Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

Nationwide directory of contacts with links to local meeting information. Lists Central offices, Intergroups, and answering services for the US and Canada.

Gambling, Compulsive
www.gamblersanonymous.org

Home site of the twelve step recovery program. Contains information and resources. Twenty question quiz to help individual decide if he/she has a compulsive gambling problem.

Site provides links to all of the well known (and many unknown) self-help organizations, such as twelve step programs. Links maintained by individual members, local organizations and other interested parties, some not officially sanctioned.

Eating Disorder
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Web site of the largest nonprofit organization devoted to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders. Organization sponsors a media watchdog program, healthy body image curriculum for elementary and high school girls and a toll free referral hot line.

Adolescent Health
www.teenshealth.org

Teen friendly site concerning teen's health issues. Sample topics include: shaving techniques, puberty, relationships, braces, STDs and birth control.

Children's Health
www.kidshealth.org/kid

Kid friendly site both entertaining and informative for children. Sample topics include dealing with feelings, everyday illness, injuries, and FAQs such as "What is Aids?"

Parenting
www.parentsjournal.com

Site is home to National Public Radio's weekly hour-long program, "The Parent's Journal'.

Teen Depression
www.depressedteens.com

A site started by a mother who lost a 22 year old son to manic-depressive illness. This site is for teens and their parents. Contains facts, educational materials, and clips from an award winning video, "Day for Night".

As a concerned parent or guardian, you may believe that your child or adolescent may be having individual problems.  A therapist will address these issues in counseling, but your child’s therapist may not be able to address important issues without you present.  Family therapy may be able to:

1. Teach family members about functioning in general and how your family functions.
2. Help the family focus less on the child or adolescent and more on the family as a whole.
3. Strengthen all family members so they can work together to solve problems together.
4. Teach ways to handle conflicts and changes in a more positive way. 

When you look up a therapist for you child or adolescent, we encourage you to see if the therapist also works with families.  At LifeSynch, we believe each family has unique strengths to rally around the treatment of their loved one.  We will be glad at any time to assist you with finding a therapist to help your whole family reach a healthier and more satisfactory way of living together.

Depression
depressionscreening.org

Site of the National Mental Health Association. Topics include: symptoms, treatment options, paying for mental health treatment. Confidential depression screening test.

Grief
www.americanhospice.org

The American Hospice Foundation has developed materials for dealing with grief at work and school. You can order manuals and slides for a power point presentation. Other publications are on the power of grief and faith. The site includes information about hospice and links to member hospice programs around the country.

Money Management
money.cnn.com/pf/101

Created by the editors of Money Magazine, this site offers 23 ten minute lessons in money management. Contains useful information for all levels of expertise. Topics include: "Basics of Banking", "Buying a car", "Estate Planning".

Divorce
www.nolo.com/category/div_home.html

For those contemplating or in the midst of divorce, site offers FAQs about child support, mediation, property division, name change. Site also sells guides, forms, books and e-books that can be downloaded.

Law
www.lawguru.com

Site answers FAQs concerning auto accidents, social security, bankruptcy, family law. Also, information about federal and state laws. Provides some legal forms such as power of attorney. There is a charge for some forms.

Caregiving or Eldercare
www.aarp.org/indexes/life.html

Links to articles providing information and help with life transitions, including independent living, care-giving, legal planning, and links to other resources. Sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons.

Senior Citizens
www.seniors.gov

This in-depth site of the Social Security Division provides links to topics such as: SS benefits, retirement planning, travel and leisure, volunteer and employment positions.

Health Information
www.reutershealth.com

Reuters Health Information Inc. produces the premiere health and medical global daily news services that keep both professionals and consumers abreast of breaking news stories in healthcare. It is reputable, accurate, and updated frequently. Contains a data base search mechanism for information on prescription drugs.

Men's Health
www.menshealthnetwork.org

Men's Health Network features articles and information of interest to men's health

Sleep Disorders
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr

National Center for Sleep Disorder Research provides publications that can be downloaded or ordered on line. Research, resources, and a Sleep Quiz are featured.

Weight Loss Program
www.shapeup.org

The Shape-Up America web site is designed to provide you with the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness. In the privacy of your own home you can develop and stick to a program to "lose 10 lbs." Includes sample diets, a library, and support center. Parts of the site require a payment of $15 which can be done with a credit card at a secured portion of the site.