Online Resources
The Faculty and Employee Assistance Program has included these links to additional internet web sites for your reference. These are not FEAP pages or information. Accuracy and/or quality of information obtained from either internal or external sources cannot be guaranteed. The following sites are listed as possible sources for additional information.
AIDS
Project Inform: Provides info on diagnosis and treatment of HIV
National Association of People with AIDS
The Body: Goal of site is to lower barriers between patients and clinicians
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Association: Information, support, and assistance
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral: Clinical trials, referrals of health services, etc
American Health Care Association: Free consumer guides regarding nursing homes/residential care
Alzheimer's Family Relief Program
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of America: Promotes prevention and cures of anxiety disorders; fact sheets
National Institute of Mental Health: Dedicated to improving mental health of Americans
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders: Support network for parents of children with ADD
The Attention Deficit Information Network
Autism
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Bipolar Disorders
Pendulum Resources: Comprehensive resource on mood disorders
Bipolar Disorders Information Center
Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia
Chronic Pain
National Chronic Pain Outreach Association: Clearinghouse for information regarding chronic pain
Arthritis Foundation: Supports research, offers a variety of programs, brochures, etc
Depression
Pendulum Resources: Comprehensive resource on mood disorders
National Mental Health Association
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
American Psychiatric Association
American Counseling Association
Domestic Violence
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Family Violence Prevention Fund
UVA Sexual Assault Education Office
Virginians Against Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
American Anorexia/Bulimia Association: General information, effective treatment options
Something Fishy: Comprehensive information, FAQ's, links
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
Eldercare
Assisted Living Federation of America
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Financial/Credit
Consumer Credit Counseling: National non-profit organization that helps people dealing with stressful financial situations
Grief
Grief Net: An internet community dealing with grief, death or major loss
Kidsaid: A safe place for kids to share and deal with grief
National Hospice and Palliative Care: Non-profit organization of hospice programs in the US committed to providing quality of life for dying persons and their families
AARP: AARP offers a wide variety of resources and info on bereavement issues for adults of all ages
Compassionate Friends: Assists families dealing with the death of a child
Infertility
Resolve: Fact sheets, info on fertility, brochures
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Smoking/Nicotine Addiction
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse (including Alcoholism)
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
American Council on Alcoholism
Miscellaneous Sites
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
Mental Health Online Resources
A Guide to Psychology and its Practice
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
Childcare and Parenting Resources
New Last Name: Provides detailed information regarding the name change process
Culture and Communication in Healthcare at UVA Health System
Back Up Care Options for HSF, Medical Center, and UVA employees