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
