Other
Resources and Links
Virtual
Pamphlets
Compilation of information provided by the University of Chicago Student
Counseling and Resources Service. Some
of the topics listed include: Alcohol and Substance Use, Anxiety, Assertiveness,
Cults, Cultural Issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Impulse
Control, Relationships, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Orientation,
Sleep, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management, Traumatic Events, and many
other issues pertaining to college students.
Al-anon / Alateen "To help
families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living
with the problem drinking of a relative or friend." Includes
information on locating local support groups, recommended literature and
self-help information, and monthly support magazine.
Alcoholics Anonymous. This
well-known national organization "is a fellowship of men
and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other
that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from
alcoholism."
EDAP. EDAP, Eating
Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. is a national, nonprofit organization
dedicated to increasing the awareness and prevention of eating disorders
(EDAP's mission statement). This organization was founded in 1987 and
is based in Seattle, WA. The toll free number is 1-800-931-2237 which
is an information and referral service. Their web site is http://members.aol.com/edapinc
RAINN. The Rape, Abuse & Incest
National Network (RAINN), a non-profit organization based in Washington,
D.C., operates America's only national hotline for survivors of sexual
assault. The hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) offers free, confidential counseling
and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the country.
KASAP.
The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. (KASAP) is the
statewide coalition of Kentucky rape crisis centers. It offers sexual
assault information and services for sexual assault survivors, family
and friends of survivors, and sexual assault information for public awareness.
American Psychological Association. APA
is a professional organization of psychologists within the United States,
the largest association worldwide. Their site includes self-help articles
and mental health information. |