Medical/Health and Wellness Resources
National Fatherhood Initiative
The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on programs and support to increase father involvement in children’s lives. NFI provides webinars, resources to help strengthen families and lead to happier, healthier, and safer communities.that aims to end father absence. They provide a variety of free resources for dads and organizations.
For questions, please call (301) 948-0599 or email info@fatherhood.org.
National Federation of Families Toolkits and Resources
The National Federation of Families (NFF) is a national family-run organization focusing on the issues of families whose loved ones experience mental health and/or substance use disorders during their lifetime. NFF offers family and caregiver toolkits on a variety of topics, peer support, educational resources, webinars, activities and more.
National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind people in the United States. NFB helps create a wide range of opportunities for children and adults who are blind in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. Programs and services cover a wide range of areas, including advocacy, education, Braille certification, parent support and resources, training, employment, technology and more.
A small sampling of NFB resources includes:
- Braille resources
- Free White Cane Program
- Free Slate and Stylus Program
- Scholarships and awards
- Career mentoring
For more information, contact NFB at (410) 659-9314 or nfb@nfb.org
There is also an Illinois chapter. Visit the National Federation of the Blind in Illinois website, call (312) 343-8396, or email president@nfbofillinois.org.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) website provides information to help you learn more about heart, lung, blood and sleep conditions as well as diagnostic tests and treatments.
The NHLBI website’s health topics include asthma, heart-healthy living, high blood pressure, sickle cell disease and sleep apnea.
National Immunization Program (NIP)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides answers to your questions about immunizations.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) provides oral, dental and craniofacial health and disease research, training and health information to advance prevention, early detection and treatment strategies that improve overall health for all individuals and communities across the lifespan.
For information, contact the National Oral Health Information Center at 1 (866) 232-4528 or nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov.
National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) conducts and supports research in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. The website offers health information and resources that address these areas.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential and here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English and Spanish for anyone who is pregnant or just had a baby.
Trained counselors can listen to what you’re going through, connect you with local support groups and organizations, and refer you to other healthcare professionals if you need more care.
Call or text (833) 852-6262 or (833) TLC-MAMA.
National Paralysis Resource Center
The National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC), operated by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. The NPRC assists people as they navigate through the various stages of their recovery after the diagnosis of paralysis.
NPRC offers free tips and information on health, costs and insurance, choosing a wheelchair, home and travel, and help for caregivers. NPRC also offers:
- Information specialists
- Peer and family support programs
- Updates on advocacy/policy initiatives
- A program for veterans and current service members
If you have questions, please email Peer@ChristopherReeve.org.
National Parent & Youth Helpline
Offers emotional support from a trained advocate to help you become an empowered and stronger parent. Parent advocates can offer emotional support, help you problem-solve, connect you with local resources, help you explore new resources and more.
The National Parent & Youth Helpline is available for those seeking immediate support and guidance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For help anytime, visit the National Parent & Youth Helpline website to chat or complete the online form, or call or text (855) 427-2736.