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Website Links (as listed below)
- 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 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 Toll free 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org 1-800-826-3632
- Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Addictions
- Family, Marital, and Dependent Care
- To find local Child Care:
- 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 www.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)
- 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.
