Quincy's Health, Beauty and Wellness League

Resources for a Healthy Lifestyle

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Health

American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions
American Heart Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Stairwell to Better Health initiative
American Academy of Dermatology
Joslin Diabetes Center
Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors
National higher Education Center for Alcohal and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention
World Health Organization
Robert J Woods Foundation

Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness
American Psychological Association
American Psychiatric Association
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation
National Mental Health Association
National Institute of Mental Health
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

Food and Nutrition

Food Fit
The truth about Trans Fat
American Dietetic Association, Food and Nutrition Information
Fruits and Veggies – More Matters
USDA Pyramid
American Dietetic Association
Sensible Nutrition
New England Dairy Council: See link for educators for helpful resources
Fruits and Veggies - More Matters
Ask Dr. Sears
Dr. Greene
Nutrition for Kids

Interactive Nutrition Games for Kids
My Pyramid

Physical Activity

CDC Community Guide on Physical Activity
National Society of Physical Activity Practitioners
American Council on Exercise Fact Sheets
Exercise.com
Lift Off! 10 Minute Physical Activity Breaks
The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Walkability Audit Tool
American Academy of Health and Fitness
American Council on Exercize
American College of Sports Medicine
IDEA Health & Fitness Association
National Strength & Conditioning Association
Quincy Recreation Department

Yoga & Misc.

Beauty Fitness Yoga S
International Association of Yoga Therapists
Yoga Journal Online
The Yoga Resource Center
Yoga for the Special Child
Yoga Research and Education Foundation
Integrative Medicine Alliance
Hollistic Bulletin
Meditation Guide

For Kids

Food Pyramid for Young Children: Tips for using the food guide pyramid for children between the ages of 2-6 with classroom activity ideas.
TV Turnoff.org: Information on TV Turnoff Week and ideas on alternatives to watching TV.
Massachusetts Action for Healthy Kids: Find out what's happening in Massachusetts related to improving children's nutrition and increasing physical activity, which will in turn increase their readiness to learn.
Kidnetic
Nutrition for Kids
National, marketing campaign coordinated by the CDC
My Pyramid Kids' Game
School Nutrition

Interactive Nutrition Games for Kids
Children's Health
AAP
Strong Kids

Government

Mass. in Motion
Quincy Homepage
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Massachusetts Public Health Association

Insurance

Commonwealth Connector
Consumer Health Insurance Website

Drug & Substance Abuse

Adult Treatment Facilities, Detox -
Andrew House Detox Center, Quincy: (617) 479-9320
Bridge To Recovery, Boston: (617) 471-9600
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Boston: (617) 789-3000

Adult Treatment Facilities, Residential Under 30 Days -
Father Bill's Place, Quincy: (617) 770-3314
New Hope Transitional Support Services, Weymouth: (617) 878-2550
Long Island Shelter, Boston: (617) 534-2526

Adult Treatment Facilities, Residential Over 30 Days -
South Shore Recovery Home, Quincy: (617) 773-7023
Babcock Residential, Brookline: (617) 643-0643
Gavin House, Boston: (617) 268-5517

Adolescent Treatment Facilities, Detox -
Gosnold Counseling Center, Brockton: (508) 584-5190
Bournewood Health Systems, Brookline: (617) 469-0300
McLean Hospital, Belmont: (617) 855-3816

Adolescent Treatment Facilities, Residential Over 30 Days -
Rebound, Boston: (617) 773-0722
Cushing House, Boston: (617) 269-2933

Further Reading / Education -
Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center
Has many resources on underage drinking, including educational materials and upcoming events.
http://www.udetc.org/

National Institute of Drug Abuse
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/

External Lists -
AddictionAction.com
A comprehensive list of external web sites that offer information, education, and help on a national level.
http://www.addictionaction.org/resources/help.html

Training/Resources

Local Public Health Institute of Mass
Massachusetts Medical Society
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Body and Mind (Teachers Corner): Information on ways to incorporate health, science, and safety topics into the classroom
USDA: For Educators: Information for educators about promoting nutrition in the classroom and in your school with a recommended booklist, curriculum ideas, and gardening tips.
Dole 5 A Day for Teachers: Some classroom materials can be printed free and other materials can be ordered free with a simple registration.

Healthy Kids Resources

American Community Gardening Association
American Culinary Federation “Chef and Child Foundation”
Association of Junior League International “Kids in the Kitchen”
Boy Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of America
National Gardening Association
American Heart Association “Heart Health for Kids”
Little Hearts, Inc.

Nursing Home Resources

Massachusetts Senior Care Association
Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts
Nursing Home Report Card DPH
Satisfaction Scores DPH
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services

City Resources

Quincy Parks & Recreation Department
1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy, MA 02170
P# 617-376-1394 F# 617-376-1259
www.ci.quincy.ma.us

Quincy Community Action Programs
1509 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
P# 617-479-8181 F# 617-479-7228
www.qcap.org

Quincy Asian Resources
1509 Hancock Street, Suite 209, Quincy, MA 02169
P# 617-472-2200 F# 617-472-2200
www.quincyasianresources.org

Quincy Environmental Network
P.O. Box 690184, Quincy, MA 02269
P# 617-877-5975
www.Qenet.org

Thomas Crane Public Library
40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169
P# 617-376-1312 F# 617-376-1313
www.thomascranelibrary.org

City of Quincy Office of Constituent Services
1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
P# 617-376-1131 F# 617-376-1139

Quincy Public Schools
70 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169
P# 617-984-8899 F# 617-984-8600
www.quincypublicschools.com

Quincy Health Department
1585 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
P# 617-376-1278 F# 617-376-1272
www.ci.quincy.ma.us