Resources and Links

Here are some culturally-specific organizations that can offer help.
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
National Asian Pacific American Families
Hispanic/Latino
Native American


African American

Association of Black Psychologists
Issues facing black psychologists and the black community
P.O. Box 55999
Washington, D.C. 20040-5999
202-722-0808
www.abpsi.org
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Black Administrators in Child Welfare, Inc.
Help for African American children and their families in the child welfare system
440 First Street NW, Third Floor
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-662-4284
www.blackadministrators.org
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National Association of African Americans for Positive Imagery
Campaign, including 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
www.naaapi.org
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National Association of Black Social Workers
Membership association for African Americans working in social services
1220 11th Street NW, Suite 2
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-589-1850
www.nabsw.org
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National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Programs and services for African American college students and college campuses
8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-650-2440
www.nafeo.org
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National Black Alcoholism and Addiction Council
Programs, education, and training for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders in the African American
community
5104 North Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 207
Orlando, FL 32810
888-NBACORG (Toll-Free)
407-532-2774
www.borg.com/~nbac/
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National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
Information about issues affecting African American women and their families
777 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
212-687-5870
www.ncnw.org

National Medical Association
Collective voice of African-American physicians and a force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of
disparities in health
1012 10th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-347-1895
www.nmanet.org
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Asian/Pacific Islander

Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Forum to include Asian and Pacific Islander communities in all health, political, social, and economic arenas
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 835
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-466-7772
www.apiahf.org
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Japanese American Citizens League
A community organization that 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
www.jacl.org
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Korean American Coalition
A group that holds one strong voice for the Korean-American community to bring people together to build a better community for all through education, service and advocacy
1140 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-296-6401
www.kacdc.org
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National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
An association that aids the mental well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders when dealing with problems including substance abuse
1215 19th Street, Suite A
Denver, CO 80202
303-298-7910
www.naapimha.org
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National Asian Pacific American Families

Against Substance Abuse, Inc.
A private, non-profit membership organization that 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 on the continental United States, Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions, and elsewhere
340 East Second Street, Suite 409
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-5795
www.napafasa.org
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Organization of Chinese Americans
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
www.ocanatl.org
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Hispanic/Latino

ASPIRA Association, Inc.
Programs and activities dedicated to leadership development and education of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth
1444 Eye Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-835-3600
www.aspira.org
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Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
Social services for Chicanos throughout Arizona
1046 East Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4043
602-254-4827
www.cplc.org
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Latin American Youth Center
Outpatient counseling services for Hispanic individuals, families, and groups
1419 Columbia Road NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-319-2225
www.layc-dc.org
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National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Information on health issues that affect the Hispanic community
1501 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-387-5000
www.hispanichealth.org
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National Hispanic Medical Association
Health and policy research and programs to improve the health of Hispanics and other underserved populations
1411 K Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-628-5895
www.nhmamd.org
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National Latino Children's Institute
Research, educational materials, programs, and services focused on Latino children
1325 North Flores Street, Suite 114
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-228-9997
www.nlci.org
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National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention
Programs to prevent tobacco use and reduce alcohol use in the Latino community
1616 P Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-265-8054
www.nlcatp.org
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Puerto Rican Organization for Community Education and Economic Development, Inc.
Social services to address social, health, and economic needs of Latino and non-Latino communities
1126 Dickinson Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908-351-7727
www.proceedinc.com
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Native American

American Indian Community House
Health and social services for American Indians in New York City
708 Broadway, Eighth Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-598-0100
www.aich.org
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National Association of Native American Children of Alcoholics (NANACOA)
Provides a Native American framework for healing children of alcoholics
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3440
866-480-6751 (Toll-Free)
719-548-1000
www.whitebison.org
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National Congress of American Indians
Assistance for tribes, tribal leaders, and youth in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders among American Indian and Alaskan Native families and communities
1301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-466-7767
www.ncai.org
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National Indian Child Welfare Association
Organization dedicated to well-being of American Indian children and families
5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
503-222-4044
www.nicwa.org
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b>National Indian Health Board
Healthcare 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
www.nihb.org
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Pima Prevention Partnership
Programs, including tobacco control and substance use disorder recovery, aimed at improving the quality of life for young people and families in the Native American community
330 North Commerce Park Loop, Suite 160
Tucson, AZ 85745
520-791-2711
www.pimaprevention.org
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United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.
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
www.unityinc.org
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White Bison, Inc.
An American Indian non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that offers learning resources to the Native American community nationwide on topics such as sobriety, recovery, prevention, and wellness/Wellbriety (the inspiration to go on beyond sobriety and recovery, committing to a life of wellness and healing every day)
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3440
866-480-6751 (Toll-Free)
719-548-1000
www.whitebison.org
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[Source: CSAT Culture-Specific Resources 2004]