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Resources

Local Websites
- - Alcohol and Other Drugs
    - Phoenix House
      – A non-profit substance abuse service organization. Treatment centers, and education and prevention programs in Keene, NH.
    - Cheshire Coalition for Tobacco-Free Communities
      – Online tools and information.
  - Mental Health
    - KSC Counseling Center
      – Online screenings and information at Keene State.
    - Monadnock Family Services (MFS)
      – A non-profit, comprehensive, community mental health agency, located in Keene.
  - Sexual Health
    - AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region
      – Education, outreach, testing, and assistance in managing HIV/AIDS.
    - Planned Parenthood of New England
      – Health information and services for New England.
  - Violence Prevention
    - Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention
      – Crisis intervention and peer counseling to victims of domestic and sexual violence to provide emotional support, information about choices and options, assistance with problem solving, develop safety plans, and make appropriate referrals.
National Websites
- - Alcohol and Other Drugs
    - American Cancer Society
      – Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer. Supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.
    - College Drinking Prevention
      – Comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
    - Facts on Tap
      – Alcohol prevention, intervention, and education program used by universities across the United States.
    - National Institute on Drug Abuse
      – Drug abuse and addiction.
    - TobaccofreeU
      – A resource for college campuses on preventing starting tobacco use, promoting quitting, and preventing exposure to secondhand smoke.
    - Smoke Free
      – Online tool to help quit smoking.
    - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
      – Resources on mental and substance use disorders.
- - Eating Disorders
    - Eating Disorders Anonymous
      – A fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders.
    - Eating Disorders -Disordered Culture
      – Describes the history and culture of eating disorders, with a place to read and post real stories.
    - National Eating Disorders Association
      – Provides education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders.
    - Something Fishy
      – Contains information and resources pertaining to anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders.
- - General Health
    - WebMD
      – Trustworthy and timely health news and information.
    - Go Ask Alice
      – Questions and answers on many topics, with a health focus. From Columbia University's Health Education Program, with a searchable database.
    - Student Health 101
      – Online health and wellness magazine published by College Health Services, LLC, and customized by the KSC Center for Health and Wellness to inform students about important health issues.
    - Centers for Disease Control
      – Online resource created by the government, overseeing several U.S. health and safety departments.
    - National Institutes of Health
      – Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers.
  - Nutrition
    - American Dietetic Association
      – Accurate, credible, and timely information on food and nutrition.
    - Center for Mindful Eating
      – Forum for professionals across disciplines interested in developing, deepening and understanding the value and importance of mindful eating; resources and training for those seeking up-to-date information about mindful eating practices, research, and education.
    - MyPyramid
      – Information on the new food pyramid, with 12 models geared to different people. Also features online tools and dietary guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  - GLBTQ Health
    - Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
      – Peer counseling and resources for the GLBTQ community.
    - National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce
      – Broad-based campaigns aimed at generating public support for full equality of LGBT people.
    - National Coalition for LGBT Health
      – Resources for improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building, and.
    - The World Professional Association for Transgender Health
      – Promotes evidence-based care, education, research, advocacy, public policy and respect in transgender health.
  - Men's Health
    - Men's Health Network
      – Resources that address men's health as a specific social concern and promote issues affecting men's health.
    - CDC Men's Health
      – Men's health information, tips, and research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  - Mental Health
    - Sleepnet
      – Resources on sleep disorders.
    - ADD Resources
      – Directory of workshops, conferences, publications, and articles for parents, teachers, adults, and medical professionals.
    - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
      – Nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization.
  - Sexual Health
    - American Social Health Association
      – Information on sexual health and sexually transmitted infections.
    - Planned Parenthood
      – Sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate.
    - Smarter Sex
      – Online resource for college students about sex.
    - Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
      – Continuing education opportunities, research, publications, resources, news, and vetted links to other reputable organizations.
  - Women's Health
    - CDC Women's Health
      – Women's health information, tips, and research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    - Boston Women's Health Book Collective
      – Information on women's health ranging from general health to reproductive health from a nonprofit, public interest women's health education, advocacy, and consulting organization.
    - National Women's Health Information Center
      – Information resource on women's health, offering free women's health information on more than 800 topics.


Updated: February 23, 2011
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