Kenai Community Library Internet Use Policy
Selected Internet Resources
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| American
Psychiatric Association -Healthy Mind |
The Healthy Minds website created by the American Psychiatric Assciation provides information on various mental health topics, national hotline numbers and information on locating a psychiatrist in your area. | ||
| Center of Mental Health Services | Use the Services Locator link to locate mental health services in your community, link to National Toll Free Help lines which provide mental health information, referrals and crisis counseling. | ||
| Medline Plus | Consumer health information resources from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. Health topics include: information on diseases, drug information, directories- listing hospital, doctors and libraries, health tutorials, current news and medical research. | ||
| National Institute on Drug Abuse | Dedicated to the science of drug abuse & addiction, the NIDA website provides drug information and facts, educational materials, curriculum guides and resources in English and Spanish. | ||
| NIDA for Teens http://teens.drugabuse.gov/ |
The NIDA for Teens website was created by The National Institute on Drug Abuse for teens aged 11 to 15. Using science based facts on how drugs affect the brain and the body, this interactive website, has interactive games, real life stories and information. | ||
| Facts About Marijuana | List of publications on Marijuana for teens, parents and younger children. | ||
| Meth & Marijuana Resource | Overview of Meth & Marijuana includes short & long term effects on users, six tips for dealing with chronic Meth users, how to recognize Meth Labs and the enviromental impact of labs. Frontline: The Meth Epidemic -links to the PBS program Frontline special which aired February 14, 2006. | ||
| The Office of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | Provides a list of Fetal Alcohol Resources in the state of Alaska,or on the web, lists of FAS training and conference dates, locate a FAS trainer in your area. | ||
| National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcholism | Answers to frequently asked questions about alcohol abuse and alcoholism, links to alcohol abuse organiztions, graphics gallery provides links to images located in publications. | ||
| American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | Excellent series of online pamphlets covering a variety of developmental, behavioral, emotionals and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. | ||
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Provides information on children's health topics, behavioral and mental health, family health and naviagating the health care system. | ||
| American Association of Suicidology | A nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide prevention, links to information on suicide prevention, support groups and treatment. | ||
| Anxiety Disorders
Association of America
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Information on a variety of anxiety disorders: social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, general anxiety disorder, treatment options, clinical trials, frequently asked questions and how to locate a therapist. |
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| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | Provides information on Mood Disorders, Depression, Suicide Prevention, Support Groups and Chapters. Read the current edition of Outreach, a quarterly newsletter featuring personal stories, book reviews and issues affecting people with Mood Disorders. |
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| National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders | Eating Disorders Resources page provides information about eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, plus related topics such as body image and obesity. Treatment options overviews and referral information. | ||
| National Eating Disorders Association | Information on causes of Eating Disorders, Bulimia Nervosa in Women & in Males, Body Image and how to prevent Eating Disorders. | ||
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| American Indian Health Http://americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov |
American Indian Health is a web site created by the National Library of Medicine to address the health concerns of the Americans who claim American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry. | ||
Alaska Mental Health Trust |
Charged with the task of providing leadership in advocacy, planning, implementing and funding of a comprehensive mental health program. |
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| National Mental Health Association Http://www.nmha.org |
This site provides Mental Health Fact Sheets on clinical depression, suicide, substance abuse and schizophrenia. A referral service to Mental Health organizations is also provided. | ||
Domestic Violence Resources |
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| National Domestic Violence Hotline | Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
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| National Resource Center on Domestic Violence | The NRCDV provides support to all organizations and individuals
working to end violence in the lives of victims and their children
through technical assistance, training and information on response
to and prevention of domestic violence. |
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| National Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Information on creating a safety plan for those in violent relationships and an additional list of safety precatutions for those who have left a violent relationship, steps on protecting your identity and tips on Internet safety. | ||
| The Family Violence Prevention Fund | Learn how Domestic Violence affects children, teens and employers. Read the report Turning Pain into Power: Trafficking Survivors' Perspectives on Early Intervention Strategies | ||
| The Battered Women's Justice Project | List of Domestic Violence Resource Networks includes descriptions of organizations and contact information. | ||
| The Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative | Tthere is now a growing body of evidence indicating that experiencing abuse plays a significant role in the development and exacerbation of mental disorders and substance abuse problems, increases the risk for victimization, and influences the course of recovery from a range of psychiatric illnesses. Read the publication Domestic Violence, Mental Health & Trauma | ||
| Rape Abuse and Incest National Network | The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice | ||
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| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill | Information about mental illness, medications, and research. Locate state and local NAMI organizations, support groups and education and training programs and services. |
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| American Psychological Association
Help Center | Includes information on mind/body health and locating a psychologist. | ||
| The Mind Body Medical Institute | The Institute reflects the ideas of Herbert Benson, author of The Relaxation Response. The site has information on stress management, positive thinking, exercise and nutrition. | ||
Provides information about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, social phobia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and other mental health disorders. The Experience of Schizophrenia-Read this first person account by Ian Chovil, a schizophrenic living in Guelph, ON. |
Step Family Resources |
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| Developed to provide information, education, support and advocacy for stepfamilies, this website has book reviews, information on National Conferences and seminars. There is a link to Stepfamily Law and Policy that includes frequently asked legal questions, financial concerns and special issues. | |||
| A non-profit organization dedicated to helping stepfamily members achieve harmony and mutual respect in their family lives. | |||
| Provides couseling to individuals and families. Use the Stepfamily Checklist to help build communication skills within in your family. | |||
| Provides "virtual" support for any member of a step family. | |||
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| Created by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration this website provides pictures, facts and frequently asked questions on a variety of drugs. | |||
| Stopdrugs.org | Includes links to the U.S. Department of Justice report : Meth Matters; Report on Meth Users in Five Western States. | ||
SAMHSA
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration |
SAMHSA's Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator listing: private and public facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved by their state, treatment facilities administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Indian Health Service and the Dept. of Defense. | ||
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An online library of full-text medical reference books. To register for this database, please contact the Health Sciences Information Service staff at ayhsis@uaa.alaska.edu or 1-888-997-7878 or in Anchorage at 786-1870. |
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| Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law | A national legal advocate for people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. | ||
Kenai Peninsula Mental Health Services |
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| Social Services, Central Peninsula General
Hospital 907-714-4497 |
Conducts mental health and chemical dependency evaluations and referrals to appropriate support in the community. | ||
| Serenity House, Central Peninsula General
Hospital 907-714-4521 |
Chemical dependency treament facility of the Central Peninsula General Hospital. | ||
| Peninsula Mental Health 907-283-9306 |
Specializing in psychiatric mental health wellness; medication management, counseling services for children, adolescents , adults and families. | ||
| Central Peninsula Counseling Services 907-283-7501 |
Psychotherapy and consultation services on an appointment basis, 24 hour on call clinician for emergency services. | ||
2007 Toll-free numbers for health information: http://www.health.gov/nhic/pubs/tollfree.htm
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