Resources

• Cancer Support Groups
• Depression Services
• Smoking Cessation
• Alcohol Support
• References

Cancer Support Groups

• University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Support and Education Groups
• I Can Cope Online
  Provided by the American Cancer Society for persons diagnosed with cancer and their families.
• American Cancer Society Support Groups in Southeastern Michigan

Depression Services

• U-M Depression Center
• Community Mental Health - Washtenaw County
  Washtenaw Community Health Organization is a public provider for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or serious mental illness.

National Hotlines and Websites

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
  Toll-free number: 800-82-NDMDA (800-826-3632)
• International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression
  Toll-free number: 800-969-6642
• American Psychological Association

Smoking Cessation

Resources and Websites

• American Lung Association
  Smoking Cessation Hotline: 800-LUNG-USA
• American Cancer Society
  800-227-2345
• Smoking & Tobacco Use
• Smokefree.gov

Alcohol Support

Resources and Websites

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Alcoholism Treatment

References

1. Adapted from the Project Mood Team, Departments of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Understanding and Coping with Depression: A Manual, Part 1 -- What is depression and how can I get better? Pages 22-27.
2. Adapted from the Project Mood Team, Departments of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Understanding and Coping with Depression: A Manual, Part 1 -- What is depression and how can I get better? Pages 28-32.
3. Adapted from the Project Mood Team, Departments of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Understanding and Coping with Depression: A Manual, Part 2 -- Improve your mood Pages 29-35.
4. Adapted from the Project Mood Team, Departments of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Understanding and Coping with Depression: A Manual, Part 2 -- Improve your mood Pages 29-35.
5. Adapted from the Project Mood Team, Departments of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Understanding and Coping with Depression: A Manual, Part 1 -- What is depression and how can I get better? Pages 3-15.
6. Adapted from the Project Mood Team, Departments of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Understanding and Coping with Depression: A Manual, Part 1 -- What is depression and how can I get better? Pages 33.
7. Reprinted with permission from quitnet.com, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health.
8. Breathe-Free 1985, used by permission of Dr. Weaver.

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