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The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information, counseling and related community resources.

 

Recovery, Harm Reduction

SistahPeace RWCCS: Help For Substance Abuse & Harm Reduction Assistance For Wimmin™

Woman to Woman ~ Recovery Programs of Long Beach, CA

Women In Recovery

16 Steps for Discovery and Empowerment: The 16-step empowerment model is a wholistic approach to overcoming addiction that views people in their wholeness-- mind, body and spirit. A fundamental basis of this model is flexibility and an openness which leads to continually ask: What works? Who does it work for? and How can we help it work better? It encourages people to be continually open to new information and not to become trapped in dogmatic teachings.

At its core, this model is based on love not fear; internal control not external authoritarianism; affirmation not deflation; and trust in the ability of people to find their own healing path when given education, support, hope and choices.

This empowerment model encourages individuals to develop their own internal belief system based on their perceptions and experiences. It is fluid and open to change as the person evolves.

It believes that a major task of healing from addiction is to validate the underlying, positive survival goals for safety, connection, pleasure, love and power. Then to find non-addictive and positive ways to meet those needs. It is also crucial to create a healthy physical balance to prevent cravings.

The 16-step model addresses issues of cultural diversity and internalized oppression stemming from sexism, racism, classism, and homophobia. In this model, the concept of "codependency" is understood as a form of internalized oppression,
rather than an addiction to security, in a cultural context as well as an individual problem.

In surveys sent to both male and female members of 16-step groups asking for responses, respondents most often listed: improving self-esteem; helping them believe in their own wisdom; giving them permission to be creative; expressing and validating their personal beliefs and feelings; and helping to be more courageous as being the positive effects of a 16-step group.

The 16-step model encourages people to use this or any other model as a springboard to find their own voice. And while it is crucial to acknowledge the power of addiction, this model helps people affirm the power they do have to take charge of their lives and overcome addiction.

Developing one's passion, finding purpose, bonding with others and becoming involved in social change are seen as antidotes to addiction. This approach does not posture itself as the one way or the right way, nor does it make assumptions about the length of time it takes or the path that must be followed.

The Meadows

Alcoholics Anonymous

Al-Anon

Nar-Anon

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Hazeldon

Treatment for Addiction

Nine-Step Pagans: In modern everyday usage, the term Pagan (capitalized, as is Christian or Hindu or Sikh or Jew or Muslim, etc.) usually means neo-Pagan, but many consider this term an oxymoron, while others enjoy the paradoxical implication of "modern-old fashioned".

For the purpose of the organization NINE STEP PAGANS, the noun "Pagan" refers to a person whose faith and worship includes a deep, abiding respect and love for the Creation of which humans are a part, and a desire to live in balanced relationship with self and the rest of the natural world.


Although not exclusively, people who identify themselves as Pagan tend to honor the "Old Ways" of some of our pre-Christian ancestors, or the religious teachings of modern day "indigenous" peoples whose lives and mores are interpreted to emphasize the need for a mutually beneficial integration with the world of nature.

Pagans are extremely varied in the details of their beliefs, and may be polytheistic, duo-theistic, monotheistic, or other; lifestyles may range from emulation of the Middle Ages to 21st century cutting edge technocracy, at times superimposed upon each other.

** Pagan-friendly refers to those who tolerate or even enjoy the company of the sorts of people described above, but may not identify themselves as Pagans. Just as many people not holding Judeo-Christian-Islamic heritage or beliefs have benefited enormously from 12 Steps, it is hoped that many people not identifying themselves as Pagans will benefit from 9 Steps.

Stanton Peete: Harm Reduction, Treatment and Natural Recovery

SMART Recovery: Harm Reduction, Treatment and Natural Remission

Substance Abuse Treatment Locator

Recovery Thought For the Day

Addiction & Recovery Information

RAINN: The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at rainn.org, and publicizes the hotlines' free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual violence; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual violence, improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

About the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline: The Online Hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual violence, their friends, and families over RAINN's website. The Online Hotline is free of charge and is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week!



 

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Questioning & Intersexed

SistahPeace RWCCS: LGBTQI - Affirmative Counseling Assistance

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and

Transgender Issues in Counseling

Gay and Lesbian International Therapist

Search Engine

The Advocate.com

 


National Center for Lesbian Rights:
Civil and human rights advocacy for LGBT people and their families through litigation, public policy, education. San Francisco, CA

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center: Since 1971 the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has been building the health, advocating for the rights and enriching the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

The Center's wide array of services includes: free HIV/AIDS care and medications for those most in need; housing, food, clothing and support for homeless LGBT youth; support and advocacy services for LGBT seniors and LGBT-parented families.

The Center also offers low-cost counseling and addiction-recovery services; legal services; health education and HIV prevention programs; transgender services; a cultural arts program and much more.

The Gay and Lesbian Center of Greater Long Beach

Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence in LGBTQ Communities Resources



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Troubled Adolescents

The Khan [Online] Academy

A free world-class education for anyone anywhere.

"The Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. We're a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere.

All of the site's resources are available to anyone. It doesn't matter if you are a student, teacher, home-schooler, principal, adult returning to the classroom after 20 years, or a friendly alien just trying to get a leg up in earthly biology. The Khan Academy's materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge.

Parent Leadership: Danger Signs~Families Headed For Trouble

Nationwide Resources and Support for Troubled Teens

Aspen Ranch: Adolescent Residential Treatment Center in Utah

 

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Grief and Loss; ADD/ ADHD: Relational Abuse & Domestic Violence

Journey of Hearts: An Online Healing Place for Anyone Grieving a Loss

Grief Net: A Community of Persons Dealing with Grief and Loss

Centering Corporation and Grief Digest Magazine


Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIH

Born to Explore: The Other Side of ADD/ ADHD


Child Help ~ A National Child Abuse Hotline

National Mental Health Information Center-Links for Children and Families

National Mental Health Information Center-Protection and Advocacy Links

The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website

National Mental Health Information Center-Links for Women, Violence and Trauma

Abusive Is Not Love ~ Relationship Help

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Community Arts

Long Beach Arts Council

Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Kittsville


The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information and counseling resources.

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Depression

Understanding Depression

Depression Screening

Anti-Depressants

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Dissociation and Traumatic Stress

SIDRAN Institute: Traumatic Stress Education and Advocacy

National Center for PTSD (US Dept. of Veteran Affairs)

Trauma Recovery/ PTSD

 

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Elder Resources & Referrals

AARP

Here's a few more specific AARP links for resources for elder healthcare:

  • Health
  • Conditions & Treatments
  • Health Care Reform
  • Medicare and Health Insurance
  • Gray Panthers

"Men and women approaching retirement age should be recycled for public service work, and their companies should foot the bill. We can no longer afford to scrap-pile people."
-- maggie kuhn, founder

 

The L.A. Gay Elder Circle

The Gay Elder Circle: Our Mission

"We are a group of gay men, more or less fifty-five or older, who have assembled to support each other in becoming gay elders. We come from a wide range of backgrounds and are united in our primary purpose of being useful to younger gay men and of service to the gay and larger community.

We make a distinction between "elder" and "older". In our society today an elder is someone who consciously claims that role through visibility in the community, is aware of being a part of the continuity of life, honors those who went before and is of assistance to those who are coming after him, and actively attends to the spiritual needs of a community in the broadest sense of the word.

An older (senior citizen, old person) is often a person who celebrates a birthday each year and waits for death with little sense of a larger role for himself in the community. He often retires, disappears or is discarded. We show respect for both elders and olders.



 

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Eating Disorders

Something Fishy

A must-see for any teen girl

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Reactive Attachment Disorder and Attachment Issues

RAD Kid

America Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Mayo Clinic

Attachment Disorder Educational Resources

Attachment.org: Families by Design

 

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Adoption

Adoption Resources

National Council for Adoption

Foster Care and Adoption Resource Center

International Adoption Resources

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Perinatal and Postpartum Issues

Postpartum Support International

Online Postpartum Depression Support Group

Mental Health America

Motherisk

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Diagnosis

DSM-IV-TR: Diagnoses and Criteria

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Medications

Drug Interactions, Alternative, MotherNature

Center for Drug Interaction, Research, and Education

Medical Dictionary

Medications, FDA

Psychiatric Medications List and Descriptions

US National Library of Medicine: Drug, Supplements, and Herbal Information

Multivitamins

Natural Health Library: Supplements Guide

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General Mental Health Care Links & Resources

Psychology Today

Internet Mental Health Counselor

PsychCentral.com

Keirsey (Myers-Briggs) Temperament Sorter

Family and Children-Friendly Events in Baltimore County Calendar for 2010

Social Security Disability Benefits Guide

 



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Journals & Magazines

ADHD Report

Anxiety, Stress and Coping

Depression and Anxiety

Dreaming

Dyslexia

Early Child Development and Care

Eating Disorders

Educational Assessment

Journal of Gambling Studies

Journal of Happiness Studies

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment Language and Cognitive Processes

Journal of Social Work in End-of Life and Pelliative Care

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

Metaphor and Symbol

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Personal Relationships

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychiatric Bulletin

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

Stress and Health

Studies in Gender and Sexuality

Substance Abuse

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

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Associations & Institutes

National Association of Social Workers

American Counseling Association

American Psychiatric Association

American Psychological Association

American Psychological Society

Canadian Mental Health Association

National Institute of Mental Health

National Mental Health Association

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Currently providing in-office services within the Greater Los Angeles area, including:

Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Monica Pomona, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Whittier, Covina, Alhambra,  Glendale, Huntington Park, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Burbank, San Fernando, Glendora,  Manhattan Beach, San Gabriel, Beverly Hills, Monterey Park, Culver City, Montebello, Torrance, Hawthorne, Signal Hill,  Gardena, Palos Verdes Estates, Lakewood, Baldwin Park, Cerritos, La Puente, Downey, Rolling Hills, Irwindale, Duarte, Norwalk, Bellflower, Rolling Hills Estates, Walnut, San Dimas, Cudahy, Bell Gardens, Hidden Hills, Palmdale, Carson, Rancho Palos Verdes, La Cañada-Flintridge, Lancaster, La Habra Heights, Agoura Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Clarita, Diamond Bar, Malibu, Calabasas


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AfraShe works with
clever, unconventional artistic &
imaginative wimmin™,
LGBTQ folk, 
wimmin of color,
& womin-affirmative™ men
who are tired of being uptight,
feeling upset & stuck,
& are ready for a real sense of inner-peaceful self-satisfaction & day-to-day peace of mind. . .™

 

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