When You Don't Know Where to Turn: A Self-Diagnosing Guide to Counseling and TherapyBartlett, Steven J.
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When You Don't Know Where to Turn: A Self-Diagnosing Guide to Counseling and Therapy
Bartlett, Steven J.
Consumer education; Counseling; Psychotherapy
_For families of pathological gamblers:_
Gam-Anon
PO Box 4549
Downey, CA 90241
(213) 469-2751
_For individuals with phobias:_
TERRAP
1010 Doyle St.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(415) 329-1233
_For obesity:_
Overeaters Anonymous
2190 W. 190th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(213) 320-7941
Weight Watchers International
800 Community Dr.
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-9200
_For narcotics addicts:_
Narcotics Anonymous
8061 Vineland Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(213) 768-6203
National Association on Drug Abuse Problems
160 N. Franklin
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 481-0220
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Psychoanalysis
30 E. 40th St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 679-4105
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
1717 K St., NW
Suite 407
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 429-1825
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors
and Therapists
11 Dupont Circle, NW
Suite 220
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 462-1171
American Psychiatric Association
1400 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-6000
American Psychological Association
1200 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 955-7686
Association for Advancement of Behavioral Therapy
15 W. 36th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 279-7970
National Association of Social Workers
7981 Eastern Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20907
(301) 565-0333
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PART II: CANADA
SELF-HELP ORGANIZATIONS
_For General Information_
The Centre for Service to the Public publishes the annual _Index to
Federal Programs & Services_, which contains descriptions of more than
1,100 programs and services administered by federal departments,
agencies, and Crown Corporations. The Centre also operates the Canada
Service Bureaus throughout Canada, which provide telephone referral
services for individuals interested in locating federal agencies and
programs. Contact:
Centre for Service to the Public
365 Laurier Ave., W.
Ottawa, ON KlA 0S5
(613) 993-6342
Also, you may wish to contact:
Department of National Health and Welfare
Social Service Programs Branch
National Welfare Grants Program, 7th fl.
Brooke Claxton Building
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, ON K1A 1B5
(613) 990-9563
Canadian Mental Health Association
2160 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON M4S 2Z3
(416) 484-7750
For information about community services, contact:
Voluntary Action
Department of Secretary of State
15 Eddy St., Hull
Ottawa, ON K1A OM5
(819) 994-2255
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_For Specific Problems_
For alcoholics:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Intergroup Office
272 Eglinton Ave., W.
Toronto, ON M4R 1B2
(416) 487-5591
ADDICS (Alcohol & Drug Dependency
Information & Counselling Services)
818 Portage Ave., #209
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N4
(204) 775-1233
_For individuals who are mentally or physically disabled:_
Disabled Peoples' International (DPI)
207-294 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K2
(204) 942-3604
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