National. Founded 1975. Emotional and spiritual support programs for children, youth and adults facing their own or a family member's life-threatening illness, long-term diagnosis or bereavement. Offers group guidelines for starting a local group. Also open to anyone wishing to change their perception of their lives. Workshops and trainings. Website contains information on centers and contacts around the world. Write: Center for Attitudinal Healing 33 Buchanan Drive Sausalito, CA 94965 Voice: 415-331-6161 Fax: 415-331-4545 Website: http://www.attitudinalhealing.org E-mail: info@attitudinalhealing.org Verified: 10/16/2008
National. 300 affiliated groups. Founded 1997. Christian ministry for people who live with chronic pain or illness and their families. Quarterly magazine, daily devotionals, Hope Endures radio podcast, share and prayer e-mail support mailing list and online chat. Encouragement and resources for starting groups (approximately $15). Write: Rest Ministries, Inc. P.O. Box 502928 San Diego, CA 92150 Voice: 1-888-751-7378 or 858-486-4685 Fax: 1-800-933-1078 Website: http://www.restministries.org E-mail: rest@restministries.org Verified: 10/21/2008
Online. A family friendly monitored electronic message system that enables children and adolescents with disabilities or chronic illness (also parents/caregivers/siblings) to share experiences, information, encouragement, support and hope through messages. Registration is free. Website: http://www.abilityonline.org Verified: 10/14/2008
International. 28 chapters. Founded 1994. Provides education regarding the impact of chronic illness and/or disability on a family. Information, referrals, phone support, e-mail correspondence and 'how to' guides on developing a local group. Write: Project DOCC 18 Dunster Rd. Great Neck, NY 11021-4640 Voice: 516-829-0786 Fax: 516-498-1899 Website: http://projectdocc.org E-mail: projdocc@aol.com Verified: 10/21/2008
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