Learning Opportunities
Hotline Directory

Clinical Dietetics, Health, and Wellness:
Use the links below to find information on health, nutrition and wellness across the lifespan

Abuse:

Children Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Missouri Department of Social Services
221 West High Street
P.O. Box 1527
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1527
1-800-392-3738 (toll-free for Missourians)
573-751-3448 (for those calling outside of Missouri)
Text Number: 1-800-669-8689
http://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/can.htm

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
http://www.childhelp.org/get_help

Elderly Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Division of Senior and Disability Services
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
1-800-392-0210
TDD 1-800-669-8819 or through Relay Missouri 800-676-3777
573-751-4842
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/ElderAbuse/
Investigates abuse of older persons

Adaptive Living - See also Heart: National Stroke Association

North Coast Medical, Inc.
187 Stauffer Blvd.
Santa Fe, CA 95125-1042
1-800-821-9319
http://www.ncmedical.com/

AIDS:

AIDS Information
Public Health Service Information /CDC
1-800-342-AIDS

Missouri AIDS Information Line
1-800-533-2437
http://www.thinkhiv.org/dp/node/230

National AIDS Info Clearinghouse
CDC NPIN
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003
1-800-458-5231
http://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/index.asp
A service of the CDC and National Prevention Information Network (NPIN). Chat online with a NPIN Information Specialist

Alcoholism - See Substance Abuse

Allergy and Immunology:

American Academy of Allergy and Immunology
555 East Wells Street
Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Phone: (414) 272-6071
Patient Information and Physician Referral Line: (800) 822-2762
http://www.aaaai.org/

Food Allergy Network
11781 Lee Jackson Hwy., Suite 160
Fairfax, VA 22033-3309
703-691-3179
http://www.foodallergy.org/

Alternative Medicine:

Herbal Experts

Dr. James A. Duke
Dr. James A. Duke
USDA - BARC/W – Rm 227
10300 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705-2350
301-504-5419

The HerbalGram
American Botanical Council
Mailing Address
PO Box 144345
Austin, TX 78714-4345
Physical Address
6200 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78723
512-926-4900
1-800-373-7105 (toll-free)
512-926-2345

Alzheimer's: (Also see: National Institute of Aging)

Alzheimer’s Association
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-272-3900 (toll-free)
TTD: 1-866-403-3073
http://www.alz.org/
For information, referral and support
National Office
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
Phone: 312-335-8700
TTD: 312-335-5886
Fax: 1-866-699.-246
Safe Return Enrollment
1-888-572-8566
1-888-500-5759

Arthritis:

Arthritis Foundation
P. O. Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357
1-800-283-7800
404-872-7100
http://www.arthritis.org
Arthritis Foundation Eastern MOChapter
8390 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63124-2100
314-991-9333
9433 Olive Boulevard, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132
314-991-9333
http://www.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapid=16
Arthritis Foundation Western MOChapter
913-262-2233
1900 West 75th Street, Suite 200
Prairie Village, KS 66208
http://www.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapId=58

Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center (CEMRAC)
Stephen's College Campus
Hillcrest Hall
1507 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
http://marrtc.missouri.edu/community/rac/cerac/about.html

Asthma - See Lung

Birth Defects:

National March of Dimes
914-997-4488
http://www.marchofdimes.com/
March of Dimes - Missouri
315 Ellis Blvd. Suite 204
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-635-5350
http://www.marchofdimes.com/missouri/6500.asp

Blood:

National Hemophilia Foundation
116 West 32nd Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-328-3700
212-328-3777
Contact HANDI, NHF's Information Resource Center, (800) 42-HANDI.
http://www.hemophilia.org/
Learn about clotting and bleeding disorders, find a healthcare provider, discover programs or read the latest news

Breastfeeding:
(See also: Clearinghouse on Infant Feeding and Maternal Nutrition under Maternal)

American Public Health Association
800 I Street
NW Washington, DC 20001-3710
202-777-APHA
http://www.apha.org/
Search site for breastfeeding articles

International Lactation Consultant Association
1500 Sunday Drive
Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-861-5577
http://www.ilca.org/
Use the Links section on this page to find more information

Nutrition LaLeche League
Le Leche League International
1-800-LALECHE
http://www.llli.org/
Breastfeeding information for parents and parents-to-be
Le Leche League of Missouri
http://www.llli.org/Web/Missouri.html
Find a Le Leche League in your area

National Women’s Health Information Center
Breastfeeding Hotline
1-800-994-9662 (toll-free)
http://www.4women.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=ask
Reach La Leche League International trained Breastfeeding Peer Counselors

Cancer:

American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329-4251
1-800-ACS-2345
404-320-3333
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
A service of the American Cancer Society, the Cancer Response System is staffed by volunteers trained to provide information as well as send literature on cancer-related issues such as therapy and refer callers to appropriate health professionals when necessary 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST Monday-Friday

American Institute for Cancer Research
(AICR)
1759 R Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
1-800-843-8114
Fax: 202-328-7226
http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer
Learn about the latest cancer research

Breast Cancer Net
c/o WebFeats, Inc.
36 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701-1913
732-224-0402
http://www.breastcancer.net/1.php
Breast cancer research and news

Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
Ovarian Hotline: 1-800-OVARIAN (1-800-682-7426)
The Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001
http://www.ovariancancer.com/app/index.php?pid=1
An international registry of families with two or more relatives with ovarian cancer, a hotline, newsletter and ovarian cancer pamphlets

National Cancer Institute
NCI Public Inquiries Office
6116 Executive Boulevard
Room 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
1-800-4-CANCER or 1-800-422-6237
Live online chat: https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp
http://www.cancer.gov/
Review the latest cancer research, search for cancer-related information and call with cancer questions
Cancer Information Service (CIS)
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/
A public service of the National Cancer Institute that answers cancer-related questions from cancer patients, their families and health professionals, provides referrals to specialists and live chat

Children:

American Academy of Pediatrics
847-434-4000

Children's Nutrition Research Center
USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center
1100 Bates St
Houston, TX 77030
http://ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=62-50-00-00
Read research on children’s nutrition from Agricultural Research Service under the United States Department of Agriculture’s
Find more information at http://www.kidsnutrition.org/

Human Growth Foundation
997 Glen Cove Avenue, Suite 5
Glen Head, NY 11545
1-800-451-6434
1-516-671-4055
http://www.hgfound.org/
Learn about disorders of short statue, child and adult human growth hormone deficiency and find links to more resources

Lutheran Family and Children's Services
Mid-Missouri Office
3201 S. Providence Rd, Suite 101
Columbia, MO 65203
573-815-9955
Find other Missouri locations via the web at this address: http://www.lfcsmo.org/contact/index.php; this non-profit group serves Missourians by offering counseling, adoption services, foster care, disaster relief and more

National Child Abuse Hotline: see Abuse

WIC
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/

Chronic Fatigue:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromylagia Association
National Headquarters
PO Box 18426
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-737-1343
http://www.ncfsfa.org/
Patient resources and research information about chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromylagia

Crohn's & Colitis:

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
386 Park Avenue South
17th Floor
New York, NY 10016
1-800-932-2423
http://www.ccfa.org/
Information about Crohn’s, Colitis and other gastrointestinal disorders

Diabetes:

American Diabetes Association
ATTN: National Call Center
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
Learn about the types of diabetes, nutrition for diabetes, how weight loss can impact diabetes and find out about prevention strategies

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005-4001
1-800-533-CURE (2873)
http://www.jdrf.org/
Contains information about juvenile diabetes, what diabetes is and how to live with it
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Kansas City Chapter
920 Main St., Suite 280
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-472-7997
http://www.jdrf.org/kansascity
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Metro St. Louis/Greater MO Chapter
225 S Meramec Ave, Suite 1032T
Saint Louis, MO 63105
314-726-6778
www.jdrfstl.org

National Diabetes  Information Clearinghouse
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892–3560
1–800–860–8747
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/
Information and publications about diabetes and referrals to other organizations

Diet - See Nutrition

Drug Abuse - See Substance Abuse

Eating Disorders:

Anorexia Nervosa and Assoc. Disorders
555 Vine Ave Ste 203
Highland Park, IL 66035
708-831-3438
http://www.anad.org/
Help for anorexics, bulimics and compulsive overeaters

National Eating Disorders Association
1-800-931-2273
603 Stewart St.
Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Provides support, education and services to individuals and their families

RENFREW Center
475 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
877-367-3383
1-800-RENFREW
http://www.renfrew.org/
The Renfrew Center Foundation provides events, services and education to raise awareness of eating disorders and help those who are suffering

Elderly:

Administration on Aging
1 Massachusetts Ave., Suites 4100 & 5100
Washington, DC 20201
202-619-0724
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
Locate programs, services and information about aging.”

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
1-888-OUR-AARP or 1-88-687-2277
http://www.aarp.org/
AARP leads to promote positive social change and provide information to those over 50
Get involved in your community today; learn about AARP in Missouri at http://www.aarp.org/states/mo/

Elderly Abuse & Neglect
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
573-751-4842
Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-0210
TDD 1-800-669-8819 or through Relay Missouri 1-800-676-3777
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/ElderAbuse/index.html
The Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline, or Central Registry Unit (CRU), responds to reports of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of the elderly and eligible adults 18-59 years of age

National Council on Aging
1901 L Street, N.W.
4th floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-479-1200
TDD: 202-479-6674
1-800-424-9046
http://www.ncoa.org/
Access information about health, staying independent, jobs, volunteering and benefits for seniors

National Institute on Aging
National Institute on Aging
Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-496-1752
TTY: 1-800-222-4225
1-800-222-2225
http://www.nia.nih.gov/
Supports and conducts research and programs to learn more about aging and provide information about extending the length and quality of healthy, active years

Eye Health:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Headquarters
American Academy of Ophthalmology
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424
415-561-8500
Governmental Affairs Division
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Governmental Affairs Division
1101 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005-3570
202-737-6662
http://www.eyenet.org
A professional resource for finding doctors and information regarding proper eye care. Call 866-561-8558 or visit the site for customer service or more information

American Council of the Blind
1155 15th Street NW,
Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
202-467-5081
1-800-424-8666
http://www.acb.org/siteindex.html
Provides services and public education

Prevent Blindness America/National Society to Prevent Blindness
211 West Wacker Drive
Suite 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60606
1-800-331-2020; 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. CST Monday-Friday
http://www.preventblindness.org/
Supports research, provides education and offers screenings

Research to Prevent Blindness
645 Madison Ave., Floor 21
New York, NY 10022-1010
212-752-4333
1-800-621-0026
http://www.rpbusa.org/
Supports eye research to help prevent, treat and eliminate diseases that threaten vision

Fibromyalgia:

Fibromyalgia Network
PO Box 31750
Tucson, AZ 85751-1750
1-800-853-2929 (weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST
http://www.fmnetnews.com/
This network provides a newsletter, research updates and information on regional support groups

Lupus Foundation of America
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
National Office
2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 710
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-349-1155 (8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday)
Information request line: 1-800-558-0121
http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html

Functional Foods:

International Food Information Council
1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 430
Washington, DC 20036
202-296-6540
http://ific.org/nutrition/functional/index.cfm
Find information, links and examples of functional foods. Questions and answers about functional foods can be found at: http://www.ific.org/publications/qa/funcfdsqa.cfm

Functional Foods and Nutraceuricals
1401 Pearl Street, suite. 200
Boulder, CO 80302 USA
1-303-998-9126
http://www.ffnmag.com/ASP/home.asp
Online access to the articles and research published in the magazine

Gastrointestinal:

Beano (AC Pharma)
1-800-257-8650
http://www.beanogas.com/
Helps with digestion of complex carbohydrates

Lactaid
1-800-LACTAID or 1-800-522-8243
http://www.lactaid.com/index.jhtml
Resource for lactose-free milk and dietary supplements and information about lactose

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
hotline: 1-800-891-5389 
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/nddic.htm
Information about digestive diseases for families, individuals, healthcare professionals and the general public

Gluten-free:

Celiac Sprue Association
PO Box 31700 Omaha
NE 68131-0700
1-877-CSA-4CSA (toll-free)
http://www.csaceliacs.org/
Non-profit organization to providing education for those with celiac disease, such as dietary guidelines

Gluten Intolerance Group
31214 124th Ave SE
Auburn WA 98092-3667
253-833-6655
http://www.gluten.net/
A non-profit organization supporting persons with celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Restaurant guides, information about celiac disease, kids camp and gluten-free diets

Headaches:

American Academy of Neurology
1080 Montreal Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55116
1-800-879-1960 or 651-695-2717
http://www.aan.com/
Professional site which contains educational information for the general pubic at http://www.aan.com/go/public

National Headache Foundation
820 N. Orleans
Suite 217
Chicago, Illinois 60610
1-888-NHF-5552
http://www.headaches.org/
Contains resources for headache suffers and healthcare professionals. Includes the latest information about causes, treatments and tips on how to live with headaches

Health:

American Council on Science and Health
1995 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023-5860
212-362-7044
http://www.acsh.org

American Public Health Association
800 I Street
NW Washington, DC 20001-3710
202-777-APHA
http://www.apha.org/
Find resources about preventable health threats

DIRLINE Information
Specialized Information Services
NLM/NIH
2 Democracy Plaza, Suite 510
6707 Democracy Blvd., MSC 5467
Bethesda, MD 20892-5467
301-496-1131
1-888-FINDNLM (toll-free)
http://dirline.nlm.nih.gov/
Search for health topics, find toll-free numbers and links to medical publications in this database from the National Institute of Health

familydoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org/
An online resource by the American Academy of Physicians of health information for the entire family

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
301-496-4000
http://www.nih.gov/
For a listing of NIH information lines, click here: http://www.nih.gov/health/infoline.htm
The nation’s medical research agency. Search health topics such as mental health, nutrition, wellness and lifestyle issues

Hearing:

Dial-A-Hearing Screening Test
1-800-222-EARS

The Starkey Hearing Foundation
Hear Now
6700 Washington Avenue South
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
1-800-648-4327
http://www.sotheworldmayhear.org/
A nation-wide non-profit program enabling those with financial difficulties the gift of hearing

John Tracy Clinic
800-522-4582
Provider of free services, information and a correspondence course for parents of infants and toddlers with hearing loss

Heart:

American Heart Association (AHA)
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231-4596
AHA: 1-800-AHA-USA-1 or 1-800-242-8721
American Stroke Association – ASA: 1-888-4-STROKE or 1-888-478-7653
http://www.americanheart.org/
Find links to programs, information and local AHA chapters

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center (NHLBI)
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
301-592-8573
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
The NHLBI supports research, provides educational materials and resources for diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and sleep disorders
NHLBI National Cholesterol Education Program
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncep/
The program is designed to raise awareness of high cholesterol as a risk factor for heart disease and ways to promote heart-health

National Stroke Association
9707 E Easter Lane Building B
Centennial, CO 80112
1-800-STROKES
1-800-787-6537
http://www.stroke.org/
Stroke information, resources, services and community-based activities; find a local chapter near you

Infant Formulas:

Carnation
1-800-284-9488
http://www.verybestbaby.com/GoodStart/
Information about Carnation baby formula and Baby Experts to answer questions via email or phone

Mead Johnson Enfamil
1-800-BABY123
http://www.enfamil.com/
Information regarding Enfamil, baby nutrition and resources for moms

Ross
625 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215-1724
1-800-986-8510
http://www.ross.com/aboutRoss/children.asp
Ross infant formulas information for consumers and health professionals

Kidney:

American Kidney Fund
6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010
Rockville, MD 20852
1-866-300-2900 (toll-free)
http://www.kidneyfund.org/
Kidney education for those at risk or living with kidney disease and a source of financial assistance to kidney patients

Missouri Kidney Program
1-800-733-7345
http://www.muhealth.org/~mokp/
Provides education, links and treatment help for those living with end-stage renal disease

National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street
New York, NY 10016
1-800-622-9010
212-889-2210
http://www.kidney.org/
Supports research, provides education and helps shape health policy; find a chapter near you

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
3 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892–3580
1-800-891-5390
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/
Provides information, products, services and referrals

Liver:

American Liver Foundation
75 Maiden Lane
Suite 603
New York, NY 10038
212-668-1000
http://www.liverfoundation.org/
Information on liver diseases and related topics

Missouri/Kansas Chapter of the American Liver Foundation
16 Hampton Village Plaza
Suite 215
St. Louis, MO 63109
866-455-4837 (toll-free)
http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/missouri/

Lung:

American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
NY, NY 10006
212-315-8700
http://www.lungusa.org/
Information on lung disease, asthma, lung cancer and COPD; to find a local chapter near you, call 1-800-LUNGUSA

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
1-800-7-ASTHMA or 1-800-727-8462
1233 20th Street, NW
Suite 402
Washington, DC 20036
http://www.aafa.org/
Toll-free hotline, asthma-friendly products, ask the allergist and find a local chapter

Maternal:

Maternal & Child Health Clearinghouse
Department of Health and Human Resources
P.O. Box 2910
Merrifield, VA 22116
1-888-ASK-HRSA or 1-888-275-4772
http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/MCH.cfm
A department under the United States Department of Health and Human Resources that provides materials on health care, prenatal care, preventative care for mothers, infants, children and adolescents

Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA)
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-861-4530
http://www.hmbana.org/
Milk banking resource for donations and ordering of breastmilk

Meditation:

Integral Yoga Institute
804-969-3121

Mental Health:

Missouri Department of Mental Health
1706 E. Elm St.
P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
573-751-4122
1-800-364-9687
http://www.dmh.missouri.gov/
Find services, coping strategies and publications

National Institute of Mental Health
Public Information and Communications Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
301-443-4513
1-866-615-6464 (toll-free)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Provides mental health education, research and funding. Search for publications and to download or order via mail or phone

Mental Health America
2000 N. Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
1-800-969-6642
http://www.nmha.org/
Promoting mental health and wellness for all Americans

Minority Health:

Office of Minority Health
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Mailstop E-67
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 USA
404-498-2320
http://www.cdc.gov/omh/
Reports, publications, resources and links

The Office of Minority Health Resource Center
Office of the Director
The Tower Building
1101 Wootton Parkway Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852
240-453-2882
1-800-444-6472
http://www.omhrc.gov/
A national resource for minority health through the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Call for publications

Neurological:

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
1-800-344-4867
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/
Living with MS, research, treatments, special events and current news. Find a local chapter

Nutrition:

American Dietetic Association
Headquarters:
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
1-800-877-1600
http://www.eatright.org
Search for registered dietitians and diet techs, read ADA position papers and locate nutrition information

American Society for Nutritional Sciences
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-634-7050
http://www.nutrition.org/
Dedicated to nutrition research; search for publications. Networking tool for professionals

Center for Disease Control Nutrition Division
Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4770 Buford Highway, NE, MS/K-24
Atlanta GA 30341-3717
Phone (770) 488-5820
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/index.htm
Education, intervention, training and publications on health, nutrition and physical activity

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (USDA)
3101 Park Center Drive, 10th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22302-1594
703-305-7600
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/
The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion contains links to USDA programs, projects, scientific research and other resources that improve the health and well-being of Americans

MyPyramid.gov
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
3101 Park Center Drive
Room 1034
Alexandria, VA 22302-1594
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Take steps to a healthier you though a personalized food guide pyramid

Society For Nutrition Education
7150 Winton Drive, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-328-4627 or 1-800-235-6690
http://www.sne.org/
An organization for nutrition professionals

USDA-ARS
Children's Nutrition Research Center
Professor Nutr./Admin. Nutrition
1100 Bates Street
Houston, TX 77030
713-798-7000
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc/

Osteoporosis:

National Osteoporosis Foundation
1232 22nd Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037-1202
202-223-2226
1-800-231-4222
http://www.nof.org/
Awareness programs, education, training, advocacy and research

Calcium Information Center
http://www.calciuminfo.com/
Calcium, fracture and osteoporosis information. For sample information, call 1-800-897-7535

Parkinsons:

National Parkinson Foundation
1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road
Miami, Florida 33136-1494
305-243-6666
1-800-327-4545 (toll-free)
http://www.parkinson.org/
Publications, Parkinson publications, events and more

The American Parkinson Disease Assoc.
135 Parkinson Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
718-981-8001
1-800-223-2732
http://www.apdaparkinson.org/
Research, education, patient and caregiver support

Pharmaceuticals:

Bristol-Meyers Squibb Division
345 Park Avenue
New York, New York, USA 10154-0037
212-546-4000
1-800-332-2056
http://www.bms.com/
Click the products tab to browse pharmaceuticals

Mead Johnson
1-812-429-5000
http://www.meadjohnson.com/
News, consumer resources and nutritional product information

Physical Fitness:

Aerobics and Fitness Foundation
15250 Ventura Blvd, Suite 200
Sherman Oaks CA 91403-3297
1-877-968-7263 for products and workshop registration
1-800-446-2322 for new members and publication requests
http://www.afaa.com/
Fitness educator, providing certifications and continuing education for fitness instructors, personal trainers and group instructors

American Running & Fitness Association
4405 East-West Highway
Suite 405
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-913-9517
1-800-776-2732
http://www.americanrunning.org/
A non-profit organization to encourage all persons to walk, jog and run to improve health and fitness; find publications, fitness articles, links and more

Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
617 West Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
1-800-616-GSSI (4774)
http://www.gssiweb.com/
Research on sports nutrition and exercise science. Articles on training, hydration, performance and more from the GSSI scientists

President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
Department W
200 Independence Ave., SW
Room 738-H
Washington, D.C. 20201-0004
202-690-9000
http://www.fitness.gov/
View publications, learn more about the Council, learn how to start a physical activity program and find links to other health and fitness organizations

Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)
1-800-249-2875
http://www.scandpg.org/
A dietetic practice group of the American Dietetics Association, find a sports dietitian, get nutrition information and learn about the emerging field of sports nutrition

Poison Prevention:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333
1-800-CDC-INFO
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/
Provides resources and information about lead poisoning

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Room 500
634 N. Grand Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
314-612-5450
http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/health/clinics.html
Provides lead screenings for children under 6 years of age; provides mops and bucket kits and is the site of a HEPA vacuum loaner program

National Lead Information Center - Lead Hotline
1-800-424-LEAD or 1-800-424-5323
422 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/pubs/nlic.htm
Information about lead hazards and prevention

National Safety Council Lead Poisoning Hotline
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143-3201
800-621-7619
630-285-1121
http://www.nsc.org/
Materials available for lead poisoning education

Pittsburgh Poison Center
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburg
3705 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1-800-222-1222 (24-hour emergency)
http://www.chp.edu/clinical/03a_poison.php
Staffed 24 hours a day; for cases of accidental poisoning, will provide steps to aid victim, address of the nearest poison treatment center and will call the center while you are enroute to insure prompt attention; poison information and Mr. Yuk stickers

Poison Center for State of Missouri
1-800-366-8888-St. Louis
This number rings Poison Control Center at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases: (See also AIDS)

CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline
1-800-342-2437 or 1-800-227-8922
1-800-344-7432 - Spanish Service
1-800-243-7889 - TTY Service
http://www.doe.state.in.us/sservices/hivaids_cdchotline.html
The CDC National STD Hotline and the National AIDS Hotline have merged, offering combined staff, resources and information to become the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline; staff provides callers with anonymous information about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS 24 hours a day

American Social Health Association
P.O. Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Main: (919) 361-8400
1-800-227-8922
http://www.ashastd.org/
Information on sexually transmitted infections and links to the herpes resource center and human papillomavirus (HPV) resource center

Substance Abuse:

Cocaine, National Hotline
1-800-262-2463
24 hour a day crisis intervention, referrals, information and counseling to individuals who use cocaine or family and friends of a user

National Council on Alcoholism
244 East 58th Street
4th Floor
HOPE line: 1-800-NCA-CALL (1-800-622-2255)
212-269-7797
New York, NY 10022
http://www.ncadd.org/
Provides interventions, prevention, education, information and hope. The HOPE line is available 24 hours a day; call for a counselor referral in your area or for information on alcoholism

Office on Smoking and Health (CDC)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333
1-800-CDC-INFO
1-888-232-6348 (TTY)
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
Fact sheets, helpline, publications, additional links to quit smoking, the effects of smoking and FAQs

smokefree.gov
1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669)
TTY 1-800-332-8615
http://www.smokefree.gov/
An online source to help you or someone you know quit smoking. Help via telephone, instant messaging, downloads and telephone

Supplements

Dietary Supplements Database
Office of Dietary Supplements
National Institutes of Health
6100 Executive Blvd., Room 3B01, MSC 7517
Bethesda, MD 20892-7517
301-435-2920
http://ods.od.nih.gov/
A comprehensive source for published, peer-reviewed reports on dietary supplements and a comprehensive list of relevant links

Health on the Net Foundation
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug- information/DrugHerbIndex
Sponsored by the Mayo Clinic, find information over supplements and over-the-counter medications by searching the database.

Urinary Problems: (See also Elderly)

Simon Foundation
PO Box 815
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
1-800-23Simon (1-800-237-4666)
http://www.simonfoundation.org/
Information about incontinence

Interstitial Cystitis Association
110 North Washington Street
Suite 340
Rockville, MD 20850
1-800-435-7422 (1-800-HELP-ICA) (toll-free)
http://www.ichelp.org/
Supports research and provides information and support for persons with ICA

Vegetarian:

Vegetarian Resource Group
P. O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
410-366-VEGE (410-366-8343)
http://www.vrg.org/
Recipes, newsletters and information about vegetarianism such as the interrelated issues of health, nutrition and ecology

Vegetarian Times
PO Box 420235
Palm Coast, FL 32142-0235
1-800-793-9161
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/
Information, recipes, articles and vegetarian links

Weight Control:

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Headquarters:
4575 S. 5th St.
P.O. Box 07360
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-482-4620
http://www.tops.org/
Non-profit group supporting weight control support groups and weight control research; find a TOPS group near you

Weight-Control Info Network
1 Win Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3665
1-800-WIN-8098 (or 1-877-946-4627)
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/
Science-based research and publications on obesity, weight control, physical activity and related issues

Weight Watchers
1-800- 651-6000
http://www.weightwatchers.com/
Support group weight-loss program based on a point system meal plan developed by a scientific advisory board; find tips, recipes and a local support group to reach your goals online

Wellness:

Advocacy Institute
1707 L Street, NW Ste. 400
Washington, DC 20036
202-659-8475

Public Health Advocacy Institute
102 The Fenway, Room 117
Cushing Hall
Boston, MA 02115
1-617-373-2026
http://www.phaionline.org/
Public health law research and advocacy. Public health topics

Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA)
9802 Nicholas St.
Suite 315
Omaha, NE 68114
1-402-827-3590
http://www.welcoa.org/
Promote healthier lifestyles through workplace wellness programs; find information to help build a program

WIC:

Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
1-800-835-5465 (toll-free Missouri number)
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
A division of the UDSA’s Food and Nutrition Service, WIC provides services to low-income, nutritionally at risk pregnant and lactating women, infants and children up to five years of age; call or visit the webpage to find a WIC center near you

Women's Health:

American Women's Medical Association
211 N. Union Street
Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.amwa-doc.org
Resources, publications and discussion about women’s health; read literature regarding women and the medical profession; will not make referrals or diagnose medical conditions

General Information:

American Academy of Family Practice Physicians
P.O. Box 11210
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210
800-274-2237
http://www.aafp.org/
Professional organization of family physicians. Publications, links, policy and advocacy

American Institute for Preventative Medicine
30445 Northwestern Highway
Suite 350
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334
1-800-345-2476
http://www.healthylife.com/
Health education programs and publications

Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline - Missouri
Missouri Attorney General's Office
Supreme Court Building
207 W. High St.
P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-3321
1-800-392-8222 (National toll-free number
http://www.ago.mo.gov/divisions/consumerprotection.htm
Call or email consumer complaints

Center for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30333
404-639-3534
1-800-311-3435
http://www.cdc.gov/
Operating under the Department of Health and Human Services, promotes health and quality of life

Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
www.mayoclinic.org
www.mayo.edu
Browse the Mayo Clinic’s three websites for health information on diseases, conditions, drugs, supplements, treatment decisions, healthy living and ask a specialist; the Mayo Clinic cannot give medical advice online

Medicare Hotline
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
http://www.medicare.gov/CallCenter.asp
Medicare’s U.S. Government Site for people with Medicare; contains information about Medicare and the 24 hour a day toll-free Medicare information number

Missouri Department of Social Services
221 West High Street
P.O. Box 1527
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1527
573-751-4815
http://www.dss.mo.gov/
Family, children, youth and health care topics. Learn about programs for Missourians and locate resources

National Center for Health Education
375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
212-463-4053
http://www.nche.org/index.htm
Non-profit group dedicated to the lifelong health education;find links to programs, information for kids, parents and communities and news and updates

National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone: 1-800-232-4636
301-436-8500
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
A division of CDC which provides statistical data on a variety of topics including aging, births, physical activity and disease

National Health Information Center (NHIC)
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133
1-800-336-4797 (toll-free)
http://www.health.gov/nhic/nhicfact.htm
Health information referral service; find a directory of toll-free health numbers, access a database of health-related organizations and locate health publications

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite LL100
Rockville, MD 20852
240-453-8280
http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov/
Develops and coordinates a variety of national disease prevention programs and health promotion strategies; find links to these programs and strategies on the website or by calling

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
http://www.osha.gov/
A division of the United States Department of Labor with resources about workplace safety; locate information about laws, regulations, compliance, enforcement and cooperative programs regarding workplace safety and health

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
http://www.usda.gov/
This government agency oversees many programs, ranging from agriculture to nutrition to research to rural and community development

United States Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
202-619-0257
1-877-696-6775 (toll-free)
http://www.hhs.gov/
With more than 300 programs, find information on a variety of topics such as health, preventing disease, Head Start, services for older Americans and more