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Directory of Resources

Addiction Treatment

• Addiction Center Addiction Center is an online resource with information that answers questions about rehab and offers treatment options for individuals seeking help for their chemical dependencies.
• Addiction Treatment Forum Addiction Treatment Forum reports on substance abuse news of interest to opioid treatment programs and patients in medication-assisted treatment.
• American Society of Addiction Medicine ASAM, founded in 1954, is a professional society representing over 3,700 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine.
• National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers Since its founding in 1978, The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has stood at the forefront of the addiction treatment field, speaking with a clear and unified voice on behalf of its 300 member organizations.
• National Association of Drug Court Professionals The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1994 by pioneers from the first twelve Drug Courts in the nation.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA’s mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
• Office of National Drug Control Policy A component of the Executive Office of the President, ONDCP was created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.

Community Social Service

• Administration for Children & Families The ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities with partnerships, funding, guidance, training and technical assistance.
• Alliance for Strong Families and Communities To strengthen the capacities and influence of our national network of high-impact nonprofit human-serving organizations so that together we may pursue our vision of a healthy society and strong communities for all children, adults, and families.
• Child Welfare League of America CWLA is a powerful coalition of hundreds of private and public agencies serving children and families that are vulnerable since 1920.
• Health Resources in Action HRiA believes that good health is a right, not a privilege. Everyone should have the opportunity to attain their full health potential regardless of socially and physically determined circumstances.
• National Head Start Association The National Head Start Association (NHSA) is a nonprofit organization committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life.
• National Organization of State Associations for Children NOSAC is a national organization made up of State Associations who represent children and children services; their purpose and mission is to facilitate networking and to share information among its member associations.
• Nonprofit Leadership Alliance The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance was founded in 1948 as American Humanics by H. Roe Bartle – a visionary and social entrepreneur who believed that the most important determinant of nonprofit success is the quality of its workforce.

Developmental Disabilities

• ADAPT ADAPT is a national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom.
• American Association of People with Disabilities The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
• American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• American Network of Community Options and Resources The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) is a national, nonprofit trade association representing more than 1000 private community providers of services to people with disabilities.
• Beach Center on Disability The Beach Center on Disability is a multidisciplinary research and training center committed to making a significant and sustainable positive difference in the quality of life of individuals and families affected by disability.
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities CARF International, a group of companies that includes CARF Canada and CARF Europe, is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
• Disability is Natural Encouraging new ways of thinking about developmental disabilities, in the belief that changes in our attitudes and actions can help create a society where all people with developmental disabilities have opportunities to live the lives of their dreams.
• Inclusion Press Inclusion is about ALL of us; Inclusion is about living full lives – about learning to live together; Inclusion makes the world our classroom for a full life; Inclusion treasures diversity and builds community.
• National Association for the Dually Diagnosed NADD is a not-for-profit membership association established for professionals, care providers and families to promote understanding of and services for individuals who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
• The Arc The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
• The Council on Quality & Leadership
• Waisman Center Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.

General Human Service

• American Public Human Services Association APHSA pursues excellence in health and human services by supporting state and local agencies, informing policymakers, and working with our partners to drive innovative, integrated, and efficient solutions in policy and practice.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
• Grants for Individuals with Disabilites Collection of sites and resources for scholarships and grants for persons with disabilities.
• Human Services Research Institute HSRI works in the fields of intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use and prevention, mental health and child and family services.
• National Committee for Quality Assurance The National Committee for Quality Assurance is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
• National Council of Nonprofits The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a trusted resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits.
• National Human Services Assembly The National Human Services Assembly is a Washington, DC-based association comprised of over 80 of the largest national nonprofit human service organizations.
• The Center on Human Policy The Center on Human Policy (CHP) is a Syracuse University based policy, research, and advocacy organization involved in the national movement to insure the rights of people with disabilities.
• The Non Profit Times The leading business publication for nonprofit management.
• US Department of Labor To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
• USA.gov – State Governments Our mission is to create and organize timely, needed government information and services and make them accessible anytime, anywhere, via your channel of choice.
• Volunteers of America Volunteers of America is more than a nonprofit organization. They are a ministry of service that includes nearly 16,000 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.

Medical/Physical Rehabilitation

• Ability Tools Ability Tools, formerly the AT Network, is California’s Assistive Technology Act Program. We provide a variety of services for Californians with disabilities of all ages.
• American Physical Therapy Association APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 90,000 member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students.
• Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities IARF promotes community services and supports to persons with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse problems.
• National Rehabilitation Association The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) is a member organization that promotes ethical and state of the art practice in rehabilitation with the goal of the personal and economic independence of persons with disabilities.
• National Rehabilitation Information Center NARIC is dedicated to providing direct, personal, and high-quality disability and rehabilitation-oriented information services throughout the US.
• Rehab Tool Our mission at rehabtool.com is to help children and adults with disabilities enhance their lives, increase their independence and productivity, and gain greater social inclusion through the use of leading-edge assistive technology.
• The Joint Commission An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.

Mental Health

• American Psychological Association The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 122,500 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.
• Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare For over fifty years, The Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare has served as a conduit for best practices and networking in the industry.
• Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law The mission of the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is to protect and advance the rights of adults and children who have mental disabilities.
• Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. is the umbrella advocacy organization of New York’s behavioral health community, representing over 100 non-profit community based behavioral health agencies.
• Florida Mental Health Institute The mission of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute is to improve the lives of people with mental, addictive, and developmental disorders through research, training, and education.
• Institute for Better Health The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization; sponsors continuing education for mental health, chemical dependency, and substance abuse treatment providers in the United States and Canada.
• Mental Health America Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to helping Americans achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives.
• Mental Health Council of Arkansas The Mental Health Council of Arkansas is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors representing each of the 12 participating community mental health centers and two specialty centers.
• MentalHealth.org MentalHealth.org provides one-stop access to comprehensive mental health information.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
• National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors NACBHDD is the only national voice for county and local behavioral health and developmental disability authorities in Washington, DC.
• National Council for Behavioral Health The National Council for Behavioral Health is the unifying voice of America’s mental health and addictions treatment organizations.
• National Institute of Mental Health The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
• Open Minds Market intelligence and management support firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service field serving individuals with complex needs.

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• Greenworks Recycling Greenworks Recycling offers several services to fit your recycling needs. Greenworks services both residential and commercial locations.
• Indeed.com Open Doors jobs and employment opportunities on Indeed.com.
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West Virginia

• WV Adopt a Child The Bureau for Children and Families provides an accessible, integrated, comprehensive quality service system for West Virginia’s children, families, and adults to help them achieve maximum potential and improve their quality of life.
• WV Assistive Technology System WVATS is the designated lead agency that works to enhance the lives of all West Virginia residents with disabilities, including older West Virginians and the families of people with disabilities.
• WV Association for Positive Behavior Support Network WVAPBS is a non- profit organization committed to collaborating statewide to promote the philosophy, core values and evidence based practices of Positive Behavior Support within businesses, schools, agencies, households and all service systems.
• WV Autism Spectrum Disorders Registry The WVASDR will allow us to track the number of West Virginians diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders each year.
• WV Autism Training Center The mission of the WV Autism Training Center is to provide support to individuals with autism spectrum disorders as they pursue a life of quality.
• WV Birth to Three WV Birth to Three is a statewide system of services and supports for children under age three who have a delay in their development, or may be at risk of having a delay, and their family.
• WV Bureau for Medical Services The Bureau works to achieve the effective and efficient administration and support of the Medicaid program.
• WV Department of Health & Human Resources The WV DHHR is comprised of five bureaus: Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities; Bureau for Child Support Enforcement; Bureau for Children and Families; Bureau for Medical Services; and Bureau for Public Health.
• WV Developmental Disabilities Council Working to assure that West Virginians with developmental disabilities receive the services, supports, and assistance they need to exercise self-determination and achieve independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion in the community.
• WV DOE Office of Special Education Purpose of the Office of Special Education is to improve results for children and youth, primarily through leadership and financial support to local education agencies.
• WV inROADS inROADS evaluates you for possible eligibility and allows you to apply / review for benefits offered by the state of West Virginia. inROADS also provides the ability for you to check your benefits information online.
• WV Legislature Site, resources, and documents pertaining to the operation of the House & senate, making up the WV State Legislature.
• WV Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification UHFLAC helps shape healthy environments within healthcare facilities by promoting the quality services and high standards of care that exist when facilities are in compliance with state licensure rules and federal certification regulations.
• WV School Closings / Delays / Dismissals Current information concerning school closings, delays, and/or dismissals, as shared by County Board Offices.
• WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities The CED is a unit within West Virginia University (WVU), Health Sciences, and because of the placement within the University, has access and alignment within the Schools of Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine and Dentistry.
• WVU Extension Service WVU Extension Service educators and volunteers build and help sustain collaborations and partnerships with people and organizations in West Virginia, to improve their lives and communities.