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ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

        Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide agency that aids individuals in recovering from alcoholism. If you or someone

        you know is experiencing problems with alcohol, Alcoholics Anonymous may have a central office in your area. Click on

        the following link to locate the central office, intergroup or answering service nearest you:  

        Alcoholics Anonymous - Central Offices

       SAMHSA  If you are looking for drug treatment programs or alcohol abuse treatment programs, visit the Substance

       Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) web site to find programs offered in your area or call  

       1-800-662-HELP, SAMHSA - Facility Locator

CHILD ABUSE

        Childhelp USA is one of the largest national non-profit organizations dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and

        neglect. If you need to report an incident of child abuse or if you need help in keeping cool with your own children,

        please contact them at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or visit their website at:  Childhelp USA

        ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline offers assistance with domestic violence and/or child abuse:

        1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

        Center on Domestic Violence offers assistance with domestic violence and/or child abuse: 1-800-313-1310

        Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and concerned citizens to timely, essential

        information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. 1-800-394-3366,

        www.childwelfare.gov

        Office for Victims of Crime Resource Center offers assistance with domestic violence and/or child abuse:

        1-800-627-6872

        National Domestic Violence Hotline is a national organization, but it also contains information on state agencies

        that may be able to assist you with problems in domestic violence: Call 1-800-799-7233 or please visit their web site at

        National Domestic Violence Hotline

EATING DISORDERS

        The National Eating Disorders Association provides life-saving information to individuals affected by eating

        disorders. To seek treatment options in your area or to understand more about eating disorders such as anorexia or

        bulimia, please click on the following link or call the toll-free nation-wide helpline at 1-800-931-2237:

        National Eating Disorders Association - Referrals
 

Family Sunshine Center

       24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-650-6522 (AL) or 334-263-0218 (collect calls accepted)

       Serving victims of family violence in Autauga ▪ Butler ▪ Chilton ▪ Crenshaw ▪ Elmore

       ▪ Lowndes ▪ Montgomery Counties

SUICIDE PREVENTION

        The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN), through personal action and community action, dedicates its

        resources to the prevention of suicide and to families who have lost a loved one to suicide. The following link below

        contains a list of different national agencies that may be able to assist in the prevention of suicides. The National

        Suicide Help Line Number is 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).

        SPAN USA - State and Local Suicide Prevention Organizations

The links and information above are from this website: http://www.helpkeepkidssafe.org/kt_resources.html

USA National Suicide Hotlines

Toll-Free / 24 hours / 7 days a week

                                         1-800-SUICIDE          1-800-273-TALK

                                         1-800-784-2433         1-800-273-8255

TTY:  1-800-799-4TTY (4889)

 NA- Narcotics Anonymous

From: http://www.na.org/phonelines/us-aphone.htm#Alabama

Standing Together Against Rape

       1231 Perry Hill Rd., Suite D Montgomery, Alabama, AL 36116
       Office: (334) 213-1227 Fax: (334) 215-2227
       Crisis Line: (334) 286-5987
       Web site: www.lighthousehelp.com/ 
       Counties: Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Butler, Crenshaw

Elder Abuse Information & Prevention

        The ADSS operates an elder abuse prevention program in conjunction with the Long Term Care

        Ombudsman program to prevent elder abuse. The Alabama Department of Human Resources and the

        Bureau of Health Provider Standards (BHPS) within the Alabama Department of Public Health have the

        responsibility for investigating occurrences and allegations of elder abuse. Any reports of abuse (or

        suspected abuse) received by the ADSS are promptly turned over to the Department of Human Resources

        and BHPS.   To Contact Your Local Area Agency On Aging, Please Call:  1-800-AGELINE

        (1-800-243-5463)

        Alabama Domestic Violence 24-hour hotline, 1-800-650-6522. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

        Alabama
        Crisis Services of N. Alabama, Inc.
        (256) 716-1000 or 1-800-691-8426

        http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/hotlines/state.asp