http://www.alz.org
919 N. Michigan Ave.,Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60611-1676
1-800-272-3900 or 312-335-8700
Literature and resources including brochures, newsletter, respite care and more.
http://www.cancer.org
1599 Clifton Road N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-320-333 or 1-800-227-2345
Support groups for patients and their families, transportation programs, at home care items.
http://www.cerebralpalsy.org
http://www.ama-assn.org
http://www.apdaparkinson.com
60 Bay Street Suite 401
Staten Island, NY 10301
1-800-223-2732
Support groups, information and referral.
http://www.cahf.org
http://www.csfpa.org
7651 W 41st Ave, Ste 90
Wheatridge, CO 80033
Denver area - 303-463-7989
National - 800-426-3281
Fax - 303-463-7990
The CSFPA provides support, education, and advocacy for foster families throughout the state of Colorado.
http://www.dcara.org
805-688-1603
Extensive database of 12,000 local organizations that provide various services for the disabled.
http://www.healthanswers.com
http://www.hcfa.org
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
(410) 786-3000
Federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) providing health insurance for over 74 million Americans.
http://www.healthfinder.gov
http://www.mayohealth.org
http://www.medicarerightsuniversity.org
http://www.medicinenet.com
http://www.medscape.com
http://www.nafc.org
P.O. Box 8310
Spartanburg, SC 29305
1-800-252-3337
803-579-7900
Low-cost educational leaflets, books, audio-visuals and Resource Guide of products and services.
http://www.nahc.org
http://www.ncoa.org
409 Third Street SW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20024
202-479-1200
Variety of materials on a range of aging issues including senior centers, adult day care and more.
http://www.nfcacares.org
Association
10605 Concord St., Suite 501
Kennsington, MD 20895
1-800-896-3650
http://www.nmss.org
733 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10017
212-986-3240
1-800-FIGHT MS
Counseling, education, information, referral and other assistance.
http://www.spinalcord.org
600 W. Cummings Park
Suite 2000
Woburn, MA 01801
617-935-2722 or 1-800-962-9629
http://www.stroke.org
96 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112
1-800-787-6537
Information and referral to rehabilitation facilities, professional services and support groups.
http://www.oley.org
214 Hun Memorial, MC-28
Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York 12208
800-776-OLEY or 518-262-5079
Provides newsletter, charts, brochures, travel/hospital pack, travel tips, toll-free consumer networking, video/DVD library, online community forum, regional support groups, annual conference and events.
http://www.simonfoundation.org
P.O. Box 815 Wilmete, IL 60091
1-800-23-SIMON
708-864-3913
24-hour hotline for free information packets.
http://www.caregiver.com
3005 Greene Street
Hollywood, Florida 33020
800-829-2734
Provides information, news articles, caregiver support, newsletter, magazine, conferences, discussion lists, chat rooms, recipes and an online store. http://www.ucp.org
The national organization and its nationwide network of 135 affiliates strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society.
http://www.uoa.org
36 Executive Park, Suite 120
Irvine, CA 92714
800-836-0826
714-660-8624
Informational brochures and Ostomy Quarterly magazine.