Health-Related Resources

Here are some links to websites on various health topics that can act as resources to assist you in learning more about health. 

(Please note that this list is not comprehensive of all resources nor does the Health and Wellness Programs endorse organizations.)

Alcohol

• B.R.A.D. (Be Responsible About Drinking)
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving)
• National Institutes of Health-National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• Moderation Management
• Intoximeters
• Gordie's Call
• Alcohol Rehab Guide
• What it's Like to Attend Your First Meeting (Alcoholics Anonymous)
• College Drinking: Changing the Culture
• Sober Nation (Find Recovery Near You)

Alternative Health

• Pathways Health and Wellness Resources
• Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

Cancer

• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute
• UCSD ASL Cancer Education Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Cancer in America
• Mesothelioma Guide

Dating/Domestic Violence

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Love is Respect
• National Victims of Crime
• Love Foundation

Drugs

• Narcotics Anonymous
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Deaf Addiction Services at Maryland
• Drug Rehab (information)
• What it's Like to Attend Your First Meeting (Narcotics Anonymous)
• Sober Nation (Find Recovery Near You)

Eating Disorders Web Links

• Mirror Mirror
• National Eating Disorders Association

Fitness

• Fitness
• Active

Humor

• Humor Matters

Mental Health

• Counseling and Psychology Services at Gallaudet University
• Crisis Text Line: 741741, text DOHH (deaf or hard-of-hearing)
• Family Services Foundation, Inc.
• The Mindful Hub
• Mindfulness Exercises: The Mayo Clinic
• The Guided Meditation Site
• Pocket Mindfulness: Mindfullness Exercises
• All about Depression
• The Recover: Suicidal Prevention Checklist

Nutrition

• American Dietetic Association
• Veg Web
• Mayo Clinic
• American Heart Association

Outdoors

• Outdoor Activities in Washington, DC
• DC Trail Guide
• Best Hiking Trails in the Washington, DC Area
• National Parks in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
• Hikes and Bikes
• DC and Baltimore Rail Trails
• Washington DC's Urban All Terrain Bicycles Page
• Outside Online
• Capital Bikeshare

Sexual Assault

• University Assault. Services. Knowledge.
• DAWN, formerly known as Deaf Abused Women's Network
• DC Rape Crisis Center, 24/7 Hotline 202-333-RAPE
• Med Star Washington Hospital Center, Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) - to access an exam, 800-641-4028
• Reporting and Title IX Services on Campus
• Not Alone
• Men Can Stop Rape
• Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN)

Sexuality and Safer Sex

• Planned Parenthood
• Whitman-Walker Clinic
• CDC National Prevention Information Network
• American Social Health Association

Sleep

• National Sleep Foundation
• Tuck: Advancing Better Sleep

Sober Fun

• Late Night at Gallaudet

Stalking

• National Stalking Resource Center

Stress Management

• The American Institute of Stress
• Mayo Clinic - Stress Management

Tobacco and Smoking Cessation

• National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
• American Lung Association
• Quit Day
• Freedom From Smoking (online program)

Violence

• Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC)
• The National Center for Victims of Crime
• Wendt Center for Loss and Healing  (provides therapy and interpreters)
• DC LGBTQ Violence Assistance Hotline, 202-888-7222

Wellness

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Deaf Reach
• Gallaudet University Student Health Service
• Go Ask Alice
• Healthbridges Information
• Mayo Clinic - Healthy Lifestyle
• The Women's Center (provides therapy and interpreters)

Women's Health

• National Women's Health Resource Center

For any suggestions, questions, or comments on the resources, please contact pha@gallaudet.edu.