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- ABC Behavioral Health, LLC.
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Goal is to help individuals with mental illnesses, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major
depression. And because these conditions may be accompanied by substance abuse, multiple interventions
are often used for total success. ABC is a Specialty Provider Network. They serve the NorthSTAR area.
www.ABCBH.com
- Addiction Technology Transfer Center
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Dedicated to identifying and advancing opportunities for improving addiction treatment. Vision of ATTC
is to unify science, education and services to transform the lives of individuals and families affected
by alcohol and other drug addiction.
www.nattc.org
- AIDS ARMS, Inc. (214) 521-5191
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Assist individuals in accessing the healthcare, resources and support necessary to successfully manage the
challenges of living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS Arms is defined by the people they serve through their own programs
and a network of 85+ affiliated agencies. Clients come from all walks of life and include men, women,
children and teenagers. To become an AIDS Arms client, a person must have an HIV+ diagnosis and live in one
of the Dallas service delivery area counties. Eligible individuals can call for an initial intake
appointment to begin services.
www.AIDSarm.org
- AIDS Interfaith Network (214) 941-7696
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Multicultural organization dedicated to meeting practical, emotional and spiritual needs of men, women,
children, and youth who are living with HIV/AIDS; and to helping stop the spread of HIV though prevention
programs. Services are provided free of charge to clients and communities. Programs include HIV
Education; Prevention Case Management; Outreach; Spanish Language Interpretation/Translation Programs;
Case Management; Transportation Services; and Volunteer Services.
www.AIDSinterfaithNetwork.org
- AIDS Resource Center of Dallas (214) 528-0144
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Information and referral regarding services for people with HIV and AIDS (Helpline 1-866-657-AIDS (2437));
food programs (pantry and hot lunch programs); clothing bank; financial assistance; dental care; early
intervention; clinical trials research; assistance with veterinary care for pets; library; anonymous HIV
testing; prevention education for at-risk populations; speakers bureau and volunteer activities.
www.ResourceCenterDallas.org
- Al-Anon / Alateen Information Service
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To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking
of a relative or friend. Similarly, Alateen is our recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are
sponsored by Al-Anon members. Our program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based
upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service. Membership is free and
anonymous.
Al-Anon – Dallas Area: (214) 363-0461, www.DallasAl-Anon.org
• Dallas Area Meeting Locator
Al-Anon / Alateen World Service: 888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666), www.Al-Anon.org
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Fellowship of persons sharing their experiences, strengths, and hopes with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
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The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using alcohol. There are no dues or fees for membership.
Dallas Area: (214) 887-6699, www.AAdallas.org
• Dallas Area Meeting Locator
AA World Services, Inc: www.AA.org
- Alcohol Screening Test
- Quick and confidential online screening test to see if your drinking patterns are safe, risky, or harmful.
www.AlcoholScreening.org
- Alliance on Underage Drinking (ALOUD)
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ALOUD is a community coalition composed of community leaders and concerned citizens who work to reduce
the incidence and impact of underage drinking through increased community involvement. ALOUD includes
representation from youth, law enforcement, government, business, faith-based, education, social service,
and other community organizations.
www.GDCADA.org/coalitions/aloud.htm
- American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
- www.AAAP.org
- American Council for Drug Education
- Develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
www.ACDE.org
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
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Works to increase access to and improve the quality of addiction treatment; to educate physicians
(including medical and osteopathic students), other health care providers and the public; to support
research and prevention; to promote the appropriate role of the physician in the care of patients with
addiction; and to establish addiction medicine as a primary specialty recognized by professional
organizations, governments, physicians, purchasers and consumers of health care services, and the general
public.
www.ASAM.org
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- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
- Reveals the truth about smoking’s deadly effects, Big Tobacco’s campaigns to convince the public that its a reformed industry, and advertising and marketing tactics used to entice youth.
www.TobaccoFreeKids.org
- Cenikor Foundation, Inc.
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A long-term, residential therapeutic community that helps people end the cycle of substance abuse.
Cenikor gives individuals a way to create an addiction-free future and regain their self worth.
Cenikor works for those who are truly serious about changing their lives. The Recovery program lasts
18-24 months and there isn't a fee for the program. It is not an easy path and it is not for everyone.
But for men and women, 18 years of age and older, who truly want to change, it works.
www.cenikor.org
- Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies
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Promotes the identification, prevention, and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use through
research, education, training, and public advocacy.
www.CAAS.brown.edu
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
www.CDC.gov
- Center for Interventions, Treatment, & Addictions Research (CESAR)
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CESAR at the University of Maryland at College Park, is dedicated to addressing the problems substance
abuse creates for individuals, families, and communities. In pursuing its mission, CESAR conducts
policy-relevant research and evaluation studies, disseminates statistical and other information, assists
in training students in substance abuse research methods and policy analysis, and provides technical
assistance to agencies and organizations working in substance abuse related fields.
www.med.wright.edu/citar
- Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
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CSAP works with States and communities to develop comprehensive prevention systems that create healthy
communities in which people enjoy a quality life. This includes supportive work and school environments,
drug- and crime-free neighborhoods, and positive connections with friends and family.
http://prevention.samhsa.gov
- Center for Substance Abuse Research
- Collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on the nature and extent of substance abuse related problems.
www.CESAR.umd.edu
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
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Promotes the quality and availability of community-based substance abuse treatment services for individuals
and families who need them. CSAT works with States and community-based groups to improve and expand
existing substance abuse treatment services under the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant
Program. CSAT also supports Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) free
treatment referral service to link people with the community-based substance abuse services they need.
www.CSAT.samhsa.gov
- Center for Tobacco Research & Intervention
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Nationally recognized for its leadership in reducing the burden of illness and death from tobacco use.
Strive to improve tobacco dependence treatment and help people quit through research programs.
www.CTRI.wisc.edu
- Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse
- Conducts psychosocial treatment research on adolescent drug abuse — from treatment development to mechanisms, evaluation, and dissemination.
www.miami.edu/CTRADA
- Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse (CASA)
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The only nation-wide organization that brings together under one roof all the professional disciplines
needed to study and combat abuse of all substances - alcohol, nicotine as well as illegal, prescription
and performance enhancing drugs - in all sectors of society.
www.casaColumbia.org
- Center on Alcohol Marketing & Youth
- Monitors the marketing practices of the alcohol industry to focus attention and action on industry practices that jeopardize the health and safety of youth.
http://CAMY.org
- Children Now
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National organization for people who care about children and want to ensure that they are the top public
policy priority. Research and analyze the full spectrum of matters affecting children, including: positive
media environment; access to high-quality affordable health care; and quality education and child care.
www.ChildrenNow.org
- Children of Alcoholics Foundation
- Educational materials and services to help professionals, children, and adults break the inter-generational cycle of parental substance abuse.
www.COAF.org
- Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
- Open to all persons who state a desire to stop using cocaine, including crack cocaine, as well as all other mind-altering substances. A 12-Step based programs of recovery. There are no membership dues or fees.
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CA of Texas: www.CA-Texas.org
Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc.: www.CA.org
- Co-Dependents Anonymous
- Fellowship of persons seeking to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and fulfilling relationships. A 12-Step based programs of recovery. There are no membership dues or fees.
www.CoDependents.org
- College on Problems of Drug Dependence
- Interface for regulatory and research agencies as well as educational, treatment, and prevention facilities in the drug abuse field.
http://views.vcu.edu/CPDD
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
- Creates and strengthens coalitions to build safe, healthy, and drug-free communities. Offers technical assistance and training, public policy, media strategies and marketing programs, conferences, and special events.
http://CADCA.org
- Courage to Speak Foundation
- Saving lives by inspiring youth to be drug free. Founded in 1997 after the heroin overdose of Ian Katz, age 20. Since then, the Foundation has been dedicated to preventing this tragedy from happening to another family.
www.CourageToSpeak.org
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