Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
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Helpful Links: Where to Get Information and Help
- Call 1-800-LIFENET (543-3638)
En Español: 1-877-AYUDESE
24hrs/7days per week crisis intervention and referral services for New York City residents
- Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Make referrals to local Al-Anon groups, which are support groups for spouses and other significant adults in an alcoholic person's life. Also makes referrals to Alateen groups, which offer support to children of alcoholics.
Locations of Al-Anon or Alateen meetings worldwide can be obtained by calling the toll-free numbers Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 6 p.m. (E.S.T.)
U.S.: (800) 344-2666)/Canada: (800) 443-4525
Free informational materials can be obtained by calling the toll-free numbers (operating 7 days a week, 24 hours per day): U.S.: (800) 356-9996/Canada: (800) 714-7498
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Services
475 Riverside Drive, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10115
(212) 870-3400
Makes referrals to local AA groups and provides informational materials on the AA program. Many cities and towns also have a local AA office listed in the telephone book.
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
12 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010(800)NCA-CALL
Provides phone numbers of local NCADD affiliates (who can provide information on local treatment resources) and educational materials on alcoholism via the above toll-free number.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Scientific Communications Branch
6000 Executive Boulevard, Suite 409
Bethesda, MD 20892-7003
(301) 443-3860
This file has been excerpted from material prepared by the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
For 24 hour / seven days per week information and referral, call 1-800-LIFENET.
