Health  Super-Help  Directory


National Mental Health Association
1-800-969-6642
Recieve brochures on stress, depression, schizophrenia and other
mental health probems, and a list of local associations and referrals.
M-F 9am to 5pm/recording other times


Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Hotline
1-800-342-AIDS
Obtain information about the prevention and treatment of AIDS.
Referrals to test sites and support groups are available.
24hours/everyday


Arthritis Foundation Information Line
1-800-283-7800
Call to request literature, hear about self-help, support and exercise
groups, and get a referral to your local chapter. 24hours/everyday


National Headache Foundation
1-800-843-2256
Offers information about all types of headaches and treatments, and
provides a list of headache specialists who are NHF members.  10am-6pm
weekdays


National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
1-800-352-9424
Call for information packets on neurological disorders including
stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and spinal injuries. You can
also request referrals to support groups and other organizations.
8:30am-5pm weekdays


Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
1-800-833-4672
Counselors can answer questions about MS, send information and offer
referrals to local resources. (You will be added to a list for a free
newsletter, unless you indicate otherwise) M-F 9am to 6pm


Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
1-800-336-GENE
This hotline can refer individials and families to genetic support
groups and services.  9:30am-5:30pm weekdays


Centers for Disease Control STD Hotline
1-800-227-8922
Staffers can answer questions about sexually transmitted diseases.
Literature and referrals to local services are also available.
8am-11pm weekdays


American Cancer Society's Cancer Response System
1-800-ACS-2345
Obtain understandable, up-to-date information about the prevention and
possible treatment of all types of cancer. 9am-5pm weekdays


American Heart Association
1-800-AHA-USA-1
This number connects you to the AHA chapter nearest you for answers to
questions about heart disease and high blood pressure. 9am-5pm
weekdays


American Lung Association
1-800-LUNG-USA
Get connected to your local lung association office for information
about smoking and smoking cessation, and lung diseases including
asthma and emphysema. 9am-5pm weekdays


National Organization for Rare Disorders
1-800-999-NORD
If you have been diagnosed with a rare disorder, this organization
offers information about scientific reports, new research and support
groups. (Please call only with your specific diagnosis. NORD cannot
properly diagnose over the phone) 9am-5pm weekdays


American Lupus Society Information Line
1-800-331-1802
Call to order a free information packet.  24 hours/everyday


National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics Consumer Hotline
1-800-366-1655
Registered dieticians answer your questions and give referrals to
registered dieticians in your area. Question about a food's fat
content? Want tips about snacking healthfully?  This hotline's for
you! 10am-5pm weekdays, recorded messages available through 10pm.


American Dental Hygienist's Association
1-800-847-6718
Leave a message with your dental hygiene question and a hygienist will
return your call. 24 hours/everyday


American Association of Orthodontists
1-800-STRAIGHT
Request brochure on orthodontia and a list of member orthodonists near
you. M-F 8am-10pm.


The National Menopause Foundation
1-800-MENO-Ask
Hear recorded information about menopause and other adult women's
health concerns including exercise, nutrition and midlife stress
management. M-F 8am-5pm


PMS Access
1-800-222-4PMS
Order a free packet with information about premenstrual syndrome and
tips for behavior modification (i.e dietary changes) that may
alleviate symptons. 24 hours/everyday


La Leche League International Inc.
1-800-LA-LECHE
Obtain information about breastfeeding and the name of the LaLeche
leader in your area.  M-F 10am-4pm


Endometriosis Association
1-800-992-ENDO
Leave your name and address to receive a free information kit.
24hours/everyday


Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization Hotline
1-800-221-2141
Breast cancer survivors are available to provide information,
counseling and referrals.  10am-6pm weekdays