National Resources
American Stroke Association
(a division of the American Heart Association)
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
A toll-free referral and information line, free stroke materials, daily living tips, referrals to stroke support groups, a national stroke support group registry, and the Stroke Connection Magazine. The Stroke Family, “Warmline,” also offers many educational support services for stroke survivors, caregivers, family members, and health care professionals.
The American Heart Association provides information on cholesterol reduction, lifestyle changes, managing stress, medicine management, physical activity, recipe modification, quitting smoking, and weight loss.
National Stroke Association
303-649-9299
Site provides resources for professionals and support materials for survivors and caregivers: press releases, guidelines and fact sheets, related internet links, Stroke Center Network.
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Stroke Altas
CDC/NCCDPHP
(Mail stop K-47)
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
800-CDC-INFO
The Atlas of Stroke Mortality: Racial, Ethnic, and Geographic Disparities in the United States is the third in a series of CDC atlases related to cardiovascular disease, which have been published through a collaboration between CDC, West Virginia University, and the University of South Florida. In this section, you can view national and state maps that show local disparities in stroke death rates for the five largest racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
General
AARP
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
800-424-2277
AARP provides information on aging and senior citizens. It also has literature for a variety of health and benefit questions important to seniors.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service – Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
800-358-9295
Governmental publications are available on many stroke-related topics.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service – National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
This institute receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and provides clinical information packets on stroke.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service – National Institute of Mental Health
6001 Executive Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
This institute is an educational resource for the general public and health care professionals on the co-occurrence of stroke and depression.
The Brain Attack Coalition
301-496-5751
Coalition provides guidelines, pathways, orders, and links for developing and implementing systems to enable the rapid diagnosis and treatment of acute stroke: stroke scales, information for the public, links to educational materials.
The Internet Stroke Center
An independent web resource about stroke care and research at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
Rehabilitation
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
1 IBM Plaza
Chicago, IL 60611
312-464-9700
This center is an automated line that provides listings of physiatrists in local areas.
American Occupational Therapy Association
4720 Montgomery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-2682
This association helps people locate occupational therapists in their local area.
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-999-2782 or 703-684-2782
This national organization provides referrals to state chapters.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
800-638-8255 or 301-498-2071
This organization can provide a list of speech therapists in your state.
National Aphasia Association
29 John Street, Suite 1103
New York, NY 10038
800-922-4622
This organization provides information and support services for people living with aphasia.
National Association of Social Workers
750 1st Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002
800-638-8799 or 202-408-8600
This national association provides a list of local social workers.
National Easter Seal Society
230 West Monroe Street, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
800-221-6827
This organization helps people with disabilities achieve independence by locating funding sources to assist with medical and assistive equipment and medical bills (on occasion).
National Rehabilitation Information Center
4200 Forbes Blvd., Suite 202
Lanham, MD 20706
800-346-2742
This toll-free number provides information on types of rehabilitation, adaptive devices, and other aids for recovery.
Vocational Services for the Disabled
800-222-JOBS
A New York-based service that refers consumers to local state offices providing vocational and educational services for people with disabilities.
National Coalition for Stroke Prevention Awareness
Website for nationwide coalition of medical organizations formed to enhance stroke risk reduction through continuing quality improvement: clinical background, newsletter, press releases, tool box, links to related sites.
Caregiver
Eldercare Locator
927 15th Street, NW 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
800-677-1116
A nationwide database that gives caregivers access to local area resources that provide care to older people.
Family Caregiver Alliance
690 Market, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-434-3388
This organization provides caregiver support and educational opportunities through research, advocacy, legal consultation, and training workshops.
Flying Wheels Travel
143 West Bridge Street
P.O. Box 382
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-451-1685
This for-profit travel agency provides worldwide travel assistance for the disabled for leisure and vacation purposes only.
National Council on Aging
409 Third Street, SW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20024
800-375-1014
This organization provides lists of community resources that help improve the quality of life for older people.
National Family Caregiver Association
10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 500
Kensington, MD 20895
800-396-3650
Mental Health
American Association of Suicidology
4201 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 408
Washington, DC 20008
202-237-2280
This association provides information on suicide and a referral to the nearest suicide crisis center in your area.
American Psychiatric Association
1400 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-682-6000
This organization provides information on choosing a psychiatrist, as well as research on emotional illness.
National Foundation for Depressive Illness
P.O. Box 2257
New York, NY 10116
800-239-1265
This foundation provides information and referrals to the public about depressive illnesses.
Financial
Medicare Hotline
800-MEDICARE
800-638-6833
Call this toll-free number for information about Medicare and financial assistance for people age 65 and over. They can also help find medical specialists in local areas.
National Insurance Consumer Helpline
110 William Street
New York, NY 10038
800-942-4242
This toll-free number gives assistance with questions about health and life insurance, as well as information about individual health insurance companies.
Social Security
800-772-1213
A national, toll-free number that provides assistance with Social Security benefit questions and makes referrals to local Social Security offices.
Employment
ADA Helpline – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
P.O. Box 12549
Cincinnati, OH 45212-0549
800-669-4000
This commission has a toll-free number for information about discrimination against people with disabilities for the workforce.
Higher Education and Training for People With Handicaps
800-544-3284
This number is an automated information line that provides information on post-secondary education for the disabled.
IBM’s National Support Center for People With Disabilities
800-426-4832
This clearinghouse helps health care leaders, agency directors, policy makers, employers, educators, public officials, and individuals learn how computers can enhance the quality of life in the school, home, and workplace for people with disabilities.
Children
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
This agency is an information, resource, and policy center focusing on adolescents with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the issues surrounding their transition to adult life.