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Self-Help Clearinghouses Across the World

To find a local mutual aid support group for your concern, review the list of self-help clearinghouses below to see if there is one that serves your community. Self-help clearinghouses can provide you with information on local support groups, including groups not affiliated with any national self-help organization. In addition, many of the clearinghouses listed below provide consultation to help individuals develop needed new groups. Some provide training workshops, distribute "how to" materials, and publish directories and newsletters.

This list is arranged alphabetically within two categories:

U.S. SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSES

 

 

CALIFORNIA

Self-Help Connection (San Diego County) Provides information and referral to over 600 free or low cost support groups in San Diego County. Literature for persons who are interested in starting and maintaining support groups. Publishes yearly Directory. Write: Self-Help Connection, c/o Mental Health America, San Diego County, 4069 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104. Call 619-543-0412; Fax:619-543-0748. Website: http://www.mhasd.org E-mail: pbeers@mhasd.org

SHARE! (The Self-Help And Recovery Exchange) * Serves the Los Angeles area. Provides information and referrals to self-help groups in Los Angeles county. Technical assistance for new and ongoing self-help group meetings. Provides meeting space for groups. Verification of self-help meeting attendance for court or other purposes. Collaborative housing program. Director: Ruth Hollman. Write: SHARE!, 5521 Grosvenor Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066. Call 1-877-742-7349 or 310-305-8878 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm PT; 24 hour voice mail with information on the most requested groups). Website: http://www.shareselfhelp.org E-mail: ruth@shareselfhelp.org

 

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut Self-Help Support Network * Founded 1981. Information and referrals to support groups. Provides technical assistance in starting and maintaining groups. Group leadership training, educational workshops & conferences. Publishes directory of self-help groups, newsletter, and other publications. Write: Connecticut Self-Help Support Network, c/o Elaine Horn, The Consultation Center, 389 Whitney Ave., New Haven, CT 06511. Call 203-624-6982; Fax: 203-562-6355. E-mail: info@theconsultationcenter.org (attention: self-help) Website: http://www.theconsultationcenter.org

 

ILLINOIS

Self-Help Center * Serves Champaign and surrounding Counties. Founded 1988. Information and referral to local support groups. Provides assistance in starting support groups, training workshops, directory, moderate listserve, specialized group listings, newsletter, consultation to existing groups, and library of self-help literature. Also offers self-help group development course through University of Illinois. Write: Self-Help Center, c/o Family Service, 405 S. State St., Champaign, IL 61820-5196. Call 217-352-0099; Fax: 217-352-9512; E-mail: selfhelp@prairienet.org Website: http://www.prairienet.org/selfhelp

 

KANSAS

Wichita State University Center for Community Support & Research * Provides information and referral to self-help groups. Offers technical assistance and consultation to existing groups or persons interested in starting groups. Community education, training workshops, conferences on self-help and self-help group leader handbook. Conducts research. Note: This organization no longer publishes a directory. Write: Wichita State University Center for Community Support and Research, P.O. Box 201, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260. Call 1-800-445-0116 (in KS) or 316-978-3843; Fax: 316-978-3593. E-mail: ccsr@wichita.edu Website: http://www.ccsr.wichita.edu

 

NEBRASKA

Nebraska Self-Help Information Services Founded 1964. * Volunteer-run service provides detailed information about support groups (local, national and online). Offers assistance to new and existing groups. Answers phone for fledgling groups. Coordinates statewide directory and information to newspaper columns. Write: Nebraska Self-Help Information Services c/o Barbara Fox, 1601 Euclid Ave., Lincoln, NE 68502. Call 402-476-9668; Fax: 402-434-3972. E-mail: antlerscenter@yahoo.com

 

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse * Provides information and referrals to over 4,500 self-help support groups statewide. Offers free help to those seeking to start new groups. Assists existing groups in need of help. Various workshops, conferences offered. Publishes comprehensive directory of support groups. Maintains library of self-help group development guides and literature. Write: New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse, 375 E. McFarlan St., Dover, NJ 07801-3638. Call 1-800-367-6274 (in NJ) or 973-989-1122; Fax: 973-989-1159. E-mail: njshc@cybernex.net Website: http://www.njgroups.org

 

NEW YORK

New York City Self Help Center Information and referrals to support groups in the five boroughs (Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, Queens, and Brooklyn). Assistance to new and developing groups. Write: NYC Self-Help Center, 120 W. 57th St., Suite 608, New York, NY 10019. Call 212-586-5770; (Mon.-Thurs. - only open part-time); Admin: 212-399-2685 ext. 209; Fax: 212-399-2475.

Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse * Founded 1979. A central resource for mutual support groups. Provides information and referral to mutual support groups in Westchester county. Assists in the formation of new groups. Provides community education and publishes a directory of self-help groups. Phone networks for newly separated women and newly widowed men and women. Director Lenore Rosenbaum, MS. Write: Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse, 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NY, 10603. Call 914-761-0600 ext. 308; Fax 914-761-5859. E-mail: lrosenbaum@wjcs.com

Niagara Self-Help Clearinghouse (Niagara County). Founded 1985. Information & referrals to local support groups. Provides technical assistance to new groups. Networks with other community resources. Helps with new group development and holds group leader training. Directory of self-help groups, mental health video/book library. Write: Niagara Self-Help Clearinghouse, c/o MHA in Niagara County, 36 Pine St., Lockport, NY 14094. Call 716-433-3780 ext 12; Fax: 716-433-3847. Website: http://www.mhanc.com

The Self-Help Clearinghouse (Rockland County) Information and referral concerning self-help groups. Provides consultation and assistance to new groups that are forming. Publishes newsletter, self-help group directory ($3). Offers assistance starting support groups. Write: Write: Jennifer Conforto, Self-Help Clearinghouse, MHA of Rockland County, Inc., 706 Executive Blvd., Suite F, Valley Cottage, NY 10989. Call 845-267-2172 ext. 422; Fax: 845-267-2169. E-mail: hyattm@mharockland.org Website: http://www.mharockland.org

Mental Health Association of Monroe County. Provides information and referrals to all local support groups. Assistance in starting new groups, training workshops and how-to materials. Directory of local groups published online. Write: Mental Health Association, 320 North Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14607. Call Cindi Licata 585-325-3145 ext. 113; Fax: 585-325-3188. Website: http://www.mharochester.org

Institute for Human Services/HELPLINE (Serves Steuben, Allegany, Schulyer, Yates and Chemung Counties). Founded 1984. Information and referrals to local services and agencies, as well as local support groups. Provides assistance to new and existing self-help groups. Also acts as 24-hour crisis and referral line. Newsletter, information and referral, self-help clearinghouse. Write: Institute for Human Services/Helpline, 6666 County Rd. ll, Bath, NY 14810. Call 1-800-346-2211 (in NY); Admin: 607-776-9467. E-mail: helpline@ihsnet.org Website: http://www.ihsnet.org (to find the listing of support groups on the website: on the left side of the home page, under the heading "Programs & Services" click on "2-1-1 helpline"; then click on "Helpline Online"; next click on the letter "S" or type in the phrase "Support Groups" in the keyword search box)


NORTH CAROLINA

SupportWorks Provides information & referral to support groups in Mecklenburg County area. Networks persons seeking mutual support. Provides consultation to people developing face-to-face and telephone conference groups. Publications, including "Power Tools" on starting groups. Write: SupportWorks, 1607 Dilworth Road West, Charlotte, NC 28203. Call 704-331-9500 (group information); 704-377-2055 (Director). Website: http://www.supportworks.org

 

OHIO

Mental Health Association (Greater Cincinnati and northern KY) * Founded 2000. Provides referrals to local self-help groups. Publishes directory and website listing. Provides help to groups. Contact person: Sheila Sims. Write: Mental Health Association, 2400 Reading Rd., Suite 412, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Call 513-287-8542; Fax: 513-287-8544. E-mail: mha@mhaswoh.org Website: http://www.mentalhealthassn.org

 

PENNSYLVANIA

Self-Help Information Network Exchange (SHINE) (Serves Lackawanna County) Provides information and referral to support groups in northeastern Pennsylvania. Sponsors workshops and special events for self-help advocates. Brochure. Community resource library. Write: SHINE, 538 Spruce St., Suite 420, Scranton, PA 18503. Call 570-961-1234 (24 hrs); Admin: 570-347-5616; Fax: 570-341-5816. E-mail: shine@vacnepa.org Website: http://www.vacnepa.org

 

TENNESSEE

Mental Health Association of East Tennessee * Information and referral regarding self-help groups in eastern Tennessee. Publishes directory of local support groups. Write: Mental Health Association of East Tennessee, P.O. Box 32731, Knoxville, TN 37930-2731. Call 865-584-9125; Fax: 865-824-0040. Email: info@mhaet.com Website: http://www.mhaet.com

 

TEXAS

Texas Self-Help Information and Education Service * Provides information and education to local self-help groups and agencies statewide. Consultation to persons interested in starting new groups. Publishes technical manual for starting support groups and other manuals. Write: Texas Self-Help and Education Service, 1210 San Antonio St., Suite 200, Austin, TX 78757. Call Polly Hughes: 512-454-3706; Fax: 512-454-3725. Website: http://www.mhatexas.org

 

NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSES

National Self-Help Clearinghouse * Provides information and referral to self-help groups and regional self-help clearinghouses. Encourages and conducts training of professionals about self help. Carries out research activities. Publishes manuals and training materials. Write: National Self-Help Clearinghouse, c/o CUNY, Graduate School and University Center, 365 Fifth Ave., Suite 3300, New York, NY 10016. Call: 212-817-1822. Website: http://www.selfhelpweb.org E-mail: info@selfhelpweb.org

American Self-Help Clearinghouse * Maintains database of national self-help headquarters and model one-of-a-kind groups. Referrals to self-help clearinghouses nationwide. Offers assistance to persons interested in starting new groups. Program Administrator: Ed Madara. Write: American Self-Help Clearinghouse, 375 E. McFarlan St., Dover, NJ 07801-3638. Call: 973-989-1122; Fax: 973-989-1159. E-mail: ashc@cybernex.net Website: http://www.selfhelpgroups.org

 


INTERNATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSES

 

 

AUSTRALIA

Collective of Self Help Groups (Victoria) A network of self help and social action groups. Publishes statewide directory of groups. Phone inquiries are taken Wed. and Thurs., 10am-3pm. Assistance offered to start support groups. Write: Collective of Self Help Groups, P.O. Box 251, Brunswick East, Australia 3057. Call (61 3) 9349-2301. Website: http://www.coshg.org.au E-mail: info@coshg.org.au

 

ConnectGroups - Support Groups Association W.A. Inc. (Western Australia; formerly Western Institute of Self Help - WISH) Supports self-help groups and identifies new groups. Guidelines to help start groups available. Write: ConnectGroups - Support Groups Association WA Inc., P.O. Box 8140, AUS-Perth Business Centre, Western Australia 6849. Call +61 08-9228-4488; Fax: +61 08-9228-4490. E-mail: info@connectgroups.org.au Website: http://www.connectgroups.org.au

 

Self-Help Queensland, Inc Queensland. Founded 1983. Provides information on local self-help groups. Helps persons to start and maintain groups. Write: Self-Help Queensland, Inc. P.O. Box 353, Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia 4109. Call: 07-3344-6919. E-mail: selfhelp@gil.com.au Website: http://www.selfhelpqld.org.au

 

AUSTRIA

Fonds Gesundes Osterreich * Supports self-help supporters nationwide. Networks regional clearinghouses. Acts as a liaison with political and administrative entities. Contact persons: Petra Gajar. Write: Fonds Gesundes Osterreich, SIGIS Service und Information fur Gesundheitsinitiativen und Selbsthilfegruppen, Marianhilfer Strasse 176/8, A 1150 Wien, Austria. Call +431 - 895 04 00 12; Fax: +431 - 895 04 00 20; E-mail: sigis@fgoe.org Website: http://www.gesundesleben.et

 

BELGIUM

Trefpunt Zelfhulp (Flanders/Belgium) Information and referrals to Flemish and local self-help groups. Helps new and existing groups. Education, crisis intervention, legal advice, advocacy. Publications, research. Write: Trefpunt Zelfhulp vzw, Van Evenstraat 2c, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium. Call +32 16 - 23 65 07 or + 32 16 - 32 31 58; Fax: +32 16 - 32 30 52. E-mail: trefpunt.zelfhulp@soc.kuleuven.ac.be Website: http://www.zelfhulp.be

 

CANADA

ALBERTA

The Support Network - Edmonton's Distress Center(Edmonton, Alberta) Founded 1960. Provides referrals to local self-help groups. Directory of local self-help groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups. Write: The Support Network, 10025 106th St., Suite 400, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1G4, Canada. Call 780-482-4357 (distress number) or 780-482-0198 (to order directory) Fax: 780-488-1495. E-mail: admin@thesupportnetwork.com Website: http://www.thesupportnetwork.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA

PeerNetBC * A registered, charitable organization dedicated to promoting peer support approaches that build the capacity of individuals and communities to become healthy, responsive, and self-determining. Provides capacity-building facilitation workshops, consultations, information and referral, outreach and community development, bi-annual "Directory of Self Help and Peer Support Groups in the Lower Mainland," central resource centre, and the Kinex Youth Initiative. Write: SHRA, 306-1212 West Broadway, BC, V6H 3V1 Canada. Call 604-733-6186; Fax: 604-730-1015. E-mail: info@PeerNetBC.com Website: http://www.PeerNetBC.com

MONTREAL

Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal * (Montreal) Founded 1956. Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups. Write: Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montral, 3155 Hochelaga St., Suite 101, Montreal H1W 1G4, Quebec, Canada. Call 514-527-1375; Fax: 514-527-9712. E-mail: crgm@info-reference.qc.ca Website: http://www.info-reference.qc.ca

NEW BRUNSWICK

Community Information Centre * (New Brunswick) Provides information and referrals on community services. Publishes a variety of human service directories. Write: Community Information Line, c/o Human Development Council, Box 6125 Station A, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 4R6 Canada. Call 506-633-4636. Website: http://humandevelopmentcouncil.nb.ca (to find support group listing on website: from the website home page click "community info" tab on top of page; next click "search our online community services database"; then type in "support groups" in the "find" search box) or http://nbinfo.ca

NOVA SCOTIA

The Self-Help Connection (Nova Scotia) Referrals to provincial self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of local self-help groups. Write: The Self-Help Connection, 63 King St., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2R7, Canada. Call 1-866-765-6639 or 902-466-2011; Fax: 902-404-3205. E-mail: selfhelp@eastlink.ca Website: http://www.selfhelpconnection.ca

QUEBEC

Centre d'Action Benevole de Quebec * (Quebec) Information on local self-help groups. Helps to start and maintain groups. Write: Centre d'Action Benevole de Quebec, 245 rue Soumande, Local 285, Quebec (QC) GIM 3H6. Call 418-681-3501; Fax: 418-681-6481.

ONTARIO

Self-Help Resource Center * (Greater Toronto area) Founded 1987. Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to start new and also helps existing groups. Directory of self-help groups. Information on Ontario and national self-help organizations and special projects. Write: Self-Help Resource Center, 40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 219, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1B9 Canada. Call 416-487-4355 (Toronto area) or 1-888-283-8806 (in Ontario outside Toronto); Fax: 416-487-0344; E-mail: oshnet@selfhelp.on.ca Website: http://wwww.selfhelp.on.ca

CMHA Barrie-Simcoe * Founded 1960. Offers referrals to support groups in the Barrie-Simcoe local area. Offers assistance to new and existing groups. Write: CMHA, 39 High St., Barrie, Ontario L4N 1W2 Canada. Call 1-800-461-4319 or 705-726-5033; Fax: 705-726-0636. E-mail: info@cmhasim.on.ca Website: http://cmhasim.on.ca

 The Self-Help Connection * (Dartmouth) Referrals to provincial  self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of local self-help groups. Write: The Self-Help Connection, 63 King St., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2R7, Canada. Call  1-866-765-6639 or 902-404-7800; Fax: 902-404-3205. Website: http://www.selfhelpconnection.ca E-mail: selfhelp@eastlink.ca   

CMHA Grand River Branch * Provides referrals to local self-help groups. Provides assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups. Write: CMHA Grand River Branch, Centre for Mental Health, 5420 Hwy 6N, RR5, Guelph, ON, Canada N1H 6J2. Call 519-766-4450. E-mail: admin@cmhawdb.on.ca Website: http://www.cmhagrb.on.ca  

CMHA London-Middlesex Branch * Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Write: CMHA London-Middlesex Branch, 648 Huron St., London, Ontario N5Y 4J8 Canada. Call 519-434-9191; Fax: 519-438-1167. E-mail: mailbox@london.cmha.ca Website: http://www.london.cmha.ca

CMHA Durham Region * Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups. Provides self-help group start up kits. Write: CMHA Durham Region, 60 Bond St. West, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 1A5 Canada. Call 905-436-8760; Fax: 905-436-1569. E-mail: cmha@cmhadurham.org Website: http://www.cmhadurham.org

Community Network Support Team * (Owen Sound) Provides information, education and assistance in the development of local mental health self help and support groups. Maintains lending library of mental health books and videos. Operates "Family Support Initiative" and "Consumer/Survivor Development Project" as well as database of mental health and addiction programs. Write: Community Network Support Team, 1139 Second Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2J1 Canada. Call 519-371-4551; Fax: 519-371-6138. E-mail: cnst@gbchc.org Website: http://www.mhagb.ca

Olde Forge Community Resource Center * (Ottawa-Carlton) Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups. Write: Olde Forge Comm. Res. Ctr., 2730 Carling Ave., Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7J1 Canada. Call 613-829-9777; Fax: 613-829-9318. E-mail: forge@ncf.ca 

Oxford Self-Help Network * (Oxford County) Referrals to local mental health self-help groups. Publishes directory of resources and other self-help organizations throughout province. Lending library. Write: Oxford County Self-Help Network, 554 Princess St., Woodstock, Ontario N4S 4H1 Canada. Call 1-877-464-3571 or 519-421-2980; Fax: 519-421-0826. Website: http://www.ocl.net/projects/selfhelp/

CMHA Windsor-Essex Branch * (Windsor-Essex) Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Write: CMHA Windsor-Essex Branch, 1400 Windsor Ave., Windsor Ontario N8X 3L9 Canada. Call 519-255-7440; Fax: 519-255-7817. E-mail: info@cmha-wecb.on.ca Website: http://www.cmha-wecb.on.ca

 

ENGLAND

Self-Help Nottingham Nationwide. Founded 1982. Provides support and services for self-help group in the Nottinham area. Also provides information on local groups and services in the East Midlands and national organizations. Publications on self-help groups. Assistance in starting new groups in Nottingham area and district. Write: Self-Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St., Nottingham NG1 2EG, United Kingdom. Call outside UK: +44 115 911 1662 (general information), or +44 115 911 1661 (group information); inside UK: 0115 911 1662 (general information), or 0115 911 1661 (group information). E-mail: shn@selfhelp.org.uk Website: http://www.selfhelp.org.uk

Contact-A-Family * National. Founded 1975. Limited to illnesses/disabilities. Provides help and advice to families of children and young people up to the age of 19 with illnesses or disabilities. Provides information only to adults affected by rare specific disorders. Maintains online data base of rare disorders. Networks people with similar disabilities. Write: Contact-A-Family, 209-211 City Rd., London, EC1V 1JN, UK. Call: +44 0 20 7608 8700 (main office) or +44 0808 808 3555 (helpline for families); Fax: +44 (0) 7608 8701. E-mail: info@cafamily.org.uk Website: http://www.cafamily.org.uk

PATIENT UK Online. Provides information on health-related and bereavement self-help organizations serving the United Kingdom, which can then usually direct people to local support groups. Call 0191 261 2252; Fax: 0191 261 4452. Website: http://www.patient.org.uk

 

GREECE

Self-Help Promoting Program (National) Founded 2001. Provides information on self-help groups throughout Greece. Promotes self-help in coping with addiction to psychoactive substances and other psychosocial problems. Trains health workers in support of citizens' initiatives. Conducts research into the applications of self-help in dealing with psychosocial problems. Write: Self-Help Promoting Program, 10 Mitropoleos Str. (3rd and 4th Floor), 54625, Thessaloniki, Greece. Call 32-310-500-477-8; Fax: 32-310-500-478. E-mail: selfhelp@auth.gr Website: http://www.auth.gr/selfhelp or http://www.selfhelp.gr

 

ISRAEL

Israel Self-Help Center (National) Provides information and referral to self-help groups nationwide. Write: ISHC, 314 Menachem Begin St. Ramat-Gan. 52324, Israel. Call +792 3 7518334; Fax +792 3 75118395. E-mail: selfhelp@slfhelp.org.il Website: http://www.selfhelp.org.il

 

JAPAN

STIALISH Self-help Clearinghouse Miyazaki * Provides information on self-help groups and basic manual in starting self-help groups (available in English). Write: STIALISH Self-Help Clearinghouse Miyazaki, c/o Volunteer Center, 22, Haramachi 2-Chome, Miyazaki City, 8808505, Japan. Call 6-6352-0430 (1st and 3rd Saturday of every month between 14:00-18:00). E-mail: mshc-stialish@pokopon.jp

Hyogo Self-Help Support Center * Provides information on self-help groups in the Hyogo area. Write: 1-8-22-101 Minamimachi Fukae, Higashinada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo, Japan. Call: +81-78-452-3082.E-mail: tshc@blue.forum.ne.jp Website: http://hyogo-selfhelp.hoops.ne.jp/

Osaka Self-Help Support Center * Provides information on local self-help groups. Director: Hiroyuki Matsuda. Call +81-6-6352-0430; Fax: +81-72-254-9781. Write: Osaka Self-Help Support Center, c/o Osaka Volunteer Association, 1-5-27, Doshin, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0035 Japan. E-mail: matsuda@sw.osakafu-u.ac.jp

 

LIECHTENSTEIN

Kontaktstelle SHG * Referrals to local self-help groups. Contact: Yvonne Odoni. Write: Kontaktstelle SHG, Postfach 1, FL-9494, Schaan, Liechtenstein. Call: +423 79 419 1802. Website: http://www.kontaktstelle-shg.de/

 

MEXICO

Fraternidad de Grupos de Autoayuda y Ayuda Mutua * Founded 2004. Website has information on starting a group; resources for existing groups; illustrative metaphors, stories, specialized articles; resources for professionals, and more. The Fraternidad helps those in Mexico seeking to find a group or wishing to start one, and Mexican groups seeking research assistance. Also helps professionals seeking to better understand self-help groups, professionals or students who wish to help self-help group development or research, and all who wish more information on self-help groups. Write: Fraternidad de Grupos de Autoayuda y Ayda Mutua, Apartado Postal 210, Coyoacan, DF, 04331, Mexico. Call/fax (+52) (55) 5689 6659. Email: info@ayudamutua.org Website: http://www.aydamutua.org

SWEDEN

Fenix Sjalvhjalpscenter * Provides information on local self-help groups in Stockholm. Offers workshops and offers assistance in starting new groups. Write: Fenix Sjalvhjalpscenter, Hagerstensvagen 162, 126 53 Hagersten (Stockholm) Sweden. Call 0046-8-681-06-24. E-mail: info@fenix.org.se Website: http://www.fenix.org.se/aboutfenix.htm

 

SWITZERLAND

Stiftung KOSCH Founded 2000. Nationwide coordinating organization for self-help groups. Umbrella organization for regional self-help clearinghouses throughout Switzerland. Assistance starting support groups. Call: Verena Vogelsanger. Write: Stiftung KOSCH, Laufenstrasse 12, CH-4053, Basel, Switzerland. Call +41 061 - 333 86 01 (Verena Vogelsanger); Fax: +41 061 - 333 86 02. E-mail: gs@kosch.ch Website: http://www.kosch.ch

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