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DID
YOU KNOW?
A National Center for Health Statistics study found that doctors
appear less likely to tell Black women to quit drinking and
smoking during pregnancy than they are to tell white women.
Pregnant Black women were 30% more likely than white women
to report that they had never been told to quit drinking (The
New York Times, January 19, 1994)
DID
YOU KNOW?
Results
from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Surveillance Network revealed that
rates of FAS were highest among American Indian/Alaska Natives
(range, 2.5-5.6/1, 000 live births).
DID
YOU KNOW?
Asian women have relatively low rates of alcohol use and problem
drinking (Minority Women and Alcohol Use – National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2003).
Asian/Pacific Islander
DID
YOU KNOW?
The alcohol industry sees the Hispanic population as an important
market for its products?
In 2003 and 2004, 10 alcohol brands spent close to $160 million
to advertise on Spanish-language television (TNS Media Intelligence,
2003-2004).
Hispanic/Latino
HHS, Office of Minority Health Resource
Center
This national center develops health policies and programs
to eliminate health disparities in racial and ethnic minority
populations.
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, D.C. 20013-7337
800-444-6472 (Toll-Free)
301-230-7199 (TDD)
http://www.omhrc.gov
National Association of African Americans for Positive Imagery
This campaign includes alcohol and tobacco control to promote
positive community and self images and foster environments
free of health disparities.
1231 North Broad Street, First Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-235-6488
http://www.naaapi.org
National Black Alcoholism and Addiction
Council
Programs, education, and training for the prevention and treatment
of alcohol and drug use disorders in the African-American
community are provided.
5104 North Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 111
Orlando, FL 32810
888-NBACORG (Toll-Free)
407-532-2774
http://www.nbacinc.org
HHS, Office of Minority Health Resource
Center
This national center develops health policies and programs
to eliminate health disparities in racial and ethnic minority
populations.
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, D.C. 20013-7337
800-444-6472 (Toll-Free)
301-230-7199 (TDD)
http://www.omhrc.gov
HHS, Indian Health Service
This agency offers health services for Alaska Natives and
American Indians.
The Reyes Building
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20852-1627
301-443-2038
http://www.ihs.gov
DOI, Office of Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Prevention
Bureau of Indian Affairs
This office of the DOI provides reservation-based alcohol
and drug use disorder programs for American Indians.
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240-4000
202-208-3710
http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html
National Association of Native American
Children of Alcoholics (NANACoA)
This association provides a Native American framework for
healing children of alcoholics.
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-548-1000
866-480-6751 (Toll-Free)
http://www.whitebison.org/home.html
National Congress of American Indians
This organization offers assistance for tribes, tribal leaders,
and youth in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of alcohol
and drug use disorders among American Indian and Alaskan Native
families and communities.
1301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-466-7767
http://www.ncai.org
National Indian Child Welfare Association
This association is dedicated to the well-being of American
Indian children and families.
5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
503-222-4044
http://www.nicwa.org
National Indian Health Board
This organization provides health care research and services
for tribes, area health boards, tribal organizations, Federal
agencies, and private foundations.
101 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite 8-B02
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-742-4262
http://www.nihb.org
United National Indian Tribal Youth,
Inc.
This organization develops initiatives to foster the spiritual,
mental, physical, and social development of Native American
youth.
P.O. Box 800
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
405-236-2800
http://www.unityinc.org
One Sky Center
This organization provides information and resources to improve
prevention and treatment of substance abuse among Native people.
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, GH 151
Portland, Oregon 97239
Tel: 503-494-3703
Fax: 503-494-2907
e-mail: onesky@ohsu.edu
DID YOU KNOW?
Asian women have relatively low rates of alcohol use and problem
drinking (Minority Women and Alcohol Use – National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2003).
Asian/Pacific Islander
HHS, Office of Minority Health Resource
Center
This national center develops health policies and programs
to eliminate health disparities in racial and ethnic minority
populations.
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, D.C. 20013-7337
800-444-6472 (Toll-Free)
301-230-7199 (TDD)
http://www.omhrc.gov
Japanese American Citizens League
A community organization, the League provides assistance through
programs that enhance the cultural preservation of the Japanese-American
community and challenges social injustice wherever it may
occur.
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-921-5225
http://www.jacl.org
Korean American Coalition
This group holds one strong voice for the Korean-American
community by bringing people together to build a better community
for all through education, service and advocacy.
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 730
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-296-6401
http://
www.kacdc.org
National Asian American Pacific Islander
Mental Health Association
This association aids the mental well-being of Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders when dealing with problems including
substance use.
1215 19th Street, Suite A
Denver, CO 80202
303-298-7910
http://www.naapimha.org
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance
Abuse, Inc.
This private, non-profit membership organization involves
service providers, families, and youth to promote health and
social justice and address the alcohol, tobacco, and other
drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander populations.
340 East Second Street, Suite 409
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-5795
http://
www.napafasa.org
Organization of Chinese Americans
This organization serves as a resource for Chinese-American
and Asian-American citizens and permanent residents to help
them secure their rights through legislative and policy initiatives.
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 601
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-223-5500
http://www.ocanatl.org
HHS, Office of Minority Health Resource
Center
This national center develops health policies and programs
to eliminate health disparities in racial and ethnic minority
populations.
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, D.C. 20013-7337
800-444-6472 (Toll-Free)
301-230-7199 (TDD)
http://www.omhrc.gov
National Latino Council on Alcohol
and Tobacco Prevention
This Council prevents tobacco use and reduces alcohol use
disorders in the Latino community through the dissemination
of science-based research findings, community education, technical
assistance, policy analysis, and advocacy.
1616 P Street NW, Suite 430
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-265-8054, ext. 61
http://www.nlcatp.org
Latin American Youth Center
This center provides outpatient counseling services for Hispanic
individuals, families, and groups.
1419 Columbia Road NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-319-2225
http://www.layc-dc.org
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
This alliance offers information on health issues that affect
the Hispanic community.
1501 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-387-5000
http://www.hispanichealth.org
National Hispanic Medical Association
This association conducts health and policy research and offers
programs to improve the health of Hispanics and other underserved
populations.
1411 K Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-628-5895
http://www.nhmamd.org
National Latino Children's Institute
This national institute conducts research and presents educational
materials, programs, and services focused on Latino children.
1325 North Flores Street, Suite 114
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-228-9997
http://www.nlci.org/common/index2.htm
Por La Causa, Inc.
This non-profit community development corporation offers social
service programs and services throughout Arizona.
1112 East Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4043
602-257-0700
http://www.cplc.org
Alcoholics Victorious
This is a Christian-oriented 12-step support group for those
recovering from alcohol or chemical dependency. It offers
information and referrals, literature, phone support, conferences,
support group meetings, and a newsletter.
1045 Swift Street
Kansas City, MO 64116-4127
816-471-8020
http://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org
Calix Society
This is a 12-step fellowship of Catholic alcoholics who help
one another maintain sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous.
The group is concerned with total abstinence, spiritual development,
and sanctification of the whole personality of each member.
2555 Hazelwood Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109-2030
651-773-3117
http://www.calixsociety.org
Jewish Addiction Services / Jewish
Big Brother and Big Sister League
Jewish Addiction Services is an outpatient treatment program
for adolescents, adults, and families suffering from alcohol,
drug, or other addictions.
1515 Reistertown Road, Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-1991
http://www.jbbl.org
Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent
Persons and Significant Others
This group assists Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent
persons and their families, friends, and associates to explore
recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment.
850 Seventh Avenue, Penthouse
New York, NY 10019
212-397-4197
http://www.jacsweb.org
Lutheran Services in America
This organization advocates for sound and compassionate public
policies on behalf of Lutheran social ministry organizations
and the people they serve.
700 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230-3850
800-664-3848 (Toll-Free)
http://www.lutheranservices.org
National Council of Churches
The Council helps parents communicate with their children
about alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
110 Maryland Avenue NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-544-2350
http://www.ncccusa.org
Overcomers In Christ (OIC)
OIC is a recovery program that deals with every aspect of
addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional,
and social). Members overcome obstacles using Christ-centered
motivations.
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134
402-573-0966
http://www.overcomersinchrist.org
Presbyterians for Addiction Action
(PAA)
Presbyterian, Health, Education, and Welfare Association
PAA assists Presbyterians as they minister in an increasingly
addictive society to restore people of the Presbyterian faith.
100 Witherspoon Street, Room 3041
Louisville, KY 40202
888-728-7228 ext. 5800 (Toll-Free)
http://www.pcusa.org/phewa/paa.htm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul's has hosted 12-step programs and other affiliate
programs for more than 15 years.
221 34th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
757-247-5086
http://www.stpaulsnn.org
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency and other
programs, the Adventist Church operates youth camps, community
service projects, family life counseling, and Health &
Temperance Programs, which include alcohol and drug use disorder
prevention/treatment and recovery options as a continuum.
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-680-6000
http://www.adventist.org
SOS Clearinghouse (Save Our Selves)
This organization is dedicated to providing a path to sobriety,
an alternative to those paths depending upon supernatural
or religious beliefs.
4773 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-666-4295
http://www.secularsobriety.org
We Care America
This national network of individuals, churches, and ministries
work together to meet the needs of the poor and hurting by
building capacity among faith-based organizations.
44180 Riverside Parkway, Suite 201
Lansdowne, VA 20176
703-554-8600
http://www.wecareamerica.org
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