Organization Category: Health
The National Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance began in Chicago in the late 70’s with the purpose of starting a support group for patients with depression and bipolar disorder. The goal […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on June 20, 2014
A support group, for people having problems with money and debt. Debtors Anonymous is patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous. They use the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Tools of Debtors Anonymous […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on June 20, 2014
Nationwide nonprofit organization, founded in 1981, which arranges free air travel for cancer patients and bone marrow donors and recipients to or from recognized treatment centers by using empty seats […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on June 20, 2014
Built in 1916, this community service agency offers athletic, educational, and recreational programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors. The building is on the National Historic Register. It is a […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on June 11, 2014
Local branch of a national nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. They fund worldwide research; by providing […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on June 11, 2014
Twelve-step support group for men and women who suffer from clutter and disorganization in their lives.
Written by Sagan Medvec on June 11, 2014
This nonprofit alliance began as an advocacy group in 1998. They are dedicated to eliminating the effects of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. Their mission is to prevent the spread, develop […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on June 1, 2014
Established in 1957, The Connecticut Poison Control Center provides emergency poison information to members of the public whose loved ones are exposed to toxic substances, and to the health care […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 27, 2014
Founded by Mary Waterman and friends in March 1996, this is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds for innovative breast cancer research and to promote breast health […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 20, 2014
The Division of Family Health has two major components: the Maternal, Child and Adult Health Program and the Dental Health Program. They provide wide ranging, high quality, public-health nursing services to […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 20, 2014
Local chapter of a national organization. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. There are no dues or […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 20, 2014
This company, which established the first telephone relay system in 1974, specializes in the sale and repair of equipment for the deaf. It is the administrator of a state loan […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 20, 2014