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Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

National. 10,000 chapters. Founded 1981. Provides prevention and intervention tools to eliminate impaired driving, end underage drinking, drug abuse and other destructive decisions. Offers community awareness programs, literature, sponsors SADD chapters and group development guidelines.
Write:
SADD
255 Main St.
Marlboro, MA 01752
Voice: 1-877-723-3462 or 508-481-3568
Fax: 508-481-5759
Website: http://www.sadd.org
E-mail: info@sadd.org
Verified: 10/14/2008

Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board

Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents living with a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, conduct disorder, depression and substance abuse. Parents with children of all ages welcome.
Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com
Verified: 10/13/2009

Pregnant Teen Support

Online. E-mail list support group for teens (ages 12-20) who are facing an unplanned, unexpected or unwanted pregnancy.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pregnant_teen_support
Verified: 10/13/2009

Nat'l Students of Ailing Mothers and Fathers Support Network

International. Network of university students helping each other cope with the serious illness or death of a parent or loved one. Campus-based mutual support groups, online newsletter, online chats and service projects. Website provides information, group development guidelines and a listing of universities currently interested in group development.
Write:
National Students of AMF
514 Daniels St., Suite 356
Raleigh, NC 27605
Website: http://www.studentsofamf.org
Verified: 10/13/2009

TeenHelp

Online. Founded 1998. Support for young people on any issue they have through a network of peers and volunteer support staff. Online community of e-mail support, scheduled real-time chat meetings, blogging journal system and moderated message board. Resources, articles and assistance in starting new groups available.
Website: http://www.teenhelp.org
Verified: 4/29/2009

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The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

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