This ASCII file contains an electronic version of Federal Health Information Centers and Clearinghouses. This file was released in March 1994. This document is revised annually. This Federal document is in the public domain, but is distributed subject to two conditions: 1) Any person or organization posting and/or distributing this document in electronic or paper form MUST respect the integrity of the document and post or distribute it ONLY in its entirety, including this paragraph, and without any change whatsoever; and 2) Any person or organization either posting or distributing this document MUST agree to post and/or distribute future editions of the document in the same manner as this edition to ensure that the most current information is made available to those parties who received the earlier version. FEDERAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTERS AND CLEARINGHOUSES The Federal Government operates many clearinghouses and information centers that focus on specific topics. Their services include distributing publications, providing referrals, and answering inquiries. Many offer toll- free numbers. Unless otherwise stated, numbers can be reached within the continental United States Monday through Friday, during normal business hours, and hours of operation are eastern time. The clearinghouses are listed below by keyword. This HEALTHFINDER is one in a series of publications, on a variety of health topics, prepared by the National Health Information Center (NHIC). NHIC is a service of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For a single copy of this publication, or a full listing of other publications available, please write to NHIC, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133. NHIC also maintains a database of more than 1,100 health information resources and can help you locate information, publications, or programs. Inclusion of an information source in publications or database does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This information is in the public domain. Duplication is encouraged. National Institute on AGING Information Center P.O. Box 8057 Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057 800/222-2225 301/587-2528 301/589-3014 FAX Provides information and publications on health topics of interest to older adults, to the public, and to doctors, nurses, social activities directors, and health educators. U.S. Department of AGRICULTURE Extension Service See the listing in the Government section of your telephone book for your local extension office. Provides information on health, nutrition, fitness, and family well-being. CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse P.O. Box 6003 Rockville, MD 20849-6003 800/458-5231 800/342-AIDS (English hotline) 800/344-SIDA (Spanish hotline) 800/243-7012 TTY/TDD 301/738-6616 FAX 301/217-0023 (International line) Responds to information needs of individuals, health professionals, and organizations involved in HIV/AIDS programs. Provides information about HIV/AIDS prevention and education materials, programs and services, funding, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance activities, guidelines and statements, and HIV-related upcoming events. Distributes single and bulk copies of CDC educational brochures, posters, reports, and videotapes. Operates CDC NAC ONLINE, an electronic bulletin board to enhance communication among professionals working in the field of HIV prevention, and two Resource Centers (Rockville, MD, and Atlanta, GA) that are open by appointment Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (eastern). CSAP's National Clearinghouse for ALCOHOL and DRUG Information P.O. Box 2345 Rockville, MD 20847-2345 800/729-6686 301/468-2600 800/487-4889 TTY/TDD 301/230-2867 TTY/TDD 301/468-6433 FAX Gathers and disseminates information on alcohol and other drug-related subjects, including tobacco. Distributes publications. Services include subject searches and provision of statistics and other information. Operates the Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource, a nationwide linkage of alcohol and other drug information centers. Maintains a library open to the public. National Institute of ALLERGY and INFECTIOUS DISEASES Office of Communications Building 31, Room 7A50 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 301/496-5717 Distributes publications to the public and to doctors, nurses, and researchers. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Education and Referral Center P.O. Box 8250 Silver Spring, MD 20907 800/438-4380 301/587-4352 FAX Sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. Provides information and publications on Alzheimer's disease to health and service professionals, patients and their families, caregivers, and the public. National ARTHRITIS and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse P.O. Box AMS 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 301/495-4484 301/587-4352 FAX Identifies educational materials about arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases and serves as an information exchange for individuals and organizations involved in public, professional, and patient education. Conducts subject searches and makes resource referrals. National Archives National AUDIOVISUAL Multimedia and Publications Fulfillment Center 8700 Edgeworth Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 800/788-6282 301/763-1896 301/763-6025 FAX Sells and rents more than 8,000 federally produced audiovisual programs. Provides catalogs and referrals to free-loan sources at no cost. Several catalogs cover health-related topics, including alcohol and other drug abuse, dentistry, emergency medical services, industrial safety, medicine, nursing, and occupational health. National Library Service for the BLIND and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress 1291 Taylor St., NW Washington, DC 20542 800/424-8567 202/707-5100 202/707-0744 TDD 202/707-0712 FAX A network of 56 regional and 88 local libraries that work in cooperation with the Library of Congress to provide free library service to anyone who is unable to read standard print due to visual or physical disabilities. Delivers recorded and Braille books and magazines to eligible readers. Specially designed phonographs and cassette players also are loaned. A list of participating local and regional libraries is available. CANCER Information Service Office of Cancer Communications National Cancer Institute Building 31, Room 10A16 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 800/4-CANCER Provides information about cancer and cancer-related resources to patients, the public, and health professionals. Inquiries are handled by trained information specialists. Spanish-speaking staff members are available. Distributes free publications from the National Cancer Institute. National Clearinghouse on CHILD ABUSE and Neglect Information P.O. Box 1182 Washington, DC 20013-1182 800/FYI-3366 703/385-7565 703/385-3206 FAX Serves as a national resource for the acquisition and dissemination of child abuse and neglect materials and distributes a free publications catalog upon request. Maintains bibliographic databases of documents, audiovisuals, and national organizations. Services include searches of databases and annotated bibliographies on frequently requested topics. National Clearinghouse on Family Support and CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH Portland State University P.O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207-0751 800/628-1696 503/725-4040 503/725-4165 TTY 503/725-4180 FAX Provides publications on parent/family support groups, financing, early intervention, various mental disorders, and other topics concerning children's mental health. Also offers a computerized databank and a State by State resource file. COMBINED HEALTH INFORMATION DATABASE (CHID) 800/955-0906 (BRS Online, to subscribe to CHID) The Combined Health Information Database (CHID) is a computerized, bibliographic database developed and managed by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. CHID contains more than 93,350 abstracted items and references to many diverse health education resources. The database is available to the public through BRS Online and can be accessed at many university, medical, and public libraries. CONSUMER INFORMATION Center General Services Administration P.O. Box 100 Pueblo, CO 81009 719/948-4000 Distributes Federal agency publications. Publishes quarterly catalog of available materials. Assists Government agencies in the development of pamphlets. National Institute on DEAFNESS and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse P.O. Box 37777 Washington, DC 20013 800/241-1044 (Voice) 800/241-1055 TT 301/565-5112 FAX Collects and disseminates information on hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language for health professionals, patients, people in industry, and the public. Maintains a database of references to brochures, books, articles, fact sheets, organizations, and educational materials, which is a subfile on the Combined Health Information Database (CHID). Develops publications, including directories, fact sheets, brochures, information packets, and newsletters. National DIABETES Information Clearinghouse Box NDIC 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 301/654-3327 301/907-8906 FAX Collects and disseminates information about patient and professional education materials related to diabetes and its complications. Distributes its own publications and other diabetes-related materials. Maintains a registry of meetings pertaining to diabetes and an automated database of patient and professional materials. National DIGESTIVE DISEASES Information Clearinghouse Box NDDIC 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 301/654-3810 301/907-8906 FAX Provides a central information resource on the prevention and management of digestive diseases. Develops, identifies, and distributes educational materials and responds to requests for information. Maintains an automated database of patient and professional education materials about digestive diseases. National Information Center for Children and Youth with DISABILITIES P.O. Box 1492 Washington, DC 20013 800/999-5599 703/893-6061 703/893-8614 TT 703/893-1741 FAX Assists individuals by providing information on how to improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities. Services include responses to questions, referrals, and technical assistance to parents, educators, caregivers, and advocates. Develops and distributes fact sheets on disability and general information on parent support groups and public advocacy. Clearinghouse on DISABILITY INFORMATION Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services U.S. Department of Education 330 C St., SW Switzer Building, Room 3132 Washington, DC 20202-2524 202/205-8241 202/205-9252 FAX Responds to inquiries on a wide range of topics, especially in the areas of Federal funding, legislation, and programs benefiting people with disabling conditions. Provides referrals. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) Technical Information Service Branch 4770 Buford Highway, MS K13 Atlanta, GA 30341-3724 404/488-5080 Provides information and referrals to the public and to professionals. Gathers information on chronic disease prevention and health promotion. Develops bibliographic databases focusing on health promotion program information: the Health Promotion and Education Database, the Cancer Prevention and Control Database, and the Comprehensive School Health Database with an AIDS school health component. Produces bibliographies on topics of interest in chronic disease prevention and health promotion. The NCCDPHP Information Center collections include approximately 400 periodical subscriptions, 4,000 books, and 400 reference books. Visitors may use the collection by appointment. Housing and Urban Development DRUG INFORMATION and Strategy Clearinghouse P.O. Box 6424 Rockville, MD 20850 800/955-2232 202/708-1197 Promotes strategies for eradicating drugs and drug trafficking from public housing. Provides housing officials, residents, and community leaders a source for information and assistance on drug abuse prevention and trafficking control techniques. Maintains an automated database system consisting of national and community program descriptions, publications, research, and news articles. Provides resource lists. ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher EDUCATION One Dupont Circle NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036-1186 202/293-2450 202/457-8095 FAX Acquires, evaluates, abstracts, and indexes literature on the preparation and development of education personnel and on selected aspects of health and physical education, recreation, and dance. Performs computer searches of the ERIC database and sponsors workshops on searching the ERIC database. National ELDERCARE Institute on Health Promotion 601 E St., NW Fifth Floor Washington, DC 20049 202/434-2200 202/434-6474 FAX Supports State Units on Aging and other organizations in the field of aging and health in developing and implementing health promotion programs for older adults. Maintains a health promotion library, disseminates information on health promotion for minority populations, and provides resource lists and referrals to health-promotion organizations. Library materials may be viewed by appointment only. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Agency Public Information Center 401 M St., SW Washington, DC 20460 202/260-2080 202/260-6257 FAX Offers general information about the agency and nontechnical publications on environmental topics. Refers inquiries for technical information to the appropriate regional or program office. Non-technical environmental information and citizen's guides are available. FAMILY LIFE Information Exchange P.O. Box 37299 Washington, DC 20013-7299 301/585-6636 Provides information and distributes publications to health professionals and the public in the areas of family planning, adolescent pregnancy, and adoption. Makes referrals to other information centers in related subject areas. FEDERAL INFORMATION Center Program General Services Administration Seventh and D Sts., SW Room 1050 Washington, DC 20407 202/708-5804 Provides information about the Federal Government's agencies, programs, and services. Current Government reference materials and service directories are used to respond to inquiries. A list of the Federal Information Center's toll-free 800 telephone numbers and addresses is available free from the Consumer Information Center. (See listing in this publication.) FOOD AND DRUG Administration Office of Consumer Affairs 5600 Fishers Lane, HFE-50 Rockville, MD 20857 301/443-3170 Responds to consumer requests for information and publications. FOOD AND NUTRITION Information Center U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library 10301 Baltimore Blvd. Room 304 Beltsville, MD 20705-2351 301/504-5719 301/504-6409 FAX Provides information on human nutrition, food service management, and food technology. Acquires and lends books and audiovisual materials. Agency for HEALTH CARE POLICY and Research Clearinghouse P.O. Box 8547 Silver Spring, MD 20907-8547 800/358-9295 301/495-3453 Distributes publications produced by the agency, including clinical practice guidelines on a variety of topics, reports from the National Medical Expenditure Survey, and health care technology assessment reports. National HEALTH INFORMATION Center P.O. Box 1133 Washington, DC 20013-1133 800/336-4797 301/565-4167 (in MD) 301/984-4256 FAX Helps the public and health professionals locate health information through identification of health information resources, an information and referral system, and publications. Uses a database containing descriptions of health-related organizations to refer inquirers to the most appropriate resources. Prepares and distributes publications and directories on health promotion and disease prevention topics. National Center for HEALTH STATISTICS Data Dissemination Branch 6525 Belcrest Rd., Room 1064 Hyattsville, MD 20782 301/436-8500 The Data Dissemination Branch of the National Center for Health Statistics answers requests for catalogs of publications and electronic data products; single copies of publications, such as Advance Data reports; ordering information for publications and electronic products sold through the Government Printing Office and National Technical Information Service; adding addresses to the mailing list for new publications; and specific statistical data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD Institute Information Center (NHLBI) P.O. Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824-0105 301/251-1222 301/251-1223 FAX NHLBI serves as a source of information and materials on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Services include dissemination of public education materials, programmatic and scientific information for health professionals, and materials on worksite health, as well as responses to information requests. Materials on cardiovascular health are available to consumers and professionals. National HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh St., SW, NTS-13 Washington, DC 20590 800/424-9393 (Hotline) 202/366-0123 (Hotline) Reduces the risk of injury or death on the Nation's highways by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and providing grants to State and local governments to enable them to conduct highway safety programs that promote safe driving practices. Investigates alleged safety defects, orders recalls where necessary, and conducts extensive research on improving vehicle safety. Receives reports from consumers of possible safety defects and provides consumers with information on traffic and highway safety. The National Resource Center on HOMELESSNESS and Mental Illness 262 Delaware Ave. Delmar, NY 12054 800/444-7415 Provides technical assistance and information concerning the service and housing needs of homeless mentally ill persons. Maintains database on the homeless mentally ill population, prepares database searches, and disseminates information. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) User P.O. Box 6091 Rockville, MD 20850 800/245-2691 301/251-5154 Services include personalized literature searches of the HUD User database, document delivery, and special products, such as topical bibliographies and announcements of important future research. Provides information on housing safety, housing for elderly and handicapped persons, and lead-based paint. INDOOR AIR Quality Information Clearinghouse P.O. Box 37133 Washington, DC 20013-7133 800/438-4318 301/585-9020 301/588-3408 FAX Provides information on indoor air quality, including the health effects of passive smoke, formaldehyde, and various indoor air pollutants. National INJURY Information Clearinghouse 5401 Westbard Ave. Room 625 Washington, DC 20207 301/504-0424 301/504-0124 FAX Collects, investigates, analyzes, and disseminates information on the causes and prevention of death, injury, and illness associated with consumer products. Compiles data obtained from accident reports, consumer complaints, death certificates, news clips, and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System operated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Publications include statistical analyses of data and hazard and accident patterns. National KIDNEY AND UROLOGIC Diseases Information Clearinghouse Box NKUDIC 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 301/654-4415 301/907-8906 FAX Provides education and information on kidney and urologic diseases to professionals and the public. Makes referrals to other appropriate organizations. Maintains the kidney and urologic diseases subfile of the Combined Health Information Database (CHID). Provides publications and audiovisual materials on diabetes and kidney disease. National LEAD Information Center 1019 19th St., NW Suite 401 Washington, DC 20036 800/424-LEAD 202/293-0032 FAX Responds to inquiries regarding lead and lead poisoning. Provides information on lead poisoning and children, lead-based paint, a list of local and State contacts who can help, and other lead-related questions. National Center for Education in MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH 2000 North 15th St. Suite 701 Arlington, VA 22201-7802 703/524-7802 703/524-9335 FAX Responds to information requests from consumers and professionals, provides technical assistance, and develops educational and reference materials. The Resource Center contains professional literature, patient education materials, curriculums, audiovisuals, and information about organizations and programs. Major content areas include pregnancy and childbirth, child and adolescent health, nutrition, high-risk infants, chronic illness and disability, human genetics, women's health, and maternal and child health services and programs. National MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH Clearinghouse 8201 Greensboro Dr, Suite 600 McLean, VA 22102 703/821-8955, ext. 254 or 265 703/821-2098 FAX Centralized source of materials and information in the areas of human genetics and maternal and child health. Distributes publications and provides referrals. National Institute of MENTAL HEALTH 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7C02 Rockville, MD 20857 301/443-4513 Responds to information requests from the public, clinicians, and the scientific community, with a variety of publications on such subjects as children's mental disorders, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, obsessive-complusive disorder, eating disorders, and Alzheimer's disease. Distributes single copies of publications free of charge. Publications list is available. Office of MINORITY HEALTH Resource Center P.O. Box 37337 Washington, DC 20013-7337 800/444-6472 301/565-5112 FAX Responds to information requests from health professionals on minority health issues and locates sources of technical assistance. Has developed a Resource Persons Network and provides referrals to relevant organizations. Bilingual staff members are available to serve Spanish-speaking requesters. Office of NAVIGATION SAFETY and Waterway Services U.S. Coast Guard Consumer Affairs and Analysis Branch 2100 Second St., SW Washington, DC 20593-0001 800/368-5647 (Boating Safety Hotline) 202/267-0780 Provides safety information to recreational boaters; assists the public in finding boating education classes; answers technical questions; and distributes literature on boating safety, Federal laws, and the prevention of recreational boating casualties. Human NUTRITION INFORMATION Service U.S. Department of Agriculture 6505 Belcrest Rd. Hyattsville, MD 20782 301/436-7725 301/436-5078 (Electronic bulletin board) 301/436-5496 FAX Monitors the content of diets of the American population, assesses dietary status and trends in food consumption, maintains the National Nutrient Data Bank, provides dietary guidance, and develops materials and techniques to increase nutrition knowledge and improve food selection and management. Coordinates the review and publication of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and develops information to help Americans put the guidelines into practice. Publications list is available. Clearinghouse for OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH INFORMATION 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45226 800/35-NIOSH 513/533-8326 513/533-8573 FAX Provides technical information support for National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) research programs and disseminates information to others on request. Services include reference and referral, interlibrary loans, and information about NIOSH studies. Distributes a subject-indexed catalog of NIOSH materials with information about availability. Publications list issued periodically. Maintains automated database covering the field of occupational safety and health and a library open to the public. President's Council on PHYSICAL FITNESS and Sports 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 250 Washington, DC 20004 202/272-3430 202/504-2064 FAX Conducts a public service advertising program, prepares educational materials, and works to promote the development of physical fitness leadership, facilities, and programs. Helps schools, clubs, recreation agencies, employers, and Federal agencies design and implement programs. Offers a variety of testing, recognition, and incentive programs for individuals, institutions, and organizations. Materials on exercise and physical fitness for all ages are available. POLICY Information Center U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 438F 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 202/690-6445 A centralized repository of evaluation, short-term research, and policy- oriented projects conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other Federal agencies. Maintains a library of final reports and executive summaries. Copies of final reports are available to the public through the National Technical Information Service. National Clearinghouse for PRIMARY CARE Information 8201 Greensboro Dr, Suite 600 McLean, VA 22102 703/821-8955, ext. 245 703/821-2098 FAX Provides information services to support the planning, development, and delivery of ambulatory health care to urban and rural areas that have shortages of medical personnel and services. A primary role of the clearinghouse is to identify, obtain, and disseminate information to community and migrant health centers. Distributes publications focusing on ambulatory care, financial management, primary health care, and health services administration of special interest to professionals working in primary care centers funded by the Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration. Materials are available on health education, governing boards, financial management, administrative management, and clinical care. Bilingual medical phrase books, a directory of federally funded health centers, and an annotated bibliography are available also. U.S. Consumer PRODUCT SAFETY Commission Hotline Washington, DC 20207 800/638-2772 800/638-8270 TT 301/504-0580 301/504-0399 FAX Maintains the National Injury Information Clearinghouse, conducts investigations of alleged unsafe/defective products, and establishes product safety standards. Assists consumers in evaluating the comparative safety of products and conducts education programs to increase consumer awareness. Operates the National Electronic Surveillance System, which monitors a statistical sample of hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with consumer products. Maintains free hotline to provide information about recalls and to receive reports on unsafe products and product-related injuries. Publications describe hazards associated with electrical products and children s toys. National REHABILITATION Information Center 8455 Colesville Rd. Suite 935 Silver Spring, MD 20910 800/346-2742 301/588-9284 301/587-1967 FAX The National Rehabilitation Center (NARIC) is a library and information center on disability and rehabilitation. Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, NARIC collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects. The collection, which also includes commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals, grows at a rate of about 300 documents per month. RURAL Information Center National Agricultural Library 10301 Baltimore Blvd. Room 304 Beltsville, MD 20705 800/633-7701 301/504-5372 301/504-5181 FAX Provides information and referrals to the public and to professionals. Focuses on the delivery of information about rural economics, viability, and community well-being, including rural health issues. Office on SMOKING and Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4770 Buford Highway NE., MS K50 Atlanta, GA 30341 404/488-5708 404/488-5939 FAX The Office on Smoking and Health, Health Communications Branch, Technical Information Center (TIC), develops, maintains, and provides a unique research collection and a computerized bibliographic database of approximately 60,000 items relative to tobacco and health. The TIC database is available to the public through DIALOG File 160 or COMPUSERVE and can be accessed through many medical, university, and public libraries nationwide. Plans for a compact disc version of the database are being developed. Additionally, TIC responds to requests for information and assistance by providing appropriate levels of information and technical support to researchers and database searchers. Bibliographies about tobacco and health are published annually as a reference service to researchers and others. Organizations and individuals can be placed on the mailing list by calling the number or writing to the address above. National SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME Resource Center 8201 Greensboro Dr, Suite 600 McLean, VA 22102 703/821-8955 703/821-2098 FAX Provides information and educational materials on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), apnea, and other related issues. Responds to information requests from professionals and from the public. Maintains a library of standard reference materials on topics related to SIDS. Maintains and updates mailing lists of State programs, groups, and individuals concerned with SIDS. Also develops fact sheets, catalogs, and bibliographies on areas of special interest to the community. Conducts customized searches of database on SIDS and SIDS-related materials. The YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Information Center National Agricultural Library U.S. Department of Agriculture 10301 Baltimore Blvd. Room 304 Beltsville, MD 20705 301/504-6400 301/504-6409 FAX jkane@nalusda.gov (Internet) Provides information services to professionals who plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs designed to meet the changing needs of America's youth. Acquires print and audiovisual resources and develops resource lists and bibliographies. Collaborates with the National Extension Service in CYFERNET (Child Youth and Family Education and Research Network) to use fully computer and communications technology in organizational collaborations and information management, so that a greater variety and amount of information will be made available to a larger proportion of the child, youth, and family serving community. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Clearinghouse, 800/358-9295; 301/495-3453 Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, 800/438-4380; 301/587- 4352 FAX Cancer Information Service, Office of Cancer Communications, National Cancer Institute, 800/4-CANCER CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse, 800/458-5231; 800/342-AIDS (English hotline); 800/344-SIDA (Spanish hotline); 800/243-7012 TTY/TDD; 301/738-6616 FAX; 301/217-0023 (International line) CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 404/488-5080 Clearinghouse for Occupational Safety and Health Information, 800/35-NIOSH; 513/533-8326; 513/533-8573 FAX Clearinghouse on Disability Information, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education, 202/205-8241; 202/205-9252 FAX Combined Health Information Database (CHID), 800/955-0906 Consumer Information Center, General Services Administration, 719/948-4000 CSAP's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 800/729-6686; 301/468-2600; 800/487-4889 TTY/TDD; 301/230-2867 TTY/TDD; 301/468-6433 FAX ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education, 202/293-2450; 202/457- 8095 FAX Family Life Information Exchange, 301/585-6636 Federal Information Center Program, General Services Administration, 202/708-5804 Food and Drug Administration, Office of Consumer Affairs, 301/443-3170 Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 301/504-5719, 301/504-6409 FAX Housing and Urban Development Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse, 800/955-2232; 202/708-1197 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) User, 800/245-2691; 301/251-5154 Human Nutrition Information Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 301/436-7725; 301/436-5078 (Electronic bulletin board); 301/436-5496 FAX Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse, 800/438-4318; 301/585-9020; 301/588-3408 FAX National Archives, National Audiovisual Multimedia and Publications Fulfillment Center, 800/788-6282; 301/763-1896; 301/763-6025 FAX National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 301/495-4484; 301/587-4352 FAX National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 703/524-7802; 703/524-9335 FAX National Center for Health Statistics, 301/436-8500 National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information, 703/821-8955, ext. 245; 703/821-2098 FAX National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, 800/FYI-3366; 703/385-7565; 703/385-3206 FAX National Clearinghouse on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, Portland State University, 800/628-1696; 503/725-4040; 503/725-4165 TTY; 503/725-4180 FAX National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, 301/654-3327; 301/907-8906 FAX National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 301/654-3810; 301/907-8906 FAX National Eldercare Institute on Health Promotion, 202/434-2200; 202/434-6474 FAX National Health Information Center, 800/336-4797; 301/565-4167 (in MD),301/984-4256 FAX National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center, 301/251-1222; 301/251-1223 FAX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 800/424-9393 (Hotline); 202/366-0123 (Hotline) National Information Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities, 800/999-5599; 703/893-6061; 703/893-8614 TT; 703/893-1741 FAX National Injury Information Clearinghouse, 301/504-0424; 301/504-0124 FAX National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Office of Communications, 301/496-5717 National Institute of Mental Health, 301/443-4513 National Institute on Aging Information Center, 800/222-2225; 301/587-2528; 301/589-3014 FAX National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse, 800/241-1044 (Voice); 800/241-1055 TT; 301/565-5112 FAX National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 301/654- 4415; 301/907-8906 FAX National Lead Information Center, 800/424-LEAD; 202/293-0032 FAX National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 800/424- 8567; 202/707-5100; 202/707-0744 TDD; 202/707-0712 FAX National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 703/821-8955, ext. 254 or 265; 703/821-2098 FAX National Rehabilitation Information Center, 800/346-2742; 301/588-9284; 301/587-1967 FAX National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness, 800/444-7415 National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center, 703/821-8955; 703/821-2098 FAX Office of Minority Health Resource Center, 800/444-6472; 301/565-5112 FAX Office of Navigation Safety and Waterway Services, U.S. Coast Guard, Consumer Affairs and Analysis Branch, 800/368-5647 (Boating Safety Hotline); 202/267-0780 Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 404/488-5708; 404/488-5939 FAX Policy Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 202/690-6445 President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 202/272-3430; 202/504- 2064 FAX Rural Information Center, National Agricultural Library, 800/633-7701; 301/504-5372; 301/504-5181 FAX U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline, 800/638-2772; 800/638-8270 TT; 301/504-0580; 301/504-0399 FAX U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension Service (see listing in Government section of local telephone directories) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Public Information Center, 202/260- 2080; 202/260-6257 FAX Youth Development Information Center; National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 301/504-6400; 301/504-6409 FAX