317 Board Network of Care
Local and National Resources
Al-Anon/Alateen
For over 50 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Men and women share their experience, strength and hope with each other The primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Alzheimer's Association
Seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
American Association of People with Disabilities
A cross-disability member organization dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for Americans with disabilities.
American Lung Association
Working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through education programs, smoking control and prevention, and environmental advocacy.
American Self Help Group Clearinghouse
Offers a keyword-searchable database of over 1,100 national, international, model and online self-help support groups for addictions, bereavement, health, mental health, disabilities, abuse, parenting, caregiver concerns and other stressful life situations.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Working to increase access to and improve the quality of addiction treatment. ASAM educates physicians, medical and osteopathic students, and the public as well as promotes research and prevention.
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
ADA statute, regulations and federally reviewed tech sheets plus links to related sites.
The Arc
The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Striving to improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy.
Autism Society of America
Information and referral for families dealing with autism.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
A nonprofit legal-advocacy organization dedicated to the principle that every individual is entitled to choice and dignity.
Because I Love You Support Group
A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting parents with troubled children of any age, and promotes structure, consequences and consistency in raising kids.
Child Welfare League of America
An association of 1,000 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services.
Children of Alcoholics Foundation
A national nonprofit organization that provides a range of educational materials and services to help professionals, children and adults break the intergenerational cycle of parental substance abuse.
Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America
Seeks to build and strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create safe, healthy and drug-free communities. The organization supports its members with technical assistance and training, public policy, media strategies and marketing programs, conferences and special events.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
Men and women for whom all drugs, specifically Crystal Meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stay clean and lead a sober life.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
The organization impacts the management of depression and bipolar disorders by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand.
Drug Policy Alliance
The Drug Policy Alliance envisions a just society in which the use and regulation of drugs are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights, and in which the fears, prejudices and punitive prohibitions of today are no more.
Dual Diagnosis Website
Information and resources for service providers, consumers, and family members who are seeking assistance and/or education in this field.
Dual Recovery Anonymous
A 12 Step self-help program that is based on the principals of the Twelve Steps and the experiences of men and women in recovery with a dual diagnosis.
Faces and Voices of Recovery
A national campaign of individuals and organizations joining together to advocate for public action to deliver the power, possibility and proof of recovery.
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
Strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Gift from Within
A nonprofit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals.
GLBT National Help Center
Free and confidential telephone and email peer counseling, information and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning callers throughout the United States.
Healthy Minds
This consumer-oriented Web site seeks to inform and educate the public about mental health treatment and resources.
Institute for Recovery and Community Integration
Works to introduce and advance understanding of recovery and community integration as the catalyst for transforming individual lives, communities, and all levels of behavioral health systems in a culturally competent manner.
Mental Health America
Nonprofit organization addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness through more than 340 affiliates nationwide. MHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.
NAMI Ohio
Education, advocacy and support for persons with brain disorders (mental illnesses) and their families.
Nar-Anon Family Group
Nar-Anon Family Group is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of a family member or friend.
Narcotics Anonymous
Provides a recovery process and support network inextricably linked together. Members share their successes and challenges in overcoming active addiction and living drug-free productive lives through the application of the principles contained within the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of NA.
National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment (NAABT)
A non-profit organization with the mission to educate the public about the disease of opioid addiction and the buprenorphine treatment option.
National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA)
An organization composed of methadone patients and health care professionals who are supporters of quality opiate agonist treatment.
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
Represents almost 200 not-for-profit and for-profit providers (free standing and hospital based programs, which offer a full continuum of care from outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient rehabilitation regimes.
National Empowerment Center
A consumer/survivor/expatient-run organization that carries the message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been diagnosed with mental illness.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Offers separate sections designed for researchers and health professionals; teachers and parents; and students.
National Latino Behavioral Health Association
Provides national leadership for the advancement of Latino behavioral health services and seeks to reduce the disparities that exist in areas of access, utilization, practice based research and adequately trained personnel.
National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse
A consumer-run national technical assistance center serving the mental-health consumer movement. It helps connect individuals to self-help and advocacy resources and offers expertise to self-help groups and other peer-run services for mental-health consumers.
National Mental Health Information Center-Ohio Resources
Provides information about admission, care, treatment, release, and patient follow-up in public or private psychiatric residential facilities.
National Organization on Disability
Helps people with disabilities participate equally in a variety of basic life activities such as employment and income, education, community participation and socialization, transportation, political participation, health care, religious participation, and use of technology.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is a non-profit organization NOFAS increases public awareness and mobilizes grassroots action in diverse communities and represents the interests of persons with FASD and their caregivers as the liaison to researchers and policymakers.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the nation's drug control program. The goals of the program are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences.
Ohio Advocates for Mental Health
Educates public officials and the community at large about mental health and recovery.
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Serves people with developmental disabilities, their families.
Local Shelters-Available 24 Hours
Athens County-My Sister's Place - 1-800-443-3402
Hocking County-My Sister's Place- 1-800-443-3402
Vinton County-My Sister's Place- 1-800-443-3402
Vinton County-A Shepherd's House-1-866-596-9271
Complete Shelter List by County
Ohio Health Advocacy Network
Educates Ohioans on issues that impact their health care by encouraging active involvement in public policy that promotes access to quality health care.
Ohio Legal Rights Service
Protects and guarantees the human, civil, and legal rights of Ohioans with disabilities.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends.
Public Images Network
Promotes positive perceptions of people with developmental disabilities.
Regional Resource and Federal Centers (RRFC) Network
Assists state education agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs, practices, and policies that affect children and youth with disabilities.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Offers legislative information, mental health services, addiction treatment, prevention, statistics and data, workplace resources and policy issues.
Center for Mental Health Services
Provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
Promotes the quality and availability of community-based substance abuse treatment services for individuals and families who need them.
Treatment Advocacy Center
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating legal and clinical barriers to timely and humane treatment for millions of Americans with severe brain disorders who are not receiving appropriate medical care.
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