Alcohol and Drug Abuse

www.al-anon.alateen.org   - Information and support for family and friends of alcoholics.  Alateen serves teenagers whose lives are affected by a family member’s alcoholism.

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org Information about Alcoholics Anonymous and how to find local meetings.

www.na.org Website for Narcotics Anonymous, a twelve-step program for recovering drug addicts.

Children and Adolescents

General information: www.kidshealth.org Mental health, drug and alcohol information geared to child and teen readers.

Bipolar disorder: www.bpkids.org Information about bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.

Child development: www.zerotothree.org  Child development and parenting information for parents of young children.

Learning disabilities: www.ldaamerica.org Information about learning disabilities and school accommodations.

Learning disabilities: www.ldonline.org WETA-sponsored site about learning disabilities.

Parenting:

www.cfw.tufts.edu Links to articles and websites on parenting and child development.

www.parentencouragement.org Private non-profit Montgomery County agency.  Classes and workshops teach practical parenting skills geared to each stage of child development.

Therapy groups: www.groups4kids.com Listing of therapy groups for children and teens in Montgomery County.

Mental Health Issues

General information:  www.nami.org NAMI, a national education and advocacy organization, provides information on ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder.

Anxiety: www.adaa.org Anxiety Disorders Association of America provides information about anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, panic and agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

ADHD: www.chadd.org ADHD information for adults and children, including local resources and support.

Aspergers: www.aspergers.org Information about Aspergers Syndrome, including Maryland resources.

Autism: www.cureautismnow.org Autism information and support.

Eating disorders: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Information about eating disorders.

Grief: www.griefworksbc.com Information about grief and loss for children, adolescents and adults.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: www.ocfoundation.org Obsessive Compulsive Foundation website with information about treatment, research, and resources for OCD, trichotillomania, and body dysmorphia.

Reproductive Issues

Infertility: http://www.shadygrovefertility.com/SUPPORT_Articles.cfm Articles on infertility and emotional support.

Miscarriage and stillbirth: http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/572.asp Coping with a miscarriage or stillbirth.

Prenatal and postpartum depression: www.postpartum.net Postpartum Support International’s website on prenatal and postpartum depression.

Senior Citizens

Aging and Mental Health: www.gmfonline.org Geriatric Mental Mealth Foundation website provides information about alcohol and drug use, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, depression, caregiving, geriatric psychiatry, and healthy aging.

Benefits: www.benefitscheckup.org National Council on Aging website helps senior citizens generate a personal report of public programs and benefits that they may qualify for.

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cittmpl.asp?url=/content/citizen/seniors.asp  Montgomery County services for senior citizens.