WebSite Links

Here are a few of the sites around the web that we recommend.

First off - - SecondLife.com. Click the logo below to join.

MENTAL HEALTH

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)


National Institute of Mental Health

Mental Health Matters

Mental Health @ About.com

All About Counseling

Psychology @ About.com

Internet Mental Health

The Mental Health Channel

EMERGENCY/CRISIS LINKS

http://www.suicidehotlines.com (USA)

http://www.befrienders.org (International)

Suicide and Mental Health Association International

RELATIONAL VIOLENCE

Domestic Violence

Family Violence Prevention

Domestic violence hotlines & resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.SAFE

SELF-INJURY SUPPORT

Befrienders.org

Self Injury.net

Healthy Place - Self-Injury Community

Secret Shame - Self Injury Information and Support

Physical Health

Malecare
Malecare is a ten year old national nonprofit providing support and education for men diagnosed with cancer.  In SL, they facilitate the prostate cancer support group.

ISSUES RELATED TO ONLINE/VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES

The Online Disinhibition Effect

Cybersexual Addiction

SEXUALITY

Sexuality and More

The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health

LGBT RESOURCES

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline

The Trevor Project

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Support

Bisexual Resource Center

Parents, Friends & Families of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

Transgender Forum & Resource Center

International Foundation for Gender Education

MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS

The Gottman Institute
http://www.gottman.com/
Fantastic books on communication, relationship styles, and more.

Marriage Support
http://www.couples-place.com/
Articles and more for couples

WOMEN'S ISSUES

The Women's Forum
http://www.womensforum.com
Lots of links and resources for many issues.

I Village
http://www.ivillage.com/

MSN Women Central
http://womencentral.msn.com/
Mega sites with numerous links and sites of interest for women.

STEPFAMILIES

StepTogether
http://steptogether.org/
Large number of message boards, links, recommended reading, and support resources.
This easy-to-navigate site is part of the Stepfamily Association of America

The Step and Blended Family Institute
http://www.stepinstitute.ca
"The Step and Blended Family Institute exists to support stepfamilies and the individuals in them, to succeed at the enormous task of building and nurturing their new families." Offering a wide variety of helpful resources for step and blended families.

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