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SUBSTANCE ABUSE LOCAL AND FEDERAL RESOURCES

FLORIDA
Mr. Ken DeCerchio
Director
Substance Abuse Program Office
Department of Children and Families,
Building 6, Third Floor
1317 Winewood Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
TEL: 850-921-2495
FAX: 850-487-2627
ken_decerchio@dcf.state.fl.us

FEDERAL AGENCIES

General Information About Alcohol and Other Substances

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT (EOP)
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Information Clearinghouse
This Federal office establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program.
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
800-666-3332 (Toll-Free)
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
The White House Office and the Centers for the Faith-Based and Community Initiative-located in seven Federal agencies-are working to support the essential work of these important organizations. Their goal is to make sure that grassroots leaders can compete on an equal footing for federal dollars, receive greater private support, and face fewer bureaucratic barriers.
708 Jackson Place
Washington, D.C. 20502
202-456-6708
www.whitehouse.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
This government agency provides information and resources on alcohol and drug use disorders and health insurance/Medicaid issues.
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
877-696-6775 (Toll-Free)
www.hhs.gov

HHS, SAMHSA
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
This clearinghouse provides comprehensive resources for alcohol and drug information.
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
11420 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
800-729-6686 (Toll-Free), ext. 260
240-747-4814
800-487-4889 (TDD) (Toll-Free)
877-767-8432 (Spanish) (Toll-Free)
www.ncadi.samhsa.gov

HHS, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The National Institutes of Health is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the nation. It is an agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-496-4000
www.nih.gov

HHS, NIH
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
This institute provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting research in a wide range of scientific areas.
5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304
Bethesda, MD 20892-9304
301-443-3885
www.niaaa.nih.gov

HHS, NIH
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
This government institute supports more than 85 percent of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction and carries out a broad range of programs to ensure rapid dissemination of research information and its implementation in policy and practice.
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 5213 MSC 9561
Bethesda, MD 20892-9561
301-443-1124
Telefax fact sheets: 888-NIH-NIDA (Voice) (Toll-Free)
Or 888-TTY-NIDA (TTY) (Toll-Free)
www.nida.nih.gov

HHS, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
This Federal Agency provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and several other health-related programs.
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
877-267-2323 (Toll-Free)
410-786-3000
www.cms.hhs.gov

HHS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
The Health Resources and Services Administration's mission is to improve and expand access to quality health care for all.
Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
301-443-3376
www.hrsa.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)
The Department of Defense provides a wide array of services to prevent and treat alcohol and drug use disorders, including worksite education, drug testing, early intervention, outpatient counseling, and inpatient treatment.
5111 Leesburg Pike
Skyline 5, Suite 810
Falls Church, VA 22041
703-681-0064
www.defenselink.mil

DOD, Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
The public affairs office develops policies, plans, and programs in support of DOD objectives and operations.
1400 Defense, Pentagon, Room 3A-750
Washington, D.C. 20301-1400
703-428-0711
www.defenselink.mil./pubs/almanac/asdpa.html

Culture-Specific Resources

HHS, Indian Health Service
This agency offers health services for Alaska Natives and American Indians.
The Reyes Building
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20852-1627
301-443-2038
www.ihs.gov

HHS, Office of Minority Health Resource Center
This national center develops health policies and programs to eliminate health disparities in racial and ethnic minority populations.
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, D.C. 20013-7337
800-444-6472 (Toll-Free)
301-230-7199 (TDD)
www.omhrc.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (DOI)
This government agency offers resources on the prevention of alcohol and drug use disorders for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Island communities.
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
202-208-3100
www.doi.gov

DOI, Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention
Bureau of Indian Affairs
This office of the DOI provides reservation-based alcohol and drug use disorder programs for American Indians.
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240-4000
202-208-3710
www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html

Justice System

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)
This government agency enforces the law and defends the interests of the United States according to the law, including drug enforcement.
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20530-0001
202-353-1555
www.usdoj.gov

DOJ, Bureau of Justice Assistance Clearinghouse
This bureau offers community training and technical assistance to prevent crime, alcohol and drug use disorders, and violence (reference and referral services for criminal justice professionals).
800-851-3420 (Toll-Free)

DOJ, Bureau of Justice Statistics Clearinghouse
This bureau provides information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
800-851-3420 (Toll-Free)

DOJ, Community Capacity Development Office
This multi-agency's strategy is to “weed out” violent crime, gang activity, and drug trafficking, and “seed” human services to the areas where these activities occur, encompassing prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood revitalization.
810 Seventh Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20531
202-616-1152
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/

DOJ, Drug Court Planning Initiative
The Drug Court Planning Initiative provides research, scholarship, and information for drug courts and other court-based intervention programs.
DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 Seventh Street NW, Fourth Floor
Washington, D.C. 20531
202-616-6500

DOJ, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
This government agency enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.
2401 Jefferson Davis Highway
Alexandria, VA 22301
202-307-7936 (Office of Demand Reduction)
www.dea.gov

DOJ, National Criminal Justice Reference Service
To support research, policy, and program development worldwide, this Federal organization provides criminal justice and alcohol and drug use disorder information.
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
800-851-3420 (Toll-Free)
301-519-5500
www.usdoj.gov/02organizations/02_1.html

DOJ, National Institute of Justice
This national research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice is dedicated to researching crime control and justice issues.
810 Seventh Street NW, Seventh Floor
Washington, D.C. 20531
202-307-2942
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/

DOJ, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This government agency offers resources for community-based youth rehabilitation programs and information about the juvenile justice system.
810 Seventh Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20531
202-307-5911
www.usdoj.gov/02organizations/02_1.html

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Impaired Driving Division
The mission of the Impaired Driving Division is to develop partnerships to cooperatively save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce traffic-related health care and economic costs resulting from impaired driving (alcohol and other drugs).
400 Seventh Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20590
202-366-1694
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/

Mental Health

HHS, SAMHSA
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
This national center delivers mental health services to provide the treatment and support needed by adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems.
1 Choke Cherry Road, 6th Floor
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-2550
800-789-2647 (Toll-Free)
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

HHS, SAMHSA
National Mental Health Information Center
This center supplies publications and information about mental health.
P.O. Box 42557
Washington, D.C. 20015
800-789-2647 (Toll-Free)
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

HHS, NIH
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This institute conducts research to reduce mental illness and behavioral disorders in America.
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
866-615-NIMH (6464) (Toll-Free)
301-443-4513
www.nimh.nih.gov

Policy/Education

HHS, NIH
The National Institutes of Health is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the nation. It is an agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-496-4000
www.nih.gov

HHS, NIH
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
This library contains extensive alcohol and drug use disorder research.
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
888-346-3656 (Toll-Free)
www.nlm.nih.gov

HHS, NIH, NIDA
Office of Science Policy and Communications
This government office conducts science-based research on alcohol and drug use disorders.
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 5213, MSC 9561
Bethesda, MD 20892-9561
301-443-1124
www.drugabuse.gov

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention National Prevention Information Network
This government organization improves the accessibility and quality of alcohol and drug use disorder prevention programs and provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use and underage alcohol and tobacco use.
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-2420
www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/csap.html

Prevention

HHS, SAMHSA
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
This government organization improves the accessibility and quality of alcohol and drug use prevention programs and provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use and underage alcohol and tobacco use.
1 Choke Cherry Road, 5th Floor
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-2750
www.samhsa.gov/centers/csat/csat.html

HHS, SAMHSA, CSAP Web site
This Web site serves as a family guide to keep youth mentally healthy and drug free.
www.family.samhsa.gov

DOJ, DEA
The DEA produced the drug prevention book, “Get it Straight! The Facts About Drugs,” to help youth realize the truth about drugs.
Office of Diversion Control
2401 Jefferson Davis Highway
Alexandria, VA 22301
202-307-7977
800-882-9539 (Toll-Free)
www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/straight/cover.htm

HHS, NIH, NIAAA
National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcohol Prevention Task Force on College Drinking
This council offers research and information on college drinking.
Willco Building
5635 Fishers Lane
Bethesda, MD 20892-9304
301-443-3860
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov

ONDCP, National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
A comprehensive advertising and public relations program, the Media Campaign offers critical drug information for teens and tips for parents on keeping their kids healthy and drug-free.
www.freevibe.com

Recovery/Treatment

HHS, SAMHSA Buprenorphine Physician Locator
The Locator is an online resource designed to assist the States, medical, and addiction treatment communities, potential patients, and/or their families in finding information on locating physicians who can prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone® and Subutex®) for treatment of opioid addiction.
866-287-2728 (Toll-Free)
www.buprenorphine.samhsa.gov/bwns_locator/index.html

HHS, SAMHSA National Helpline
This national hotline offers confidential information on alcohol and drug use disorder treatment and referral.
800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) (Toll-Free)
800-487-4889 (TDD) (Toll-Free)
877-767-8432 (Spanish) (Toll-Free)
www.samhsa.gov

HHS, SAMHSA
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
This is a searchable directory of alcohol and drug treatment programs.
www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

HHS, SAMHSA
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
This government organization provides information on treatment programs, publications, funding opportunities, and resources and sponsors Recovery Month.
1 Choke Cherry Road, 5th Floor
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-2750
www.samhsa.gov/centers/csat/csat.html

HHS, SAMHSA
Office of Applied Studies
The Office of Applied Studies (OAS) serves as SAMHSA's focal point for data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities.
1 Choke Cherry Road, 5th Floor
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-1212
www.oas.samhsa.gov/

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)
This government agency provides benefits and services to people who are veterans, family members, or survivors of veterans.
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20420
VA Benefits: 800-827-1000 (Toll-Free)
www.va.gov

Schools/Youth

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
4–H
Healthy lifestyle education and activities for youth are presented through a program managed nationally by the Families, 4–H, and Education and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 2225
Washington, D.C. 20250-2225
202-720-2908
www.national4-hheadquarters.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)
The Department of Education makes available information for students, parents, teachers, and administrators, including grants for anti-alcohol/drug programs.
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-6123
800-872-5327 (Toll-Free)
www.ed.gov

ED, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
This office provides information on drug-free school programs and activities.
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-6123
202-260-3954

Workplace

HHS, SAMHSA, CSAP
GetFit
This interactive workplace Web site provides information about physical health, mental health, drugs, and alcohol. Its goal is to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for employees and their families across the nation.
www.getfit.samhsa.gov

HHS, SAMHSA
CSAP Workplace Resource Center Helpline
This helpline supplies centralized access to information about drug-free workplaces and related topics.
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-2600
800-WORKPLACE (800-967-5752) (Toll-Free)
www.drugfreeworkplace.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL)
The Department of Labor provides information for U.S. job seekers, wage earners, and retirees, offering information about workplace rules and regulations.
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20210
866-4-USA-DOL (Toll-Free)
www.dol.gov

DOL, Drug-Free Workplace Advisor
The Drug-Free Workplace Advisor provides information to businesses about how to establish and maintain an alcohol- and drug-free workplace. This Advisor also provides information about the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 based on the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) government-wide non-regulatory guidance.
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-2312
Washington, D.C. 20210
202-693-5919
www.dol.gov/elaws/drugfree.htm

DOL, Substance Abuse Information Database
This interactive database of the U.S. Department of Labor's Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace provides a one-stop source of information with summaries and full text of materials relating to workplace substance abuse issues. Employers can draw on articles from experts as well as success stories from a variety of industries to assist them in establishing and maintaining a workplace substance abuse program.
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-2312
Washington, D.C. 20210
202-693-5919
http://said.dol.gov/

DOL, Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Working Partners helps to build a drug-free workforce by equipping businesses and communities with tools and information to effectively address alcohol and drug problems.
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-2312
Washington, D.C. 20210
202-693-5919
www.dol.gov/workingpartners

DisabilityInfo.gov
This comprehensive Federal Web site provides disability-related government resources.
www.disabilityinfo.gov

U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC)
Information for small business employers about EEOC-enforced laws and processes is available through the EEOC.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20507
202-663-4900
www.eeoc.gov

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)
Financial, technical, and management assistance is offered to small businesses, including information about grants/loans and employee assistance programs.
409 Third Street SW
Washington, D.C. 20416
800-U-ASK-SBA (Toll-Free)
www.sba.gov

SBA U.S. Business Advisor
The Business Advisor gives access to Federal government information, services, and transactions.
www.business.gov

OTHER RESOURCES

Culture-Specific Resources

National Minority AIDS Council
The Council supplies resources for minorities with AIDS
1931 13th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009-4432
202-483-6622
www.nmac.org

African American

Association of Black Psychologists
This association addresses issues facing black psychologists and the black community.
P.O. Box 55999
Washington, D.C. 20040-5999
202-722-0808
www.abpsi.org

Black Administrators in Child Welfare, Inc.
This association provides help for African-American children and their families in the child welfare system.
440 First Street NW, Third Floor
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-662-4284
www.blackadministrators.org

National Association of African Americans for Positive Imagery
This campaign includes alcohol and tobacco control to promote positive community and self images and foster environments free of health disparities.
1231 North Broad Street, First Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-235-6488
www.naaapi.org

National Association of Black Social Workers
The membership of this association includes African Americans working in social services.
1220 11th Street NW, Suite 2
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-589-1850
http://ssw.unc.edu/professional/NABSW.html

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
This association offers programs and services for African-American college students and college campuses.
8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-650-2440
www.nafeo.org

National Black Alcoholism and Addiction Council
Programs, education, and training for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders in the African-American community are provided.
5104 North Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 111
Orlando, FL 32810
888-NBACORG (Toll-Free)
407-532-2774
www.nbacinc.org

National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
This organization offers information about issues affecting African-American women and their families.
633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202-737-0120
www.ncnw.org

National Medical Association
This association serves as the collective voice of African- American physicians and a force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health.
1012 10th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-347-1895
www.nmanet.org

Asian/Pacific Islander

Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum
This forum includes Asian and Pacific Islander communities in all health, political, social, and economic arenas.
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 835
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-466-7772
www.apiahf.org

Japanese American Citizens League
A community organization, the League provides assistance through programs that enhance the cultural preservation of the Japanese-American community and challenges social injustice wherever it may occur.
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-921-5225
www.jacl.org

Korean American Coalition
This group holds one strong voice for the Korean-American community by bringing people together to build a better community for all through education, service and advocacy.
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 730
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-296-6401
www.kacdc.org

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
This association aids the mental well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders when dealing with problems including substance use.
1215 19th Street, Suite A
Denver, CO 80202
303-298-7910
www.naapimha.org

National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse, Inc.
This private, non-profit membership organization involves service providers, families, and youth to promote health and social justice and address the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander populations.
340 East Second Street, Suite 409
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-5795
www.napafasa.org

Organization of Chinese Americans
This organization serves as a resource for Chinese-American and Asian-American citizens and permanent residents to help them secure their rights through legislative and policy initiatives.
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 601
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-223-5500
www.ocanatl.org

Hispanic/Latino

ASPIRA Association, Inc.
This association offers programs and activities dedicated to leadership development and education of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth.
1444 Eye Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-835-3600
www.aspira.org

Latin American Youth Center
This center provides outpatient counseling services for Hispanic individuals, families, and groups.
1419 Columbia Road NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-319-2225
www.layc-dc.org

National Alliance for Hispanic Health
This alliance offers information on health issues that affect the Hispanic community.
1501 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-387-5000
www.hispanichealth.org

National Hispanic Medical Association
This association conducts health and policy research and offers programs to improve the health of Hispanics and other underserved populations.
1411 K Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-628-5895
www.nhmamd.org

National Latino Children's Institute
This national institute conducts research and presents educational materials, programs, and services focused on Latino children.
1325 North Flores Street, Suite 114
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-228-9997
www.nlci.org

National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention
This Council prevents tobacco use and reduces alcohol use disorders in the Latino community through the dissemination of science-based research findings, community education, technical assistance, policy analysis, and advocacy.
1616 P Street NW, Suite 430
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-265-8054, ext. 61
www.nlcatp.org

Por La Causa, Inc.
This non-profit community development corporation offers social service programs and services throughout Arizona.
1112 East Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4043
602-257-0700
www.cplc.org

Puerto Rican Organization for Community Education and Economic Development, Inc.
This organization addresses the social, health, and economic needs of Latino and non-Latino communities.
1126 Dickinson Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908-351-7727
www.proceedinc.com

Native American

American Indian Community House
This organization provides health and social services for American Indians in New York City.
708 Broadway, Eighth Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-598-0100
www.aich.org

National Association of Native American Children of Alcoholics (NANACoA)
This association provides a Native American framework for healing children of alcoholics.
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-548-1000
866-480-6751 (Toll-Free)
www.whitebison.org/home.html

National Congress of American Indians
This organization offers assistance for tribes, tribal leaders, and youth in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of alcohol and drug use disorders among American Indian and Alaskan Native families and communities.
1301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-466-7767
www.ncai.org

National Indian Child Welfare Association
This association is dedicated to the well-being of American Indian children and families.
5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
503-222-4044
www.nicwa.org

National Indian Health Board
This organization provides health care research and services for tribes, area health boards, tribal organizations, Federal agencies, and private foundations.
101 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite 8-B02
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-742-4262
www.nihb.org

Pima Prevention Partnership
This non-profit, multi-cultural coalition for alcohol and drug use disorders and delinquency prevention in Tucson provides policy leadership, program development, youth prevention services, grant writing, planning, and evaluation services to promote community development for Native Americans.
330 North Commerce Park Loop, Suite 160
Tucson, AZ 85745
520-791-2711
www.pimaprevention.org

United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.
This organization develops initiatives to foster the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of Native American youth.
P.O. Box 800
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
405-236-2800
www.unityinc.org

White Bison, Inc.
This American Indian non-profit organization offers learning resources to the Native American community nationwide on topics such as sobriety, recovery, prevention, and wellness/Wellbriety (the inspiration to go on beyond sobriety and recovery, committing to a life of wellness and healing every day).
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3440
866-480-6751 (Toll-Free)
719-548-1000
www.whitebison.org

Faith-Based Organizations

Alcoholics Victorious
This is a Christian-oriented 12-step support group for those recovering from alcohol or chemical dependency. It offers information and referrals, literature, phone support, conferences, support group meetings, and a newsletter.
1045 Swift Street
Kansas City, MO 64116-4127
816-471-8020
www.alcoholicsvictorious.org

Calix Society
This is a 12-step fellowship of Catholic alcoholics who help one another maintain sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. The group is concerned with total abstinence, spiritual development, and sanctification of the whole personality of each member.
2555 Hazelwood Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109-2030
651-773-3117
www.calixsociety.org

Catholic Charities, USA
This membership association provides vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds.
1731 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2756
703-549-1390
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a worldwide Christ-centered recovery ministry. By working the Twelve Steps and their Biblical principles and the corresponding Eight Recovery Principles found in the Beatitudes, individuals find freedom from past hurts and harmful addictive and dysfunctional behaviors.
25422 Trabuco Road # 105-151
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-581-0548
www.celebraterecovery.com/

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
This Mormon organization promotes strong family relationships.
2520 L Street NW, Second Floor
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-448-3333
www.lds.org

Faith Partners
Faith Partners helps congregations identify experienced volunteers and establishes and maintains a ministry of prevention and recovery support for the people they serve.
2525 Wallingwood Drive
Building 8, Suite 804
Austin, TX 78746
888-451-9527 (Toll-Free)
www.faithpartnerscentral.org

Faith WORKS
This organization facilitates the involvement of faith-based communities in the implementation of welfare reform.
3300 Veda Street
Redding, CA 96001
530-242-1492
www.faith-works.org

General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church
This organization offers faith-based programs for people with alcohol and drug use disorders.
110 Maryland Avenue NE, Suite 404
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-548-2712
www.gbgm-umc.org

Institute for Public Health Faith Collaborations
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
This institute promotes vital learning at the intersecting boundaries where faith and health overlap, merge, and emerge transformed.
1256 Briarcliff Road NE
Building A, Suite 107
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-727-5199
www.ihpnet.org

Inter-Congregational Alcoholism Program (I.C.A.P)
I.C.A.P. is a network of recovering alcoholic women in religious orders. The group aims to help Roman Catholic women who are, or have been, members of religious orders who are in need due to alcoholism or chemical dependencies.
7777 Lake Street, Suite 115
River Forest, IL 60305-1734
708-488-9770
www.crml.uab.edu/~jah/icaps.html

Jewish Addiction Services / Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister League
Jewish Addiction Services is an outpatient treatment program for adolescents, adults, and families suffering from alcohol, drug, or other addictions.
1515 Reistertown Road, Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-1991
www.jbbl.org

Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others
This group assists Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and their families, friends, and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment.
850 Seventh Avenue, Penthouse
New York, NY 10019
212-397-4197
www.jacsweb.org

Lutheran Services in America
This organization advocates for sound and compassionate public policies on behalf of Lutheran social ministry organizations and the people they serve.
700 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230-3850
800-664-3848 (Toll-Free)
www.lutheranservices.org

National Council of Churches
The Council helps parents communicate with their children about alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
110 Maryland Avenue NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-544-2350
www.ncccusa.org

Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
For a full description, refer to Mutual Support Groups.

Overcomers In Christ (OIC)
OIC is a recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and social). Members overcome obstacles using Christ-centered motivations.
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134
402-573-0966
www.overcomersinchrist.org/

Presbyterians for Addiction Action (PAA)
Presbyterian, Health, Education, and Welfare Association
PAA assists Presbyterians as they minister in an increasingly addictive society to restore people of the Presbyterian faith.
100 Witherspoon Street, Room 3041
Louisville, KY 40202
888-728-7228 ext. 5800 (Toll-Free)
www.pcusa.org/phewa/paa.htm

Reviving the Human Spirit: A Faith Community Initiative
Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
This independent foundation is dedicated to improving community health in Cincinnati and 20 surrounding counties.
Rookwood Tower
3805 Edwards Road, Suite 500
Cincinnati, OH 45209-1948
513-458-6638
www.healthfoundation.org/rths/rths.nsf/all/about

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul's has hosted 12-step programs and other affiliate programs for more than 15 years.
221 34th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
757-247-5086
www.stpaulsnn.org

Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency and other programs, the Adventist Church operates youth camps, community service projects, family life counseling, and Health & Temperance Programs, which include alcohol and drug use disorder prevention/treatment and recovery options as a continuum.
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-680-6000
www.adventist.org

SOS Clearinghouse (Save Our Selves)
This organization is dedicated to providing a path to sobriety, an alternative to those paths depending upon supernatural or religious beliefs.
4773 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-666-4295
www.secularsobriety.org

The Springs Rescue Mission
The Mission reaches the poor and needy of Colorado Springs by providing for their physical needs while ministering restoration to their spirit, soul, and body.
5 West Las Vegas Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-632-1822
www.springsrescuemission.org

We Care America
This national network of individuals, churches, and ministries work together to meet the needs of the poor and hurting by building capacity among faith-based organizations.
44180 Riverside Parkway, Suite 201
Lansdowne, VA 20176
703-554-8600
www.wecareamerica.org

Family and Social Services

Alliance for Children and Families
The Alliance for Children and Families provides services to non-profit child and family sectors and economic empowerment organizations.
1701 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20006-1505
202-429-0400
www.alliance1.org

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
This membership organization has more than 1,100 public and private non-profit agencies promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
50 F Street NW, 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20001-1530 202-638-4918
www.cwla.org

Children of Alcoholics Foundation (COAF)
COAF's goal is to help reduce the impact of parental substance use on children and families, and help children of all ages reach their full potential by breaking the intergenerational cycle of parental substance use.
164 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
646-505-2062
www.coaf.org

Children's Defense Fund
The Children's Defense Fund provides child welfare and health programs.
25 E Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-628-8787
www.childrensdefense.org

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
This national parent-run organization focuses on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders, and their families.
1101 King Street, Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-684-7710

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
For a full description, refer to Mutual Support Groups.

National Association of Public Child Welfare Administrators (NAPCWA)
This association is devoted solely to representing administrators of state and local public child welfare agencies, bringing an informed view of the problems facing families today to the formulation of child welfare policy.
810 First Street NE, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-682-0100
www.aphsa.org/printer/about-affiliates.asp

North American Family Renewal Institute, Inc. (NAFRI)
This institute researches, treats, and educates on all forms of addictive behaviors, and provides therapist training, public policy awareness, and specialized networking weekends for individuals in the recovery community.
8503 Schultz Road
Clinton, MD 20735
301-877-1577
www.familyrenewal.org

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
This sorority offers social services for communities around the nation.
1000 South Hill Drive
Cary, NC 27513
888-747-1922 (Toll-Free)
www.sgrho1922.org

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 4-H
For a full description, refer to Schools/Youth under Federal Agencies.

University of Baltimore Center for Families, Children and the Courts
This organization provides research, evaluation, technical assistance, and guidance to family and juvenile courts on substance use, addiction, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and other family-related issues.
1420 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-5750
http://law.ubalt.edu/cfcc

Young Men's Christian Association of the U.S.A. (YMCA)
The YMCA provides health and social services for men, women, and children.
1701 K Street NW, Suite 903
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-835-9043
www.ymca.net

Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. (YWCA)
The YWCA offers health and social services for women and their families
1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-467-0801
800-YWCA-US1 (Toll-Free)
www.ywca.org

Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association/92nd Street Y
This organization is committed to sharing its programs with all New Yorkers regardless of economic circumstance. It provides financial assistance and an outreach program that brings the arts into the lives of economically disadvantaged local schoolchildren and keeps them off the streets.
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
212-415-5500
www.92y.org

Health Care

The Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems Initiative
George Washington University
This program works to increase access to treatment for individuals with alcohol problems by collaborating with policymakers, employers, and concerned citizens.
2021 K Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-296-6922
www.ensuringsolutions.org

Families USA
This organization provides resources on access to high-quality, affordable health care as well as senior citizen issues.
1334 G Street NW, Third Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-628-3030
www.familiesusa.org

National Association of Community Health Centers
This association collaborates with community, migrant, and homeless health centers that provide health care to the poor and medically underserved.
7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-347-0400
www.nachc.com

National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
The NCQA provides information about the quality of the nation's managed care plans.
2000 L Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-955-3500
www.ncqa.org

National Health Law Program
This national program provides resources on health care for uninsured or underinsured low-income people.
Health Consumer Alliance
2639 South LaCienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-204-6010
www.healthlaw.org

Justice/Legal System

American Bar Association (ABA), Standing Committee on Substance Abuse
The Standing Committee on Substance Abuse is committed to promoting justice system reform that addresses problems associated with illegal use of drugs and alcohol in this country. To carry out this mission, the Standing Committee collaborates with other ABA entities, federal, state, and local public/private organizations, and state, local, and territorial bar associations.
740 15th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-662-1784
www.abanet.org/subabuse

American Correctional Association
This organization provides resources for practitioners in the correctional profession and those interested in improving the justice system.
4380 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-4332
800-ACA-JOIN (Toll-Free)
301-918-1800
www.aca.org

Center for Families, Children and the Courts
This center is dedicated to improving the quality of justice and services to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, families, and self-represented litigants in the California courts.
455 Golden Gate Avenue, Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102-3660
415-865-7739
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cfcc

Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice
This center focuses on reducing reliance on incarceration as a solution to social problems.
54 Dore Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-621-5661
www.cjcj.org

D.C. Bar Lawyer Counseling
This organization provides services to the profession, the courts, and the community in Washington, D.C.
1250 H Street NW, Sixth Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005-5937
202-737-4700
www.dcbar.org

Drug Court Clearinghouse
The Drug Court Clearinghouse provides technical assistance for drug court programs.
Justice Programs Office
School of Public Affairs
American University
4000 Brandywine, Suite 100
Washington, D.C. 20016-8159
202-885-2875
www.spa.american.edu/justice

International Community Corrections Association
To enhance the quality of services and supervision for offenders in community corrections programs, this association offers information, training, and other services.
P.O. Box 1987
La Crosse, WI 54062
608-785-0200
www.iccaweb.org

The Legal Action Center
This non-profit law and policy organization fights discrimination against people with histories of alcohol and drug use disorders, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records, and advocates for sound public policies in these areas.
153 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10014
212-243-1313
www.lac.org

National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
This association seeks to reduce substance abuse, crime, and recidivism by promoting and advocating for the establishment and funding of drug courts and providing for the collection and dissemination of information, technical assistance, and mutual support to association members.
4900 Seminary Road, Suite 320
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-575-9400
www.nadcp.org

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
The Council supplies publications and information about juvenile and family courts.
University of Nevada
1041 North Virginia Street, Third Floor
Reno, NV 89557
775-784-6012
www.ncjfcj.org

National Drug Court Institute
This institute promotes education, research, and scholarship for drug court and other court-based intervention programs.
4900 Seminary Road, Suite 320
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-575-9400
www.ndci.org

National Sheriffs' Association
The National Sheriffs' Association offers crime prevention programs that help sheriffs better serve the people of their cities, counties, or jurisdictions.
1450 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3490
800-424-7827 (Toll-Free)
www.sheriffs.org

National TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities)
This membership organization represents individuals and programs dedicated to the professional delivery of treatment and case management services to populations with alcohol and drug use disorders.
2204 Mount Vernon Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-836-8272
www.nationaltasc.org

The Sentencing Project
The Sentencing Project conducts research on sentencing and incarceration.
514 10th Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, D.C. 20004
202-628-0871
www.sentencingproject.org

Mental Health

Connecticut Department of Mental Health Addiction Services (DMHAS)
This organization promotes and administers comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and alcohol and drug use disorder prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.
800-446-7348 (Toll-Free) 860-418-7000
410 Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 341431
Hartford, CT 06134
www.dmhas.state.ct.us

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
NAMI is a nonprofit support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses. NAMI works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more than 15 million Americans living with severe mental illnesses and their families.
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
800-950-NAMI (6264) (Toll-Free)
www.nami.org

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
For a full description, refer to Mutual Support Groups.

National Association of School Psychologists
For a full description, refer to Provider and Professional Organizations.

National GAINS Center for People with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System
This center provides access to community-based services for adult and juvenile criminal offenders with co-occurring mental illness and alcohol and drug use disorders.
345 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
800-311-4246 (Toll-Free)
www.gainsctr.com

National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
This association is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders, and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research, and service.
2001 North Beauregard Street, 12th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-684-7722
800-969-6642 (Toll-Free)
800-433-5959 (TTY)
www.nmha.org

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
This institute provides behavioral health services for children, families, schools, and communities.
3811 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-624-2100
www.upmc.edu/WPIC

Mutual Support Groups

16 Steps of Discovery & Empowerment
16 Steps offers support for a wide variety of quality of life issues, such as addiction, codependency, abuse, empowerment, etc. The 16 Steps focus on a positive approach to help members celebrate personal strengths, stand up for themselves, heal physically, express love, and see themselves as part of the entire community, not just the recovery community.
Box 1302
Lolo, MT 59847
406-273-6080
www.charlottekasl.com/16steps.html

Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
Adult Children of Alcoholics is a 12-step, 12-tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Members meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge common experiences.
P.O. Box 3216
Torrance, CA 90510
310-534-1815
www.adultchildren.org

Al-Anon/Alateen
This group provides support for families and friends of alcoholics.
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
757-563-1600
888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666) (Toll-Free)
www.al-anon.alateen.org

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA offers a support group that provides sponsorship and a 12-step program for life without alcohol.
475 Riverside Drive, 11th Floor New York, NY 10115 212-870-3107
www.aa.org

Alcoholics Victorious
This is a Christian-oriented 12-step support group for those recovering from alcohol or chemical dependency. It provides information and referrals, literature, phone support, conferences, support group meetings, and a newsletter.
1045 Swift Street
Kansas City, MO 64116-4127
816-471-8020

American Self-Help Sourcebook
This is a searchable database of more than 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.
Saint Clare's Health Services
100 East Hanover Avenue, Suite 202
Cedarknolls, NJ 07927
973-326-6789
www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

Anesthetists in Recovery
AIR is a network of recovering nurse anesthetists. Members support one another through phone support, information, and referrals to groups and treatment.
8233 Brookside Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-0183
www.aana.com/peer/recovery.asp

ART (Academics Recovering Together)
ART is a multi-purpose, informal support network for academic professionals in recovery from alcohol/drug addiction. Members exchange information on sabbaticals, relocation, issues surrounding promotion, tenure, etc.
Box 1865
Providence, RI 02912
401-863-3831
www.crml.uab.edu/~jah/art.html

Benzodiazepine Anonymous (BA)
BA is a mutual support group for persons in recovery from addiction to benzodiazepines (Xanax®, Halcion®, Valium®, Ativan®, Dalmane®, Librium®, etc.) or any other addicting prescription drug. BA uses its own lists of 12 steps and 12 goals.
11633 San Vincente Boulevard, Suite 314
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-652-4100

Calix Society
This is a 12-step fellowship of Catholic alcoholics who help one another maintain sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. The group is concerned with total abstinence, spiritual development and sanctification of the whole personality of each member.
2555 Hazelwood Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109-2030
651-773-3117
www.calixsociety.org

Chapter Nine Group of Hollywood, MD
This is a 12-step program of recovering couples (substance abuse) in which partners work together. The group name comes from chapter nine of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book “The Family Afterwards,” which is based on the belief that members of the family or couples should meet on the common ground of tolerance, understanding, and love.
1168 White Sands Drive
Lusby, MD 20657
410-586-1425
www.medhelp.org/amshc/amshc52.htm

Chemically Dependent Anonymous (CDA)
CDA's purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the chemically dependent person for those with a desire to abstain from drugs/alcohol.
P.O. Box 423
Severna Park, MD 21146-0423
888-CDA-HOPE (Toll-Free)
www.cdaweb.org

Co-Anon Family Groups
Co-Anon Family Groups is a fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, parents, relatives, or close friends of someone who is chemically dependent. The program is primarily a 12-step program that combines self and mutual support systems.
P.O. Box 12722
Tucson, AZ 85732-2722
520-513-5028
www.co-anon.org

Cocaine Anonymous World Services
This 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 their addiction.
3740 Overland Avenue, Suite C
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-559-5833
800-347-8998 (Toll-Free)
www.ca.org

Crystal Meth Anonymous
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using crystal meth and to stay clean.
8205 Santa Monica Boulevard PMB 1-114
West Hollywood, CA 90046-5977
213-488-4455
www.crystalmeth.org

Double Trouble Recovery, Inc.
This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their particular addiction(s) and mental disorders. It is for people who are dually diagnosed with an addiction as well as a mental disorder.
P.O. Box 245055
Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-2684
www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org

Dual Disorders Anonymous (DDA)
DDA is a 12-step fellowship of men and women who come together to help those members who still suffer from both a mental disorder and alcoholism and/or drug addiction.
P.O. Box 681264
Schaumburg, IL 60168-1264
847-490-9379

Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)
DRA is a self-help program for individuals who experience a dual disorder of chemical dependency and a psychiatric or emotional illness. The group is based on the principles of the 12 steps and the personal experiences of individuals in dual recovery.
P.O. Box 8107
Prairie Village, KS 66208
877-883-2332 (Toll-Free)
www.draonline.org

Families Anonymous (FA)
FA is a 12-step self-help, recovery, and fellowship of support groups for relatives and friends of those who have alcohol, drug, or behavioral problems. The group is a non-profit mutual help organization and is not affiliated with any religion or institution.
P.O. Box 3475
Culver City, CA 90231-3475
800-736-9805 (Toll-Free)
www.FamiliesAnonymous.org

Family Empowerment Network (FEN)
FEN offers support, education, and training for families of children with fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effects, as well as interested professionals. The group creates a network of families that support one another and hosts annual family retreats.
777 South Mills Street
Madison, WI 53715
608-262-6590
800-462-5254 (Toll-Free)
http://www.fammed.wisc.edu/fen

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Resource Institute (FASFRI)
FASFRI is a grassroots coalition of families and professionals concerned with fetal alcohol syndrome/effects. The group offers educational programs, brochures, information packets, group meetings, phone support, conferences, and referrals.
P.O. Box 2525
Lynnwood, WA 98036
253-531-2878
www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org

Free-N-One
Free-N-One is a support group that teaches people to be free mentally and spiritually, as well as free from drugs and alcohol. Free-N-One offers information and referrals, phone support, literature, and conferences.
855 East Twain 128-165
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-334-2583
www.free-n-one.org

Hypoics Not Anonymous (HNA)
HNA is for anyone with any type of addiction. The group uses the philosophy that addictions are caused by neurological mechanisms rather than personal weaknesses.
8779 Misty Creek Drive
Sarasota, FL 34241
941-929-0893
www.nvo.com/hypoism/hypoicsnotanonymous/

Inter-Congregational Alcoholism Program (I.C.A.P)
For a full description, refer to Faith-Based Organizations.

International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA)
IDAA is a group of approximately 4,500 recovering health care professionals of doctorate level who help one another achieve and maintain sobriety from addictions.
3311 Brookhill Circle
Lexington, KY 40502
859-277-9379
www.idaa.org

International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous (ILAA)
ILAA serves as a clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are recovering alcoholics or have other chemical dependencies.
www.ilaa.org

International Pharmacists Anonymous (IPA)
IPA is a 12-step fellowship of pharmacists and pharmacy students recovering from any addiction.
11 Dewey Lane
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826-3102
908-537-4295
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ipa/memform1.htm

JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others)
ACS encourages and assists Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and their families, friends, and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment by conducting retreats and other events that provide support to Jews in recovery.
850 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212-397-4197
www.jacsweb.org

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
The MADD mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims, and prevent underage drinking.
511 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
800-GET-MADD (438-6233)
www.madd.org

MADD DADS Inc. (Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder)
This is a grassroots organization of fathers aimed at fighting gang and gang-related violence. MADD DADS provides family activities, community education, speaking engagements, and “surrogate fathers” who listen to and care about street teens.
555 Stockton Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-388-8171
www.maddads.com

Marijuana Anonymous World Services
Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share a desire to stop using marijuana. They accomplish their goals by using the basic 12 steps of recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous.
P.O. Box 2912 Van Nuys, CA 91404
800-766-6779 (Toll-Free)
www.marijuana-anonymous.org

Men for Sobriety
This organization's purpose is to help all men recover from problem drinking through the discovery of self, gained by sharing experiences, hopes, and encouragement with other men in similar circumstances.
P.O. Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951-0618
215-536-8026

Nar-Anon/Narateen
This organization provides support for families and friends of drug users.
Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
22527 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite #200 B
Torrance, CA 90505
800-477-6291 (Toll-Free)
www.nar-anon.org

Narconon
This is a non-profit drug rehab program dedicated to eliminating drug abuse and drug addiction through drug prevention, education, and rehabilitation.
7060 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 220
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-962-2404
www.narconon.org

Narcotics Anonymous World Services
This is a non-profit fellowship society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Membership is open to all drug addicts, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drug used.
P.O. Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409
818-773-9999
www.na.org

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
This national non-profit membership and affiliate organization works on behalf of children of alcohol- and drug-dependent parents and all family members affected by alcohol and drug use disorders.
11426 Rockville Pike, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20852
888-55-4COAS (888-554-2627) (Toll-Free)
301-468-0985
www.nacoa.org

National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics (NANACoA)
This association provides a Native American framework for healing children of alcoholics.
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-548-1000
866-480-6751 (Toll-Free)

National Family Partnership (NFP)
NFP is a coalition of families working for substance abuse prevention. The group hosts a number of prevention activities including the Red Ribbon Campaign, the Plant a Promise Campaign, and is also in the process of developing a resource center.
2490 Coral Way, Suite 501
Miami, FL 33145
305-856-4886
www.nfp.org

Overcomers In Christ (OIC)
For a full description, refer to Faith-Based Organizations.

Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
This group provides Christ-centered 12-step support for persons with any compulsive behavior, their families, and friends. It uses the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and applies them to the Scriptures. It also supplements involvement in other 12-step groups.
P.O. Box 2208
Oakhurst, CA 93644
800-310-3001 (Toll-Free)
www.overcomersoutreach.org

Pills Anonymous (PA)
PA is a self-help, self-supporting, anonymous 12-step program based on Alcoholics Anonymous. It is designed for those who want to help themselves and others recover from chemical addiction.
5201 White Lane
New York, NY 10001
212-874-0700
www.pillsanonymous.com

Psychologists Helping Psychologists (PHP)
PHP is a mutual support group for doctoral-level psychologists or students who have had a personal experience with alcohol or drugs. Members aim to support each other in recovery and help others to recover and educate the psychology community.
3484 South Utah Street
Arlington, VA 22206
703-243-4470
www.crml.uab.edu/~jah/php.html

Rational Recovery Systems (RRS)
RRS is a program of self-recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs through planned, permanent abstinence using Addictive Voice Recognition Technique (AVRT).
Box 800
Lotus, CA 95651
530-621-2667
www.rational.org/

RID (Remove Intoxicated Drivers)
RID's mission is to deter impaired driving and teen binge drinking that often leads to intense trauma for all concerned. Its members advocate for victims, enablers of tough laws, and watchdogs for law enforcement and adjudication in the courts.
P.O. Box 520
Schenectady, NY 12301
518-393-4357
www.rid-usa.org

SMART Recovery®
SMART Recovery® (Self Management And Recovery Training) is a not-for-profit, abstinence-based network of free mutual self-help support groups (face-to-face and via the Web) that helps individuals gain independence from harmful addictive behaviors. It uses cognitive-behavioral concepts, and offers specific tools and techniques.
7537 Mentor Avenue, Suite 306
Mentor, OH 44060
440-951-5357
866-951-5357 (Toll-Free)
www.smartrecovery.org

Social Workers Helping Social Workers (SWHSA)
SWHSA supports people's recovery from alcohol or other chemical dependence, either their own or that of a significant other, among social workers, BSW/MSW or MSW matriculating students. Social workers with other addictions are welcome to attend meetings.
1300 East 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653
773-493-6940
www.socialworkershelping.org

Veterinarians in Recovery (VIR)
VIR is a support network for veterinarians in recovery from alcoholism and other addictions. The group provides information and referrals, phone support, and newsletters.
104 Maple Trace
Birmingham, AL 35244
651-261-4029
www.crml.uab.edu/~jah/vir.html

Women for Sobriety (WOS)
WOS is a program designed specifically to help the woman alcoholic achieve sobriety. The group addresses the need to overcome depression and guilt through the “New Life” program.
P.O. Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951-0618
215-536-8026
www.womenforsobriety.org

Policy/Education

Alliance for Recovery
This organization empowers people to become advocates for recovery.
6601 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite A
Madison, WI 53719
800-787-9979 (Toll-Free)
www.waaoda.org/index.shtml

American Medical Association (AMA)
Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
This collaboration of the AMA and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation works to reduce underage alcohol use.
515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
800-621-8335 (Toll-Free)
312-464-5000
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3337.html

Boston University School of Medicine (BUMC)
Boston University School of Medicine (BUMC)BUMC provides summaries of the latest clinically relevant research on alcohol and health, particularly in the area of health disparities. The newsletter Alcohol and Health: Current Evidence is published by BUMC and can be located at www.bu.edu/act/alcoholandhealth/index.html.
Boston University School of Public Health
715 Albany Street, Talbot Building
Boston, MA 02118
617-638-8000
www.bumc.bu.edu

Capitol Decisions, Inc.
This consulting group has diverse interests, including alcohol and drug use disorder support, as well as ambulatory care.
101 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite 675 East
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-638-0326

www.capitoldecisions.com
Center for Alcohol and Drug Research and Education
This international non-profit organization provides public information and technical assistance, guidance, information, and expert service to individuals, organizations, governmental agencies, and a variety of non-profit organizations in the private sector to improve the quality of their response to alcohol and drug use disorders.
6200 North Charles Street, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21212-1112
410-377-8992

Drug Strategies
Drug Strategies develops publications and programs focused on effective approaches to the nation's drug problems.
1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 821
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-289-9070
www.drugstrategies.org

Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC)
EIC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has offices in Los Angeles and the Washington, D.C., area. The organization works within the film, television, and music industries to promote the accurate depiction of health and social issues in entertainment productions. EIC's annual awards show, the PRISM Awards, airs nationally and in 2004 was distributed to 11,205 treatment and recovery centers nationwide as a tool to encourage open discussion among treatment center staff and recovering clients.
EIC East
1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 415
Reston, VA 20190-3303
703-481-1414
www.eiconline.org
EIC West
10635 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90025-8300
310-446-7818
www.eiconline.org

Faces & Voices of Recovery
This national recovery advocacy campaign mobilizes people in recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders and their family members, friends, and allies.
1010 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 708
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-737-0690
www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org

Health Matrix, Inc.
This organization develops communications programs that inform the debate on key issues in science, policy, and health care.
7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102
703-918-4930
www.healthmatrixinc.com

Health Policy Institute: Center on an Aging Society at Georgetown University
The center is a non-partisan public policy institute that fosters critical thinking about the implications of an aging society and studies the impact of demographic changes on public and private institutions and families of all ages.
2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 525
Washington, D.C. 20007
202-687-9840
http://ihcrp.georgetown.edu/agingsociety

Join Together
For a full description, refer to State and Local Resources

Kaiser Family Foundation
This organization is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation. The Foundation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public.
2400 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-854-9400
www.kff.org

The Magnuson Group
The Magnuson Group works with clients on projects that range from government affairs, public affairs, and fundraising. It currently works with Augsburg College and its Step UP Program, as well as the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS). It assists these groups with their federal government affairs and fundraising.
2743 Carter Farm Court
Alexandria, VA 22306
202-607-3336

Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery
The Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery is a grassroots alliance of individuals who support recovery. Their purpose is to initiate change in legislation and resource allocation, raise awareness through public acknowledgment, and promote support by sharing experiences of recovering people, their families and friends.
8 Mulliken Court
Augusta, ME 04330
207-651-8118
www.masap.org/site/recovery.asp

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
For a full description, refer to Mutual Support Groups.

National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
NAAG offers information about statewide tobacco settlements.
750 First Street NE, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-326-6000
www.naag.org

National Governors Association
Center for Best Practices
This bi-partisan, non-profit association represents the collective voice of the nation's Governors. Its mission is to help shape and implement national policy and help Governors and their policy staff develop and implement innovative solutions to the challenges facing their states.
444 North Capitol Street, Suite 267
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-624-5300
www.nga.org/center/1,1188,,00.html

National Civic League (NCL)
NCL is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization dedicated to strengthening citizen democracy by transforming democratic institutions. NCL fosters innovative community building and political reform, assists local governments, and recognizes collaborative community achievement.
1319 F Street NW, Suite 204
Washington, D.C. 20004
202-783-2961
www.nclweb.org

National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD)
By uniting a broad-based coalition of public and private sector organizations and others, the Commission works to reduce impaired driving and its tragic consequences.
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 370
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240-247-6004
www.ncadd.com

Physicians and Lawyers for National Drug Policy
This organization conducts research and provides information to the public on drug use disorders, and works to put a new emphasis on the national drug policy by substantially refocusing the investment in the prevention and treatment of harmful drug use.
PLNDP National Project Office
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Brown University
Box G-BH
Providence, RI 02912
401-444-1817
www.plndp.org

Prevention

American Council for Drug Education (ACDE)
The American Council for Drug Education is a prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
164 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
646-505-2061
www.acde.org

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
This non-governmental campaign works to protect children from tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
1400 Eye Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-296-5469
www.tobaccofreekids.org

Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
The Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit is a research unit dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE).
180 Nickerson Street, Suite 309
Seattle, WA 98109
206-543-7155
http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/

Hands Across Cultures
Hands Across Cultures works to improve the health, education, and wellbeing of the people of Northern New Mexico through family-centered approaches deeply rooted in the multicultural traditions of their communities.
P.O. Box 2215
Espanola, NM 87532
505-747-1889
www.hacc95.org

National Capital Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking
The Coalition offers educational materials to prevent underage drinking.
1616 P Street NW, Suite 430
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-265-8922
www.nccpud.com

National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions
This center operates a drug prevention and education program called Race Against Drugs, and has a nationwide network of volunteers and DEA/FBI agents assisting the program by conducting community and school events throughout the country.
3132 South Ridgewood Avenue
South Daytona, FL 32119
386-760-2254
866-NCPRS-NOW (Toll-Free)
www.ncprs.org

National Education Association Health Information Network
This association offers resources on youth alcohol and drug use prevention.
1201 16th Street NW, Suite 521
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-822-7570
www.neahin.org/programs/substance/index.htm

National Families in Action
National Families in Action presents science-based policies to help families and communities prevent youth drug use.
2957 Clairmont Road NE, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-248-9676
www.nationalfamilies.org

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This organization provides education and awareness about the prevention of birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
900 17th Street NW, Suite 910
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-785-4585
www.nofas.org

National PTA Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Project
This project presents drug facts, parenting tips, and family activities on protecting children from drugs and alcohol.
541 North Fairbanks Court, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60611-3396
312-670-6782
www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/drugalcohol/index.asp

Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA)
For a full description, refer to Youth Programs.

Society for Adolescent Medicine
The Society for Adolescent Medicine offers advice for teens and parents on how to avoid alcohol and drug dependency.
1916 NW Copper Oaks Circle
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-224-8010
www.adolescenthealth.org

Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
The Clearinghouse provides substance use prevention resources for youth, parents, schools, and communities.
1552 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53726-4085
800-248-9244 (Toll-Free)
608-262-9157
www.uhs.wisc.edu/wch

Provider and Professional Organizations

Alcohol and Drug Services Institute
This organization educates physicians to prevent and treat alcohol and drug use disorders.
3900 Germantown Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-934-5477
fairfaxcounty.gov

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State
This non-profit membership association consists of coalitions, programs, and agencies throughout New York State that provide alcohol and drug use disorder prevention, treatment, and research.
1 Columbia Place, Suite 400
Albany, NY 12207-1006
518-426-3122
www.asapnys.org

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
The Academy offers continuing education for alcohol and drug use disorder treatment professionals.
1010 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 710
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-393-4419
www.aaap.org

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
This academy provides information for AACAP members, parents, and families about the treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders.
3615 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-3007
202-966-7300
www.aacap.org

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
AAP serves as a forum for pediatricians to address children's health needs.
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
847-434-4000
www.aap.org

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
This association represents the professional interests of more than 23,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad.
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
703-838-9808
www.aamft.org

American Dental Association (ADA)
The American Dental Association (ADA) is the worldÕs oldest and largest national dental society, representing more than 70 percent of dentists throughout the United States. Its mission is to maintain the integrity of the dental profession, enhance the quality of dental practice, and advance the oral health of the American public. The ADA is committed to helping its members better identify, understand, and accommodate the special health care needs of substance abusing patients, and to facilitate the journey of recovery for its member dentists and their respective office staff(s).
1111 14th Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20005-5683
202-898-2400
www.ada.org

American Managed Behavioral Healthcare Association
This organization provides individualized care management, specialty networks, continuum of care, quality management programs, consumer orientations, and innovations in behavioral health care delivery.
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Sixth Floor
Washington, D.C. 20004
202-756-7726
www.ambha.org

American Medical Women's Association
This national association offers publications and information related to womenÕs health.
801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-838-0500
www.amwa-doc.org

American Mental Health Counselors Association
This group enhances the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education, and professional development.
801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 304
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-6002
www.amhca.org

American Psychiatric Association
This association offers mental health information for professionals, individuals, and families.
1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209-3901
703-907-7300
888-357-7924 (Toll-Free)
www.psych.org

American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Its membership includes more than 150,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.
750 First Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
202-336-5500
202-336-6123 (TDD/TTY)
800-374-2721 (Toll-Free)
www.apa.org

American Public Health Association
This association influences policies and priorities to set public health practice standards and to improve health worldwide.
800 Eye Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-777-2742
www.apha.org

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
This society increases access to and quality of treatment, educates the medical arena and the public, and promotes research and prevention.
4601 North Park Avenue
Upper Arcade, Suite 101
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4520
301-656-3920
www.asam.org

Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA)
This association offers training and materials for medical professionals and students and all primary health professional disciplines.
125 Whipple Street, Suite 300
Providence, RI 02908
401-349-0000
www.amersa.org

Children of Alcoholics Foundation (COAF)
For a full description, refer to Family and Social Services.

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
For a full description, refer to Family and Social Services.

Community Intervention
Community Intervention offers educational materials, training, and consultation for professionals working with children ages 5 to 18.
529 South Seventh Street, Suite 570
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-332-6537
800-328-0417 (Toll-Free)
www.communityintervention.org

Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior
This institute provides continuing medical education for mental health, chemical dependency, and alcohol and drug use disorder treatment providers in the United States and Canada.
4370 Alpine Road, Suite 209
Portola Valley, CA 94028
800-258-8411 (Toll-Free)
www.iahb.org

International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
This non-profit voluntary membership organization is comprised of certifying agencies involved in credentialing alcohol and drug use counselors, clinical supervisors, and prevention specialists.
1620 Eye Street NW, Suite 210
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-785-0683
www.icrcaoda.org

International Nurses Society on Addictions
This society offers information and education for nurses concerning prevention, intervention, treatment, and management of alcohol and drug use disorders.
P.O. Box 10752
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-821-1292
www.intnsa.org

Johnson Institute
This national organization works to identify and eliminate barriers to recovery, while promoting the power and possibility of recovery by enhancing awareness, prevention, intervention, and treatment practices for alcohol and drug use disorders.
D.C. Office:
613 Second Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-662-7104
MN Office:
10001 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-582-2713
www.johnsoninstitute.org

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
This association represents private alcohol and drug use disorder treatment programs throughout the United States.
313 West Liberty Street, Suite 129
Lancaster, PA 17603-2748
717-392-8480
www.naatp.org

NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)
This membership organization serves addiction professionals who specialize in addiction treatment, prevention, and intervention.
901 North Washington Street, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-548-0497 (Toll-Free)
www.naadac.org

National Association of Rural Health Clinics
This association offers information on how to improve the delivery of quality, cost-effective health care in rural, underserved areas.
426 C Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-543-0348
www.narhc.org

National Association of School Psychologists
The Association provides resources focused on enhancing the mental health and educational competence of all children.
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-0270
www.nasponline.org

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
The largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, this organization works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
750 First Street NE, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
800-638-8799 (Toll-Free)
202-408-8600
www.naswdc.org

National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
The National Council is the only trade association representing the providers of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services. Our members serve more than 4.5 million adults, children, and families each year and employ more than 250,000 staff.
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 320
Rockville, MD 20852
301-984-6200
www.nccbh.org

Recovery Community Services Programs

Alaska

Southcentral Foundation: Alaska Women's Recovery Project (AWRP)
This project provides leadership training, mentoring, and support for recovering women.
4130 San Ernesto Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-729-5090
VPaschke@Southcentralfoundation.com

Arizona

Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona: Community Change Oriented Recovery Effort (C-CORE)
This program provides quality, competent, and culturally compatible peer services to tribal and community members.
9405 South Avenida del Yaqui
Guadalupe, AZ 85283
480-768-2025
claremcory@aol.com

Pima Prevention Partnership: People with Recovery and Disabilities
The Pima Prevention Partnership aims to reduce relapse and supports wellness using a strength-based approach to recovery for Native Americans.
330 North Commerce Park Loop, Suite 160
Tucson, AZ 85745
520-791-2711
www.pimaprevention.org

Pima Hispanic Council: Proyecto Bienestar (Project WellBeing)
This project seeks to empower members to assist others, motivating them to sustain recovery through education and training.
712 North Main Street
Eloy, AZ 85231
520-466-7765
Varela_Ralph@yahoo.com

Mesa Peer Recovery Program: Women in Recovery, Our Common Welfare
This recovery community organization is for women in Arizona and New Mexico.
860 North Center Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-464-5764
www.winr.org

California

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous World Services, Inc.: Dual Diagnosis Anonymous Expansion Project
This project addresses the needs of individuals diagnosed with co-occurring alcohol and drug use disorders and mental illness.
320 North “E” Street, Suite 209
San Bernardino, CA 92401
909-888-9282
www.ddaworldwide.org

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
The Council provides peer-led recovery support services in Santa Barbara, California.
232 East Canon Perdido Street, Suite H
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-1433
www.sbcada.org

Community Recovery Network
This network provides leadership in community responses to alcohol and drug use disorders.
P.O. Box 28
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
805-899-2933
www.communityrecovery.org

Colorado

White Bison, Inc.: Circles of Recovery II-Putting a New Face on Recovery
This organization conducts education, training, and development focused on Native American recovery communities on reservations and in urban areas.
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
866-461-9194 (Toll-Free)
www.whitebison.org

Connecticut

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
A community of persons in recovery, family members, friends, and allies, CCAR is organized to put a positive face and voice on recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.
530 Silas Dean Highway, Suite 220
Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-571-2985
www.ccar-recovery.org

Georgia

Recovery Consultants of Atlanta, Inc.
This faith-based organization collaborates with treatment programs, community organizations, and faith institutions and develops services and programs that benefit members of the recovery community in the metro Atlanta area.
1904 Glenwood Avenue SE
Decatur, GA 30316
404-370-0123
www.recoveryconsultants.org

Illinois

Recovery Resource Center
This comprehensive recovery resource center links individuals in recovery to an array of holistic recovery supports, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of women in recovery.
1140 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
708-445-0500
RRCDontUse1@aol.com

TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) Restoring Citizenship
TASC's Restoring Citizenship program supports ex-offenders in restoring themselves to healthy and productive citizenship. The program facilitates Winners' Circles, which are peer-led recovery support groups for ex-offenders and their families.
1500 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60622
312-573-8211
jcollins@tasc-il.org

Maryland

Danya Institute/CE ATTC
The Danya Institute's mission is to provide analysis and information to the public and enhance the workforce development of health care professionals on issues related to drug and alcohol use and addiction.
8737 Colesville Road, #300
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240-645-1145
www.danyainstitute.org

Massachusetts

Western Massachusetts Training Consortium: The Franklin County Recovery Community
This peer-led recovery community in Massachusetts helps those in recovery assume meaningful roles in their towns and neighborhoods.
187 High Street, Suite 204
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-536-2401 ext. 3006
www.theconsortiumwmtc.org

Michigan

Partnership for a Drug-Free Detroit
This organization offers useful information, training, and city-wide support and resources for making communities safe and drug-free.
1151 Taylor Street, Room 335-B
Detroit, MI 48202
313-876-0770
TrentC@health.ci.detroit.mi.us

Nevada

Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies, Frontier Recovery Network
The staff and peer volunteers of the Frontier Recovery Network assist recovering individuals in Reno, NV, with education about or referral for treatment, housing, transportation, child care, and lifeskills.
CASAT
University of Nevada, Reno
Mailstop 279
Reno, NV 89557-0256
775-784-6265
DEverett@unr.nevada.edu

New Hampshire

New England Institute of Addiction Studies (NEIAS) and New England Alliance for Addiction Recovery (NEAAR): Expanding the New England Alliance for Addiction Recovery
This collaboration of statewide recovery community organizations is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of recovery and to improving public awareness about alcohol and drug use disorders.
1492 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
603-647-4629
neias@mva.net

New Jersey

NCADD-New Jersey, Inc.: Friends of Recovery-New Jersey (For-NJ)
This organization promotes recovery and builds leadership skills and capacity in the recovery community in New Jersey.
1675 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 205
Hamilton, NJ 08619
609-689-0121 ext. 110
YTarnavskyj@ncaddnj.org

New York

Center for Community Alternatives: Syracuse Recovery Community Support Project
This project organizes recovering individuals who have a history of involvement in the criminal justice system to improve the delivery of treatment to offenders and ex-offenders and to help reduce the dual stigmatization of ex-offenders in recovery.
115 East Jefferson Street, Suite 300
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-422-5638 ext. 222
www.communityalternatives.org

GROUP Ministries, Inc.: Peer Outreach to Recovery Community
This project provides peer recovery support services focused primarily on African Americans and other people of color.
1333 Jefferson Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14208
716-883-4367 ext. 18
abeeboyd@aol.com

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center SpeakOUT!: Voices for Recovery
This center works to create safe and welcoming spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in recovery.
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-620-7310
www.gaycenter.org

AIDS Service Center of LowerManhattan, Inc.: Empowerment
This center facilitates the creation of Empowerment, a peer-delivered recovery community organization.
41 East 11th street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003
212-645-0875 ext. 148
www.ascnyc.org

Rockland Council on Alcoholism & Other Drug Dependence, Inc.: Friends of Recovery- Rockland (FOR-Rockland)
The Council challenges stereotypes about addiction recovery.
20 Squadron Boulevard, Suite 650
New City, NY 10956
845-639-7373 ext. 28
www.rcadd.org

North Carolina

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: A-Ye-Ga: Awakening the Recovery Spirit
This recovery community organization in Cherokee, North Carolina, is of, by, and for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
P.O. Box 66659 Echota Church Road
(overnight express only)
Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-2088
susalead@nc-cherokee.com

VOICES for Addiction Recovery, NC, Inc.: Voices for Addiction Recovery
This organization serves addicted, single, pregnant women, addicted teenagers and adults who have become part of the criminal justice system, people with HIV/AIDS and their support organizations, and the growing Hispanic population who are struggling with addiction issues.
P.O. Box 2925
Asheville, NC 28802
828-252-9022
voicesnc@aol.com

Ohio

Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) Recovery
This organization supports individuals who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behaviors by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions; and to work towards long-term satisfactions and quality of life.
7537 Mentor Avenue, Suite 306
Mentor, OH 44060
888-951-5351 (Toll-Free)
440-951-5357
www.smartrecovery.org

Oregon

Recovery Association Project (RAP)
This peer-led recovery community organization focuses on building leadership and power among people in recovery. RAP's strengths-based peer services available to other groups include trainings on organizing recovering people with a focus on leadership and active citizenship, and implementing a peer-led recovery mentor program.
1903 SE Ankeny
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-3133
info@rap-nw.org

Pennsylvania

Easy Does It, Inc.: Full Circle
This group organizes committees that focus on a holistic approach to the process of personal growth within the recovery process.
1300 Hilltop Road
Leesport, PA 19533
610-373-2463
Easydoesitinc@aol.com

Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance, Inc. (PRO-A) Statewide/Regional Community Mobilization Project
This project supports recovery through peer-driven support services and education.
900 South Arlington Avenue, Suite 119
Harrisburg, PA 17109
717-545-8929
recovery@ezonline.com

Women for Sobriety, Inc.
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.
P.O. Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951-0618
215-536-8026
www.womenforsobriety.org

Tennessee

Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee: Nashville Area Recovery Alliance (NARA)
This grassroots, membership-based organization is comprised of individuals in recovery, as well as their families, friends, and allies.
2612 Westwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
615-269-0029 ext. 138
www.adcmt.org

Texas

Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA)
This non-profit organization is designed to engage the consumer and recovery community voice in reducing stigma and enhancing services. The APAA specializes in providing recovery support services for people seeking recovery and their family members.
2438 Butler Street, Suite 120
Dallas, TX 75235
214-634-APAA (2722)
www.apaarecovery.org

El Paso Alliance, Inc.: Recovery Alliance
Recovery Alliance is a community organization in El Paso, Texas, of people in recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders and their family, friends, and community allies.
6501 Boeing, Suite E2
El Paso, TX 79925
915-594-7000
bbass@recoveryalliance.net

Washington

Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Inc.
This service provides a culturally competent, linguistically accessible community recovery center for Asian and Pacific Americans and other immigrants and refugees with a history of alcohol and drug use disorders.
720 Eighth Avenue South, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
206-695-7600
www.acrs.org

Recovery/Treatment

Aliviane NO-AD, Inc.
This non-profit, community-based organization is dedicated to the provision of HIV and alcohol and drug use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, education, and follow-up care to the residents of West Texas.
7732 North Loop Road
El Paso, TX 79915
915-881-8220
www.aliviane.org

Association of Recovery Schools
This association brings together students and secondary and post-secondary schools, and helps professionals to support students in recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.
145 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
615-248-8206
www.recoveryschools.org

Behavioral Health Services
This non-profit organization has provided a continuum of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment services since 1973. Each of its 11 facilities (located throughout Los Angeles County) is based on the philosophy that recovery from addiction is a life-long process.
15519 Crenshaw Boulevard
Gardena, CA 90249
310-679-9031
www.bhs-inc.org

Betty Ford Center
The Betty Ford Center provides treatment for chemical dependency, as well as support and educational resources for family members and children of clients.
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
800-854-9211 (Toll-Free)
760-773-4100
www.bettyfordcenter.org

California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR)
CAARR educates and provides statewide recovery resources for alcoholics and people with addiction problems living in California.
2921 Fulton Avenue
P.O. Box 214127
Sacramento, CA 95821
916-338-9460
www.caarr.org

Caron Foundation
The Caron Foundation offers detoxification, gender-separate rehabilitation, relapse treatment, and extended care for adults and adolescents; educational programs for family members; and student assistance services.
P.O. Box 150
Wernersville, PA 19565-0150
800-678-2332 (Toll-Free)
www.caron.org

Faces & Voices of Recovery
For a full description, refer to Policy/Education.

Fairview Recovery Services
Fairview offers individually tailored services for people suffering from chemical dependency.
2450 Riverside Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
800-233-7503 (Toll-Free)
612-672-2222
www.frsinc.org

Father Martin's Ashley
Father Martin's Ashley is a private, non-profit facility for the treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders serving persons aged 18 and over since 1987. Ashley offers a comprehensive program of services for individuals and families afflicted by the disease of addiction.
800 Tydings Lane
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
800-799-4673 (Toll-Free)
www.Fathermartinsashley.com

Foundations Associates
Foundations Associates is a treatment and advocacy organization dedicated solely to the treatment and recovery of people with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. The agency has a full continuum of care, with locations in Memphis and Nashville, TN. Another division of the agency, the Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network, is a membership-based advocacy group, providing educational activities, legislative and policy action and awareness projects related to meeting the needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders.
220 Venture Circle
Nashville, TN 37228
888-869-9230 (Toll-Free)
www.dualdiagnosis.org

Gateway Foundation
Gateway is a private, not-for-profit organization providing substance abuse treatment; in 2004, over 32,000 clients were provided care in community-based and correctional settings in seven states.
55 East Jackson Avenue, #1500
Chicago, IL 60604
312-663-1130
www.gatewayfoundation.org

Hazelden Foundation
This non-profit, private treatment organization offers publications and programs for individuals, families, professionals, and communities to prevent and treat alcohol and drug use disorders.
P.O. Box 11
Center City, MN 55012
800-257-7810 (Toll-Free)
www.hazelden.com

Hope Networks/We Recover Foundation
This group supports community efforts regarding treatment, job skills, living skills, and retraining programs to reduce poverty, crime, and illiteracy found in untreated communities.
8867 Highland Road, Suite 320
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
888-472-0786 (Toll-Free)
www.hopenetworks.org

Mayo Clinic, Addiction Psychiatry
The addiction psychiatry unit offers chemical dependency programs for people with alcohol and drug use disorders.
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
507-284-2511
www.mayoclinic.org

Mount Saint John Home & School for Boys
This residential treatment center is for boys with behavioral and learning problems.
135 Kirtland Street
Deep River, CT 06417
860-526-5391
www.mtstjohn.org

National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA)
This nationwide membership organization represents people whose recovery from opiate dependence is assisted with medication.
435 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10010
212-595-NAMA
www.methadone.org

National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disability, Inc. (NAADD)
This association promotes awareness and education about alcohol and drug use disorders among people with physical, sensory, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.
2165 Bunker Hill Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402-3801
650-578-8047
www.naadd.org

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
This non-profit advocacy organization works with the legislative and executive branches of the Federal government on alcohol and drug policies, advocates for alcoholic and drug-dependent persons and their families, and provides information on prevention, intervention, and treatment to the public.
20 Exchange Place, Suite 2902
New York, NY 10005-3201
800-NCA-CALL (Hope Line) (Toll-Free)
212-269-7797
www.ncadd.org

Oxford House, Inc.
This organization is a democratically run, self-supporting, and drug-free group home.
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-587-2916
www.oxfordhouse.org

Phoenix House
Phoenix House is a non-profit alcohol and drug use disorder treatment organization.
164 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
212-595-5810
www.phoenixhouse.org

Recovery Works
Recovery Works offers resources for recovery from various forms of addiction.
www.addictions.org/recoveryworks

Ridgeview Institute
This institute provides mental health and alcohol and drug use disorder treatment services in Georgia.
3995 South Cobb Drive
Smyrna, GA 30080
800-329-9775 (Toll-Free)
www.ridgeviewinstitute.com

Rimrock Foundation
This foundation offers community-developed treatment services for alcohol and drug use disorders.
1231 North 29th Street
Billings, MT 59101
406-248-3175
www.rimrock.org

State Associations of Addiction Services
This non-profit organization's membership consists of state alcohol and drug use disorder prevention and treatment associations.
236 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Suite 505
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-546-4600
www.saasnet.org

Partnership for Recovery (PFR)
This coalition includes the Betty Ford Center, Bradford Health Systems, Caron Foundation, Cumberland Heights, Father Martin's Ashley, Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Hazelden Foundation, Sierra Tucson, Valley Hope Association, and the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. The PFR works to eliminate barriers to addiction treatment through education and awareness.
101 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite 675 East
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-737-8167
www.partnershipforrecovery.org

Therapeutic Communities of America
This national non-profit membership association represents more than 400 treatment programs that provide services to alcohol and drug use disorder clients with a diversity of special needs.
1601 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 803
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-296-3503
www.therapeuticcommunitiesofamerica.org

Valley Hope Association
The Valley Hope Association is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to providing quality alcohol and drug use disorder treatment services since 1967. Valley Hope operates treatment facilities in seven states: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
103 South Wabash, POB 510
Norton, KS 67654
800-654-0486 (Toll-Free)
www.valleyhope.com

Vanguard Services Unlimited
This non-profit, community-based organization offers high-quality treatment and recovery to individuals and their families who are suffering from the effects of alcohol and drug use disorders.
521 North Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22203
703-841-0703
www.vanguardservices.org

Vera Institute of Justice - La Bodega de la Familia
This institute offers family- and community-based recovery services for people on parole or probation.
272 East Third Street
New York, NY 10009
212-982-2335
www.vera.org

Veritas Villa, Inc.
Veritas Villa, Inc., provides inpatient rehabilitation and wellness services.
P.O. Box 6105 Ridgeview Road
Kerhonkson, NY 12446-0610
845-626-3555
www.veritasvilla.com

The Village South
The Village South offers alcohol and drug use disorder treatment programs and referrals for job training, shelter, and HIV testing for the diverse communities of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
3180 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33137
800-443-3784 (Toll-Free)
305-573-3784
www.villagesouth.com

Volunteers of America
Volunteers of America is a large faith-based provider of substance abuse treatment and other social services.
1660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-341-5000
www.volunteersofamerica.org

Research

Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC)
These SAMHSA/CSAT centers identify and promote opportunities for advancing addiction treatment research.
University of Missouri – Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
816-482-1200
www.nattc.org

Center for Science in the Public Interest:
Alcohol Policies Project
This center conducts policy development and technical research for the prevention of alcohol use disorders at local, state, and national levels.
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-332-9110
www.cspinet.org

Center for Substance Abuse Research
This research center provides information on alcohol and drug use disorders and their impact on individuals, families, and communities.
4321 Hartwick Road, Suite 501
College Park, MD 20740
301-405-9770
www.cesar.umd.edu

CompassPoint Addiction Foundation
This foundation performs research about the causes and nature of alcohol and drug use disorders.
7711 East Greenway Street, Suite 211
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-368-2688
www.addictionresearch.com

Harvard Medical School Division on Addictions
This center provides education and training to health care workers who treat alcohol and drug use disorders and to scientists who study them.
401 Park Drive, Second Floor East
Boston, MA 02115
617-432-0058
www.hms.harvard.edu/doa

McGovern Family Foundation
The McGovern Family Foundation conducts research on alcoholism and chemical dependence.
Brighton Hospital
12851 East Grand River Avenue
Brighton, MI 48116
800-523-8198 (Toll-Free)
810-225-2570
www.stjohn.org/brighton

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA)
This center conducts research on the economic and social costs of alcohol and drug use disorders.
633 Third Avenue, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10017
212-841-5200
www.casacolumbia.org

Physicians and Lawyers for National Drug Policy
For a full description, refer to Policy/Education.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers grants for training, education, and research.
P.O. Box 2316
College Road East and Route 1
Princeton, NJ 08543-2316
888-631-9989 (Toll-Free)
www.rwjf.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive (SAMHDA)
This data archive contains alcohol and drug use disorder and mental health research data.
ICPSR
University of Michigan
Institute for Social Research
P.O. Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248 888-741-7242 (Toll-Free)
www.icpsr.umich.edu

The Urban Institute
The Urban Institute conducts economic and social policy research on a range of issues, including alcohol and drug use disorders, health insurance, and community-based healthcare.
2100 M Street NW, Fifth Floor
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-833-7200
www.urban.org

State and Local Resources

American Council on Alcohol Problems
This federation of 37 state affiliates seeks long-range solutions to alcohol-related problems using educational and legislative approaches.
2376 Lakeside Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
205-985-9062

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
This association develops programs and policies for state health departments to promote health and prevent disease.
1275 K Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-371-9090
www.astho.org

Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc.
This organization develops comprehensive prevention programs that identify, examine, publicize, intervene, and prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
P.O. Box 620
Forest Falls, CA 92339
909-794-3229
www.cadfy.org

Coalition of Behavioral Health Services
This collaboration of organizations and individuals in the Greater Houston metropolitan area is working to bridge the gap between alcohol and drug use disorder treatment resources, mental health resources, and residents in need of such services.
303 Jackson Hill
Houston, TX 77007
713-942-4100, ext. 324
www.cbhshouston.org

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
This group builds and strengthens the capacity of community coalitions to create safe, healthy, and drug-free communities.
625 Slaters Lane, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-706-0560
800-54-CADCA (22322) (Toll-Free)
www.cadca.org

Connecticut Clearinghouse
This organization serves as Connecticut's resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and related issues.
334 Farmington Avenue
Plainville, CT 06062
800-232-4424 (Toll-Free)
www.ctclearinghouse.org

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
For a full description, refer to Recovery Community Services Programs under Connecticut.

Grace Street/The Garage Recovery Center (GRC)
Grace Street is a recovery/advocacy talk/music radio show in Portland, Maine, committed to public advocacy. The Garage Recovery Center is a culturally relevant youth-centered/ indoor skatepark/store/coffee shop, art, and prevention counseling center.
47 Carriage House Lane
Bath, ME 04530
207-443-3504
www.gracest.net (Grace Street)
www.wmpg.org (GRC)

Join Together
This national resource for communities working to reduce alcohol and drug use disorders offers a comprehensive Web site, daily news updates, publications, and technical assistance.
One Appleton Street, Fourth Floor
Boston, MA 02116-5223
617-437-1500
www.jointogether.org

La Joya ISD
La Joya ISD is an independent school district in La Joya, Texas, that offers programs and counseling for substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention. La Joya ISD employs four counselors to conduct intervention and crisis counseling for students and to serve as a link to community resources for substance abuse counseling and/or inpatient treatment and gang counseling.
201 East Expressway 83
La Joya, TX 78560
956-580-5000
www.lajoyaisd.com

Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)
This organization is a collective voice of people in recovery, families and friends, who are helping each other educate the public about the value of living in recovery, and the resources to support recovery.
c/o Boston ASAP
30 Winter Street, Third Floor
Boston, MA 02108
617-423-6627
www.neaar.org/moar

Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community
University of Miami/North South Center
This broadly based community organization is committed to reducing the problems of alcohol and drug use disorders and directly related social issues by serving in the role as a community convener and facilitator.
1500 Monza Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146-3027
305-284-6848
www.miamicoalition.org

Minnesota Supreme Court
This court is the final guardian of the Minnesota state constitution that interprets and applies the U.S. Constitution.
Office of the Commissioner
25 Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-6043
www.courts.state.mn.us/page/?pageID=101

National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties offers national legislative, research, technical, and public affairs assistance for U.S. counties.
440 First Street NW, Eighth Floor
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-393-6226
www.naco.org

National Association of County Behavioral Health Directors
This non-profit membership organization is comprised of county/local behavioral health authorities who plan and deliver mental health, development disability, and alcohol and drug use disorder services, as well as the state associations that represent their interests.
440 First Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-661-8816
www.nacbhd.org

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)
This association supports the development of effective prevention and treatment programs throughout every state.
808 17th Street NW, Suite 410
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-293-0090
www.nasadad.org

National Association of State Medicaid Directors (NASMD)
This is a bipartisan, professional, non-profit organization of representatives of state Medicaid agencies, affiliated with the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA). The primary purposes of NASMD are: to serve as a focal point of communication between the states and the federal government, and to provide an information network among the states on issues pertinent to the Medicaid program.
810 First Street NE
Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-682-0100
www.nasmd.org

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
NCSL provides information and technical assistance to legislators and legislative staff on mental health and alcohol and other substance use disorder treatment and prevention at the state level.
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 515
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-624-3581
www.ncsl.org

National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
This bi-partisan, non-profit association represents the collective voice of the nation's Governors. Its mission is to help shape and implement national policy and help Governors and their policy staff develop and implement innovative solutions to the challenges facing their states.
444 North Capitol Street, Suite 267
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-624-5300
http://www.nga.org/center/1,1188,,00.html

Step One
Step One provides treatment for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders and their families in North Carolina.
665 West Fourth Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
800-758-6077 (Toll-Free)
336-725-8389
www.stepone.org

U.S. Conference of Mayors
This forum provides mayors with the opportunity to share ideas and recommend policy positions.
1620 Eye Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-293-7330
www.usmayors.org

Workplace

American Association of Health Plans
This is a health plan association representing more than 1,000 health plans throughout the country. It provides information on managed care organization educational programs, health care delivery, research, services, and products.
1129 Twentieth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036-3421
202-778-3239
www.ahip.org

Drug Free Business Houston/Drug Free Business Texas
A division of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston, this organization helps companies increase safety and productivity through the establishment of comprehensive drug-free workplace programs.
303 Jackson Hill
Houston, TX 77007
713-942-4100, ext. 325
www.drugfreebusinesshouston.org

Employee Assistance Professionals Association
This membership organization offers resources to employee assistance professionals.
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22201-3062
703-387-1000
www.eapassn.org

Employee Assistance Society of North America
This society provides information for EAP professionals and organizations.
230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60611-3265
312-644-0828
www.easna.org

Employee Health Programs
This group, a subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation, designs and manages drug-free workplace programs, Employee Assistance Programs, and other services that benefit employers and employees.
P.O. Box 2430
Bethesda, MD 20827
800-275-7051 (Toll-Free)
www.ehp.com

The Green Dot
This professional services and management consulting firm provides a full range of administrative, clinical, and fiscal services to public and private sector clients worldwide focused on health promotion and disease prevention. In addition, the Green Dot provides some pro bono services when appropriate, including promoting the acquisition and broadcast of public service announcements concerning substance abuse treatment and prevention, and providing free consultation on mental health and substance abuse services to community organizations.
3314-B South Wakefield Street
Arlington, VA 22206-1715
703-931-2356

Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace
This institute emphasizes the need for drug-free workplace programs and educates employers and the public at large about the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees with regard to drug use disorders and the workplace.
1400 L Street NW, 7th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-842-7400
www.drugfreeworkplace.org

National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance
The Alliance offers drug-free workplace program assistance and education.
6868 South Plumer Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85706
877-817-6809 (Toll-Free)
www.ndfwa.org

Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
National Association on Drug Abuse Problems, Inc.
A private non-profit organization founded by business and labor leaders, this office provides programs that assist at-risk and underserved individuals to become independent, self-sufficient, and employed.
355 Lexington Avenue, Second Floor
New York, NY 10017
212-986-1170
www.nadap.org

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
National Association on Drug Abuse Problems, Inc.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management.
1800 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-283-7476 (Toll-Free)
www.shrm.org

The Anti Drug@ Work
TheAntiDrug.com serves as a drug prevention information center and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other.
405 Lexington Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10174
800-729-6686 (Toll-Free)
www.theantidrug.com/atwork

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provides resources for U.S. businesses, including information on EAPs and drug testing.
1615 H Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20062-2000
202-659-6000
www.uschamber.com

Youth Programs

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
This youth mentoring organization helps at-risk youth overcome the many challenges they face.
230 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-567-7000
www.bbbsa.org

Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America offers character development programs and leadership training for boys.
National Office
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75015
972-580-2000
www.scouting.org

Boys and Girls Clubs of America
This organization provides opportunities for recreation and companionship for children at home with no adult care or supervision.
1230 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-487-5700
www.bgca.org

Californians for A Drug Free Youth, Inc.
This group works to promote the health, safety and well-being of California youth and families. CADFY operates on state and local levels to develop sound prevention policies and comprehensive research based prevention programs.
P.O. Box 620
41118 Valley of the Falls Drive
Forest Falls, CA 92339
909-794-3229
www.cadfy.org

Camp Fire USA
Camp Fire USA offers services in areas such as youth leadership, self-reliance, after school groups, camping, and environmental education.
4601 Madison Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64112-1278
816-756-1950
www.campfireusa.org

Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts are dedicated to helping all girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world.
420 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10018-2798
800-GSUSA4U (800-478-7248) (Toll-Fee)
www.girlscouts.org

Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics.
One Education Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
800-843-63952 (Toll-Free)
719-540-8000
www.ja.org

Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA)
This non-profit group helps reduce demand for illegal drugs by changing attitudes through media communications.
405 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10174
212-922-1560
www.drugfree.org

Teen Challenge International
This network of 191 centers throughout the United States provides youth, adults, and families with effective and comprehensive faith-based solutions to life-controlling alcohol and drug problems.
3728 West Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
417-862-6969
www.teenchallenge.com

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), 4-H
For a full description, refer to Schools/Youth under Federal Agencies.

U-Turn of SAARA, Inc.
U-Turn is dedicated to empowering disadvantaged people, especially youth, to improve their lives, thus enabling them to improve their communities and ultimately society.
7969 Ashton Avenue
Manassas,VA 20109
703-792-5928
www.saara.org

Robin Erickson PH.D., LMHC, CAP Professional Counseling for Individuals and Couples

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