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Refers mental health consumers to self-help/support groups. Trains consumers to lead/facilitate groups. Advocates for rights of persons with mental illness. Provides support groups, Bridges Educational Course, Self Esteem Course, Peer Mentoring, Warm Line, Speeches to schools and groups on how to stay mentally healthy, consumer advocacy.

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center is a service provided by the National Institutes of Health. Provides written material on osteoporosis to patients, health professionals and the public in English, Spanish and selected Asian languages (Vietnamese, Chinese & Korean). Also carries materials on other metabolic bone diseases such as Paget's Disease and Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Does not provide counseling over the phone.

(Autism Speaks) Information and family services on autism are available by phone or visit the website. Autism Response Team (ART) members are specially trained to connect families with information, resources and opportunities. For help in Spanish, email [email protected] or call (888) 772-9050.

From humble beginnings, the American Heart Association has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,400 employees. Learn more about our impact over time. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. From pioneering precision cardiovascular medicine to accelerating drug discovery, we’re leading bold innovations to improve health and wellbeing worldwide. In short, we provide vital tools and information to help people make lifestyle choices that lead to longer, healthier lives. We also advocate for stronger policies that protect and improve the health of our communities by educating lawmakers, policymakers and th

Autism Society of Hawaii provides advocacy, outreach, and support through programs to individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their friends and family.

Community-based Pregnancy Services provides counseling and supportive services to women experiencing a crisis due to an unplanned pregnancy and their families, with special attention to pregnant teens. Service assists clients to explore all their viable options concerning their pregnancy and to make informed decisions and plans for themselves and their child. Pregnancy Services provides community outreach in order to reach the women and teens in need of services, and assists them in accessing services, advocacy, information and other resources to meet their needs (such as WIC, Medicaid, AFDC.) Birth options counseling is provided if requested as well as planning and assistance through the process for the individual, partner and family.

Staff provides care coordination, information and referral, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and networking with others in the community who have the resources and knowledge to assist in meeting the needs of the association's consumers and their families.

(Hawaii Copd Coalition) Hawaii Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (HiCOPD) Coalition was formed in 2007 to provide services and improve treatment of Hawaii adults diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and its related disorders. Program serves patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and others offering free lung health information, free paper and pen screening tests, tobacco cessation information, monthly support group meetings, presentations on COPD, advocacy, training for volunteers/healthcare workers about COPD and Smoking Cessation counseling, information sharing of licensure for Hawaii’s respiratory therapists which has successfully led to licensing. Support Group Meetings offered monthly at locations on Oahu (including Kaiser Honolulu at 1010 Pensacola and Pali Momi Women's Center), with details on website, https://hawaiicopd.org/. Annual COPD Education Day held in September each year for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and general publi

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the advocate for people with Down syndrome. The program envisions a world where all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations and become valued members of welcoming communities. National Email: [email protected] Hawaii Email: [email protected]