The Help Book
- ISBN-10
- 0684151952
- ISBN-13
- 9780684151953
- Pages
- 667
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1979
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Author
- Jan Yager
Description
Abstract: Organizations and societies that provide direct professional help for social, economic, and medical problems are listed. The subject matter ranges from Alcoholism to Volunteerism, and from Battered Adults to Suicide Prevention. Each chapter opens with a summary of professional knowledge on a specific problem, and each lists many contact organizations. Health, the family, counseling, education, women's issues, crime, citizen action, emergencies, and employment are the broad areas covered. Base or national organizations listed will help readers locate more local or specialized ones.
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