2004 Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information
Selected toll-free numbers for organizations that provide health-related information, education, and support (i.e. crisis assistance and interventions)
Directory of Healthfinder Organizations
This directory provides brief descriptions and contact information for various organizations and can be searched by organization name, acronym, or topic
Genetic and Rare Conditions Information Site
This University of Kansas Medical Center site provides an alphabetical list of syndromes and rare diseases and links to support groups
Healthfinder - Support Groups
Click on "Support Groups" to browse a list of support groups
Medlineplus - Organizations
Click on "Other Resources" and "Organizations" to locate a collection of health organizations
Mental Help Net - Self-Help Sourcebook Online
A starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks, which are available throughout the world and in the community
National Cancer Institute
Includes information on types of cancer, clinical trials, cancer statistics, coping with cancer pain, side effects, nutritional and emotional concerns, survivorship and financial issues. (Access NCI's Cancer Information service by calling (1-800-422-6237), or by using the LiveHelp instant -messaging service at https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp
National Health Information Center
Provides information about 1,800 organizations and government offices including toll-free numbers for health information
National Library of Medicine - Dirline
Directory of health organizations online, including organizations, research resources, projects, and databases concerned with health and biomedicines
NIH Health Information Toll-Free Information Lines
National Institutes of Health toll-free information lines are arranged alphabetically by health condition
NLM - Health Hotlines
Search toll-free health hotlines by keyword or by browsing the subject list
Revised 9/14/06