About.com--Contains numerous links on mental and physical disorders. Can sign up
for free newsletters on topics such as Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse.
Acne Website--Dedicated to teenagers who are suffering from acne. Includes information
on treatment and coping.
Brain Injury Services Resource for children and adults with brain injuries.
Bullying--Website for parents and children who are coping with being harrassed or
bullied.
Bureau of Insurance--Office of Managed Care Ombudsman in Virginia. The Office of
the Managed Care Ombudsman helps Virginia consumers who have health insurance provided
by a Managed Care Health Insurance Plan (MCHIP). The office was created to promote
and protect the interests of covered persons under MCHIP plans in the Commonwealth
of Virginia. They assist consumers in understanding and exercising their rights of
appeal of adverse decisions made by MCHIPs. If you have an issue with your insurance
company, don't hesitate to file an appeal. The majority of appeals for mental health
issues are successful. Click here for disputes in the District of Columbia or the
state of Maryland. For more information, download the Consumer Guide to Handling
Disputes with your Employer or Private Health Plan.
Citycreek.com---A fun way for kids to learn about math.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services. Provides financial education, counseling, and
assistance if you are having problems with creditors. Includes financial education
for kids.
DrGourmet.com--Good website on healthy eating. Contains recipes and information
on food and healthy lifestyles.
DrPhil.com--For those of you who are interested in Dr. Phil, this site lists information
from his shows and books, including advice on families and on weight loss.
First.Gov for kids website has lots of links for kids.
Fitness Jumpsite--Comprehensive resource designed by certified personal trainers
for fitness, nutrition, and weight control.
Govbenefits.gov This site is a centralized location to determine your eligibility
for all kinds of government benefits and how to apply for them. This includes Medicare,
Medicaid, food stamps, Head Start, and various health services.
The Healthy Student--A Parents Guide for preparing their teens for college. PDF
file.
Job Corps--Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential,
education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24.
Medical Websites. Be careful, not all sites are accurate. Best rated sites include:
WebMD, National Institutes of Health, MayoClinic, KidsHealth, and Medicinenet.
MEDICATIONS/LOW COST The Medicine Program. For people without insurance coverage
for medication who want to apply for free medication. Also check out NeedyMeds.com
and the PhRMA program, which is a site that will search for programs for you. Other
sites include: About.com, Needymeds.com RxAssist TogetherRxAccess
National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, Inc.--Listing of schools
and programs for young people experiencing behavioral, psychiatric, and learning
difficulties. Includes boarding schools, residential, wilderness programs, etc.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Part of NIH, this group
is responsible for studying the effectiveness and potential risks of complementary
and alternative medicine approaches. These include vitamin supplements, St. John's
Wort and Sam-E for depression, and glucosamine for arthritis.
National Library of Medicine--Useful site for doing research on medical and psychiatric
disorders
Neuroanatomy Resources on the Internet--A list of links for those interested in looking
at and learning more about the brain.
Nutritional/Lifestyle Handout--Gives information on the influence that nutrition
and other lifestyle factors can have on mental health. Information on Omega-3 fatty
acid supplements is included. Also contains a link for information about Biological
Psychiatry. The Vitamin Shoppe Learning Center contains freee health articles on
nutritional supplements, medical conditions, and types of foods, with a review of
the research on each topic. The Lean Plate Club in the Washington Post has information
about healthy eating. You can subscribe to a weekly newsletter with useful tips.
Psychology.org--An encyclopedia of everything you ever wanted to know about psychology,
including career information, theories of psychology, history, as well as information
links. Contains almost 2000 links!
Quick Guide Online. Published by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, this
helpful resource contains an extensive data base of resources in Northern Virginia.
These include medical, social services, support groups, legal assistance, and more.
TEEN Page. Includes sites for teens, including information on colleges, homework
help, study skills, and careers.
Virginia Department of Health and Human Services--overseas Mental Health services
in Virginia
Virginia Mental Health--A Resource Guide to Mental Health Care in Virginia.
Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy--Helps with disability-related problems
like abuse, neglect, and discrimination. We also help people with disabilities obtain
services and treatment.
Virginia State and Local Government website directory.
Who is my Legislator? Website that allows you to enter your address and find out
who your elected officials are, e.g. senators, representatives, and state officials.
This is useful if you would like to express your concerns on a topic.
Site launched 9-1-02. Last update: 11-6-11