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Part 4:
References

Organizations Serving Individuals
Who are Homeless

This section highlights Federal programs, national organizations, student associations, and telephone information lines with service, information and communication components that coincide with the interests of homeless health care providers. Hours of operation are listed as Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

A. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS PERSONS

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Bureau of Primary Health Care
Office of Minority and Special Populations
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15-99
Rockville, MD 20857

Phone: (301) 594-4430
Email: jhochron@hrsa.gov
Web: www.bphc.hrsa.gov
Contact: Jean L. Hochron, MPH, Director

The HRSA, Bureau of Primary Health Care oversees the distribution of funds to support Health Care for the Homeless projects. In Fiscal Year 2006, $156 million was appropriated and 185 HCH projects received funding. Grant dollars are available to both private and public organizations to improve and expand access to a full range of comprehensive primary health care services, substance abuse treatment, mental health, oral health, and other services to promote and sustain the well-being of homeless people.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration on Children, Youth, and Families/Children’s Bureau
Child Welfare Information Gateway
1250 Maryland Avenue, SW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20024

Phone: (703) 385-7565 or (800) 394-3366
Fax: (703) 385-3206
Email: info@childwelfare.gov
Web: www.childwelfare.gov

This agency promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families by connecting child welfare professionals and the general public to information and resources that address the needs of children and families in their communities.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE)
1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop E- 10
Atlanta, GA 30333

Phone: (404) 639-8135
Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Web: www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb

The CDC’s DTBE coordinates national programs of assistance involving preventive health services with state and local health agencies. The DTBE produces brochures, curriculum and patient education materials, guidelines, and practitioner materials. Some literature is available in Spanish.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003

Phone: (800) 458-5231 English/Spanish
TTY: (800) 243-7012
Fax: (888) 282-7681
Email: info@cdcnpin.org
Web: www.cdcnpin.org

NPIN is the reference, referral, and distribution service for information on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis, operating Monday - Friday, 9 am – 8 pm.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Alternative Medicine (NCAM)
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892

Phone: (888) 644-6226
TTY: (866) 464-3615
Fax: (866) 464-3616
Email: info@nccam.nih.gov
Web: nccam.nih.gov

NCCAM sponsors and conducts research using scientific methods and advanced technologies to study complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892-2292

Phone: (301) 496-1752
Fax: (301) 496-1072
TTY: (800) 222-4225
Web: www.nia.nih.gov

Publications/General Information:
Phone: (800) 222-2225
Web: www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications.

Alzheimer's disease information:
Phone: (800) 438-4380
Web: www.alzheimers.nia.nih.org

The NIA’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research. It supports and conducts research on aging processes, age-related diseases, and special problems and needs of the aged. The NIA trains and develops highly skilled research scientists, develops and maintains state-of-the-art resources to accelerate research progress, and disseminates information on health and research advances and on new directions for research. The NIA is also the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
Homeless Programs Branch
1 Choke Cherry Road
Room 6-1027
Rockville, MD 20857

Phone: (240) 276-1895
Fax: (240) 276-1930
Webs: www.mentalhealth.org; www.samhsa.gov/cmhs/cmhs.htm
Contact: Lawrence Rickards, PhD

CMHS is concerned with prevention and treatment of mental illness and promotion of mental health. The Homeless Programs Branch administers and co-sponsors numerous programs, including: Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH); Collaboration to Link Health Care for the Homeless programs with Community Mental Health Agencies; Chronic Homeless Initiative; collaboration to sponsor policy academies that bring together state teams to develop plans to address homelessness; and collaborative program on Homeless Families. The Branch also supports a contract for the National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Mental Health Information Center
P.O. Box 42557
Washington, DC 20015

Phone: (800) 789-2647
TDD: (240)747-5475 (International)
TDD: (866) 889-2647
Fax: (240) 221-4295
Email: nmhic-info@samhsa.hhs.gov
Web: www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

The Center provides information on a range of mental health topics. The Center also provides referrals to individuals and local, State, and national organizations. Bilingual information specialists are available.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD USER
P.O. Box 23268
Washington, DC 20026-3268

Phone: (800) 245-2691 or (202) 708-3178
TDD: (800) 927-7589
Fax: (202) 708-9981
Email: helpdesk@huduser.org
Web: www.huduser.org

HUD USER is an information service that provides access to housing research and information. HUD USER also maintains an online bibliographic database that provides complete reference and document dissemination services and offers reproduction of selected blueprints.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD Veteran Resource Center
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20401

Phone: (800) 998-9999
TDD: (800) 483-2209
Fax: (301) 519-5027
Email: hudvet@hud.gov
Web: www.hud.gov/hudvet/vetmain.html

The Center provides information on resources and initiatives available at HUD with an emphasis on homeless veterans. Resources include Continuum of Care/Homeless Assistance Programs, Community Development Block Grants, HOME Investment Partnerships, HOPE 3, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. The Center also provides technical assistance, trainings, and conferences.

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210

Phone: (866) 4-USA-DOL
TTY: (877) 889-5627
Web: www.dol.gov
Web site on homelessness: www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-homeless.htm

The U.S. Department of Labor administers employment and training programs addressing the cycle of homelessness. The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program provides services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force and to stimulate the development of effective services delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care for the Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV)
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420

Phone: (202) 273-8540 or (202) 273-8537
Fax: (202) 273-9131
Web: www1.va.gov/homeless

The HCHV Program provides outreach, case management, and housing referrals for homeless veterans with chronic mental illness and substance abuse problems. Clinicians help secure health care and housing from VA Medical Centers and others on the local level. Veterans Industries provide work opportunities.

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

The GSA administers a donation program through a network of State Agencies for Surplus Property and coordinates distribution of Federal surplus real (for shelters, clinics, office space) and personal property (bedding, clothing, tools, motor vehicles, appliances) that is available to groups serving homeless people.

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
Federal Center SW
409 Third Street, SW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20024

Phone: (202) 708-4663
Fax: (202) 708-1216
Email: usich@usich.gov
Web: www.usich.gov
Contact: Philip Mangano, Executive Director

The Council’s mission is to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to end homelessness in the United States through Federal interagency, intergovernmental, and intercommunity collaborations. The Council comprises the heads of 20 Federal departments and agencies. Regional coordinators facilitate the Council’s work at local and regional levels which focuses on identifying and promoting prevention and intervention strategies, improving access to and coordination of Federal resources, and assisting state and local governments, providers, and other community entities to create effective solutions.

Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program
701 North Fairfax Street, Suite 310
Alexandria, VA 22314 2064

Phone: (703) 706 9660
Fax: (703) 706 9677
Web: www.efsp.unitedway.org

This Federal emergency program supplements the work of local social service organizations, both private and governmental, to help people in need of emergency assistance.

B. NATIONAL INFORMATION

Alliance for Children and Families
11700 West Lake Park Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53224

Phone: (414) 359-1040 or (800) 221-3726
Fax: (414) 359-1074
Email: info@alliance1.org
Web: www.alliance1.org

This nonprofit association represents more than 360 child- and family-serving organizations. Members provide an array of community based services to millions of people each year. The Alliance works to strengthen the capacities of member organizations to serve children, families, and communities.

American Humane Association (AHA)
Children's Services
63 Inverness Drive E
Englewood, CO 80112

Phone: (303) 792-9900
Fax: (303) 792-5333
Web: www.americanhumane.org

Children’s Services provides leadership in the development of programs, policies, and services on behalf of children who are abused and neglected.

American Lung Association (ALA)
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006

Phone: (212) 315-8700 or (800) LUNG-USA
Web: www.lungusa.org

Through a network of local affiliates, the ALA conducts research, advocacy, and education. Asthma, tobacco control, and air quality are its primary focus. The ALA contributes to community service programs and patient education. It is a lead agency for the National Coalition to Eliminate Tuberculosis and the National Tuberculosis Training Initiative.

American Psychiatric Association (APA)
1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209-3901

Phone: (703) 907-7300
Fax: (703) 907-1083
Email: apa@psych.org
Web: www.psych.org

The APA comprises approximately 35,000 psychiatrists working to promote the best interests of patients and those actually or potentially making use of psychiatric services. It’s Committee on Homelessness promotes advocacy efforts and encourages psychiatrists to help develop programs and services for mentally ill persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

American Public Health Association (APHA)
Caucus on Homelessness
c/o Suzanne Zerger
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
308-915 King Street West
Toronto, ON M6K 3M2

Phone: (647) 435-4616
Email: szerger@nhchc.org
Web: www.apha.org
Contact: Suzanne Zerger, Caucus Chair

The Caucus on Homelessness, in official relations with the American Public Health Association, comprises service providers, researchers, policymakers, and advocates who address the crisis of homelessness. Members participate in scientific and policy sessions at APHA’s annual conference, help APHA develop resolutions and policy statements, and provide information on activities, policies, and research findings central to the effort to help end poverty and homelessness.

Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU)
1420 Springhill Road, Suite 600
Tysons Corner, VA 22102

Phone: (703) 442-5318
Fax: (703) 749-5348
Email: acu@clinicians.org
Web: www.clinicians.org
Contact: Kathie Westpheling, MPH, RD, Executive Director

This transdisciplinary membership organization seeks to improve the health of underserved communities and to develop and support the health workforce that serves them. Program priorities include health literacy, communications, and quality of care; professional wellness; and promoting health equity and access for all. By addressing the needs of the caregiver on the frontline and advocating for consumers and communities they serve, clinicians are more likely to be retained and individuals are better served. Membership includes the Journal of Health Care for the Underserved, a publication of the Meharry Medical College and published by Johns Hopkins University.

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
440 First Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20001-2085

Phone: (202) 638-2952
Fax: (202) 638-4004
Web: www.cwla.org

This is the nation’s oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization devoted to improving care and services for deprived or neglected children, youth, and their families. The League distributes videos, standards, training manuals, monographs, and periodicals and provides in-service training.

Community Connections
P.O. Box 7189
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-7189

Phone: (800) 998-9999
Fax: (301) 519-5027
Email: comcon@comcon.org
Web: www.comcon.org

The Community Connections Technical Assistance and Information Center funded through HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) assists those interested in housing and community development. It provides CPD program regulations, descriptions of model programs, referrals, and information on all homeless assistance programs.

Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians’ Network
P.O. Box 60427
Nashville, TN 37206-0427

Phone: (505) 872-1151
Fax: (505)342-1803
Email: network@nhchc.org
Web: www.nhchc.org
Contact: Brenda Proffitt, Director

The Network is a national membership association and “professional home” for hands-on care providers dedicated to combating and preventing homelessness and to improving the health and quality of life for homeless people. The Network shares information and experience which enhances clinical practice, promotes research, and educates on the interrelationship between homelessness, health and public policy.

Policy Research Associates, Inc.
Health Care for the Homeless Information Resource Center (HCHIRC)
345 Delaware Ave.
Delmar, NY 12054

Phone: (888) 439-3300
Fax: (518) 439-7612
Email: hch@prainc.com
Web: www.bphc.hrsa.gov/hchirc
Contact: Terri Hay, Director

The HCH Information Resource Center operates under contract to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, to provide support services for HCH program grantees. Services include convening an annual national conference, publications, including a grantee directory and information bulletins, and information services, including bibliographic and referral information.

Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR)
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: (202) 785-5100
Fax: (202) 833-4362
Email: iwpr@iwpr.org
Web: www.iwpr.org

The Institute conducts research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialog in areas of health and safety, work and family, income security, and education.

International Mobile Health Association (IMHA)
P.O. Box 7611
Huntington, WV 25777-7611

Phone: (304) 633-1771
Email: iwpr@iwpr.org
Web: www.internationalmobilehealthassociation.org

The International Mobile Health Association is dedicated to the development, enhancement, and implementation of global mobile health services that promote access to health care.

National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)
1518 K Street, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: (202) 638-1526
Fax: (202) 638-4664
Email: naeh@naeh.org
Web: www.endhomelessness.org
Contact: Peggy Bailey, Program and Policy Analyst

The Alliance is a membership organization of leaders in the financial, nonprofit, and political arena, grassroots providers, and private citizens. It seeks to build members’ capacity to help end homelessness and improve Federal policy and increase Federal resources for permanent housing and support services.

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: (301) 347-0400
Fax: (301) 347-0549
Email: contact@nachc.com
Web: www.nachc.com

NACHC is an association of health provider organizations. As a resource for public policy information on medically underserved populations, NACHC conducts conferences, maintains liaison with primary care organizations, and provides information and training.

National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP)
215 West 125th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10027

Phone: (646) 284-9600
Fax: (646) 284-9623
Email: info@nccp.org
Web: www.nccp.org

The NCCP seeks to advance family-oriented solutions and increase public resources to ensure positive outcomes for the economic security, health, and well-being of low-income families and children.

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
Georgetown University
P.O. Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Phone: (202) 784-9770
Fax: (202) 784-9777
Email: mchlibrary@ncemch.org
Web: www.ncemch.org

The Center collaborates with agencies, programs and policy centers, publishes informational materials, and houses online information on projects supported by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345

Phone: (240) 221-4019 or (800) 729-6686
Español: (877) 767-8432
TDD: (800) 487-4889
Fax: (240) 221-42292
Web: ncadi.samhsa.gov

NCADI distributes information on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, prevention and treatment strategies, research, and training programs. Materials include posters, pamphlets, resource guides, and directories.

National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY)
P.O. Box 13505
Silver Spring, MD 20911-3505

Phone: (301) 608-8098
Fax: (301) 608-8721
Email: info@ncfy.com
Web: www.ncfy.com

The NCFY is a free information service for communities, organizations, and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families.

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
333 1/2 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003-1148

Phone: (202) 546-1969 or (800) VET-HELP
Fax: (202) 546-2063
Email: nchv@nchv.org
Web: www.nchv.org

The Coalition is the resource center for community-based agencies providing emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training, case management, and legal aid for more than 150,000 veterans each year. Services include assistance with program development and grant applications.

National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH)
2201 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037-1033

Phone: (202) 462-4822
Fax: (202)462-4823
Email: info@nationalhomeless.org
Web: www.nationalhomeless.org
Contact: Michael Stoops, Acting Executive Director

NCH is dedicated to creating systemic and attitudinal changes to end homelessness and meet the needs of those now homeless. Focusing on housing, health care, livable incomes, and civil rights, strategies include policy analysis/advocacy, education, technical assistance, grassroots organizing, and leadership training.

National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC)
1200 G Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: (202) 638-7151
Email: cfitzpatrick@nchc.org
Web: www.nchc.org

NCHC comprises nearly 100 organizations, including businesses, labor, consumers, primary care groups, and health and pension funds. Its five principles for improving health care include health care coverage for all, quality/safety improvement, equitable financing, cost management, and simplified administration.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
22 Cortlandt Street, Suite 801
New York, NY 10007

Phone: (212) 269-7797
Fax: (212) 269-7510
Hope Line: (800) 622-2255 or NCA-CALL (24 hour referral)
Intervention Line: (800) 654-HOPE (assistance for families and friends)
Email: national@ncadd.org
Web: www.ncadd.org

The NCADD provides education, information, help, and hope to the public. It advocates prevention, intervention, and treatment through a nationwide network of affiliates.

National Domestic Violence Resource Network (DVRN)
Web: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/familyviolence/network.htm

The DVRN is a network of five centers that provide information, training and technical assistance to Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, domestic violence programs, and others who provide services to domestic violence victims. Each center promotes research and provides technical assistance.

• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Phone: 800-537-2238
Web: www.nrcdv.org
Provides information and resources, policy development, and technical assistance designed to enhance community response to and prevention of domestic violence.
• Resource Center on Civil and Criminal Law, also known as the Battered Women’s Justice Project Phone: 800-903-0111
Web: www.bwjp.org
Provides training, technical assistance and other resources through a partnership with the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women, and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

• The Resource Center on Child Custody Protection
Phone: 800-527-3223
Provides information, consultation, training and legal research related to child protection and custody.
• The Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Phone: 888-792-2873 or 800-313-1310
Web: endabuse.org
Provides specialized health care information, technical assistance and library services.
• Sacred Circle, National Resource Center to End Violence Against Native Women
Phone: 877-733-7623
Provides resource information and materials, technical assistance and consultation to Tribes, Tribal organizations and other individuals and entities seeking to assist Tribes and Tribal organizations within the context of domestic violence.

National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC)
P.O. Box 60427
Nashville, TN 37206-0427

Phone: (615) 226-2292
Fax: (615) 226-1656
Email: council@nhchc.org
Web: www.nhchc.org
Contact: John Lozier, Executive Director

The Council is a membership organization whose mission is to help bring about reform of the health care system, to work with others whose broader purpose is to end homelessness, and to provide support to its members. It includes organizational members, the HCH Clinicians’ Network, the National Consumer Advisory Board, and the Respite Care Providers’ Network. The Council publishes newsletters, including the HCH Mobilizer and Healing Hands, conducts research, organizes policy symposia and training events, provides technical assistance, and publishes papers on related topics.

National Health Information Center (NHIC)
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133

Phone: (301) 565- 4167 or (800) 336-4797
Fax: (301) 984-4256
Email: info@nhic.org and healthfinder@nhic.org
Webs: www.health.gov/nhic and www.healthfinder.gov

An information and referral service, the NHIC links consumers and professionals with organizations that address their concerns and maintains an online directory of more than 1,600 health-related organizations.

National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB)
2000 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311

Phone: (703) 836-6110
Fax: (703) 836-3470
Email: info@hmhb.org
Web: www.hmhb.org

The Coalition comprises more than 100 organizations concerned with maternal and infant health and fosters education efforts for pregnant women through activities, referrals, and information sharing.

National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty (NLCHP)
1411 K Street, NW, Suite 1400
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: (202) 638-2535
Fax: (202) 628-2737
Web: www.nlchp.org
Contact: Maria Foscarinis, Executive Director

The Law Center is the legal arm of the movement to prevent and end homelessness. Projects include challenging laws that criminalize homelessness, helping service providers combat NIMBYism, converting military bases into housing; helping workers claim Earned Income Tax Credit, and enforcing homeless children's right to education.

National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
727 15th Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: (202) 662-1530
Fax: (202) 393-1973
Email: info@nlihc.org
Web: www.nlihc.org

The Coalition is dedicated to ending America’s affordable housing crisis. The NLHIC educates, organizes and advocates to ensure decent, affordable housing within health neighborhoods for everyone. NLIHC provides information and formulates policy on housing needs and strategies for solutions.

National Network for Youth (NNY)
1319 F Street, NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20004

Phone: (202) 783-7949
Fax: (202) 783-7955
Email: info@nn4youth.org
Web: www.nn4youth.org
Contact: Victoria Wagner, Chief Executive Officer

The NNY is a membership organization of young people, youth workers, and advocates who seek to ensure that young people lead healthy, safe, and productive lives. Services include advocacy, technical assistance, knowledge development, education, and peer networking.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse (NOHIC)
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3500

Phone: (301) 402-7364
Fax: (301) 480-4098
Email: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Web: www.nidcr.nih.gov

NOHIC provides information and referrals for special care patients, including those with mental or physical disabilities and people whose medical treatment contributes to oral problems. NOHIC maintains an online catalog of materials on special care and some general oral health issues.

National Policy and Advocacy Council on Homelessness (NPACH)
1140 Connecticut Avenue, #1210
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: (202) 714-5378
Email: info@npach.org
Web: www.npach.org
Contact: Brad Paul, PhD, Executive Director

Dedicated to ending homelessness through grassroots advocacy and partnerships, the Council’s mission is to educate the public and policymakers on the causes and consequences of homelessness, advocate for—and connect community-based organizations to—national policies on homelessness.

Georgetown University Child Development Center
Technical Assistance Center
National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health
3307 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Phone: (202) 687-5000
Fax: (202) 687-1954
Web: www.georgetown.edu/research/gucdc/cassp.html
Contact: Sybil Goldman

The Center assists states and communities in developing comprehensive, community-based, family-centered, and culturally competent systems of care for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and plays a leadership role for system change.

National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone: (800) 994-WOMAN (9662)
TDD: (888) 220-5446
Web: www.4women.gov

Through NWHIC, more than 800 women’s health topics are available, including pregnancy, body image, HIV/AIDS, girls’ health, heart health, mental health, special populations, and a calendar of health events

Office of Minority Health Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013

Phone: (800) 444-6472
Fax: (301) 251-2160
Email: info@omhrc.gov
Web: www.omhrc.gov

The Resource Center distributes information on health topics and offers customized database searches, publications, mailing lists, and referrals for minority populations.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturer’s of America (PhRMA)
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
950 F Street, NW, suite 300
Washington, DC 20004

Phone: (888) 477-2669 or (202)835-3400
Fax: (202)835-3414
PhRMA website: www.phrma.org
PPA website: www.pparx.org

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together pharmaceutical companies, health care providers, patient advocacy organizations,and community groups to help qualifying patients get the medicines they need. The PPA offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

StandUp For Kids
World Headquarters
1510 Front Street, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: (619) 702-4543 or (800) 365-4KID
Fax: (888) 453-1647
Email: staff@standupforkids.org
Web: www.standupforkids.org

StandUp For Kids, a national volunteer force, conducts outreach to find, stabilize, and help homeless and street kids. Their work is guided by the mandate to tell kids they care about them and at every turn, prove it.

C. STUDENT-CENTERED ASSISTANCE

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship®
330 Brookline Avenue (BR)
Boston, MA 02215

Phone: (617) 667-5111
Fax: (617) 667-7989
Email: info@schweitzerfellowship.org
Web: www.schweitzerfellowship.org
Contact: Meghan Kalinich, MS, National Program Coordinator, Fellows Program

The Fellowship provides opportunities for students in health disciplines to assist medically underserved individuals. Programs select Fellows who design and carry out community service projects.

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
1902 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Phone: (703) 620-6600
Fax: (703) 620-5873
Email: amsa@amsa.org
Web: www.amsa.org

AMSA is an organization of physicians-in-training from medical schools across the county committed to improving health care delivery, promoting improvement in medical education, involving its members in social, moral, and ethical obligations of the medical profession, and advancing the medical profession.

National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness
233 North Pleasant Street, Suite 32
Amherst, MA 01002

Phone: (413) 253-6417or (800) NO-HUNGR
Fax: (413) 256-6435
Email: info@studentsagainsthunger.org
Web: www.studentsagainsthunger.org

The Campaign is committed to ending hunger and homelessness by educating, engaging, and training students to directly meet individuals’ immediate needs while advocating for long-term systemic solutions.

D. HOTLINES AND INFORMATION NUMBERS

AIDSinfo
P.O. Box 6303
Rockville, MD 20849-6303

Phone: (800) 488-0440
Fax: (301) 519-6616
Email:contactus@aidsinfo.nih.gov
Web: www.aidsinfo.nih.gov
Live help Web site: aidsinfo.nih.gov/live_help

AIDSinfo provides information on HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment, current treatment regimens, and the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission and AIDS-related opportunistic infections.

CDC Immunization Information

Phone: (800) 232-4636 or (800) CDC-INFO
TTY: (888) 232-6348
Email: nipinfo@cdc.gov
Web: www.cdc.gov/nip

The telephone hotline is open 24 hours a day, providing information on vaccine schedules, side effects, contraindications, recommendations, and referrals to immunization resources.

National STD and AIDS Hotlines

Phone: (919) 361-8400
Hotline: (800) 277-8922
Web: www.ashastd.org

The hotlines provide information, referrals, and literature on STDs and HIV/AIDS. Group and classroom calls can be arranged by contacting the hotlines.

Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
15757 North 78th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Hotline: (800) 4-A-CHILD
Administrative Phone: (480)922-8212
Fax: (480) 922-7061
Email: communications@childhelpusa.org
Web: www.childhelpusa.org

The hotline provides crisis intervention, referrals to local agencies, and literature on child abuse, parenting, and adult survivors. The hotline is anonymous, toll-free, and operates 24 hours a day.

Covenant House Nineline

Nineline: (800) 999-9999
TYY: (800) 999-9915
Web: www.covenanthouse.org

The Nineline is a crisis line for youth and families, providing referrals and assistance for problems related to drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays.

Hospice Education Institute
Hospice Link
3 Unity Square
P.O. Box 98
Machiasport, ME 04655

Hospice Link: (800) 331-1620
Phone: (207) 255-8800
Fax: (207) 255-8008
Email: info@hospiceworld.org
Web: www.hospiceworld.org

Hospice Link provides general information about hospice care and makes referrals to local programs. It operates between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
P.O. Box 161810
Austin, TX 78716

Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
TTY: (800) 787-3224
Web: www.ndvh.org

The hotline provides referrals to domestic violence and other emergency shelters and programs, information on assistance networks, and other resources. Translation is available in 140 languages.

National Runaway Switchboard
3080 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Crisis line: (800) RUNAWAY (786-2929)
TDD: (800) 621-0394
Phone: (800) 621-4000
Fax: (773) 929-5150
Email: info@nrscrisisline.org
Web: www.1800runaway.org

The switchboard serves youth ages 12 to 21 and their families, providing crisis intervention, information, referrals, message delivery, conferencing services, and free bus rides home for qualified users.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255
Español: 1-888-628-9454
TTY: (800) 799-4TTY (4889)
Phone: (212) 614-6309
Email: jdraper@mhaofnyc.org
Web: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Contact: John Draper, PhD, Project Director

The Lifeline provides immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service providers. There are more than 120 crisis centers across the country in the network.

National Youth Crisis Hotline

Phone: (800) 442-HOPE (4673)

The Hotline responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse, and more. It provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services.