. Ambre, MD, PhD, Director, Department of Toxicology and Drug Abuse |
| Phone | (312) 464-4559 (Department of Toxicology and Drug Abuse) |
| Fax | (312) 464-4184 (Department of Toxicology and Drug Abuse) |
| Address | 515 North State St., Chicago, IL 60610 |
| Description | The AMA's Department of Toxicology and Drug Abuse has successfully pressed for recognition of alcoholism as a major public health problem. It continues its work defining the physician's responsibilities in caring for addicted persons, promoting physician education, tackling the problem of the impaired physician, and advocating enlightened public policy toward addictions. |
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| American Public Health Association (APHA) | |
| Web | http://www.apha.org/ |
| Phone | (202) 789-5600. (Ask for chair of Section on Alcohol and Drugs) |
| Fax | (202) 789-5661 |
| Address | 1015 Fifteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 |
| Description | The Alcohol and Drugs Section of APHA aims to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of public health policy relating to AOD prevention and treatment. The Section initiates policy resolutions for APHA adoption, sponsors sessions at the Annual Meeting, and contributes to the review of the scientific basis for public health policies and programs involving alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Founded in 1872, APHA is the largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 35,000 members from 77 occupations of public health. |
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| American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) | |
| Web | http://www.asam.org |
| e-mail@asam.org | |
| Contact | James F. Callahan, DPA., Executive Vice President |
| Phone | (301) 655-3920 |
| Address | 4601 North Park Ave., Arcade Suite 10, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
| Description | ASAM is a national medical specialty society of physicians in the field of alcohol and other drug dependencies. It was admitted to the American Medical Association's House of Delegates as a voting member in June 1988, and in June 1990 the AMA added addiction medicine (ADM) to its list of self-designated specialties. Members encompass all medical specialties and subspecialties. Physician certification is offered. |
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| Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) | |
| Web | http://www.amersa.org |
| info@amersa.org | |
| Contact | Doreen Maclane-Baeder |
| Phone | (401) 349-0000 |
| Fax | (877) 418-8769 |
| Address | 125 Whipple St., Third Floor, Suite 300, Providence, RI 02908 |
| Description | Started in 1976 by the federally funded Career Teachers in Alcohol and Drug Abuse, AMERSA is a national organization directed to education of health professionals in the field of alcohol and drug abuse. Full membership is available to those holding faculty appointments as well as others as determined by the membership committee. AMERSA arranges field placements for students and trainees who desire experience in alcohol and drug abuse treatment, research and education. |
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| Association of Canadian Distillers | |
| Web | http://www.acd.ca |
| Contact | Sandi Bokij, Information Specialist |
| Phone | (613) 238-8444, ext 214 (library) |
| Fax | (613) 238-3411 |
| Address | Suite 1100-90, Sparks St., Ottawa, ON, Canada K1P 5T8, |
| Description | The Association of Canadian Distillers is a national trade association established to protect and advance the interests of its ten members, all of whom are licensed manufacturers and marketers of distilled spirits products. The Association's mandate involves promoting and protecting the viability of the Canadian distilled spirits industry and proactively encouraging more socially responsible attitudes towards consumption. |
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| Brewers Association of Canada | |
| Web | http://www.brewers.ca |
| info@brewers.ca | |
| Phone | (613) 232-9601 |
| Fax | (613) 232-2280 |
| Address | 650-100 Queen St., Ottawa, ON, Canada K1P 159 |
| Description | National trade association for Canadian brewing companies both conventional and microbreweries. Information primarily serves organizational members. It compiles international statistical information on consumption, taxation, and control policies. |
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| Brown University Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies | |
| Web | http://www.center.butler.brown.edu |
| CASS@brown.edu | |
| Contact | David Lewis, MD, Director |
| Phone | (401) 444-1800 |
| Fax | (401) 863-1850 |
| Address | Brown University, Butler Hospital, Box G, Providence, RI 02912 |
| Description | Established in 1982 with assistance from NIAAA and NIDA, the Center is directed to research, education and training, and the development of public health policy. In addition to curriculum materials, it offers a post-doctoral training program for physicians and doctoral level professionals in human services and education. |
| Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) | |
| Web | http://www.ccsa.ca |
| webmaster@ccsa.ca | |
| Phone | (613) 235-4048 |
| Fax | (613) 235-8101 |
| Address | 75 Albert St., Suite 300, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1P 5E7 |
| Description | CCSA is a national agency, established in 1988 by an Act of Parliament. Funded by Canada's Drug Strategy and through its own revenue generating efforts, the Centre: 1) promotes informed debate on substance abuse issues and encourages public participation in reducing the harm and associated with drug abuse; 2) disseminates information on the nature, extent and consequences of substance abuse; 3) supports and assists organizations involved in substance abuse treatment, prevention and educational programming. |
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| Canadian HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse | |
| Web | http://www.clearinghouse.cpha.ca |
| AIDS/SIDA@cpha.ca | |
| Phone | (613) 725-3434 |
| Fax | (613) 725-1205 |
| Address | Canadian Public Health Association, 1565 Carling Ave., 4th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1Z8R1, Canada |
| Description | The Clearinghouse serves AIDS educators across Canada and throughout the world. It is the central Canadian documentation centre on AIDS/HIV in Canada. The Clearinghouse offers distribution of free materials, a lending library, and information and referral services in English and French. |
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| Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) | |
| Web | http://www.samhsa.gov/csap |
| Contact | Karol L. Kumpfer, PhD, Director |
| Phone | (301) 443-0365; Clearinghouse (800) 729-6686 |
| Fax | (301) 443-5447 |
| Address | 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II Building, 9th floor, Rockville, MD 20857 |
| Description | CSAP, a part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. It oversees and coordinates national drug prevention efforts, funds demonstration grant programs, coordinates a national training system for prevention and manages an information clearinghouse. It also runs a regionally-based network of programs to promote prevention at the state level, the RADAR (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resources) Network |
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| Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) | |
| Web | http://www.samhsa.gov/csat |
| Phone | (301) 443-5700 |
| Fax | (301) 434-8751 |
| Address | Rockwall II Bldg., Suite 618, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 |
| Description | The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was established to direct and coordinate federal efforts to promote treatment of alcohol and other drug problems. |
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| Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) [formerly Addiction Research Foundation] | |
| Web | http://www.camh.net |
| info@camh.net | |
| Phone | (416) 595-6144; (800) 661-1111 U.S. and Canada |
| Fax | (416) 595-6601 |
| Address | 33 Russell St., Toronto, Ontario Canada, M5S 2S1 |
| Description | Organized in 1949 as an agency of the government of Ontario, Addiction Research Foundation was established to provide treatment, conduct research and disseminate information about alcoholism and drug addiction. In 1998 the Foundation merged with the Clarke Institute of the Donwood and Queen Street Mental Health Centre to form the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The Addictions Division is a collaborating center for research and training on drug dependence of the World Health Organization. The Addictions Division is significant to those beyond the province for its research, educational materials and information services. |
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| Children of Alcoholics Foundation, Inc. | |
| Web | http://www.coaf.org |
| coaf@phoenixhouse.org | |
| Contact | Director of Public Information |
| Phone | (800) 359-COAF (359-2623) |
| Fax | (212) 754-2208 |
| Address | W. 60th St., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 |
| Description | A voluntary non-profit organization established in 1982. Primary purposes are to reach, help, and offer hope to young and adult children of alcoholics; to inform and educate the public and professionals about this group; disseminate research and new data on the effects of family alcoholism on children; encourage federal, state, and local decision makers to respond to the needs of this population. |
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| Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. (CA) | |
| Web | http://www.ca.org |
| fCAWSO@co.org | |
| Phone | (310) 559-5833. administrative office. (800) 347-8998. 24-hour referral line. |
| Fax | (310) 559-2554 |
| Address | 3740 Overland Ave., Suite G, Culver City, CA 90034 |
| Description | Founded in 1982, CA is a fellowship of people who help each other recover from their addiction to cocaine and other mind-altering substances. Its structure is similar to that of AA with meetings held throughout the U.S. The World Service Office maintains a 24-hour referral line. The Co-Anon program is available for affected family members. Its website includes literature, a meeting directory, and other member-related information. |
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| CSAP Workplace Helpline | |
| Web | http://www.helpline@samhsa.gov |
| Phone | (800) 843-4971 |
| Description | Operated by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and funded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the helpline is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. It offers telephone consultation, resource referrals, and publications to business, industry, and unions to assist in planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive drug-free workplace programs. |
| Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) | |
| Web | http://www.discus.org |
| Contact | Matthew Vellucci, Librarian |
| Phone | (202) 628-3544 |
| Fax | (202) 682-8888 |
| Address | 1250 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 |
| Description | This trade association for liquor producers and marketers in the U.S., monitors national, state, and local alcohol legislation; maintains statistics on production and sales; maintains a library and welcomes inquiries from the general public. |
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| Drug Dependency Services Library, Newfoundland Department of Health | |
| Web | http://www.gov.nf.ca/health/commhlth/factlist/factlist.htm |
| Phone | (709) 729-0623 |
| Fax | (709) 729-5824 |
| Address | PO Box 8700, St. John's, NF, Canada A1B 4J6 |
| Description | A service within the Provincial Department of Health, Community Services Division. The agency coordinates alcohol/drug education, prevention and treatment services within Newfoundland and Labrador. Its library offers information services to residents of the Province and responds to brief questions of those from beyond. |
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| Drug Information & Strategy Clearinghouse (DISC) | |
| Phone | (800) 955-2232. [Note: There are several voice mail menus before the Clearinghouse] |
| Fax | (202) 708-1197 |
| Address | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, PO Box 8577, Silver Spring, MD 20907 |
| Description | DISC provides housing officials, residents, and community leaders with information and assistance on drug abuse prevention and drug trafficking control techniques. It operates and maintains databases with information about national and community-based anti-drug programs. The Clearinghouse acquires and reviews more than 1,500 reports, articles, news items, videos, grant applications, and other materials annually. Information specialists conduct searches of specialized databases for materials about anti-drug programs and strategies. |
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| Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) | |
| Web | http://www.drug policy.org |
| webmaster@drug policy.org | |
| Contact | Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director |
| Phone | (212) 548-0695 |
| Fax | (212) 48-4670 |
| Address | 925 9th Ave., New York, NY 10019 |
| Description | The Drug Policy Alliance is the nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs and promote new drug policies based on common sense, science, public health and human rights. |
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| Drugs and Policy Clearinghouse, Office of National Drug Control Policy | |
| Web | http://www.ncjrs.org |
| Phone | (800) 666-3332 |
| Fax | (301) 251-5212 |
| Address | 2277 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850 |
| Description | Funded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and managed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (DOJ), the clearinghouse distributes data on drugs and crime. In 1994 it became a part of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. The Clearinghouse focuses on serving the data needs of federal, state and local government agencies and policy makers. The Clearinghouse can arrange access to Bureau of Justice Statistics data sets and other criminal justice data that are available on public computer tapes, CD-ROMs and disks. |
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| Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) | |
| Web | http://www.eapassn.org |
| ceo@eap-association.org | |
| Contact | Antoinette Samel, Executive Officer |
| Phone | (703) 387-1000 |
| Fax | (703) 522-4585 |
| Address | 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201 |
| Description | Founded in 1971 as the Association of Labor-Management Administrators and Consultants on Alcoholism (ALMACA), the organization changed its name in 1989. It currently has 7,000 members engaged directly in providing employee assistance services. In 1987 it established a Certification Commission for certification of employee assistance professionals under an examination system. The Association publishes an extensive selection of brochures, books, and research publications on prevention, treatment and education. The Resource Center responds to professional information requests without charge. |
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| Hazelden Foundation, Library and Information Resources | |
| Web | http://www.hazelden.org |
| bweiner@hazelden.org | |
| Contact | Barbara Weiner, MLS, Librarian |
| Phone | (651) 213-4411, Library. (800) 328-9000, Publishing |
| Fax | (651) 213-4411 |
| Address | Box 11, Center City, MN 55012 |
| Description | Founded in 1949, as a residential treatment program, the Foundation also provides education and training, at its Minnesota Center as well as other sites. Of special note is a weeklong "Professionals in Residence Program" which offers experiential learning in addition to lectures and discussions with program staff. Hazelden also offers comprehensive prevention training to teachers, counselors, and community leaders working with at risk youth. Hazelden is a major publisher in the alcohol-drug field. Its library will respond to questions from professionals. |
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| Health Canada | |
| Web | http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca |
| Phone | (613) 957-2991 |
| Fax | (613) 941-5366 |
| Address | Departmental Library, Jeanne Mance Building, Floor 2, AL 090 C2, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1A 0K9 |
| Description | Health Canada (Federal Department of Health) assists Canadians to maintain and advance their physical and mental well-being. The departmental library was established in 1991. Its collections focus on health policy, health promotion, health financing and service delivery, mental health, as well as health and well-being of specific populations (e.g., aged, children, natives, etc.). All library services are available to the public. Online services are only available to Health Canada employees. |
| International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous (ILAA) | |
| Web | http://www.ILAA.org |
| Contact | Eliseo DW Gauna |
| Phone | (818) 785-6541 |
| Fax | (818) 785-3887 |
| Address | 14643 Sylvan St., Van Nuys, CA 91411-2327 |
| Description | ILAA serves as a clearinghouse to assist attorneys seeking help for alcohol and other drug problems and holds an annual convention. |
| International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) | |
| Web | http://www.intnsa.org |
| Phone | (919) 821-1292 |
| Fax | (919) 833-5473 |
| Address | PO Box 10752, Raleigh NC 27605 |
| Description | IntNSA is a professional association for nurses whose field of practice is substance abuse/addictions nursing, including clinicians, educators, managers, and researchers. Full membership is available to registered professional nurses; other may become associate members. The organization is dedicated to providing quality comprehensive care to addicted persons and their families. The website includes information on certification for nurses in the specialty, developed in collaboration with the National Consortium of Chemical Dependency Nurses. |
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| Join Together | |
| Web | http://www.jointogether.org |
| info@jointogether.org | |
| Phone | (617) 437-1500 |
| Fax | (617) 437-9394 |
| Address | 441 Stuart St., Floor -7 Boston, MA 02116 |
| Description | Started in 1991, Join Together is a national program to help communities fight substance abuse. It is funded by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the Boston University School of Public Health. Program components include: Public Policy Panels, a National Leadership Fellows Program, a National Computer Network, a Communications Program and Technical Assistance to Community Programs. Although Join Together does not have a formal information service, professionals respond to phone queries. |
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| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Specialty Center at the Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center | |
| Phone | (212) 620-7310 |
| Address | 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011 |
| Description | Founded in 1994, the center addresses related to issues of the gay, bisexual, transgender, and lesbians, in respect to substance abuse. |
| Marin Institute | |
| Web | http://www.marininstitute.org |
| info@marininstitute.org | |
| Phone | (415) 456-5692 |
| Fax | (415) 456-0491 |
| Address | 24 Belvedere St., San Rafael, CA 94901 |
| Description | Established in 1987 and designated to receive long-term core funding from the Beryl Buck Trust, the Institute's goal is to reduce the toll of alcohol and other drug problems on Marin County and on society in general. The Institute develops, implements, evaluates and disseminates innovative approaches to prevention locally, nationally and internationally. The Resource Center is a state of the art information system designed to support the work of the Institute staff and their constituencies. It has two major collections. The Industry Database which is a unique collection of nearly 12,000 abstracts by and about the alcoholic beverage industry and the Online Catalog contains materials on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems. The Thesaurus developed by the Institute includes more than 1,000 alcohol and other drug prevention terms in the social sciences, business and health fields. |
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| Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (NA) | |
| Web | http://www.na.org/ |
| jeffg@na.org | |
| Contact | Jeff Gershoff, Public Information |
| Phone | (818) 773-9999, ext 131 |
| Fax | (818) 700-0700 |
| Address | PO Box 9999, Van Nuys, CA 91409 |
| Description | Narcotics Anonymous is a 12-step program, modeled after AA, for persons for whom drugs have become a problem and who wish to stop using. |
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| National AIDS Information Clearinghouse. (CDC NAC) | |
| Web | http://www.cdcnpin.org |
| info@cdcnpin.org | |
| Phone | (800) 458-5231. TTY (800) 243-7012 |
| Address | CDC National Prevention Information Network, PO Box 6003, Rockville MD 20849-6003 |
| Description | The Clearinghouse has been incorporated as a part of the CDC National Prevention Information Network. A reference, referral and publication distribution service for HIV and AIDS information, the Clearinghouse offers information on all aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and social support. Its collection includes descriptions of over 19,000 AIDS-related programs and over 11,000 materials on topics ranging from general information to education and training programs in over 50 languages. The bilingual, multidisciplinary staff of the Clearinghouse offer reference and referral services and document delivery. Services are accessible by phone, by Internet services, by FAX and mail. The Internet services include E-mail and a listserv that is a read-only mailing list for those who wish to receive AIDS-related documents from CDC. |
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| National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) | |
| Web | http://www.nacoa.org |
| info@nacoa.org | |
| Phone | (888) 554-2677 |
| Fax | (301) 468-0987 |
| Address | 1426 Rockville Pike, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852 |
| Description | Founded in 1983 the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) provides public and professional information, education, advocacy and community networking on behalf of children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. NACoA programs and members work to increase public awareness and services for children of alcoholics. |
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| NAADC National Association of Addictions Professionals | |
| Web | http://www.naadac.org |
| naadac@naadac.org | |
| Phone | (800) 548-0497 |
| Fax | (800) 377-1136 |
| Address | 901 Washington St., Suite 600, Alexandria VA 22314 |
| Description | This is a national professional organization, with over 14,000 members, for alcoholism and drug abuse professionals. It conducts a credentialing program with two levels of certification for counselors who are certified in their states. Certification requirements include: education, clinical experience, and successful completion of an exam that is offered two times a year. Its website provides information on certification, study guide (for certification exam) and counselor job ads. |
| National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) | |
| Web | http://www.naadac.org |
| naadac@naadac.org | |
| Phone | (800) 548-0497 |
| Fax | (800) 377-1136 |
| Address | 1911 North Fort Myer Dr., Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22209 |
| Description | NAADAC is a national professional organization for alcoholism and drug abuse professionals with over 17,000 members. It runs a credentialing program with two levels of certification for counselors who are certified in their states. Certification requirements include education, clinical experience and successful completion of an exam which is offered two times a year. |
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| National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals (NALGAP) | |
| Web | http://www.nalgap.org |
| Phone | (703) 465-0539 |
| Fax | (703) 741-6989 |
| Address | 901 Washington St., Suite 600, Alexandria VA 22314 |
| Description | NALGAP is a national membership organization comprised of professionals and other concerned individuals whose mission is to address and counteract the effect of heterosexual bias and homophobia on those affected by substance abuse and addictions through advocacy, training, networking and resource development. |
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| National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) | |
| Web | http://www.nasadad.org |
| dcoffice@nasadad.org | |
| Contact | Rob Morrison, Director of Public Policy |
| Phone | (202) 293-0090. Ext 106 |
| Fax | (202) 293-1250 |
| Address | 808 17th St. NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20006 |
| Description | NASADAD is a private association of State Program Directors that endeavors to facilitate cooperative efforts between the Federal government and state agencies and among states on alcohol and drug abuse treatment, prevention, and public policy. |
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| National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) | |
| Web | http://www.casacolumbia.org/ |
| Contact | David Mann, MLS, Librarian |
| Phone | (202) 293-0090 |
| Fax | (202) 293-1250 |
| Address | 633 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10017-6706 |
| Description | Founded in 1992, CASA is an independent, nonprofit corporation affiliated with Columbia University. It works with experts in medicine, law enforcement, business, law, economics, communications, teaching, social work and the clergy. Its goals are: to explain the social and economic cost of substance abuse; identify what prevention and treatment programs work for whom and under what circumstances; and encourage individuals and institutions to take responsibility to prevent and combat substance abuse. The library responds to questions from professionals. |
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| National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) | |
| Web | http://www.health.org |
| info@health.org | |
| Phone | (800) 729-6686 or (301) 468-2600. |
| Fax | (301) 468-6433 |
| Address | PO Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345 |
| Description | NCADI is the information service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It acts as the central point within the Federal Government for current print and audiovisual materials about alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems. Information specialists respond to alcohol and other drug-related inquiries. It distributes bibliographies and publications, posters, videotapes, and prevention curricula. NCADI maintains an extensive full-service library. It coordinates the Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness (RADAR) Network which facilitates access to state and local sources of information about alcohol and other drugs. |
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| National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (Canada) (NCSA) | |
| Web | http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca./nc-cn |
| Phone | (800) 267-1291; (613) 957-2938 [local]; (800) 561-5643 [TTY] |
| Fax | (888) 267-1233; (613) 941-8930 [local] |
| Address | 1918C2, Floor-18 Jeanne Mance Building Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa ON, Canada K1A1B4 |
| Description | The Clearinghouse is a national resource centre for information and solutions to violence in the family. It provides information to front line workers, researchers and community groups as well as queries from individuals. The Clearinghouse maintains a reference collection with online bibliographic searching of approximately 10,000 titles. |
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| National Clearinghouse on Substance Abuse (Canada) (NCSA) | |
| Web | http://www.ccsa.ca |
| webmaster@ccsa.ca | |
| Phone | (613) 235-4048 |
| Fax | (613) 235-8101 |
| Address | 75 Albert St., Suite 300, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1P 5E7 |
| Description | The National Clearinghouse has a collection of over 10,000 items unique to Canadian substance abuse and addictions issues. It provides information services and maintains specialized databases on Canadian substance abuse resources, treatment services and organizations. It coordinates the Canadian Substance Abuse Information Network (CSAIN), a nationwide consortium whose members exchange information, share resources, and develop new information products. The NCSA fulfills information requests or directs them to an appropriate source. It develops and produces electronic and printed information products including databases, directories, inventories, and bibliographies. It distributes the publications of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) |
| National Clearinghouse on Tobacco and Health, Canadian Council for Tobacco Control | |
| Web | http://www.cctc.ca |
| info-services@cctc.ca | |
| Phone | (613) 567-3050 |
| Fax | (613) 567-2730 |
| Address | 75 Albert St., Suite 508, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7, Canada |
| Description | Founded in 1989, the Clearinghouse is a program of the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control. Provides information on tobacco use, prevention and reduction issues, programs, resources and initiatives to eligible professionals. It is an integral component of the National Strategy to Reduce Tobacco Use in Canada. |
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| National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) | |
| Web | http://www.ncadd.org |
| national@ncadd.org | |
| Contact | Jeffrey Hon, Director for Public Information |
| Phone | (212) 269-7797 |
| Fax | (212) 269-7510 |
| Address | 20 Exchange Place, Suite 2902, New York, NY 10005 |
| Description | Founded in 1944, NCADD currently works in partnership with nearly 200 affiliates throughout the nation, It actively advocates government policies to reduce alcohol and other drug addictions and to provide for the treatment needs and rights of affected people. It's annual meetings and publications are excellent continuing education opportunities and information resources. |
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| National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) | |
| Web | http://www.niaaa.nih.gov |
| Phone | (301) 443-3885 |
| Fax | (301) 443-7043 |
| Address | 6000 Executive Boulevard, Wilco Building, Rockville, MD 20892-7003 |
| Description | NIAAA is one of 16 research institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health. NIAAA conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research, health services research, research training and health information dissemination regarding the prevention of alcohol abuse and the treatment of alcoholism. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Abuse responds to questions about the NIAAA and distributes its publications. It's database "ETOH" is available online. |
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| National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) | |
| Web | http://www.nida.nih.gov |
| Phone | (301) 443-6480 |
| Fax | (301) 433-9127 |
| Address | 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 5213, Bethesda MD 2089-9561 |
| Description | One of 16 research institutes overseen by the National Institutes of Health. NIDA conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research, health services research, research training and health information dissemination regarding the prevention and treatment of drug abuse. The Institute is organized into five divisions: Intramural Research, Extramural Research, Education and Research Training, Research Dissemination and Epidemiological Studies. |
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| National Self-Help Clearinghouse | |
| Web | http://www.selfhelpweb.org |
| info@selfhelpweb.org | |
| Contact | Audrey Gartner, Executive Director |
| Phone | (212) 817-1822 |
| Fax | (212) 642-1956 |
| Address | Graduate School and CUNY, 365 5th Ave., Suite 3300, New York NY 10016 |
| Description | The Clearinghouse conducts training for professional and lay people about self-help methods, carries out research activities, maintains an information and referral databank, publishes materials, and addresses professional audiences about policies affecting self-help groups. |
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| Nicotine Anonymous World Services (NA) | |
| Web | http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org |
| info@nicotine-anonymous.org | |
| Phone | (415) 750-0328 |
| Address | NAWSO, 419 Main St., PMB 370, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 |
| Description | NA helps members and others to live without smoking using the twelve step self help program model adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. |
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| Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC) | |
| Web | http://www.omhrc.gov |
| Phone | (800) 444-6472; (301) 565-4020 |
| Fax | (732) 565-5112 |
| Address | PO Box 37337, Washington DC 20013-7337 |
| Description | The Office of Minority Health (OMH) established the OMH Resource Center as a national resource for minority health information. The Resource Center facilitates access to minority health information, health promotion activities, preventive health services, and public health education. It offers assistance in the analysis of issues and problems that relate to minority health; provides assistance to organizations and individuals working in minority health professions. The Center maintains information, resources, and publications on health-specific topics that target African-American, Asian-American, Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. It provides information services and maintains five minority health databases. |
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| Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Free Education (PRIDE) | |
| Web | http://www.prideyouth.com (youth programs), www.pridesurveys.com (surveys) |
| Phone | (404) 577-4500 (youth); (800) 279-6361 (surveys) |
| Fax | (404) 688-6937 (youth); (270) 746-9598 (surveys) |
| Address | 3610 DeKalb Technology Parkway, Suite 105, Atlanta, GA 30340 (youth programs) 111 St. Charles Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (surveys) |
| Description | Originally a non-profit organization devoted to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention. It offers information to the public and programs for parents, youth, educators, businesses, and governments, and conducting annual surveys on adolescent substance use. It has divided into two groups: Surveys and Youth Programs. |
| Prevention Source BC (British Columbia) (PSBC) | |
| Web | http://www.preventionsource.bc.ca |
| info@preventionsource.bc.ca | |
| Phone | (604) 874-8452; (800) 663-1880. British Columbia residents |
| Fax | (604) 874-9348 |
| Address | Suite 210 , 2730 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5N 5P4 |
| Description | Prevention Source BC is funded by the Province of British Columbia. The Centre provides toll-free information services to residents of the province seeking information about prevention, organizations, programs, materials, and research in the area of substance misuse. In addition, Prevention Source BC has a collection of materials available for on-site use. |
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| ProjectCork.org | |
| Web | http://www.projectcork.org |
| jeankinney@projectcork.org | |
| Contact | Jean Kinney, Director/Publisher |
| Address | Hinman Box 7760, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover NH 03755 |
| Description | ProjectCork.org is the continuation of a program founded in 1978, at Dartmouth Medical School, as part of a medical education curriculum development effort. Project-Cork.org produces CORK - an online bibliographic database of substance use materials of interest to clinician, educators, and those involved in public policy- materials, and provides current awareness services. |
| Rutgers University Center of Alcohol Studies, Library | |
| Web | http://www.rci.rutgers/~cas2.edu |
| ppage@rci.rutgers.edu | |
| Contact | Penny Page, MLS, Library Director |
| Phone | (732) 445-4442 |
| Fax | (732) 445-5944 |
| Address | 607 Allison Rd. Smithers Hall, Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8001 |
| Description | The Center is internationally recognized for its research, education, clinical services and information. The Center's Library houses one of the world's largest collection of alcohol information and can provide individualized information services, specialized bibliographies and document delivery services. Its website has many unique resources, from historical materials to bibliographies and fact sheets. |
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| Saskatchewan Health Resource Centre | |
| Web | http://health.gov.sk.ca |
| library@health.gov.sk.ca | |
| Contact | Kathy Donovan, Addictions Coordinator |
| Phone | (306) 787-3090 |
| Fax | (306) 787-3823 |
| Address | 3475 Albert St., Regina, S4S 6X6 Canada |
| Description | The Resource Centre collection of approximately 8,000 books, 500 journals, 600 audiovisuals, and a pamphlet resource file, reflects current health policies, and prevention, treatment and program support. It includes extensive holdings in the addictions field. The Resource Centre provides interlibrary loans and information services. The audiovisual collection is available for loan within the province. |
| Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) | |
| Web | http://www.stfm.org |
| sherwood@stfm.org | |
| Contact | Roger A Sherwood, Executive Director |
| Phone | (800) 274-2237 |
| Fax | (913) 906-6096 |
| Address | 3475 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 540, Leawood, KS 66211 |
| Description | Founded in 1967 to support family medicine as an academic discipline STFM's 4,800 members hold annual meetings and workshops. A Group on Substance Abuse presents at meetings and works with the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. |
| Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists (SALIS) | |
| Web | http://www.salis.org |
| salis@arg.org | |
| Phone | (510) 642-5208 (Andrea Mitchell) |
| Fax | (510) 642-5208 |
| Address | Box 9513, Berkeley, CA 94709-0513 |
| Description | An international association of individuals and organizations with special interests in the exchange and dissemination of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug information. Created in 1978, SALIS annual meetings offer members opportunities for professional development, information exchange and networking. SALIS is an affiliate member of the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions (ICAA). It actively collaborates with the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) RADAR Network and the NIAAA-CSAP Alcohol and Other Drug Thesaurus project. |
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| Trauma Foundation | |
| Web | http://www.tf.org |
| info@traumafdn.org | |
| Phone | (415) 821-8209, ext 26 |
| Fax | (415) 282-2363 |
| Address | 1001 Potrero Ave. Building One, Room 300, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA 94110 |
| Description | The Trauma Foundation is the home office for the San Francisco Injury Center and The Pacific Center for Violence Prevention and other special projects related to accident prevention. It houses a special library on injury and violence prevention which includes a wealth of alcohol and drug information. The library offers full reference services. It has an online searchable database on alcohol-related injury. |