Self Help Clearinghouse
Health Helpline
This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. It is the responsibility of the reader to decide whether a group is appropriate for his/her needs. For evidence-based information on diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatment and wellness issues, continue searching this site. National Immunizations Information Hotline
Information and referrals on immunizations for infants and adults. Referrals to health care professionals.
Voice: 1-800-232-4636
TDD: 1-888-232-6348
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nip
E-mail: nipinfo@cdc.gov
Verified: 10/14/2008National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Information on all aspects of occupational health and safety.
Voice: 1-800-232-4636 or 513-533-8326
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh
E-mail: eidtechinfo@cdc.gov
Verified: 10/14/2008Visiting Nurse Association of America
Referrals to local Visiting Nurse Associations.
Voice: 1-888-866-8773 or 617-737-3200
Website: http://www.vnaa.org
E-mail: vnaa@vnaa.org
Verified: 10/14/2008UAB Eat Right
Information on nutrition and related topics (weight loss and cholesterol). Sponsored by Nutrition Information Services.
Voice: 1-800-231-3438
Verified: 10/14/2008American Dietetic Association
Information on diet. Referrals to dietitians. Brochures sometimes available. Sponsored by National Center for Nutrition and Diatetics.
Voice: 1-800-877-1600
Website: http://www.eatright.org
Verified: 10/14/2008National Health Information Center
Helps the public and health professionals locate health information through identification of health, information resources, information and referral systems. Distributes publications and directories on good health and disease prevention topics.
Voice: 1-800-336-4797
Website: http://www.health.gov/NHIC
E-mail: info@nhic.org
Verified: 10/14/2008American Board of Medical Specialties
Will tell you if your physician is board certified.
Voice: 1-866-275-2267 or 847-491-9091
Website: http://www.abms.org
Verified: 10/14/2008National Center on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Provides information on clinical trials and current research projects conducted on alternative medicine.
Voice: 1-888-644-6226 or 301-519-3153
TDD: 1-866-464-3615
Website: http://nccam.nih.gov
E-mail: info@nccam.nih.gov
Verified: 10/14/2008NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
Information and networking for persons with rare disorders. Literature.
Voice: 1-800-999-6673 or 203-744-0100 (in Connecticut)
TDD: 203-797-9590
Website: http://www.rarediseases.org
E-mail: orphan@rarediseases.org
Verified: 10/14/2008American Running Association
Information on aerobic sports. Referrals to sports medicine clinics, podiatrists and orthopedists.
Voice: 1-800-776-2732 or 301-913-9517
Website: http://www.americanrunning.org
E-mail: run@americanrunning.org
Verified: 10/14/2008FDA Office on Orphan Product Development
Provides referrals for persons who need a rare orphan drug.
Voice: 1-800-300-7469
Website: http://www.fda.gov/orphan
Verified: 10/14/2008Minority Health Resource Center
Federally-funded library service that provides information and referral to sources on health problems for minorities.
Voice: 1-800-444-6472
TDD: 301-251-1432
Website: http://www.omhrc.gov
Verified: 10/11/2008March of Dimes
Dedicated to decreasing the incidence of birth defects, infant mortality, low birth weight and lack of prenatal care. Provides information, referrals and literature.
Voice: 1-888-663-4637
Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com
Verified: 10/14/2008National Women's Health Resource Center
Provides information on women's health issues. Dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health.
Voice: 1-877-986-9472
Website: http://www.healthywomen.org
E-mail: info@healthywomen.org
Verified: 10/14/2008Center for Human Genetics
Provides information on disorders currently under study by the Center for Human Genetics. These include: Alzheimer's, ALS, asthma, autism, Bethlehem myopathy, Chiari malformation, CMT, cardiovascular, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophies, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, spastic paraparesis, glaucoma, benign intraepithelial dyskeratosis, hypophosphatemic rickets, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, MS, neural tube defects, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's, and tuberous sclerosis. See website for complete list.
Voice: 1-800-283-4316
Website: http://www.chg.duhs.duke.edu
Verified: 10/14/2008National Library of Medicine
Provides information and referrals to help callers research health questions.
Voice: 1-888-346-3656
Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov
E-mail: custserv@nlm.nih.gov
Verified: 10/14/2008Medicare + Choice Helpline Assistant
Provides information on Medicare, Medigap and health plan options. Publications and audiotapes. Sponsored by federal government.
Voice: 1-800-633-4227
Website: http://www.medicare.gov
Verified: 10/14/2008DES Action USA
Information for women who were prescribed DES during pregnancy and their children. Referrals and education for the public and health workers. Quarterly newsletter.
Voice: 1-800-337-9288
Verified: 10/14/2008Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides information on health related topics, vaccinations, traveler's health, grants, genetics, hoaxes, rumors, and emergency responses. Information is available via the phone or online.
Voice: 1-800-232-4636
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
E-mail: inquiry@cdc.gov
Verified: 10/14/2008National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature
Provides information via e-mail, website or mail on bioethical topics. Will do limited searches on special topics.
Voice: 1-800-633-3849
Website: http://bioethic.georgetown.edu
E-mail: bioethics@georgetown.edu
Verified: 10/14/2008National Women's Health Information Center
Provides information and referrals for all women's health questions, including questions on breast feeding.
Voice: 1-800-994-9662
TDD: 1-888-220-5446
Website: http://www.womenshealth.gov
Verified: 10/14/2008American Health Assistance Foundation
Provides educational information and funds research for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Voice: 1-800-437-2423
Website: http://www.ahaf.org
Verified: 10/14/2008CDC Traveler's Health Helpline
Provides information for persons traveling overseas. Includes vaccinations, diseases, safe food and water, traveling with children, persons with special needs, etc.
Voice: 1-877-394-8747
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/
Verified: 10/14/2008'Su Familia' Health Helpline
Provides confidential health information to Hispanic patients and their families. Provides bilingual fact sheets for a wide variety of health topics. Sponsored by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
Voice: 1-866-783-2645
Website: http://www.hispanichealth.org
E-mail: alliance@hispanichealth.org
Verified: 10/16/2008The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.
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