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Support
for Adult Survivors
Canadian
Women's Health Network (CWHN) - The Canadian Women's
Health Network is a Network of individuals, groups,
organizations and institutions concerned with women's
health. The CWHN recognizes the importance of information
sharing, education and advocacy for women's health and
equality. We work to build and strengthen the women's
health movement in Canada and throughout the world.
Abuse/Incest Support - Issues of weekly features from
Mining Company.
AMAC
(Adults Molested As Children) (U.S.) - A very
good site which grew out of a personal site posted
by a someone who was a survivor themselves- which
is often the case. One major resource here is a very
good online support group for adult survivors ably
administered by the site's webmaster.
Asarian-host.org
- Asarian-host provides services which allow
the anonymous use of Internet resources such as email
and Usenet.
Canadian
Centre for Abuse Awareness - Provides accessible
support, healing and individual empowerment for survivors,
children, families and caregivers and to eliminate
child abuse through advocacy, education, public awareness
and prevention programs by creating community and
corporate partnerships.
David Baldwin's Trauma Information Pages - Supportive
resources, academic and research information of interest
to clinicians, researchers, and students.
For Your Healing: Loving Support for Recovery from Childhood
Sexual Abuse - Help for survivors of childhood
sexual abuse in recovery so they can lead creative,
full, and loving adult lives. You can read Margot
Silk Forrest's story of recovery from incest and letters
people have sent her about their healing.
Gift
from Within - Dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and
those who care for traumatized individuals.
Holli's
Triumph Over Tragedy-Home - This site is
dedicated to survivors, and their allies in healing.
Healthy
Place - Daily News on topics of mental health,
interactive journals, "The Wall" to add your comments
or just read, chats/forums, ICQ, support group communities
and Inspirational Quotes, - Lots of links and information
for learning how to live a healthy life.
Innocents
Among Us (Canada/International) - A non-profit
child advocacy project launched recently to address
all forms of child abuse, and provide victims of all
ages resources, and the public at large as well as
academic researchers comprehensive infomation on all
aspects of abuse.
ISTI
(Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute) -
ISTI promotes the prevention of sexual abuse, exploitation,
and harassment through research, education, and publication.
In areas of sexuality, ISTI offers leadership, gives
voice, and facilitates healing to survivors, communities
of faith, and offenders, as well as those who care
for them.
Law Commission of Canada - On Institutionalized Child Abuse -
On November 14, 1997, the Minister of Justice, the
Honourable A. Anne McLellan, wrote to the Law Commission
of Canada requesting it to prepare “a report
addressing processes for dealing with institutional
child physical and sexual abuse”.
LINKUP
- Survivors of Clergy Abuse
National
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
- The Clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals
and others seeking information on child abuse and
neglect and child welfare.
National
Clearinghouse on Family Violence, Health Canada -
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence is a
national resource centre for all Canadians seeking
information about violence within the family and looking
for new resources being used to address it. Professionals,
front-line workers, researchers and community groups
need to know what their colleagues and counterparts
are doing across the country. By sharing the latest
research findings and information on all aspects of
prevention, protection and treatment, the Clearinghouse
helps Canadian communities work toward the eventual
elimination of all forms of family violence.
S.A.S.S.Y.
Inc. Sexual Abuse Survivors Support Year-round Inc
- Dedicated to Supporting Survivors and Ending
Sexual Violence.
Sidran
Traumatic Stress Foundation - Education,
, and research to benefit people who are suffering
from injuries of traumatic stress.
Survivor Connections - Advocacy for activism by rape,
incest, sexual assault survivors.
Survivors Art Foundation - Healing through Art
... Art through Healing.
Survivors'
Links - For survivors of physical, emotional,
sexual, and ritual abuse and assault.
Survivors on the Net-Australia (Aust.) - An excellent
site with self-help resources & information for
adult survivors of child abuse, which, while based
in Australia, has much that is common & helpful
to survivors anywhere.
Tamara's House Sask.) - An agency located in Saskatoon
which assists women in overcoming child sexual abuse.
Talking
Works A Safe Path to Truth, Healing and Wholeness.
MISSION: We must all come to terms with our stories,
whatever they are, and heal. That's a given in life.
What is not a given is the assistance of nurturing
and protective people along the way. TalkingWorks
helps to provide 'nurturing and protective' givens
in life.TalkingWorks exists to bring: balance, inspiration
and courage into the lives of victims; awareness into
the lives of those who have been free from having
to carry childhood secrets; ability to live fully
in the present.
Voices in Action, Inc. - (Victims of Incest Can Emerge
Survivors), an international organization providing
assistance to victims of incest and child sexual abuse.
The Wounded Healer - The Wounded Healer Journal.
Since 1995, TWHJ has been a point of presence on the
web for psychotherapists and others who have experienced
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| Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN) - The Canadian Women's Health Network is
a Network of individuals, groups, organizations and
institutions concerned with women's health. The CWHN
recognizes the importance of information sharing,
education and advocacy for women's health and equality.
We work to build and strengthen the women's health
movement in Canada and throughout the world.
Canadian
Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (Canada)
- Information on & for abused women and the Canadian
justice system.
Fredericton
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (N.B.)
- Although primarily for women victims of sexual abuse,
they have some resources here for children and
men.
Howe
Sound Women's
Centre (BC) - A Women's support page with various
resources for women in British Columbia.
Provincial Association
of Transitional Houses of Saskatchewan (Sask)
- Resources for Abused Women in Saskatchewan.
RAINN
(Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) - A
non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C.
that operates a national toll-free hotline for victims
of sexual assault. 1-800-656-HOPE; lists of rape crisis
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Male Rape Victims (U.S.)
- Self explanatory, one of the few sites for male
victims of rape.
Male
Survivors Organization - The
National Organization of Male Victimization.
Men's Issue Page - Violence
and Abuse.
Mike
Echols - Bestselling author of I Know My
First Name is Stephen and Brother Tony's Boys.
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence - Information
on family violence.
National
Organization on Male Sexual Victimization -
Organization of diverse individuals committed through
research, education, advocacy, and activism to the
prevention, treatment and elimination of all forms
of sexual victimization of boys and men.
Sexual
Abuse of Males - I am a psychologist
and for 13 years I have participated in therapy and
research with men and women subjected to unwanted
sexual experiences and other forms of abuse in childhood.
Wounded
Boys - Courageous Men - Sampling of an exhibition
consisting of photographs and interviews with more
than fifty men who as children survived unspeakable
physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse at two
Ontario, Canada training schools administered by the
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Coalition for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth(ON)
- Organization dedicated to assisting Gay, Lesbian &
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| Beat Depression - Personal Story of how one person beat
depression.
Depression.Com
- Information on all types of depressive disorders
and the most effective treatments.
National
Depressive & Manic Depressive Association -
The National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
is to educate patients, families, professionals and
the public concerning the nature of depressive and
manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases; to
foster self-help for patients and their families;
to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve
access to care; and to advocate for research toward
the elimination of these illnesses.
Psycom's Depression Central
- Clearinghouse for information
on all types of depressive disorders and on the most
effective treatments for individuals suffering from
Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder),
Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other mood disorders.
Walkers
In Darkness - A support organization
for people who suffer from mood disorders such as
major depression and bipolar disorder. Offers mailing
lists and a chat room where people can provide peer
support and get information on these topics. Mood
disorders can be very isolating, and net services
such as this may be helpful as a supplement to (but
not a substitute for) actual professional support.
Web site includes material on suicide prevention.
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Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (ASCA) -
Designed specifically for adult survivors of physical,
sexual, and/or emotional child abuse or neglect, ASCA
has evolved into an innovative and effective support
program.
At
Health, Inc. - Mental Health Topics, Resources,
Professionals.
Befrienders
International - Befrienders International
is a registered charity, developing volunteer action
to prevent suicide in 41 countries worldwide and providing
information on the Internet. Our site features the
world's most comprehensive directory of emotional
first aid helplines.
Canadian
Mental Health Association - The Canadian
Mental Health Association (CMHA) exists to promote
the mental health of all people and to serve mental
health consumers, their families and friends.
Cavalcade
Productions - Cavalcade
clinical training videos for mental health professionals,
with a focus on trauma issues. Presenters
address a wide range of topics, including dissociation,
self injury, vicarious traumatization, boundary issues,
and the false memory syndrome movement. We also offer
low-cost videos for trauma survivors.
Children Are Worth Saving - Their main goal is creating
Abuse Awareness, Education, Recognition, Prevention
and Intervention.
Coming out Multiple
- Links to sites about Multiple Personality
Disorder
Del
Amo Hospital - Hospital, located in the South
Bay of Los Angeles, is a 166-bed private psychiatric
hospital for adults, adolescents and children Since
1972. Del Amo has distinguished itself through its
attention to each patient's particular needs, such
as crisis stabilization, dual diagnosis, trauma-based
disorders, sexual disorders, and alcohol and drug
detoxification. Del Amo also offers free 24-hour psychiatric
evaluations available through mobile or on-site assessments.
The
Department of Justice's Violence Against Women
- Lists state and many city police and sheriffs' departments
contact details plus info on domestic
violence programs, how to get a restraining order,
etc. Intended for advocates, legal and social service
professionals, this website covers such topics as
legislation, protection orders, intervention programs
and research into domestic violence.
Dissociation
and MP Books - List of books about multiple
personality and dissociation.
Dissociative
Identity Disorder/Multiple Personality Disorder -
This site is a resource for information on Dissociative
Identity Disorder(DID) also known as Multiple Personality
Disorder (MPD).
Dissociative
Identity Disorder/Multiple Personality Disorder
- This site provides even more information about DID/MPD.
Divided
Hearts - This site is one of the best I have
seen for information, support and resources for the
Multiple. A must see!
EMERGE
- A service for men, this website focuses on counseling,
training and educational resources and materials that
will assist men trying to overcome and end their abusive
behavior.
The
Families in Crisis - Offers educational, counseling
and similar material for legal and mental health professionals.
Articles include Washington State news on insurance
company discrimination against victims, state employee
assistance, rehabilitation
measures, after-care and book reviews. A monthly newsletter
is available.
Family
Violence and Sexual Assault Institute - Find
a speaker database plus
publications, professional workshops and training
for those working in the
field.
Family
violence Prevention Fund - Education about
domestic violence. The fund is also working on reforming
public policy vis-a-vis such abuse.
Forest
View Hospital - Dedicated to Excellence and Innovation
in Behavioral Health Care, Forest View Psychiatric
Hospital has been a leader in the delivery of Behavioral
Health Care Services for over twenty-eight years.
Forest View provides individualized treatment of a
broad range of psychiatric disorders, in a small,
private setting. In addition, individuals throughout
the United States have sought treatment at Forest
View due to our expertise in the treatment of trauma
and eating disorders.
The Guide for Battered Women's
Advocates - An overview for those working
with law enforcement officers responding to domestic
violence cases. Touches upon policy, mandatory arrest,
professional literature and the policing community
in general.
How
Trauma Can Cause MPD - This site is very informative
about trauma in chilhood and its effect.
International Society for the Study
of Dissociation - The Society is a nonprofit
professional association organized for the purposes
of: information sharing and international networking
of clinicians and researchers; providing professional
and public education; promoting research and theory
about dissociation; and promoting research and training
in the identification, treatment, and prevention of
dissociative disorders.
International
Society for Traumatic Stress Studies -
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
(ISTSS). ISTSS is dedicated to the discovery
and dissemination of knowledge about policy, program
and service initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic
stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences.
ISTSS provides a forum for the sharing of research,
clinical strategies, public policy concerns and theoretical
formulations on trauma in the United States and around
the world.
James
and Jennifer Harrell Center for the Study of Domestic
Violence - Seeks to end domestic violence
between family members of all ages, as well as gather
together research and information on the topic. This
University of Florida-based site also offers info
on state shelters plus external links to appropriate
resources.
Jim
Hopper's Information Page - Site has a number
of pages about child abuse - how prevalent it is,
its potential effects, where to learn more and, if
you're looking, how to find help for yourself or someone
you care about.
Mental
Health Net - Guide to mental health online.
Multiplicity,
Abuse & Healing - There are over 400
pages of resources here, many on site articles, as
well as links to relevant books for both survivors
and the professionals who treat survivors. There are
opportunities to interact with other survivors as
well lots of encouragement to find your own voice.
National
Institute for Mental Health - The mission
of the National Institute of Mental
Health (NIMH) is to diminish the burden of mental
illness through research. Part of site offers
information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis,
and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures
and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact
sheets, and other educational materials.
No
Safe Place - A PBS program, the site includes
a study guide for teachers, with advice on assisting
students in an abusive situation and transcripts of
the program's script as well as interviews with experts
and some general articles on the topic.
On
The Road To Healing - There is a wealth
of information and resources on this
site to help the grieving survivor.
Partnerships
Against Violence
Network - A library of data and input from
several federal agencies. Its aim is to provide access
to information for local communities as well as at
the state level.
Psych Central - Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page.
A one-stop index for psychology
and mental health issue. Dr. John Grohol also hosts
a weekly chat session on WBS's chatroom, Psych Central.
Ross
Institute - Website provided by Colin A. Ross
Institute which further the understanding of psychological
trauma and its consequences by providing educational
services, research, and clinical treatment of trauma
based disorders.
Shattered
Selves - A chance to look into the world
of one multiple and her family.
Sidran Foundation - Sidran Traumatic Stress
Institute. Resources and information
provided on this site will empower survivors, educate
loved ones, support clinicians, and replace the stigma
of traumatic stress conditions with greater acceptance
and understanding.
Spectrum of Dissociative Disorders - Article
by Joan A. Turkus, M.D. The Spectrum of Dissociative
Disorders:An Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment.
Split
Angels - This site is a resource for information
on Dissociative Identity Disorder(DID) also known
as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD).
Spring
Net - A clinical information site for nurses
at has information and advice for nursing personnel
concerning how to recognize, chart and counsel victims
of domestic violence. Written by a nurse speaking
from both professional experience of treating such
cases and personal experience of an abusive marriage.
State
of Texas Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR)
- The mental health and mental retardation system
will be a partnership of consumers, family members,
service providers and policy makers which creates
options responsive to individual needs and preferences.
Survivors of Abuse - Links to sites to assist
survivors of Abuse and to all those who Struggle with
Self-Injury.
Survivors
of Abuse and Self Injury - This self-injury
web site offers free information about self-harming
behavior, self-injury, self-mutilation, self-abuse,
& cutting, plus coping skills, alternatives to
self-injury, support groups, personal cutting stories,
& ways to stay safe.
Timberlawn
Mental Health Systems- This site will introduce
you to Timberlawn Mental Health System.
Today In Perspective - The e-zine presents a page
of links to essays, comments, hotline numbers, website
info, statistical data and a suggested reading list
on topics relating to domestic violence.
Wilsy's Wild Web Site - This site has a section about
MPD/DID and it done by the spouse
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| Secret Shame - Intent in these pages is to educate,
to inform and, most of all, to help those who hurt themselves.
Self
Injury - Information and Resources (U.K.) - A
site with lots of information on 'self injury' put
up by a woman in the U.K. who offers much information
on self-injury relevant to those who self-abuse everywhere,
who are more often than not survivors of child abuse.
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Suicide - Read this first - If you are thinking
of suicide - Read this first.
Coping
with Suicidal Thoughts - On-line source for self-help
to reduce stress and depression, overcome addictive
behaviors, improve relationships and enhance career
and personal satisfaction.
Distress
Centres Ontario -
DCO is an association of twenty-four community-based
Distress Centres in Ontario. Membership is voluntary
and Centres pay an annual fee for services. For further
information about our services please feel free to
contact them.
Suicide
hotlines in Canada - Crisis hotlines in Canada,
if you are in suicidal crisis, emotional crisis or family
crisis.
Suicide hotlines in other countries - Befrienders
International is a network of 357 befriending centers
world-wide.
Suicide hotlines in South Africa - Listing of crisis hotlines
in South Africa.
Suicide hotlines in the USA - Listing of crisis hotlines
in the United States.
The
Samaritans - The primary aim of The Samaritans
is to be available at any hour of the day or night
to befriend those passing through personal crisis
and in imminent danger of suicide. The Samaritans
also seeks to alleviate human misery, isolation and
despair by listening to and befriending those who
feel that they have no one else to turn to who would
understand and accept them.
San
Francisco Suicide Prevention - Provides facts
about suicide, warning signs, prevention measures,
and things to watch for when assessing potential risk.
SA\VE - Suicide Awareness \ Voices of Education - The
mission of SA\VE is to educate about suicide and to
speak for suicide survivors. This site offers background
information on suicide, suggestions on what to do
if someone is suicidal, a reviewed book list, and
discussion of grief following suicide.
Suicide
@ Rochford.org - This site provides value-added
web access to The Suicide FAQ and Internet Crisis
Resources, the official postings on suicide to news.answers.
The site also provides references to other suicide
resources, including newsgroups and list servers.
Has resources for the United States, Australia, the
United Kingdom, and Canada.
Suicide
Information and Education Centre - SIEC is
the largest English language suicide information resource
centre and library in the world. Established in 1982,
the SIEC collection contains more than 20,000 print
and audiovisual materials on all aspects of suicidal
behaviour. An excellent resource for both professional
and non-professional materials. There are fees for
most materials and search services.
World Health Organization - Information on demographic
data by country, prevention, and resources.
Yahoo's Suicide Links - An excellent source of links,
continuously updated. |
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Facts
About Youth Suicide in Main - The information
contained here has been prepared to help you understand
the suicidal process, recognize the warning signs,
and learn ways to help prevent a suicide attempt.
Teenage
Suicide Facts - List of suicide facts.
Youth Suicide Prevention Programs: A Resource Guide -
Authoritative background information and recommendations
provided by the U.S Department of Health and Human
Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease
Control, National Center for Injury Prevention and
Control.
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Coping with the Suicide of a Friend or Loved One |
| GriefNet
- Bereavement, grief, death
and dying resources. |
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| Suicide
Prevention |
| American
Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Prevention
information and links.
Canadian
Association for Suicide Prevention - On this
site you will find resources and information about
suicide prevention.
Suicide and Suicide Prevention - Website with information
about suicide and suicide
prevention. |
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Suicide Research |
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Deaths - Devoted to grief support for survivors
whose loved ones have committed suicide, and to prevention
of suicide. The site grew out of the experience of
Christine Smith, whose 15-year old son Trevor committed
suicide. Site includes a memorial section, a writing
and poetry project, news media watch, a discussion
board, material on teen suicide, and a good list of
links to related resources. You can search the Growth
House database from this site.
Aeschi
Working Group - A movement for improving
the therapeutic approach to the suicidal person
American
Association of Suicidology - A not-for-profit
professional membership organization that promotes
research, public awareness programs, and education
and training for suicide professionals and volunteers.
American
Association of Suicidology - Links, National Support
Groups, Crisis Centers.
The Befrienders - A volunteer organization in Maylasia
working with suicide and depression in youth. Web
site has helpful background information on teen suicide
and suggestions for how to help young people who may
be suicidal.
Center
for Disease Control Suicide Facts - Detailed facts
on suicide.
Center for Disease Control Suicide Statistics - Detailed
stats on number of suicides by year, age, etc.
Center for Therapy and Studies of Suicidal Behavior -
information and links on the theme of suicidality
and psychoanalysis.
European Network for Suicidology - European coordinated
network covering initiatives and efforts in the area
of suicide research and suicide prevention, involving
researchers, clinicians, and volunteers.
Gay Teen Suicide Fact Sheet - A fact sheet provided by
Parents, Families, And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays
(PFLAG), a national non-profit organization. A high
percentage of gay and lesbian youth (25-30%) attempt
suicide, and gay and lesbian youth are at least 3
times more likely than heterosexual youth to attempt
suicide.
Gay and Bisexual Male Youth Suicidality Studies - A compilation
of references related to gay and bisexual male teen
suicide. Homophobia causes many deaths each year.
This site is a good source of research materials related
to this aspect of youth suicide.
Growth
House, Inc., General Death and Dying Directories
Growth
House Guide To Suicide - A directory of "Best
of the Net" sites for suicide and its prevention.
This page concentrates on suicide in non-terminal
settings; for assisted suicide see our "Death With
Dignity" section.
Healing After The Suicide Of A Loved One - By
Ann Smoin and John Guinan. The abrupt ending of a
life by suicide leaves special scars on those left
behind. The survivors -- those affected by the suicide
of a loved one -- often feel guilt, anger, shame,
surprise, and other emotions that complicate their
grief. This book is written from the perspective of
family members, and will help you recognize that the
feelings you are having are not uncommon. Includes
a directory of worldwide support groups.
International
Academy for Suicide Research (IASR) - The Academy
promotes the high standards of research and scholarship
in the field of suicidal behavior by fostering communication
and cooperation among scholars engaged in such research.
Light
For Life -
A program for the prevention of youth suicide. The
site provides information on their Yellow Ribbon program;
the Yellow Ribbon Card is a business-d card that teens
and youth can carry with them to aid in asking for
help when they are in crisis. Also has information
on warning signs, and suggestions on how to help a
young person.
National
Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy Communications Project
- Authoritative background information and recommendations
provided by the the Australian Commonwealth Department
of Health and Family Services in conjunction with
the Australian Institute of Family Studies and the
Centre for Adolescent Health.
NIMH Suicide Research Consortium - Comprised primarily
of NIMH scientists across the Institute who also administer
research grants. The Consortium coordinates program
development in suicide research across the Institute,
identifies gaps in the scientific knowledge base on
suicide across the life span, stimulates and monitors
extramural research on suicide, keeps abreast of scientific
developments in suicidology and public policy issues
related to suicide surveillance, prevention and treatment,
and disseminates science-based information on suicidology
to the public, media, and policy makers.
Suicide and
Parasuicide - Web Site Latest Technical Information
on Suicide.
Oxford
University Centre for Suicide Research -
The work of the research group is focused on investigation
of the causes, treatment and prevention of suicidal
behaviour.
People
of Color Against Suicide Web Site - People of
Color Against Suicide. |
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| Eating Disorders - Eating disorders afflict millions of
people, thousands of which will die from them yearly.
There is good news though, eating disorders can be
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Drugs
Abuse and Addictions
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for Youth - Alcohol and other drug information
for teens.
Canadian
Centre on Substance Abuse - CCSA, addictions,
drugs, alcohol.
Canadian
Health Network (Health Canada) - Website
maintained by Health Canada.
Centre
for Adolescent Health - The Centre for Adolescent
Health aims to improve the health and well-being of
young people from 10 - 24 years of age.
National
Families in Action - National Families in
Action is a national drug education, prevention, and
policy center based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its mission
is to help families and communities prevent drug abuse
among children by promoting policies based on science.
Teen
Challenge World Wide Network: Rohypnol Information
Page - In order to be able to fight drugs,
it is important to know all you can about them. That's
why we have put together this listing for you. Each
of these drug information pages include a description
of the drug, its immediate and long-term effects as
well as the paraphernalia associated with it.
Teens-Drugs-Disabilities - This checklist may be
useful in helping to determine if a teen with a disability
also has an alcohol and other drug abuse problem.
Virtual
Party - There are things that you need to
know and think about if you are going out partying,
like you'll have to make some choices about drinking,
maybe about using other drugs and even about sex.
The virtual-party is written by a group of young people.
Make some choices and pick up some pointers on how
to keep the harm out of your party-style.
Web
of Addictions - The Web of Addictions is
dedicated to providing
accurateinformation about alcohol and other drug addictions.
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Canada Portal - Your single window to Canadian
Aboriginal on-line resources, contacts, information,
and government programs and services.
Aboriginal
Healing Foundation - To encourage and support
Aboriginal people in building and reinforcing sustainable
healing processes that address...Physical and Sexual
Abuse in Residential Schools.
Aboriginal
Nurses Association of Canada (ANAC) - Aboriginal
Nurses Association of Canada (ANAC) on-line!
ANAC is a non-governmental, non-profit organization
that was established out of the recognition that Aboriginal
people's health needs can best be met and understood
by health professionals of a similar cultural background.
An affiliate group of the Canadian Nurses Asssociation,
it is the only Aboriginal professional nursing organization
in Canada.
Aboriginal
Super Information Highway - Currently under construction.
Aboriginal
Youth Network - The Aboriginal Youth Network
is foremost an online resource created by youth for
youth.
Anglican Church Apology - presented by Archbishop
Michael Peers to native people for the church's role
in the residential school system, plus the response to the apology.
Anglican
Church: Residential Schools Legacy and Response -
Information and resources dedicated to addressing
the legacy of "Indian residential schools," the primary
mechanism through which new Canadians sought to assimilate
the First Nations.
Anglican
Council of Indigenous Peoples - We are Indigenous
Peoples of Canada who have chosen to be partners in
the worldwide Anglican Communion and the universal
church. Our members come from the four directions
... from the many First Nations who inhabit this land,
even to the furthermost corners, and including the
Inuit of the Arctic regions, the Métis and others
of mixed heritage.
Assembly
of First Nations - AFN website with numerious
links.
Association of American Indian Physicians -
AAIP is dedicated to pursuing excellence in Native
American health care by promoting education in the
medical disciplines, honoring traditional healing
practices and restoring the balance of mind, body,
and spirit.
Backgrounder on Residential Schools Department of Indian Affairs
- Article about the origins of the residential
school system predate Confederation and in part grew
out of Canada's missionary experience with various
religious organizations. The Federal Government began
to play a role in the development and administration
of this school system as early as 1874, mainly to
meet its obligation, under the Indian Act,
to provide an education to Aboriginal people, as well
as to assist with their integration into the broader
Canadian society.
Canadian Bar Association Guidelines For Lawyers Acting for
Survivors of Aboriginal Residential Schools -
This site provides members with a wide range
of valuable information about the Society and its
departments, including access to the Barristers' and
Solicitors' Act, the Society’s Regulations,
the Legal Ethics Handbook, Legal Directory On-line
and the Society's publications. Information on Bar
Council, the Executive Committee, the county bars
and the various Society Committees is available as
well.
The Circle Game - Shadows and Substance
in the Indian Residential School Experience in Canada:
A Report to the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
Congress
of Aboriginal Peoples - Our primary goal
at CAPonline is to provide you with information you
are unlikely to find anywhere else about Aboriginal
peoples across Canada who live in a non-reserve setting
whether urban, rural or wilderness.
Gilbert Oskaboose's Column's -
Gib writes a great column for Tribal Voice, many of
his articles are on the abuse by the Jesuits in the
First Nation Communities in Northern Ontario.
Manual for Front-Line Workers Dealing
with Disclosures of Abuse in the Aboriginal Communities
(Canada) - A manual posted on the Soliciter-General
of Canada site for front line workers dealing with
discloser, particularily in First Nations communities.
Native
American Indian Resources - Various information
pages.
Native Healing Connection , A Safe
Place to Find Help - The Native Healing Connection
is a sexual abuse counselor referral line. "We will
give you the names and numbers of people who can help
you in your area." 1-888-600-5464.
NativeWeb
- NativeWeb is an international, nonprofit, educational
organization dedicated to using telecommunications
including computer technology and the Internet to
disseminate information from and about indigenous
nations, peoples, and organizations around the world;
to foster communication between native and non-native
peoples; to conduct research involving indigenous
peoples' usage of technology and the Internet; and
to provide resources, mentoring, and services to facilitate
indigenous peoples' use of this technology. abuse,
overeating and smoking cessation.
Provincial
Residential School Project - Assist
First Nations in British Columbia to recognize and
be holistically empowered from the generational effects
of residential schools by conducting research, promoting
awareness, establishing partnerships and advocating
for justice and healing.
Provincial Residential School Project
Other names: Aboriginal Residential Abuse Project
(ARAP), ARAP (Aboriginal Residential Abuse Project) -
Provides help for, and promotes healing of, First
Nations individuals and communities in BC who have
experienced emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual
abuse in residential schools.
Residential Schools and Abuse by Heidi
Kuran -
Chronology by Arlene Vrtar on Residential Schools
and Abuse. She is a LPN and RSW and has extensive
experience with alcoholism, drug.
Residential School Experiences
- In Isabelle Knockwood's book Out of the Depths
she tells of her experiences and the experiences of
other "Mik'maw children at the Indian Residential School in Shubenacadie,
Nova Scotia
, Canada.
The
Shingwauk project - The information presented
on this Web Site attempts to recreate the past events
of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School and interpret
them as truthfully as possible.
Survivors
of Clergy Abuse - The Linkup, the largest and
most prominent victims’ and survivors’
advocacy group in North America, is dedicated to the
fight for justice, prevention and the healing of victims.
We track cases around the world, publishing up to
date summaries and special in-depth articles in our
newsletter, the Missing Link.
Turtle Island Native Network Resources
- An Independent Aboriginal Owned and Operated News
and Information Web Site. This is a business and commercial
web site. It is not a non-profit organization.
The
United Church of Canada - The Healing Fund was
established as one important way for the church to
live out its 1986 Apology to First Nations. The fund
is being used to support many innovative and effective
programs in Aboriginal communities which are helping
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| American
Orphan - Roger Dean Kiser writes
about his childhood along with his current day tales.
A real-life Tom Sawyer, Roger's stories find a common
ground in each of us. Roger Dean Kiser is a simple man
with only a sixth grade education yet he possesses a
wonderful ability, storytelling. |
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| Academy
of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - This site
is designed to serve both AACAP Members, and Parents
and Families. Information is provided as a public service
to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental,
behavioral, and mental disorders which affect an estimated
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