Resources


Life Resources: Health, Legal, and Financial

These links can help you find organizations with a broad interest in health issues, often with a unique ethnic or cultural focus, as well as those that can help with money or legal problems you may have.

Health

  • Action on Pain
    Action on Pain takes an active role in providing advice and support to both people living with pain and those affected by it's intrusive effects on daily life. Working closely with other organisations both in the UK and Internationally, the team strives to raise the profile of pain with politicians, NHS Managers and health professionals.
  • African American Elders Program
    Volunteer Chore Services (VCS) is committed to helping elders and adults with disabilities remain independent in their own homes. Chore services are provided at no charge and serve as a safety net for those individuals who cannot afford to pay for services and do not qualify for paid chore assistance. Services provided by volunteers include light housekeeping, laundry, shopping assistance,
  • AgrAbility Project
    Helps Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities and Chronic Health Conditions Find Solutions that Change Their Lives. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people working in agriculture are injured or experience the on-set of chronic health conditions that limit their abilities to continue farming.
  • Alliance for Aging Research
    Alliance for Aging Research is the nation's leading citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age. The Alliance was founded in 1986 to promote medical and behavioral research into the aging process. Since then, and as the explosion of the Senior Boom approaches, the Alliance has become the voice for Baby Boomer health by developing, implementing and advocating programs in research, professional and consumer health education and public policy.
  • American Pain Foundation
    Founded in 1997, the American Pain Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c)3 organization serving people with pain through information, advocacy, and support. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to remove barriers and increase access to effective pain management.
  • Canadian Pain Coalition, Canada
    The Canadian Pain Coalition is a partnership of patient pain groups, health professionals who care for people in pain, and scientists studying better ways of treating pain.
  • Chronic Illness Initiative
    The Chronic Illness Initiative (CII) provides access to higher education for students disabled by a chronic illness. Students who struggle with illnesses that unpredictably increase and decrease in severity such as chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or illnesses with frequent hospitalizations such as cancer or heart disease, may have found it difficult, if not impossible, to meet the requirements of a conventional college program.
  • Cleveland Clinic
    Ranked one of America's top hospitals by U.S. News & World report.
  • EM Painline
    EM Painline is a resource for those striving to improve the management of pain in our emergency departments. Our goal is to close the gap between existing knowledge and daily pain management practice. By improving access to current research literature pertaining to emergency medicine practice as well as to other tools and resources, and by building a network of emergency medicine researchers, practitioners and educators dedicated to this goal, we will move toward achieving a truly "painless" Emergency Department.
  • End-of-Life Nursing Consortium
    The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) project is a national education initiative to improve end-of-life care in the United States. The project provides undergraduate and graduate nursing faculty, CE providers, staff development educators, specialty nurses in pediatrics, oncology, critical care and geriatrics, and other nurses with training in end-of-life care so they can teach this essential information to nursing students and practicing nurses.
  • English-Spanish MS terms and definitions
    The National MS Society developed the English-Spanish MS terms and definitions document to ensure that the materials we develop in Spanish are accurate, consistent and culturally appropriate. This product was reviewed by both our National Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council and members of our Medical Advisory Board.
  • European League of Diabetics, Spain
    ELD seeks to improve the hope and quality of life of the diabetic people, by means of the education, the greater effectiveness in the management and the modernization of attention means.
  • Evidence-based Health Care?
    What is Evidence-based Health Care? Evidence-based Health Care (EBH) is a concept of determining a patient’s treatment by combining balanced amounts of scientific evidence, physician judgment and expertise, and patient experience. Scientific Proof + Doctor’s Expertise + Patient’s Experiences = Evidence-based Health Care
  • Expert Patients Programme
    If you live with a long-term illness, why not take control by becoming an Expert Patient. The Expert Patients Programme in the United Kigdom is a self-management course giving people the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage their condition better and be more in control of their lives.
  • Faith in Action
    Faith in Action is an interfaith volunteer caregiving initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Local Faith in Action programs bring together volunteers from many faith to work together to care for their neighbors who have long-term health needs. Faith in Action volunteers come from churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship, as well as the community at large.
  • Families USA
    Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for 25 years.
  • FDA
    The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.
  • Health Assistance Partnership
    Health Assistance Partnership serves consumer health assistance programs as well as other non-profit health care organizations that help patients solve problems with health care access and health insurance.
  • Health Finder
    healthfinder.gov is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, healthfinder.gov has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder.gov links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.
  • Health Finder - Spanish
    healthfinder.gov is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, healthfinder.gov has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder.gov links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations, in spanish.
  • Healthy People 2010
    Healthy People 2010 challenges individuals, communities, and professionals—indeed, all of us— to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all.
  • Intercultural Cancer Council
    The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories.
  • Israel Society for Fighting Pain
    Israel Society for Fighting Pain aims to raise awareness of chronic pain as a disease. Amongst our goals are to provide support, treatment options, medical researches, advices and information to pain sufferers to improve their quality of life.
  • Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO)
    An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
  • Life Challenges
    For those facing a life challenge, such as illness, relationship/family issues, job loss, death, addiction or abuse, Life Challenges offers support to those dealing with these issues.
  • Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness. Mayo Clinic staff members work together to meet your needs. You will see as many doctors, specialists and other health care professionals as needed to provide comprehensive diagnosis, understandable answers and effective treatment.
  • National Black Deaf Advocates
    The mission on the National Black Deaf Advocates is to promote leadership development, economic and educational opportunities, social equality, and to safeguard the general health and welfare of Black deaf and the heard of hearing
  • National Consumer League
    NCL provides government, businesses, and other organizations with the consumer's perspective on concerns including child labor, privacy, food safety, and medication information.
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
  • National Institute of Health
    NIH is the nation's medical research agency - making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives.The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases.
  • National Leadership Council
    The NLC provides leadership in building and supporting behavioral health systems that reduce disparities and contribute to the optimal health of African Americans.
  • National Pain Foundation
    The NPF recognizes that pain is real. It is a disease in and of itself that needs to be diagnosed and managed as comprehensively as any other disease. Our goal is to empower patients by helping them become actively involved in the design of their treatment plan, exploring both traditional and complementary approaches to pain management.
  • National Urban League
    Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community- based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.
  • National Women's Health Resource
    The not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) is the leading independent health information source for women. NWHRC develops and distributes up-to-date and objective women's health information based on the latest advances in medical research and practice.
  • NDSD Online Screening Site Locator
    Free, anonymous mental health screenings are available for four common and treatable disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder) through NDSD Screening for Mental Health sites throughout the nation.
  • Pain Association Scotland
    Joining a support group offers the opportunity to be listened to, to talk about how you feel, hear how others cope with similar problems and learn actively to control pain. Pain Association offers groups across the country.
  • Pain Hurts Canada
    The Canadian Pain Coalition is a Partnership of patient pain groups, health professionals who care for people in pain, and scientists studying better ways of treating pain. This partnership began in May 2002 as an initiative of the Canadian Pain Society, which remains an active partner.
  • Pain Treatment Topics
    Information and education resources are described for the benefit of people with pain. Pain Treatment Topics does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • PainACTION
    PainACTION is a self-management program designed to educate and empower people with chronic pain by offering access to personalized pain management strategies. Features include: an online pain journal to track pain and print reports; information about evidence-based pain treatments and research findings; interactive tools for self-assessment and self-help; peer stories; and the latest pain-related news.
  • Samaritan Hospice
    Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization that contributes to the health and well-being of our community. We provide unparalleled services with respect, dignity, and compassion for all people affected by serious, progressive illness or grief. Samaritan is the leader in hospice, palliative care, grief support, education, advocacy and other life-enhancing services.

Legal

  • American Society of Law, Pain and Ethics
    Offer access to their research projects on pain undertreatment, which have been funded by the Mayday Fund, as well as The Connecticut Statewide Pain Management Study supported by the Donaghue Medical Research Foundation.
  • Pain and Policy Study Group
    The Pain and Policy Studies Group has issued Achieving Balance in State Pain Policy: A Progress Report Card, which provides a letter grade for each State based on the quality of its policies (laws, regulations, guidelines) which influence pain management. Click here to see how your state ranks.
  • Pain and the Law
    This site has been developed by the Center for Health Law Studies at Saint Louis University and the American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics under a grant from The Mayday Fund.

Finacnial

  • Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.
    The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. is a national non‑profit, non-partisan organization that provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help older people and people with disabilities obtain Medicare and necessary health care. The Center is headquartered in Connecticut with offices in Washington, DC and throughout the country.
  • Families USA
    Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for 25 years.
  • Needy Meds
    NeedyMeds is a 501(3)(c) non-profit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge.
  • Patient Advocate Foundation
    Seek to provide avenues of access to insurance funding for evolving cancer therapies, therapeutic agents and devices deemed medically efficacious by the medical and scientific communities through legislative reform.
  • RxAssist
    RxAssist is a pharmaceutical access information center created by Volunteers in Health Care (VIH), a national resource center for safety net organizations. VIH operates out of the Brown University Center for Primary Care and Prevention, based at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, a Brown Medical School teaching and research facility located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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