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Website Links (as
listed below)
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In addition to contacting REAP to
assist you with personal or family needs, you may also find some of
these resources helpful:
◊ Community Information and
Referrals
In most communities, the local United Way
maintains an information and referral database and/or telephone
service. In many parts of the country, one can simply call 211
to be connected with the local information network. If you visit the
website
www.unitedway.org you can type in a zip code
and get information about the location, telephone number, and often a website
link to your local United Way.
For the triangle area of North Carolina, the
website is
http://www.unitedwaytriangle.org.
◊ Mental Health
National Institute for Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov toll free
1-866-615-6464
National Association of Mental Illness
www.nami.org
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
http://www.dbsalliance.org
1-800-826-3632
◊ Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Addictions
National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
www.health.org or
http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR0027.htm
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
for Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Treatment Referrals www.samhsa.gov 1-800-662-4357
Narcotics Anonymous
www.na.org
(818) 773-9999
Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
(212) 870-3400
Gamblers Anonymous
www.gamblersanonymous.org
(213) 386-8789
Sex Addicts Anonymous
www.sexaa.org 1-800-477-8191
◊ Family, Marital, and Dependent
Care
General
tips, information, and many good links:
www.parenthood.com
or www.wholefamily.com
To find local Child
Care:
www.ChildCareAware.org
or call 1-800-388-2227
or
www.childcareservices.org
Note: In
North Carolina go to
http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us/search.asp
or
go to
www.childcareservices.org for Orange, Durham, and Wake Counties
For Aging Issues and Eldercare: To locate local resources for seniors
call
1-888-389-8839. See Department of Health and Human Services site at
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov and
search the eldercare locator, or call 1-800-677-1116
In the Raleigh area, contact
Resources for Seniors at
www.resourcesforseniors.com
or (919) 872-7933
Also see
www.extendedcare.com and use the extended care
provider search tab at the top right of the screen
Also, for helpful information, links, and forms to organize financial information for
seniors, see www.a-guide-for-seniors.com (look at Eldercare Resources tab and see
Eldercare 101, Checklists)
◊ Loss and Grief
American
Association of Retired Persons
www.aarp.org/griefandloss
End
of Life Care
www.growthhouse.org “Improving Care for the
Dying” (415) 863-3045
◊ Financial and Legal
As of 12/01/2004, the fair credit
reporting act enables each person to get one free credit
report per year. Go to
www.annualcreditreport.com
or call (877) 322-8228. Or you can also access this site through a
link at the FTC www.ftc.gov/freereports
Information
on Credit Counseling and Debt Management: Non-profit Consumer Credit
agencies
(often affiliated with local Family Service Agencies) www.debtadvice.org
1-800-388-2227
Information
on Divorce:
www.divorcenet.com
This
is a private company with general legal
information and lawyer referral
resources. The site also has many FAQs sections (for specific
states) plus free legal forms to download. See also http://resources.lawinfo.com/
If you have a consumer protection issue or complaint (including tenant rights), you may
get information from your state's Attorney General's Office. In North Carolina:
1-877-5-NO-SCAM (1-800-566-7226) or visit www.ncdoj.com
General legal information and referrals to qualified attorneys:
In many states, the State Bar Association offers low cost initial consultations and referrals
to specific types of experienced attorneys (search for bar association and your state).
In North Carolina, call the Lawyer Referral service at 1-800-662-7660. You can arrange a 30 minute
consultation for $30.00.
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