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Self Help Clearinghouse

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Rest Ministries

National. 300 affiliated groups. Founded 1997. Christian ministry for people who live with chronic pain or illness and their families. Daily devotionals, online social network 'The Sunroom,' and encouragement and resources for starting groups.
Write:
Rest Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 502928
San Diego, CA 92150
Voice: 1-888-751-7378 or 858-486-4685
Fax: 1-800-933-1078
Website: http://www.restministries.org
E-mail: rest@restministries.org
Verified: 8/14/2012

Project DOCC - Delivery Of Chronic Care

International. 28 chapters. Founded 1994. Provides education regarding the impact of chronic illness and/or disability on a family. Information, referrals, phone support, e-mail correspondence and 'how to' guides on developing a local group.
Write:
Project DOCC
18 Dunster Rd.
Great Neck, NY 11021-4640
Voice: 516-829-0786
Fax: 516-498-1899
Website: http://projectdocc.org
E-mail: projdocc@aol.com
Verified: 7/26/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

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