Mental Health/Telehealth Organizations NATN to NATOZ

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National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome [NOFAS] (You can click on the above for its home page)
Contact:	National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 900 17th Street, NW Suite 910 Washington, DC 20006 800/666-6327 202/785-4585 202/466-6456 fax
About:	The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome [NOFAS] is committed to developing and implementing innovative ideas in prevention, education, intervention, and advocacy in communities both nationally and internationally.

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National Organization of Forensic Social Work [NOFSW] (Please click on the above for its home page)
Contact:	(You might use the link for obtaining more detail) National Organization of Forensic Social Work 2600 Dixwell Avenue Suite 7 Hamden, CT 06514 203/230-8289 203/248-8932 fax pbrady@nofsw.org
About:	The National Organization of Forensic Social Work [NOFSW] was established to provide for the advancement of education in the field of forensic social work through: Training Programs, Forums, Panels and Lectures Annual Conferences Opportunities leading to Diplomate status in the Academy of Forensic Social Work Newsletter Publication Networking Opportunities Political Action ...Thereby enhancing the professional activities of forensic practitioners, administrators, and policy makers. Forensic social work is the application of social work to questions and issues relating to law and legal systems. This specialty of the social work profession goes far beyond clinics and psychiatric hospitals for criminal defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of competency and responsibility. A broader definition includes social work practice which in any way is related to legal issues and litigation, both criminal and civil. Child custody issues, involving separation, divorce, neglect, termination of parental rights, the implications of child and spouse abuse, juvenile and adult justice services, corrections, and mandated treatment all fall under this definition. Objectives: Organizing and implementing courses of instruction in the area of social work and the law, including training programs, forums, panels, and/or lectures for the purpose of improving and developing the capabilities of the membership The development of training programs for social workers desirous of increased skill and knowledge in the area of social work and the law Examining and certifying practitioners of forensic social work as to their competency in this field As a result of the educational pursuits of the NOFSW, the exchange of ideas and experience in those areas where social work and the law overlap, and the improvement of relationships between social workers and other professionals working in the field The dissemination of information to the public regarding the training, roles, and concerns of forensic social workers, and the potential contributions of the field The development of standards of practice in the relationship of social work and the law Stimulating and encouraging scientific research in the field Publishing journals, newsletters, books or pamphlets, holding property, receiving grants and awards, monitoring research activities

National Organization of Forensic Social Work [NOFSW]

(Please click on the above for its home page)

Contact:

(You might use the link for obtaining more detail)
National Organization of Forensic Social Work
2600 Dixwell Avenue
Suite 7
Hamden, CT 06514

203/230-8289
203/248-8932 fax

pbrady@nofsw.org

About:

The National Organization of Forensic Social Work [NOFSW] was established to provide for the advancement of education in the field of forensic social work through:

Training Programs, Forums, Panels and Lectures
Annual Conferences
Opportunities leading to Diplomate status in the Academy of Forensic Social Work
Newsletter Publication
Networking Opportunities
Political Action

...Thereby enhancing the professional activities of forensic practitioners, administrators, and policy makers.

Forensic social work is the application of social work to questions and issues relating to law and legal systems. This specialty of the social work profession goes far beyond clinics and psychiatric hospitals for criminal defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of competency and responsibility. A broader definition includes social work practice which in any way is related to legal issues and litigation, both criminal and civil. Child custody issues, involving separation, divorce, neglect, termination of parental rights, the implications of child and spouse abuse, juvenile and adult justice services, corrections, and mandated treatment all fall under this definition.

Objectives:

Organizing and implementing courses of instruction in the area of social work and the law, including training programs, forums, panels, and/or lectures for the purpose of improving and developing the capabilities of the membership
The development of training programs for social workers desirous of increased skill and knowledge in the area of social work and the law
Examining and certifying practitioners of forensic social work as to their competency in this field
As a result of the educational pursuits of the NOFSW, the exchange of ideas and experience in those areas where social work and the law overlap, and the improvement of relationships between social workers and other professionals working in the field
The dissemination of information to the public regarding the training, roles, and concerns of forensic social workers, and the potential contributions of the field
The development of standards of practice in the relationship of social work and the law
Stimulating and encouraging scientific research in the field
Publishing journals, newsletters, books or pamphlets, holding property, receiving grants and awards, monitoring research activities

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National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization [NOMSV] (You can click on the above for the organization home page)
Contact:	The National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization PMB 103 5505 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20015-2601 800/738-4181 - or - NOMSV PO Box 3582 Windsor, Nova Scotia BON 2T0 Canada 800/738-4181
About:	The National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization [[NOMSV] is an international group, composed mostly of therapists and people working in various ways (body workers, art therapists, juvenile corrections, etc) with boys and men who have been sexually victimized (as adults or children). Many members are survivors themselves, some of whom are not professionally involved with the issue.

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National Organisation for Psychotherapy of Greece [NOPG] (You can click above for its home page)

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National Organization for Rare Disorders [NORD] (Please click above for its home page)
Contact:	National Organization for Rare Disorders PO Box 8923 New Fairfield, CT 06812-8923 800/999-6673 203/746-6518 203/746-6481 fax
About:	The National Organization for Rare Disorders [NORD] is a federation of more than 140 not-for-profit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare rare "orphan" disorders and disabilities. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service. NORD maintains searchable online database of rare diseases, of relevant organizations and of orphan drugs.

National Organization for Rare Disorders [NORD]

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Contact:

National Organization for Rare Disorders
PO Box 8923
New Fairfield, CT 06812-8923

800/999-6673
203/746-6518
203/746-6481 fax

About:

The National Organization for Rare Disorders [NORD] is a federation of more than 140 not-for-profit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare rare "orphan" disorders and disabilities. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.

NORD maintains searchable online database of rare diseases, of relevant organizations and of orphan drugs.

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National Organization for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) (You can click on the above for the sponsor home page)
Contact:	National Organization for SAD PO Box 40133 Washington, DC 20016
About:	The National Organization for SAD is a non-profit support group for Seasonal Affective Disorder patients and their families.

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National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers [NOTA] (You can click above for the sponsor's home page)
Contact:	(You might click on the link below for more information) National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers PO Box 356 HULL HU12 8WR UK +44/1482/896990 fax administrator@nota.co.uk
About:	The National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers [NOTA] is the only professional multi-disciplinary organisation in the UK dedicated to work with sexual abusers. NOTA has a multi-disciplinary membership comprised of practitioners, managers and policy makers from the public, private and voluntary sectors. The official publicatoin of NOTA is the Journal of Sexual Aggression.
Event List:	18-th Annual Conference September 9-12, 2008: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Event #1 Detail:	18-th Annual Conference September 9-12, 2008 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Sponsored by: National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers [NOTA] Event Contact: (you can use the link below for making contact) Conference Administrator PO BOX 28259 Edinburgh EH12 1DX UK +44/131/466 0139 +44/7813/195 166 mobile (A request: when inquiring about this, please say you heard about it here.)

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National Organization for Victim Assistance [NOVA] (Please click above for the organization home page)
Contact:	National Organization for Victim Assistance 1757 Park Road, NW Washington, DC 20010 202/232-6682 202/462-2255 fax
About:	The mission of the National Organization for Victim Assistance [NOVA] is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere.
Event List:	Certificate in Community Crisis Response October 22-26, 2007: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Advanced Crisis Response Training October 29-31, 2007: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Event #1 Detail:	Certificate in Community Crisis Response October 22-26, 2007 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sponsor: National Organization for Victim Assistance [NOVA] Disasters of all types strike individuals and communities on a random and arbitrary, but continuing basis. Whether catastrophe is suffered as an individual tragedy or is confronted by a large group of people, the psychological trauma that occurs in the aftermath can have long-term effects. This course is designed to enable caregivers to address the consequences of trauma. Participants will learn about the current theory and practice in the areas of catastrophe, death and dying, long term stress reactions, and disaster planning. Guidelines for responding to communities in crisis will be provided. Topics: Crisis reactions Types of catastrophe Long-term stress reactions 幞o one dies alone� Death and dying Planning for life Goals of intervention, Post-trauma counselling Group debriefing, managing media Coordinating community crisis response Case studies of communities in crisis Crisis and appropriate age-related responding Simulated group crisis intervention Case presentations Cross-cultural reactions Local crisis planning Case studies/discussion Practice group debriefings Stress reactions of caregivers Presenters: Barbara Kendall, Senior Training Coordinator, National Organization for Victim Assistance [NOVA] Jack Harris, National Organization for Victim Assistance [NOVA] Event Contact: (the link below is available for e-mail) Alison Licht, Program Coordinator Mental Health Service Toronto East General Hospital 825 Coxwell Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 3E7 Canada 416/469-6580 ext 6501 (The above information kindly supplied by: Alison Licht on 22 JUN 07.) (Please, kindly say that you read about it in this World Wide Web resource should you enquire about the above meeting.)
Event #2 Detail:	Advanced Crisis Response Training October 29-31, 2007 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Event sponsor: National Organization for Victim Assistance [NOVA] Disasters of all types strike individuals and communities on a random and arbitrary, but continuing basis. Whether catastrophe is suffered as an individual tragedy or is confronted by a large group of people, the psychological trauma that occurs in the aftermath can have long-term effects. This course is designed to enable caregivers to address the consequences of trauma. Participants will learn about the current theory and practice in the areas of catastrophe, death and dying, long term stress reactions, and disaster planning. Guidelines for responding to communities in crisis will be provided. Topics: Review of Crisis Theory The Basics Brain & Memory Process Disaster Strikes A scenario and Work Session GCI Review GCI Permutations GCI Practice: Basic GCI Practice: Defusing GCI Practice: Retrospective or Chronic Cross Cultural Review: An Action Plan: Native-American, Hispanic, African-American, Asian Children and Elderly Communication Techniques Group Process with Children and Elderly Spiritual Issues: Small Groups Compassion Fatigue Presenters: Barbara Kendall, Senior Training Coordinator, National Organization for Victim Assistance [NOVA] Jack Harris, National Organization for Victim Assistance [NOVA] Event Contact: (the link below is available for more information) Alison Licht, Program Coordinator Mental Health Service Toronto East General Hospital 825 Coxwell Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 3E7 Canada 416/469-6580 ext 6501 (The above material was specially contributed by: Alison Licht on 22 JUN 07.) (A request: it could be nice if you would mention these World Wide Web pages as your source when calling about this meeting.)

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