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Self Help Clearinghouse

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

National. 10,000 chapters. Founded 1981. Provides prevention and intervention tools to eliminate impaired driving, underage drinking, drug abuse and other destructive decisions. Offers community awareness programs, literature, sponsors SADD chapters and group development guidelines.
Write:
SADD
P.O. Box 800
Marlboro, MA 01752
Voice: 1-877-723-3462 or 508-481-3568
Fax: 508-481-5759
Website: http://www.sadd.org
E-mail: info@sadd.org
Verified: 10/13/2010

Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board

Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents of a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, conduct disorder, depression and substance abuse. Parents with children of all ages welcome.
Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com
Verified: 08/13/2010

Pregnant Teen Support

Online. E-mail list support group for teens (ages 12-20) who are facing an unplanned, unexpected or unwanted pregnancy.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/groups/pregnant_teen_support
Verified: 09/24/2010

National Students of Ailing Mothers and Fathers Support Network

International. Network of university students helping each other cope with the serious illness or death of a parent or loved one. Campus-based mutual support groups, online newsletter, online chats and service projects. Website provides information, group development guidelines and a listing of universities currently interested in group development.
Write:
National Students of AMF
3344 Hillsborough St., Suite 260
Raleigh, NC 27607
Voice: 1-877-830-7442 or 919-803-6728
Website: http://www.studentsofamf.org
Verified: 06/15/2010

TeenHelp

Online. Founded 1998. Support for young people on any issue they have through a network of peers and volunteer support staff. Online community of e-mail support, scheduled real-time chat meetings, blogging journal system and moderated message board. Resources, articles and assistance in starting new groups available.
Website: http://www.teenhelp.org
Verified: 05/03/2010