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Helpful Online Resources
When dealing with a personal problem, it is important that you understand your problem. EAP Solutions has gathered the following helpful online resources listed by topic to help you learn what you need to do to overcome your problem. Our staff regularly reviews these web sites to make sure they are current For more information, call EAP Solutionstoll-free at 800-647-3327
AddictionsAlcohol Behavioral (gambling, sex, overeating, internet) http://www.gamblersanonymous.org www.gam-anon.org (Spanish) CrisisDomestic Violence http://www.nctsnet.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=hom_main Suicide Prevention www.samhsa.gov/suicdieprevention Teen Help Financialwww.cccspa.org - The Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Pennsylvania is a non-profit agency serving the local community throughout central and western Pennsylvania. This site contains information regarding financial counseling, debt repayment plans, and educational tools. Immediate counseling is available by phone or in person. www.cccsintl.org - The Consumer Credit Counseling Services main website is a comprehensive service that provides budget counseling, debt management assistance, and education. Counseling is available online, by phone, or in person. www.myvesta.com - The Myvesta Foundation provides self-help information and resources on financial topics including credit cards, debt, credit scores, and investments, They do not provide personalized assistance to individuals in the United States. Health and Wellnesswww.upmc.com/HealthManagement - The "Managing Your Health" page on the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) website has reliable, well-researched information on a variety of diseases and conditions. www.healthfinder.gov - Developed by the Department of Health and Human Services. The site contains health-related topics sorted by age, gender, ethnicity, and race as well as a health library for prevention, wellness, disease information, and recent health news. health.ivillage.com - A large resource of information on health and wellness. Includes articles and information for healthy living, specific diseases, and other health conditions. The site also contains message boards and newsletters on specific health topics www.sleepfoundation.org - The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) provides information on sleep and sleep disorders, self-assessment tools and quizzes, as well as links to other local resources and events. www.bravekids.org - Brave Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses or disabilities and their caretakers. Their website offers a resource directory, medical information, and message boards to connect families with people in similar situations for support. www.disabilityinfo.gov - Contains information for people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers, and many others. Information is provided on education, employment, housing, transportation, and health that oriented toward individuals with disabilities. Legalwww.abanet.org - The American Bar Association (ABA) provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. They also have links to help individuals locate legal help across the United States. www.pabar.org - The Pennsylvania State Bar Association has a link to locate "Public Resources" that can connect individuals to county specific resources and pro bono legal services. www.lawyers.com - This national web center provides specific information on a wide range of legal problems ranging from how to hire an attorney to a complete listing of legal resources and information, FAQs, and referrals to local attorneys using the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. www.freeadvice.com - The FreeAdvice.com website offers information on wide variety of legal issues from small claims and divorce law to estate planning and personal injury law, along with forum to ask lawyers specific questions online. www.elderlawanswers.com - ElderLawAnswers provides information on legal issues facing seniors, including primers on Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, estate planning, and long-term care planning. The site also offers handy tools, checklists on decisions, a detailed search engine, and an easy way to locate attorneys. Mental HealthFind Services General Information Disorders (depression, bipolar, ect.) www.nationaledatingdisorders.org Older Adults and CaregivingHealth http://www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadults.aspx Retirement Living Caregiving
Parenting and FamilyParenting Family Stress and Anxietywww.stress.org - Provides information and resources on stress and the impact it has on health and quality of life. www.adaa.org - Promotes the early diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders and provides information on anxiety to help individuals cope more effectively. Work Issueswww.dol.gov - Provides information on labor laws, minimum wage requirements, work safety, and employer benefits. msn.careerbuilder.com - Provides information, advice, and articles on common workplace issues. |
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