The Wise Family recommends the following resources:
Autism Related Services:
- The Ross Center – 703-783-9855
- Little Leaves – 202-420-8359
Educational Consultants:
Eating Disordered Behavior Recovery:
- National Eating Disorders Association
- Something Fishy
- Eating Disorder Network of Maryland
- Growth and Recover Center
Childhood & Adolescent Grief:
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Child Mind Institute
- Families for Depression Awareness
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- WorryWiseKids.org
Childhood Anxiety and Depression:
- Childhood Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Child Mind Institute
- Families for Depression Awareness
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- WorryWiseKids.org
Crisis Intervention Hotlines:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- The National Runaway Switchboard : 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: : 1-800-799-7233
- National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
- Crisis Link : 24/7 regional hotline: 703-527-4077
- Domestic Violence Program: 24-hour hotline: 703-838-4911
GLBTQ Support:
- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
- The Trevor Project
- The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline
1-888-843-4564 - The GLBT National Youth Talkline
1-800-246-PRIDE (7743) - Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL)
- It Gets Better Project (For gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth)
Inpatient Programs:
Professional Mediation Groups:
- Colin Family Mediation Group LLC: The professional mediators in Colin Family Mediation Group specialize in helping family members stop fighting, solve problems, and stay out of court. Marriage, divorce, and co-parenting mediation services are available in Alexandria, Springfield, and Fairfax. An initial phone consultation is free, mediation services are provided at reasonable rates, and a flat fee plan is available. The Director of the group, Dr. Virginia Colin, is co-author of The Guide to Low-Cost Divorce in Virginia.
Substance Abuse Programs/Recovery:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Al-Anon
- Al-Ateen
- Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Women for Sobriety
- SMART Recovery
- Finding Solutions – Counseling Centers
- National Counseling Group
- Inova Kellar Center
Support and Advocacy Groups:
- Autism Society – Northern VA Chapter
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder C.H.A.D.D.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (N.A.M.I. Northern Virginia)
- Zero to Three – National Center for Infants, toddlers & Families
- Formed Families Forward
- C.A.S.E. Center for Adoption Support and Education
Self-Harming Behavior Recovery:
Separation, Divorce, Re-Marriage Support:
Sexual Abuse Survivors:
Sexual Addiction and Recovery:
- Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
- Sex Addicts Anonymous
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
- Sexaholics Anonymous
- Am I a sex addict?
- The Recovery Zone
(SAST, SARA, and PSS assessment tools located here)