Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Other Places To Get Help
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Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| American Academy of Pediatrics | |
| 141 Northwest Point Boulevard | |
| Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 | |
| Phone: | (847) 434-4000 |
| Fax: | (847) 434-8000 |
| E-mail: | kidsdocs@aap.org |
| Web Address: | www.aap.org |
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available. | |
| First Candle/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance (SIDS Alliance) | |
| 1314 Bedford Avenue | |
| Suite 210 | |
| Baltimore, MD 21208 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-221-7437 (410) 653-8226 |
| E-mail: | info@firstcandle.org |
| Web Address: | www.firstcandle.org |
Formerly known as the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation (National SIDS Foundation), First Candle/SIDS Alliance provides publications about SIDS, grieving, and related topics for parents, nurses, and other groups. | |
| Mental Health America | |
| 2000 North Beauregard Street, 6th Floor | |
| Alexandria, VA 22311 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-969-NMHA (1-800-969-6642) hotline for help with depression (703) 684-7722 |
| Fax: | (703) 684-5968 |
| TDD: | 1-800-433-5959 |
| Web Address: | www.mentalhealthamerica.net |
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is a nonprofit agency devoted to help people of all ages live mentally healthier lives. Its Web site has information about mental health conditions. It also addresses issues such as grief, stress, bullying, and more. It includes a confidential depression screening test for anyone who would like to take it. The short test may help you decide whether your symptoms are related to depression. | |
| National Institute of Child Health and Human Development | |
| P.O. Box 3006 | |
| Rockville, MD 20847 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-370-2943 |
| Fax: | (301) 984-1473 |
| TDD: | 1-888-320-6942 |
| E-mail: | NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | www.nichd.nih.gov |
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The NICHD conducts and supports research related to the health of children, adults, and families. NICHD has information on its Web site about many health topics, and you can contact information specialists for specific requests. | |
| National Sudden Infant Death Resource Center | |
| 2115 Wisconsin Avenue NW | |
| Suite 601 | |
| Washington, DC 20007-2292 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-866-7437 toll-free (202) 687-7466 |
| Fax: | (202) 784-9777 |
| E-mail: | info@sidscenter.org |
| Web Address: | www.sidscenter.org |
The National Sudden Infant Death Resource Center (NSIDRC) provides information about sudden infant death, grieving the loss of an infant, and general infant health. | |
| Last updated: | September 15, 2008 |
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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