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WWW Links
List of internet sites that discuss a variety of topics relating to Social Work.
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The professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy, comprised of marriage and family therapists (MFTs) from the United States, Canada, and abroad.
Provides information about licensing, certification, examinations and much, much more.
Located in Washington DC, the APA is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists. APA's membership includes more than 155,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. Through its divisions in 50 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 59 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare.
Provides national leadership and a forum for collective action designed to ensure the preparation of competent Counseling professionals.
A not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, the ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors.
An organization that promotes excellence in the practice of family counseling by creating and disseminating first-class publications and media products, providing a forum for exploration of family-related issues, involving a diverse group of dedicated professionals, and emphasizing collaborative efforts. IAMFC is a division of the American Counseling Association.
Unites educators, students, practitioners, and clients in a conversation about the preparation of effective human service workers.
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Professional Organizations
The professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy, comprised of marriage and family therapists (MFTs) from the United States, Canada, and abroad.
This site promotes the profession and the practice of Pastoral Counseling and trains future generations of the profession.
ADEC is one of the oldest interdisciplinary organizations in the field of dying, death and bereavement. Its nearly 2,000 members include a wide array of mental and medical health personnel, educators, clergy, funeral directors and volunteers.
AHP nurtures people's ability to use their conscious minds, to choose, to grow, to actively create their lives and their world. It is an international non-profit association of people committed to exploring and furthering the evolution of the human spirit.
The Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development seeks to develop programs specifically to improve ethnic and racial empathy and understanding. Its
Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
The purpose of the Association shall be to establish standards for professional and ethical practice; to support research and the dissemination of knowledge; and to provide professional leadership in the field of group work.
The Association for Transpersonal Psychology (ATP) is a membership supported international coordinating organization for scientific, social, and clinical transpersonal work that serves the world community.
Provides leadership to promote excellence in professional preparation through the accreditation of counseling and related educational programs.
A not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, the ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors.
AGPA is an interdisciplinary community that has been enhancing practice, theory and research of group therapy since 1942.
An organization that promotes excellence in the practice of family counseling by creating and disseminating first-class publications and media products, providing a forum for exploration of family-related issues, involving a diverse group of dedicated professionals, and emphasizing collaborative efforts. IAMFC is a division of the American Counseling Association.
The International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO) was formed in 1997 to promote the understanding, use and development of online communication, information and technology for the international mental health community.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest membership organization serving addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support and education.
NCCATA is an alliance of professional associations dedicated to the advancement of the arts as therapeutic modalities.
The American Psychiatric Association is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
The Association's mission is to promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare.
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American Counseling Association Subdivisions
The Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (AACE) is an organization of counselors, educators, and other professionals that advances the counseling profession by providing leadership, training, and research in the creation, development, production, and use of assessment and diagnostic techniques.
Dedicated to helping people prepare for, enter, understand and progress in the world of work through Legislative advocacy, establishing standards and guidelines, showcasing best practices and networking.
The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span.
The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) emphasizes the need for quality education and supervision of counselors in all work settings.
Website dedicated to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) issues.
The Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development seeks to develop programs specifically to improve ethnic and racial empathy and understanding. Its
Their mission is to enhance the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development.
The American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) is an organization of rehabilitation counseling practitioners, educators, and students who are concerned with continually improving the profession of rehabilitation counseling in its service to persons with disabilities.
"The mission of the American College Counseling Association is to be the interdisciplinary and inclusive professional home that supports emerging and state of the art knowledge and resourcesfor counseling professionals in higher education."
An organization that promotes excellence in the practice of family counseling by creating and disseminating first-class publications and media products, providing a forum for exploration of family-related issues, involving a diverse group of dedicated professionals, and emphasizing collaborative efforts. IAMFC is a division of the American Counseling Association.
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
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Licensing, Certification, & Accreditation
The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) is the nation's premier professional certification board devoted to credentialing counselors who meet standards for the general and specialty practices of professional counseling.
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Addictions/Substance Abuse
The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
A drug and alcohol addiction treatment Website dedicated to providing the very best resources for fighting substance abuse.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Higher Education Center provides support to all institutions of higher education in their efforts to address the problems of alcohol and other drug abuse and violence.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest membership organization serving addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support and education.
Resources for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
The Center for Education and Drug Abuse Research (CEDAR), funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse since 1989, has the overarching mission of delineating the origins and developmental pathways to substance use disorder (SUD).
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work—a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources—programs, policies and grants—toward that outcome.
The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions.
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Aging
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry.
The mission of the Administration on Aging (AoA) is to help elderly individuals maintain their dignity and independence in their homes and communities through comprehensive, coordinated, and cost effective systems of long-term care, and livable communities across the U.S.
The mission of the Administration on Aging (AoA) is to help elderly individuals maintain their dignity and independence in their homes and communities through comprehensive, coordinated, and cost effective systems of long-term care, and livable communities across the U.S.
CareGuide@Home™ is a national elder care management program that provides everything families need to understand, plan, and manage care for their elderly loved one.
GSA is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging.
The Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University brings together science and service to advance the cause of aging research.
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APA Style Resources
Here are some links to sites that discuss APA style, 5th edition.
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Children/Families/Marriage
The Federal EMSC Program is designed to ensure that all children and adolescents, no matter where they live, attend school, or travel, receive appropriate care in a health emergency. It
For professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect.
The professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy, comprised of marriage and family therapists (MFTs) from the United States, Canada, and abroad.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
Search engine and links for adoption web pages
Links by State for child welfare, adoption, child abuse, and foster care
Links to Resources for Families
The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) is a non-profit organization that provides training, prevention, intervention and treatment services to fight child abuse and neglect.
National Children’s Alliance is a professional membership organization dedicated to helping local communities respond to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient – and put the needs of child victims first.
The National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC), a service of the Child Care Bureau, is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance (TA) center that provides comprehensive child care information resources and TA services to Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Administrators and other key stakeholders.
The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities, organizations, and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families.
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.
The Center is dedicated to promoting effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
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Death and Dying
This inspiring website gives unparalled Buddhist insight into death and dying, helping us to develop an awareness of our own mortality in a way that will totally enrich and transform our life.
GriefNet.org is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss.
ADEC is one of the oldest interdisciplinary organizations in the field of dying, death and bereavement. Its nearly 2,000 members include a wide array of mental and medical health personnel, educators, clergy, funeral directors and volunteers.
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Disabilities
NCRTM serves the profession of Vocational Rehabilitation as a centralized resource for the development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of training materials; as a forum for advancing knowledge through applied research and open dialog; and as a marketplace for career and staff development.
The mission of the ARCH National Respite Network is to assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs; to help families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities; and to serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
Links to ADA and Disability Information
The Deaf Resource Library is a virtual library—an online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States; as well as deaf and hard of hearing related topics.
ERIC—the Education Resources Information Center—is an online digital library of education research and information. ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.
The Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
LDA's mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations.
NACDD is a organization with the purpose of promoting and enhancing the outcomes of our member councils in developing and sustaining inclusive communities and self directed services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
The HEATH Resource Center is an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. The HEATH Resource Center Clearinghouse has information for students with disabilities on educational disability support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, accessing college or university campuses, career-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.
Offers a wealth of information on disabilities!
The goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability.
For general ADA information, answers to specific technical questions, free ADA materials, or information about filing a complaint
WAPD advances the interests of persons with disAbilities at national, state, local and home levels.
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DSM-IV Diagnoses and Codes
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Ethics/Legal Issues
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Health
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.
amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research.
For over 60 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.
The mission of RCCHC is to improve the accessibility and quality of health care for culturally diverse populations.
CareGuide@Home™ is a national elder care management program that provides everything families need to understand, plan, and manage care for their elderly loved one.
Gateway to U.S. government health information websites
This site is a virtual health village where you can access information, products, and services to help create your wellness-based lifestyle.
The Health On the Net Foundation (HON) promotes and guides the deployment of useful and reliable online health information, and its appropriate and efficient use.
Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals integrated medical information and educational tools.
The NICHD, established by congress in 1962, conducts and supports research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations.
The mission of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
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Mental Health/Illness
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
From bipolar disorder to depression to generalized anxiety disorder, About.com has a range of community forums to support those interested in mental health issues.p>
Healthy People 2010 provides a framework for prevention for the Nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats.
Their mission is to enhance the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development.
Athealth.com is a leading provider of mental health information and services for mental health practitioners and those they serve.
The mission of RCCHC is to improve the accessibility and quality of health care for culturally diverse populations.
EOTS specializes in offering disaster mental health and crisis intervention programs and services.
Through a family and youth driven approach, children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families obtain needed supports and services so that children grow up healthy and able to maximize their potential.
Gateway to U.S. government health information websites
The International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO) was formed in 1997 to promote the understanding, use and development of online communication, information and technology for the international mental health community.
Since 1991, Join Together has supported community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment.
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
From its inception in 1979, NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.
Mental Health America is the nation’s largest and oldest community-based network dedicated to helping all Americans live mentally healthier lives.
Homelessness Resource Center seeks to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness who have mental health conditions, substance use issues, and histories of trauma.
The Center is dedicated to promoting effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work—a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources—programs, policies and grants—toward that outcome.
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Minorities
This WWW site is devoted to education about minority-related issues.
The JACL monitors and responds to issues that enhance or threaten the civil and human rights of all Americans and implements strategies to effect positive social change, particularly to the Asian Pacific American community.
LANIC's mission is to facilitate access to Internet-based information to, from, or on Latin America.
Links to Asian Studies material
The mission of ANA is to promote the goal of self-sufficiency and cultural preservation for Native Americans by providing social and economic development opportunities through financial assistance, training, and technical assistance to eligible Tribes and Native American communities, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native Pacific Islanders organizations.
The ACLU is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
THE AMERICAN-ARAB ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE (ADC) IS A CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE OF ARAB DESCENT AND PROMOTING THEIR RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry in the U.S. and abroad through information, education, legislation, and advocacy. ADL serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public.
The Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development seeks to develop programs specifically to improve ethnic and racial empathy and understanding. Its
AMEA is an international association organizations dedicated to advocacy, education and collaboration on behalf the multiethnic, multiracial and transracial adoption community.
Links to the latest data on racial and ethnic populations in the United States
Links to Middle East Studies resources
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Minority Rights Group International campaigns worldwide with around 130 partners in over 60 countries to ensure that disadvantaged minorities and indigenous peoples, often the poorest of the poor, can make their voices heard.
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) was founded in 1944 in response to termination and assimilation policies that the United States forced upon the tribal governments in contradiction of their treaty rights and status as sovereigns. NCAI
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
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News/Current Issues
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Occupational/Industrial Focus
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Parent Education
ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
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Schools
The School Mental Health Project (SMHP) was created in 1986 to pursue theory, research, practice and training related to addressing mental health and psychosocial concerns through school-based interventions.
The scope of the Center for Mental Health in Schools Clearinghouse reflects the School Mental Health Project's mission, to enhance the ability of schools to address psychosocial problems that interfere with learning.
ERIC—the Education Resources Information Center—is an online digital library of education research and information. ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is the premier source of knowledge, professional development, and resources, empowering school psychologists to ensure that all children and youth attain optimal learning and mental health.
Resources for Research learning disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, mental retardation, mental health, and more.
Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies.
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Miscellaneous
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