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Message # 55
Consumer awareness
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia


www.consumerdangers.com

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#55


Message # 54
Cancer resources
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
www.lls.org

The Cancer Care Co-payment Assistance Foundation
www.cancercarecopay.org

The HealthWell Foundation
www.healthwellfoundation.org

Prostate Cancer Foundation
www.pcf.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#54


Message # 53
Palliative care
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

www.getpalliativecare.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#53


Message # 52
New Resource for Travelers with Disabilities
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announces the launch of TSA Cares, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll-free at 1-855-787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures, and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#52


Message # 51
Lung disorders
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Lung HelpLine
www.lung.org

Mesothelioma Symptoms
www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com

Malignant Mesothelioma
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/
types/malignantmesothelioma


Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
http://www.cff.org/

Mesothelioma Center
http://www.asbestos.com/

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#51


Message # 50
Skin problems
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

National Psoriasis Foundation
www.psoriasis.org

American Academy of Dermatology
www.aad.org

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
www.niams.nih.gov

National Eczema Association
www.nationaleczema.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#50


Message # 49
Alzheimer's Resources
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.org
A non-profit advocacy group that educates and offers support for patients as well as funds research.

National Institute on Aging
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
Part of the NIH, NIA provides information about Alzheimer's, updates on the latest research, and instructions for joining clinical trials.

Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
www.adni-info.org
A 5-year study of how brain scans can detect Alzheimer's sooner, funded by both public (NIH) and private (pharmaceutical companies) resources.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#49


Message # 48
Find out if your medications are safe
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

www.fda.gov
The Postmarketing Drug Safety Evaluations site gives information about what the FDA has learned 18 months after a drug is approved or after 10,000 patients have used it, whichever comes later.
Click on Drugs > Drug Safety and Availability > Index to Drug-Specific Information.

Taken from Bottom Line Personal, Volume 31 Number 18.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#48


Message # 47
Preventing HIV -- after exposure
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Too many people are unaware of PEP—post-exposure prophylaxis—and its potential to prevent HIV. If started within 72 hours of exposure (and the sooner the better), a 28-day course of HIV medications might halt HIV infection.

The web site PEP411.com raises PEP's profile. It explains whether PEP might be appropriate in a given circumstance, and it helps New Yorkers get PEP ASAP.

Not a New Yorker? The site's information can help you know what to say when you go to a local doctor or emergency room seeking PEP.

Providers can get PEP training by visiting ceitraining.org, or call the hotline for docs: 888-448-4911.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#47


Message # 46
Tardive Dyskinesia
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

www.tardivedyskinesia.com

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#46


Message # 45
Supplements safety
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Find out the recommended safe dosages of supplements by visiting the Institute of Medicine web site at www.iom.edu and searching for "recommended dietary allowance."

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#45


Message # 44
Help with Social Security matters
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

National Association of Disability Representatives
www.nadr.org

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
www.nosscr.org

Social Security Secrets
www.disabilitysecrets.com

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#44


Message # 43
Report Medicare and Medicaid fraud
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Service providers are the biggest perpetrators of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, often billing for goods or services not provided.

The feds have set up a website where you can report Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

www.stopmedicarefraud.gov

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#43


Message # 42
ADA legal help
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Edward A. Kopelson has been an attorney for 35 years and quadriplegic for 27 years. He has specialized in disability discrimination law, representing disability organizations and people with disabilities in New York & New Jersey, ever since his spinal cord injury in 1982.
www.ADAdisabilitylawyer.com

The law firm of James E. Bahamonde is committed to the equality of persons with disabilities and their inclusion in society. Mr. Bahamonde is a paralyzed, Marine Corps veteran who specializes in housing and disability discrimination. He has assisted hundreds of individuals throughout the five counties of New York City, and Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Feel free to contact him regarding any questions of discrimination.
www.CivilRightsNY.com

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#42


Message # 41
Senior concerns
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Senior Living
www.nihseniorhealth.gov

Home Care Services
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/homecareservices.html

Caregivers
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/caregivers.html

Assisted Living
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/assistedliving.html

U.S. Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
www.caremanager.org

Aging Care
www.agingcare.com

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
www.n4a.org

HealthCare.gov
www.healthcare.gov

What's an ADRC?

ADRC stands for Aging and Disability Resource Center. Each national region is supposed to have one. They're all funded by the federal government, and they're the newest twist on the old one-stop-shop idea. If you need any type of personal assistance service, you ought to be connected to whatever is in your area by contacting an ADRC first. From there, being plugged into whatever you're eligible for ought to be seanless and easy. No more being sent on wild goose chases, theoretically. Find the one closest to you at www.adrc-tae.org.

Assisted Living Info
http://www.assistedlivinginfo.com/

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#41


Message # 40
Autism
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Academic Autistic Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE) brings together the academic community and the autistic community to develop and conduct research relevant to the needs of autistic adults and people with disabilities. The partnership adheres to the principles of Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR), whereby researchers and community members serve as equal partners throughout the research process.

AASPIRE has recently launched the Gateway Project, which is an Internet-based research portal committed to inclusion, respect, accessibility, and relevance to the community. The Gateway offers access to online research studies on topics such as healthcare access and quality, online sense of community and identity, and problem-solving. The research studies are open to individuals on the autistic spectrum, as well as non-autistic individuals with and without disabilities.

If you would like to learn more about participating in the Gateway Project or any of its research studies, visit http://www.aaspire.org/gateway.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#40


Message # 39
Help yourself
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
www.mhselfhelp.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#39


Message # 38
Renter resources
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac")
www.freddiemac.com

News about their current policies dealing with evictions of renters related to foreclosures.

National Housing Institute
www.nhi.org
Referrals to local tenant organizations.

Rental Protection Agency
www.rentalprotectionagency.com
Advises both landlords and tenants on consumer issues.

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
www.hud.gov
Resources include lists of no-cost foreclosure-issue counselors and public housing agencies by state.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#38


Message # 37
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

www.brainandspinalcord.org

www.facingdisability.com

www.spinalcord.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#37


Message # 36
Wheelchair stuff +
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

www.wheelchairgear.com

www.seeandbesafe.com

www.nonslipcrutchtips.com

www.dspshowcase.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#36


Message # 33
Careers & Employment
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Division on Career Development & Transition
www.dcdt.org

Hire Disability Solutions
www.hireds.com

Job Accommodation Network
www.jan.wvu.edu

National Business & Disability Council
www.nbdc.com

U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy
www.dol.gov/odep

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#33


Message # 32
Families & Parenting
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Family Voices
www.familyvoices.org

Parents with Disabilities Online
www.disabledparents.net

Sibling Support Project
www.siblingsupport.org

Through the Looking Glass
www.lookingglass.org

Family Resource Center on Disabilities
www.frcd.org

MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network
www.netnet.net/mums

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org

Protected Tomorrows Network
www.protectedtomorrows.com

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
www.supportforfamilies.org

Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
www.taalliance.org/centers

The Cord Blood Bank
www.cordbloodbanking.com

www.core23biobank.com

Cerebral Palsy Group
www.cerebralpalsygroup.com

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#32


Message # 31
Travel Sites
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Accessible Journeys
www.disabilitytravel.com

Disabled Travelers
www.disabledtravelers.com

Emerging Horizons (magazine)
www.emerginghorizons.com

Open Doors
www.opendoorsnfp.org

Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality
www.sath.org

Accessible Portugal
www.accessibleportugal.com

Care Vacations
www.cruiseshipassist.com

Wheelchair-Friendly Travel
www.abletotravel.org

Ability Trip
www.abilitytrip.com

Flying Wheels Travel/Tours
www.flyingwheelstravel.com

Search Beyond Adventures
www.searchbeyond.com

Accessible Campgrounds and RV Parks
www.whenwerv.com

Access Travel Center
www.accesstravelcenter.com

When We Travel
www.whenwetravel.com

Planet Mobility
www.planetmobility.com

Travel for Disabled People
www.travelfordisabled.com

Disabled Travel Network
www.globalaccessnews.com

U.S. National Park Service - Listing of all NPS accessible camps, trails, visitor centers, and vistas
www.nps.gov

Accessible Resources for the Disabled
www.accessfordisabled.com

Explore Rhode Island
www.access-ri.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#31


Message # 30
Health/Patient Advocates
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

www.pinnaclecare.com

www.healthadvocate.com

www.healthcareadvocates.com

You don't always have to pay for a patient advocate. Hospitals and non-profit groups also provide them.

Help for those with chronic or life-threatening illnesses:
www.patientadvocate.org

For those who need marrow or blood-cell transplants:
www.marrow.org

Medical Billing Advocates of America
www.billadvocates.com

www.everypatientsadvocate.com

HealthCare.gov
www.healthcare.gov

www.destinationrx.com

www.icanhealth.com

www.americandentalcareinc.com

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#30


Message # 29
Low Vision Resources
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

AWARE, a national not-for-profit organization, announces the launching of its new and easy to use web site designed to enhance quality of life and independence for those with vision loss, their families, and friends. The site provides free self-help rehabilitation "Question and Answer" information on all aspects of daily living, plus links to a wide range of services and resources.
www.visionaware.org

International Academy of Low Vision Specialists
www.ialvs.org


National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.gov

American Academy of Ophthalmology
www.aao.org

American Optometric Association
www.aoa.org

Prevent Blindness America
www.preventblindness.org

American Foundation for the Blind
www.afb.org

Lighthouse International
www.lighthouseguild.org

DIALOGUE magazine
www.blindskills.com

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
www.loc.gov/nls

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#29


Message # 28
Online Medicare Network
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Medicare Rights Center, a national consumer service group, has launched an online network that encourages people with Medicare and their advocates to discuss problems with obtaining affordable health care.

The center's priorities include fighting for easy access to affordable prescription drugs, advocating for disabled people to get needed care through Medicare, and advancing equal coverage of mental health services.

www.medicarerights.org

www.medicareinteractive.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#28


Message # 27
National Medicaid Resources
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP)
www.disabilitypolicycenter.org

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service
www.cms.hhs.gov

National Academy for State Health Policy
www.nashp.org

National Conference of State Legislatures
www.ncsl.org

Neighborhood Legal Services
www.nls.org/ssassi/medicaid.htm

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#27


Message # 26
CAREGIVING RESOURCES
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Caregiving Online
www.caregiving.com

Caregiver Survival Resources
www.caregiver911.com

National Family Caregivers Association
www.nfcacares.org

Third Age Guide to Health - Caregiving
www.thirdage.com

Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org

Family Caregiving 101
www.familycaregiving101.org

Access to Respite Care and Help
www.chtop.org/arch.html

Well Spouse Foundation
www.wellspouse.org

Share the Care Network
www.sharethecarenetwork.com

Caregiver Resource Network
www.caregiverresource.net

Caregivers' Resources
www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Health/caregivers.shtml

National Alliance for Caregiving
www.caregiving.org

Strength For Caring
www.strengthforcaring.com

Caring.com has a Senior Living Directory which includes reviews of facilities at caring.com/local

Additional resources:
www.netofcare.org
www.caringinfo.org
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/familyfriends
www.nextstepincare.org
www.caring.com

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#26


Message # 25
MTA Bus Company
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The seven private bus companies previously in operation in New York City have been consolidated into what is now known as MTA Bus Company. To make a complaint, you need the date, time, route number, and bus number. Written complaints must be signed.

MTA Bus Company
347 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Telephone number for complaints: 718/445-3100

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#25


Message # 24
Alternative Medicine
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

National Center for Complementary and Alternate Medicine
www.nccam.nih.gov
1-888-644-6226

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#24


Message # 23
Loss & Grief
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Alive Alone
www.alivealone.org

Bereaved Parents of the USA
www.bereavedparentsusa.org

Center for Loss and Renewal
www.lossandrenewal.com

Center for Loss in Multiple Birth
www.climb-support.org

Centering Corporation
www.centering.org

Compassionate Friends
www.compassionatefriends.org

First Candle
www.firstcandle.org

Grief Haven
www.griefhaven.org

Griefnet
www.griefnet.org

Grief Loss Recovery
http://grieflossrecovery.com/cms/

Grief Tool Box
www.thegrieftoolbox.com

Grieving Child Organization
www.grievingchildren.org

Miss Foundation
http://missfoundation.org

National Center for Grieving Children and Families
www.dougy.org

Open to Hope
www.opentohope.com

Parents of Murdered Children
www.pomc.com

ShareGrief.com
www.sharegrief.com

Shiva Foundation
www.good-grief.org

Survivors of Suicide
www.survivorsofsuicide.com

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
www.taps.org

Twinless Twins
www.twinlesstwins.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#23


Message # 21
Hope * Information * Support
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Centering Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources for the bereaved.

www.centering.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#21


Message # 20
Online Civil Rights Campaign
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The National Campaign to Restore Civil Rights is housed at NY Lawyers for the Public Interest. It is a nationwide collaboration of organizations and individuals working together to address the rollback of civil rights in the federal courts. The organization links individuals and groups working on a variety of issues, including women's rights, racial justice, disability rights, environmental justice, language rights, and workers' rights. The Campaign focuses on public education and outreach, finding ways to spread the word about the impact of recent court rulings on local communities, as well as the erosion of civil rights nationally. The site is divided into four main areas: Issues Area, Speakers Bureau, Resources Area, and Video Area.
www.rollbackcampaign.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#20


Message # 19
Agency Spotlight
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Blindline Call Center
(VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired)
1-888-625-1616, extension 710
www.blindline.org

The Blindline Call Center consists of a comprehensive database of products and programs such as rehabilitation/social services, accessible businesses, and entertainment/cultural institutions. To accommodate the widest range of user preferences, Blindline includes both a traditional toll-free call center and an internet search site fully accessible to blind and visually impaired computer users with screen readers and magnification systems.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#19


Message # 18
LawHelp
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

LawHelp is an online resource that provides low-income New Yorkers with referrals to free legal services, information about their legal rights, links to social service and government agencies, and information about the court system. It is completely free to access and all listed resources are free. The website is easy to use and has the most comprehensive and up-to-date database of New York legal service providers available in the state.

www.lawhelp.org/ny

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#18


Message # 17
Agency Spotlight
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
116 East 16th Street, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10003
Telephone number: 212-677-4650
www.resourcesnyc.org

RCSN is an independent, non-profit citywide source of help for NYC parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or special needs, ages birth to 21, and the professionals who work with them. RCSN provides referrals by phone or by appointment at their office. For office appointments, there is a sliding scale fee. This covers all help provided around a specific issue. There is no fee for help provided on the telephone.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#17


Message # 16
Prescription Assistance
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible. Through this program, PPA offers a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
1-888-477-2669
www.pparx.org

Also visit:
www.rxhope.com
www.needymeds.org
www.familywize.org
www.togetherrxaccess.com
www.simplesavingscard.com
nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com
www.rxassist.org
www.rxreliefcard.com
 

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#16


Message # 15
New Jersey Disability Resources
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Visit www.211firstcall.org

Call 211 within NJ

Call 1-800-HELP-555 outside NJ

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#15


Message # 14
College is for Everyone
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Aimed at youth with intellectual disabilities who want to go to college, this site provides information and links for potential students, parents and professionals.

www.thinkcollege.net

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#14


Message # 13
Dental Care
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

If you have a disability and are looking for low-cost or no cost dental care, contact this nationwide program of participating dentists.

www.nfdh.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#13


Message # 12
Suicide Prevention
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The purpose of this site is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free phone number, 1-800-273-8255. It is the only national suicide prevention and intervention resource funded by the federal government.

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#12


Message # 11
Drug Price Comparison Website
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

An interactive website allows consumers to compare retail prices for 25 commonly prescribed medications at specific New York pharmacies.

Visit www.nyagrx.org for prescription drug price comparison by info by surveyed stores, address and price. The site also offers a pharmacy locator service to search for local pharmacies by zip code; helpful info about how to lower costs for prescription drugs; links to public and private programs that offer discounted or free medications and information about the proper use of prescription drugs.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#11


Message # 10
Learn More About HIV/AIDS
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

ACT UP NY www.actupny.org
Africa Action www.africaaction.org
AIDS.org www.aids.org
Aniz, Inc. www.aniz.org
The Body www.thebody.org
Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project www.champnetwork.org
Gay Men's Health Crisis www.gmhc.org
Global AIDS Alliance www.globalaidsalliance.org
HIV Law Project www.hivlawproject.org
Physicians for Human Rights www.phrusa.org/campaigns/aids/index.html
SisterLove, Inc. www.sisterlove.org

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#10


Message # 8
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is a federal advocacy program dedicated to protecting people living in nursing and adult care facilities. The Ombudsman Program is sponsored in NYC by the NY Foundation for Senior Citizens. The core of the program is its corps of specially-trained and certified citizen volunteer ombudsmen who visit facilities and meet with residents to resolve their issues/concerns.

The Ombudsman Program is now recruiting volunteers with good observation, communication, and reporting skills. If accepted, volunteers receive 36 hours of training. Upon successful completion of the course, volunteers will be assigned to a nursing or adult care facility close to their residence and are required to contribute 4 hours per week. Transportation reimbursement is available.

If interested in learning more about the program or volunteering, call
1-212-962-2720.

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#8


Message # 7
SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

HOTLINES:

Alcohol Abuse Crisis Center
1-800-333-2294

Children of Alcoholics
1-800-553-7160

Drug Abuse Action Helpline
1-800-888-9383

SELF-HELP/12-STEP PROGRAMS:

Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.aa.org

Al-Anon/Alateen
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org

Narcotics Anonymous
http://www.na.org
1-818-773-9999

Smart Recovery (12-step alternative)
http://www.smartrecovery.org
1-440-951-5357

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#7


Message # 6
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

Resources and shelters are only a phone call away--via the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (ext. 7233), or, for LGBT people, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs at
212-714-1141

Link of this resource:
http://books.dreambook.com/diaofmetrony/announce.html#6


Message # 5
Guide to HIV Care in New York State
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute announces the publication of A Consumer's Guide to Quality of HIV Care in New York State. Quality scores for 130 clinics in New York State are available at the AIDS Institute website:
www.hivguidelines.org

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Anti-Terrorism Hotline
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

To report a threat or act of terrorism, call the New York State Terrorism Tips Hotline at 1-866-SAFE-NYS (1-866-723-3697).

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Benjamin Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University has a legal clinic designed to assist people with disabilities and the elderly. Cardozo Bet Tzedek Legal Services covers several areas of law, including Medicaid and Medicare advocacy, disability rights, Social Security benefits, estate planning for people with modest means, and tenants' rights. For more information, call 212-790-0240.

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Message # 2
Attorney General's Health Care Bureau
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The New York State Attorney General's Health Care Bureau protects and advocates for the rights of all health care consumers statewide. The Bureau operates a Health Care Helpline that assists thousands of New Yorkers with individual problems; investigates and takes law enforcement actions to address systemic problems in the operation of the health care system; and proposes legislation to enhance health care quality and availability in New York State.
1-800-771-7755

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Message # 1
Aviation Toll-Free Hotline Cards Available
Posted by: Anthony Trocchia

The Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings has established a toll-free telephone number that disabled consumers who experience air travel problems may use to obtain information and assistance. The hotline is staffed from 7 AM to 11 PM in Washington, D.C. seven days a week. The Department has produced business cards with the toll-free hotline number which can be easily carried by air travelers. If you are interested in receiving copies of the hotline card to distribute to friends and colleagues, contact the hotline at
1-800-778-4838 or
TTY: 1-800-455-9880.

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