Esoteric Ferret: Olive Branch

Olive Branch

"Courage lies in not only doing what is best, but what is necessary."
-Unknown

"Try as we might, our lives are not always our own. Our family and friends share in our times of joy and sorrow. As we experience the swing of life�s pendulum, our reaction to these challenges affects the development of those closest to us. Whether that affect is positive or not is determined by our attitude to the changes.

We must exercise care as there are souls on the fringe that are touched through our experiences. Regardless of how brief the encounter, they will forever carry the echoes of our spirit in their hearts."
-�1994 george d. nicholls, veiled images

Addiction Resource Guide:

Directory of addiction treatment facilities, internet resources for all types of substance abuse.

Alzheimer Society of Haldimand-Norfolk:

Limited information but links to other associations, databases, research, treatment.

Another Empty Bottle:

Another Empty Bottle was created as a means for real people to share real experiences about how alcoholism has affected a loved one and themselves. They offer a vast collection of information, help groups & hotlines, chat rooms, resources, and links related to alcoholism. There is a kid's section too. Another Empty Bottle believes in giving all the options to its visitors. They list both religious and non-religious, 12-step and non 12-step recovery resources.

Bereaved Families of Ontario Support Center:

Bereaved helping the bereaved learn to live with grief. We can help the healing begin. -hundreds of resources and online articles, online support and discussion groups, organized under type of resource

Body Image Betrayal & Related Issues:

Eating Disorders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, Rape, Therapy Abuse.

Compassion Central:

Welcome to Compassion Central. This page has been created for the sole purpose of connecting one with the other. Information gathered here is organized in table according to categories for example Eating Disorders, Muscular-Skeletal Disorders, Child Loss\Childlessness, Survivor: Child Abuse, Adult Abuse, Mental\Emotional Disorders, Alzheimers, Chronic Pain, Suicide, Widows and Widowers etc.

The Compassionate Friends:

"The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization which offers friendship and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. We have learned that the death of our child has caused a pain that can best be understood fully by another bereaved parent. Knowing that all need love and support, we reach out as our own grief subsides, to those who still feel alone and abandoned."

Domestic Violence Information Center:

Site devoted to inform, empower and assist victims of domestic violence. What YOU need to know, Internet Resources, Hotline Information, News Stories, Domestic Violence Awareness Events, etc..

Guestbook

"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace." -Albert Schweitzer

Mental Health Net:

Information relating to Abuse, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Medications, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Suicide etc. With the tool provided, you can search their site.

Mental Health Risk Factors for Adolescents :

Collection of electronic resources intended for parents, educators, researchers, health practitioners, and teens. Organized list of Mental Health Risk Factor Topics: Abuse, Adolescent Development, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Attention Deficit - Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression), Conduct Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grieving, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Resources, Retardation, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Suicide, Support .

Parenting, Domestic Violence, Abuse, Trauma and Dissociation Resources:

Essential Information on Abuse, Assault, Rape & Domestic Violence These pages contain links to resources to help parents become better parents, as well as links to resources relating to the avoidance, impact and recovery from trauma, rape and abuse. These latter resources, while vital, are generally not appropriate for viewing by children. The links are color coded using the 'color balls' to identify sites which do not seem to be appropriate for children(Ratings: Should be suitable for older pre-teens/Parental supervision recommended/ Not suitable for most children).

Sexual Assault Information Page:

The Sexual Assault Information Page (SAIP) is a not-for-profit information and referral service. SAIP provides information concerning acquaintance rape, child sexual abuse/assault, incest, rape, ritual abuse, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. All information is provided totally free of charge. Although sexual offenses are committed against both females and males by both female and male assailants, many documents listed in the Sexual Assault Information Page address the victims as female (and the assailants as male) in order to simplify readability. Unless context requires otherwise, language should not be considered gender-specific.

Teen Pregnancy - National(USA) Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy:

This site was primarily set up for the campaign but provides some valuable information and links for parents and teens. Facts, Statistics, Resources for Parents, Related Sites and Teen views and suggestions for parents and peers. The Related Sites page is a small yet comprehensive collection of sites complete with anecdotal descriptions.

Web of Addictions:

The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. They are concerned about the pro drug use and misinformation about drug abuse in some Web sites and in some use groups. This site was developed inorder to dispell the misinformation and to provide a resource for teachers, students and others who needed factual information about abused drugs. Lots of facts, organized links, contact info, places to get help etc..

The Yellow Ribbon Project:

With the help of The Yellow Ribbon Project and Yellow Card Program, they can reach out to our teens and prevent suicide. The LINKS page has many informative links about this societal tragedy, including a link to SA\VE(Suicide Awareness\Voices of Education).

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