Our Resources
*Please note that Reality House, Inc. maintains this collection of links to other resources as a service to our visitors. Reality House is not responsible for the information contained within these sites.
HIV/AIDS LINKS
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute - http://www.hivguidelines.org
HIV guidelines, quality of care materials and software, best practices and educational tools for the ambulatory and clinical care of HIV-infected patients. Includes news releases, publications, a mailing list, events and contact details.
CDC Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention - www.cdc.gov/nchstp/hiv_aids/dhap.htm
A great site to find the latest federal research on HIV/AIDS.
NYS DOH AIDS Institute - http://www.health.state.ny.us
A site detailing HIV/AIDS prevention programs and research statistics in New York State.
AIDS Survival Project - http://www.aidssurvivalproject.org/
A site devoted to promoting self-empowerment and enhanced quality of life for HIV-affected individuals through advocacy, education, peer support, and treatment activism.
Brooklyn AIDS Task Force - http://www.batf.org
An organization dedicated to providing the HIV-infected and affected individuals of Brooklyn with culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS prevention education, comprehensive social services and extensive community advocacy.
Latino Commission on AIDS - http://www.latinoaids.org/
A comprehensive site with AIDS (SIDA) and HIV (VIH) information for Latino/Hispanic health.
HIV-AIDS - https://pacificmedicalacls.com/
A comprehensive site with AIDS and HIV information.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE LINKS
Alcoholism Council of New York - http://www.alcoholism.org
A resource for education and training in the field of alcohol and substance abuse treatment.
New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse services - www.oasas.ny.gov
Serving the general public and the service provider community with news and information about alcoholism, substance abuse, and addiction services in New York State.
Alcoholics Anonymous - http://www.aa.org
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Narcotics Anonymous - http://www.na.org
Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts. Membership is open to any drug addict, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs used.
Alcohol Addiction and Alcoholism - https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/alcohol/
A resource that educates people about alcohol addiction. Alcoholism is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States.
National Alliance Of Methadone Advocates - http://www.methadone.org
NAMA is an organization composed of methadone maintenance patients and supporters of quality methadone maintenance treatment.
Signs of Substance Abuse - http://www.drugrehab.com
A resource that helps you recognize signs and symptoms of drug abuse. Recognizing these can ensure you get them the help they need.
SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA is the Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
The Quit Smoking Blog, they have a really helpful 30 Day Quit Guide - http://bestelectroniccigaretteblog.com/30-day-quit-smoking-guide/
Quit Smoking Community, which has lots of info on smoking and its effects - http://quitsmokingcommunity.org
PRIMARY CARE LINKS
Housing Works, Inc. - http://www.housingworks.org
Housing, supportive services, and advocacy for homeless and formerly homeless people living with AIDS and HIV.
Harlem Hospital Center - http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/harlem/
Harlem Hospital, with 400 beds, is the largest health facility in Harlem capable of treating the most seriously ill.
Bailey House - http://www.baileyhouse.org
The organization's purpose is to find emergency housing for people with AIDS who are being evicted or discharged from hospitals without anywhere to go.
The Floating Hospital - http://www.thefloatinghospital.org/
Founded over a century ago in the belief that every NYC family deserves quality health care regardless of creed, color or nationality, The Floating Hospital continues its legacy today by also ensuring that no homeless woman or child is ever denied needed treatment because of an inability to pay.
AFFILIATE AGENCY LINKS
Urban UpBound - http://www.urbanupbound.org
Urban Upbound is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding prosperity in public housing neighborhoods, so residents and their families have opportunities for economic mobility and self-sufficiency. Urban Upbound achieves these objectives through four integrated, comprehensive, and long-term programs which serve over 4,500 individuals per year and are anchored by the Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union: employment services, financial empowerment services (including one-on-one financial education and counseling, comprehensive public benefits access and tenant advocacy), college access and youth development, and community economic revitalization.
HELPFUL LINKS
Addiction and Sleep - http://mattresshelp.org
Single Mother Grants - http://singlemothergrants.org
A site that helps financially disadvantaged families with finding assistance programs.
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