Resources

Financial

Consumer Credit Assistance
Help with debt and credit management
www.consumercredit.com

Debt Advice
Education and counseling on credit and debt management from the National Federation for Credit Counseling
www.debtadvice.org

Debtor’s Anonymous
Online and in-person meetings with support and education for individuals overcome by debt.
www.debtorsanonymous.org

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Local coordinators to assist low-income families in paying their home’s energy bills.
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/states.htm

Pegasus Project
Emergency grants for eligible AFA members facing critical, life-threatening illness or injury and experiencing financial difficulties.
www.thepegasusproject.org

Spender’s Anonymous
12-step support group for individuals suffering from compulsive spending.
www.spenders.org

Union Community Fund
Assistance and resources to local communities and members.
www.unioncommunityfund.org/contacts/asp

Legal

Legal Questions
Free answers to legal questions in a number of law areas.
www.freeadvice.com

Union Privilege
Find a local attorney by specialty (i.e. labor law, domestic law, bankruptcy law, etc.)
www.unionprivilege.org

Health and Stress

Job-related Stress Management
Articles, tips and techniques for surviving job-related stress.
www.mindtools.com/smpage.html

The American Institute of Stress
A resource for understanding the relationship between stress and health.
www.stress.org

Unemployment

AFL-CIO Community Services:
Network of 200 full-time skilled liaisons refer union members and their families to local community resources and services.
www.aflcio.org/aboutus/allies/csn.cfm Or call 703-683-7833.

Low-Cost Health Care Services
Hill Burton Facilities provide free or low-cost health care services to people living in the facility’s area who cannot afford to pay for the services.
www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/hillburtonfacilities.htm

Low-Cost Insurance for Children
Government-sponsored program aiding families in accessing health insurance for children. Lists state-by-state programs and requirements.
www.insurekidsnow.gov/

Unemployment Benefits by State
State-by-state information on unemployment insurance and benefits.
www.workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/map.asp

Work/Life Balance

Elder Care

Alzheimer’s Association
Resources and services for those impacted by Alzheimer’s.
www.alz.org

Alzheimer’s Disease and Education Center
Information on Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders.
www.alzheimers.org

Caregiver.org
Education, services, and support for caregivers.
www.caregiver.org

Careguide
Provides families with information on how to plan the care of loved ones.
www.careguide.net

Long Distance Families
Tools for coping and managing being away from family members.
www.longdistancefamilies.com

Parenting

Child Care Aware
Information on finding quality child care and child care resources in your community.
www.childcareaware.org

Parents Place
Information and resources for working parents.
www.parentsplace.com

Parents without Partners
Support and resources for single parents.
www.parentswithoutpartners.org

Single Mothers
Online support and resources for single moms.
www.singlemothers.org

Sleep Aid Resources

Sleep Foundation
Sleep strategies for shift workers.
www.sleepfoundation.org/publications/shiftworker.cfm

SleepNet
Tips for getting a good night’s sleep and information on sleep disorders.
www.sleepnet.com