Our Mission
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s primary mission is to build the capacity of our members so they can help older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Our Vision
Build a society that values and supports people as they age.
Our Work
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) is a 501(c)(3) membership association representing America’s national network of 622 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and providing a voice in the nation’s capital for the 256 Title VI Native American aging programs.
Whether it is helping Washington set priorities, building the capacity of our members, raising the visibility of AAAs and Title VI programs nationwide, offering training and educational events, or working to drive excellence in the fields of I&R/A, transportation, business acumen, healthy aging, older adult engagement, livable and dementia-friendly communities, n4a is dedicated to supporting the success of its members.
Please see our Annual Report for an overview of our recent work or n4a News for the latest developments.
Support our mission? Consider becoming a member and/or making a tax-deductible donation to the Building Our Capacity Fund.
To support older adults affected by natural and other disasters, consider a donation to the n4a Disaster Relief Fund.
AGING SERVICES
Aging & Disability Resource Centers Caregivers Care, Transitions, Elder Justice, Health Insurance Assistance, Healthy Aging, Home & Community-Based Services, Livable Communities, Older Americans Act, Transportation, Volunteerism
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ConnectSafely.org is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security. Here you’ll find research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy.
Whether it’s social media, mobile technology or the “Internet of Things,” connected technologies bring us enormous advantages, along with some challenges. ConnectSafely’s job is to help users get the most from their technology while managing the risks and help decision makers craft sensible policies that encourage both innovation and responsible use. ConnectSafely has been a leading voice for rational, research-informed policies — not “moral panics” — when it comes to dealing with challenges brought about by emerging technologies.
We are the U.S. host of Safer Internet Day, a global celebration that takes place on the second Tuesday of each February, and founders of the One Good Thing campaign to surface and celebrate the many ways people of all ages and cultures use connected technology to make the world a better place.
ConnectSafely was founded in 2005 by technology journalist Larry Magid, also founder of SafeKids.com, and Anne Collier of NetFamilyNews.
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Llame al 1-800-422-6237
(1-800-4-CANCER)
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El Servicio de Información de Cáncer (CIS)
Los especialistas en información de cáncer del Servicio de Información de Cáncer (CIS), centro de contacto del NCI, pueden responder a sus preguntas sobre el cáncer ya sea usted un paciente, un familiar o un amigo, un proveedor de atención médica o un investigador. Nuestro servicio está disponible en español e inglés.
Ofrecemos información precisa, actualizada y confiable sobre el cáncer que es fácil de entender y es gratuita. Nuestros especialistas capacitados en información de cáncer brindan respuestas personalizadas sobre una variedad de temas de cáncer, incluyendo:
búsqueda personalizada de estudios clínicos
investigación del cáncer
cómo encontrar centros para el tratamiento del cáncer
prevención y detección temprana de cáncer
factores de riesgo
síntomas
diagnóstico y tratamiento
cómo vivir con cáncer
donación de tejidos
preguntas sobre el NCI y sus programas
El CIS puede ayudarle también a dejar de fumar. El número de la línea de apoyo para dejar de fumar es el 1-877-448-7848 (1-877-44U-QUIT). El servicio está disponible en español e inglés, de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 9 p. m. hora del Este.
Importante: El Instituto Nacional del Cáncer le proporciona información relacionada con el cáncer para su conocimiento general y no sustituye la atención de un médico.
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¿Tiene preguntas sobre el cáncer o sobre los estudios clínicos? Los especialistas en información de cáncer del NCI le pueden ayudar.
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Envíe sus cartas a:
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Si vive fuera de los EE. UU.
Las personas que viven fuera de los Estados Unidos también pueden recibir información sobre el cáncer a través de las siguientes organizaciones:
Get live, online assistance from NCI’s Cancer Information Service
https://livehelp.cancer.gov/app/chat/chat_launch
NCI Information Specialists can answer your questions about cancer, clinical trials, and quitting smoking. LiveHelp is confidential. Our Information Specialists do not provide medical advice and our service is not a substitute for talking with your health professional.
LiveHelp is available Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
El servicio de LiveHelp también está disponible en español en el siguiente enlace:https://LiveHelp-es.cancer.gov.
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About Smokefree.gov
Smokefree.gov is designed to help you or someone you care about quit smoking.
People want to quit smoking for different reasons. Different people need different types of support to quit and stay smokefree. Smokefree.gov has the information and resources to fit your needs—no matter your reason or the type of help you’re looking for.
You’ll find quizzes, tips, plans, apps, text messaging programs, and other ways to get ready to quit and be smokefree for good. Try starting with Tools & Tips, then explore all the on-demand, 24/7 help Smokefree.gov offers.
The National Cancer Institute’s Tobacco Control Research Branch created and manages Smokefree.gov. Smokefree.gov is a major component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ efforts to develop mobile health programs designed to reduce the prevalence of smoking in the United States and address this major threat to public health, particularly among certain populations.
If you have questions about Smokefree.gov contents or technical features, email NCISmokefreeTeam@mail.nih.gov.
Smokefree offers tools and tips to quit smoking in English and Spanish.
Many smokers don’t know where to begin their quit journeys. There isn’t one right way to start, but getting prepared and knowing what to expect can make things easier. Learn know to prepare for your quit day
Prepare to Quit
There are things you can do before you smoke your last cigarette to help make quitting a little bit easier.
Steps to Manage Quit Day
Today is your Quit Day, be proud! Start strong by knowing what to expect and how to manage difficult moments on your first smokefree day.
Why Quitting Is Hard
Knowing why quitting is so difficult can help you be prepared to face the challenges of quitting.
Tools & Tips
Learn about different tools to help you quit and how to use them.
Smokefree Text Messaging Programs
Smokefree.gov offers free text messaging programs that give 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips for becoming smokefree and being healthier.
Find the program that meets your needs. You can sign up or opt-out at any time.
Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.
1-855- 4A PARENT
(1-855-427-2736)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Friday
10:00 AM PST to 7:00 PM PST
Operated by Parents Anonymous® Inc.
parentsanonymous.org
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. NSVRC also works with the media to promote informed reporting. Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation.
.LGBTQ Support and Social Group USA a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. Our aim is to support the local LGBTQ youth community. Some of our efforts include:
Monthly meetings where LGBTQ youth, teens, and young adults can come together in a safe, accepting, and judgement-free environment to discuss issues of concern to them, socialize, play games, watch movies, or just hang out in a stress-free safe space. Parents, advocates, and allies are all welcome to join us at our meetings.
Providing periodic outings and activities for LGBTQ youth and allies. Examples include trips to the Gay Pride Parade in Asbury Park, outdoor excursions, and mall hangouts.
A yearly college scholarship award for an entering freshman in the LGBTQ community, supported by fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Providing opportunities to hear informational and educational speakers on topics of concern to the LGBTQ community.
We’re proud of the work we do and are always striving to do more! If you have ideas, suggestions, feedback, or want to volunteer and help,
Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
Funding scientific research
Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission
Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on