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- Daily Dose
- Database of Internet articles relating to substance abuse, from sources such as government, education, medicine, press, science, organizations & agencies, law, and research.
www.DailyDose.net
- Dallas Challenge
- Mission is to help youth stay in school, off drugs and alcohol, and out of the criminal justice system. Serves youth without regard to race or income level, but services are primarily focused on the most at-risk neighborhoods of the community. The youth are generally 10-22 years old with histories of substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, truancy, school failure and other high risk behaviors.
www.DallasChallenge.org
- Dallas Life Foundation (214) 421-1380
- Emergency shelter for homeless men, women, and children. Programs include counseling services, vocational classes, employment service, seniors program, relapse & recovery.
www.DallasLife.org
- Drug Abuse Warning Network
- National public health surveillance system that monitors drug-related hospital emergency department visits and drug-related deaths to track the impact of drug use, misuse, and abuse.
www.DAWNinfo.samhsa.gov
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the U.S.
www.DEA.gov
- Drug Strategies
- Research institute that promotes more effective approaches to the nation's drug problems and supports private and public efforts to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention, education, treatment, law enforcement and community initiatives.
www.DrugStrategies.org
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- Facts on Tap
- Committed to changing attitudes and expectations around youth drinking and drug abuse and helping students make successful transitions from high school to college and beyond.
www.FactsOnTap.org
- Family Guide
- Designed for parents and other adults involved in the lives of 7- to 18-year-olds, the website emphasizes the importance of family, promotes mental health, and helps prevent underage use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
www.family.samhsa.gov
- Fetal Alcohol & Drug Unit
- Dedicated to the prevention, intervention, and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects.
http://Depts.Washington.edu/FADU
- Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
- www.FDA.gov
- Freevibe
- Extensive drug prevention / intervention information for teens.
www.Freevibe.com
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- Genesis Womens’ Shelter
- Provides emergency shelter for battered women and their children. Some of the services available are counseling, an aftercare and ex-residents program, and a Hispanic program for those who speak Spanish.
www.genesisshelter.org
Confidential Location
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- Heroin Anonymous (HA)
- A 12-Step based program of recovery concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual heroin addicts who turn to HA for help. HA does not provide drug education, therapy, medical or psychiatric treatment, or chemical dependency treatment. There are no membership dues or fees.
www.Heroin-Anonymous.org
- Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention
- Designed to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence.
www.edc.org/hec
- HIV/AIDS Related Resources – Dallas Area
- Please See:
• AIDS Arms
• AIDS Interfaith Network
• AIDS Resource Center of Dallas
• GDCADA
• La Sima Foundation
• Legacy Counseling
- Homeward Bound Intake: 214.941.3500 ext. 245 or 214.941.3500 ext. 262
- Offers drug and alcohol detoxification treatment plus comprehensive residential and outpatient programs with counseling, support and education about the disease of addiction and the life skills needed to return to a productive life.
Indigent, private pay and insured clients are all welcomed to treatment at Homeward Bound, Inc.'s facilities and program. Walk-ins accepted weekdays 8:00 am - 11:00 am or call for an intake appointment.
www.HomewardBoundInc.org
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- ImpacTeen
- Partnership of nationally recognized substance abuse experts with specialties in such areas as economics, etiology, epidemiology, law, political science, public policy, psychology, and sociology.
www.ImpacTeen.org
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- Join Together
- Provides information, strategic planning assistance, and leadership development for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment.
www.JoinTogether.org
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- La Sima Foundation (214) 941-1132
- Provides outpatient substance abuse treatment for the indigent population of Dallas; health education on HIV and other STD's and integrated substance abuse and HIV prevention programming for adolescents.
401 Wynnewood Professional Bldg, Ste 104 • Dallas
- Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free
- National initiative drawing public attention to the problem of alcohol use among children.
www.AlcoholFreeChildren.org
- Legacy Counseling Center (214) 520-6308
- Counseling and psychiatric services for persons living with, as well as those affected by HIV/AIDS. Sliding scale fees, private insurance. Call to schedule an intake appointment.
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Programs include:
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Support Groups
• Substance Abuse Recovery
• Emotional Support Services
www.LegacyCounseling.com
- LifeNet Community Behavioral Healthcare Intake: 214.932.1953
- LifeNet is a comprehensive outpatient program, which serves adults and children with disabilities, primarily severe mental illness and dual diagnosis (mental illness with co-occurring substance abuse). Service array falls into three categories: Clinical, Vocational and Housing. Serve the NorthSTAR area and sliding scale fees are available.
www.LifeNetTexas.org
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- Maggie's Hourse (214) 324-9261
- Offers adult women a free, non-medial dextox center where they can withdraw from alcohol abuse in a safe environment. Maggie's House accommodates 12 women on a first come first served basis. During their 14 day stay, the residents are given tools for recovery through a 12 step program.
www.MaggiesHouse.org
- Marijuana Anonymous (800) 766-6779
- A 12-Step based program of recovery helping members stay free of marijuana and to help the marijuana addict who still suffers achieve the same freedom. There are no membership dues or fees.
www.Marijuana-Anonymous.org
- Marijuana: Facts for Teens
- Addresses common questions regarding the use and effects of marijuana, and how it relates to teens.
www.DrugAbuse.gov/MarijBroch/MarijIntro.html
- Marijuana: Facts Parents Need To Know
- Information for parents addressing common questions regarding the use and effects of marijuana.
www.nida.nih.gov/MarijBroch/MarijParentsN.html
- Marijuana Fact Sheet
- Information on marijuana trafficking, seizures, price, and purity.
www.usdoj.gov/DEA/Concern/Marijuana.html
- Marijuana: The Facts
- Exposes the myths of medical marijuana.
www.usdoj.gov/DEA/Ongoing/Marijuana.html
- Mobile Crisis Team (ADAPT Community Solutions) (866) 260-8000
- Provide crisis services to those experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The Mobile Crisis Team serves all ages and is a public service funded by the NorthSTAR mental health system. There is no cost to the caller, or the person served.
- Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
- Provides current trends in morbidity and mortality associated with alcohol and other drugs.
www.CDC.gov/MMWR
- Mosaic Family Services (214) 821-5393
- Provide services to immigrants and refugees, at-risk youth, and those at risk for HIV/AIDS.
Services include:
• Multicultural Family Violence Program, including transitional housing
• Counseling and case management services
• Services for victims of trafficking
• Multicultural Youth Substance Abuse Program
• HIV Outreach Prevention and an education to youth program
• HIV Education to Youth Program
• HIV Early Intervention Program
www.MosaicServices.org
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Metroplex Chapter (MADD)
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• Victim's Assistance Program
• "Forget Me Not" Program
• Legal Advocacy
• Speakers Bureau
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• Underage Drinking Prevention Program for Schools
• Alcohol Awareness Classes
• Victim Impact Panel
• Repeat Drunk Driving Panel |
www.MADD-Metroplex.org
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- National organization focused to stop drunk driving, support the victims of violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
www.MADD.org
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