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The Center for Attitudinal Healing

National. 130+ affiliates. Founded 1975. Emotional and spiritual support programs for children, youth and adults facing their own, or a family member's life-threatening illness, long-term diagnosis, or bereavement. Offers group guidelines for starting a local group. Also open to anyone wishing to change their perception of their lives. Workshops and trainings. Website contains information on centers and contacts around the world.
Write:
The Center for Attitudinal Healing
33 Buchanan Drive
Sausalito, CA 94965
Voice: 415-331-6161
Fax: 415-331-4545
Website: http://www.attitudinalhealing.org
E-mail: info@attitudinalhealing.org
Verified: 05/02/2007

Rest Ministries

National. 275 affiliated groups. Founded 1997. Christian ministry for people who live with chronic pain or illness and their families. Quarterly magazine, daily devotionals, share and prayer e-mail support mailing list, online chat, etc. Information and resources manual for starting groups ($15) or complete kit available. Assistance to churches in setting up support groups, teaching church awareness and training church leadership on how to outreach to the chronically ill effectively.
Write:
Rest Ministries
P.O. Box 502928
San Diego, CA 92150
Voice: 1-888-751-7378 or 858-486-4685
Fax: 1-800-933-1078
Website: http://www.hopekeepers.org
E-mail: rest@restministries.org
Verified: 10/12/2006

Ability Online Support Network

Online. A family friendly monitored electronic message system that enables children and adolescents with disabilities or chronic illness (also parents/caregivers/siblings) to share experiences, information, encouragement, support and hope through messages. Registration is free.
Write:
Ability Online Support Network
215 Spadina Ave., Suite 405
Toronto, ON, Canada M5T 2C7
Voice: 1-866-650-6207 or 416-650-6207
Fax: 416-644-0116
Website: http://www.abilityonline.org
E-mail: information@ableline.org
Verified: 04/30/2007

Project DOCC-Delivery Of Chronic Care

International. 28 chapters. Founded 1994. Provides education regarding the impact of chronic illness and/or disability on a family. Information, referrals, phone support, e-mail correspondence and 'how to' guides on developing a local group.
Write:
Project DOCC
18 Dunster Rd.
Great Neck, NY 11021-4640
Voice: 516-829-0786
Fax: 516-498-1899
Website: http://projectdocc.org
E-mail: projdocc@aol.com
Verified: 04/30/2007

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