Merck Manual of Medical Information
Explains disorders, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Community Resources
Our friends at the Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition prepared this thorough list of community resources. We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their generosity in allowing us to share this valuable information with our library users.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
NAMI: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Mental health education.
Narcotics Anonymous Chicagoland Region
Support groups serve men and women for whom drugs have become a problem. Find a meeting near you by using the website meeting locator.
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National Alliance for Caregiving
Support for family caregivers and the professionals who help them.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Will and Grundy Counties
The NAMI mission is to support individuals with mental illness and their families through advocacy, education and outreach.
Address
417 Taylor St.
2nd Floor
Joliet, IL 60435
United States
Phone Number
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
ANAD is dedicated to the prevention and alleviation of eating disorders since 1976. The organization provides a helpline and treatment referral. Helpline: 630-577-1330. The helpline operates 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
Address
750 E. Diehl Road
#127
Naperville, IL 60563
United States
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National Council on Aging
NCOA delivers the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Park Service
Locate National Parks, learn about historic sites or explore nature.
National Runaway Safeline
Call us if you are a teenager who is thinking about running away from home, if you have a friend who has run or are a runaway ready to go home. Information is available about youth at risk for running and youth homelessness.
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline
No matter what problems you are dealing with, call 1-800-273-TALK to be connected with a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area anytime 24/7.
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Notary Public Search
The Office of Illinois Secretary of State Notary search
Operation Parent
A central source for trustworthy, practical information on tough day-to-day parenting issues.
Overcomers Anonymous
12-step program for those affected by all addictions (including family members); Thursdays 7-8:30 pm.
Address
Christian Life Assembly of God
2960 E Division
Diamond, IL 60416
United States
Overeaters Anonymous
Offers 12-step support at more than 6,500 meetings across the U.S. Face-to-face meetings are being held in nearby communities like Kankakee, New Lenox, and Mokena. Visit the website to find times and locations.
Address
P.O. Box 44020
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
United States
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Peter’s Online Typing Course
Online typing lessons and typing exercises.
PFLAG (Parents, Family/Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
PFLAG is committed to serving the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and their family and friends. Our primary mission is to support anyone who has learned that a loved one is gay. Anyone who cares about the LGBTQ community is welcome. PFLAG is non-denominational, free, and always confidential.