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The following is a list of state and federal agencies, as well as non–profits, with free resources at your disposal. Through their websites you can order free brochures, posters, and reports in numerous languages to cater to the specific needs of your constituents. If you come across a resource with free information available, please contact your Regional Representative or email the Statewide Main Office at mwilmot@eap.lmc.state.ny.us for inclusion on this list.

State and Federal Agencies

Not–for–profit Resources


State and Federal Agencies

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Web: http://www.cdc.gov/
Media: Downloadable brochures, fact sheets, FAQs, posters, PowerPoint presentations and reports
Topics: Diseases, emergency preparedness, emergency response, environmental health, health conditions, healthy living, life stages and populations (children, men, minorities, seniors, etc.), injury, safety, travelers health, violence (youth, domestic, sexual, etc.), workplace safety and health
Languages: English
Online Availability: Download as a PDF or PowerPoint
Order by: Download only, no print brochures available

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NYS Department of Health (DOH)

Web: www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/publication_catalog
Media: Brochures and posters
Topics: AIDS, adoption, alcohol, alzheimer's disease, arthritis, asthma, bio-terrorism, birth control, birth disorders, cancer, child health, choking first aid, death and dying, dental health, diabetes, disability and health, environmental and occupational health, family health plus, fitness, food and nutrition, health and long-term care, health education and community outreach, heart disease, hepatitis, hygiene, immunization, injury prevention, lead poisoning, managed care, marriage, Medicaid, medications and prescription drugs, oral health, organ transplantation, osteoporosis, pregnancy, rabies, sanitation and pest control, sexually transmitted diseases, smoking and tobacco use, stress, summer camps, teen health, ticks, mosquitoes, parasites, tuberculosis, women's health, worker safety
Languages: English
Online availability: N/A
Order by: Mail, Fax, Email an order form
Phone:

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Web: http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications
Media: Brochures
Topics: Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, conditions and diseases, healthy aging, making sense of health, medical care, medications and supplements, men's health, planning and decision making, resources for health and community professionals, safety, science and research, women's health
Languages: English, Spanish
Online Availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Website
Phone: 1–800–222–2225

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Web: www.ftc.gov/ftc/contact.shtm#publications
Media: Brochures
Topics: Practical consumer information on automobiles, computers and the internet, credit and loans, diet, education, energy and the environment, health and fitness, ID theft, investments and business opportunities, job placement, privacy and security, scholarships, shopping for products and services, telemarketing, telephone services
Languages: English
Online Availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Mail, Web Form (bulk ordering)

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Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (OASAS)

Web: www.oasas.state.ny.us/pio/pubgen.cfm
Media: Brochures, fact sheets, and posters
Topics: Addiction medicine, alcohol, benefits of treatment to employers, children and teens, cocaine, community action, crack, heroine, inhalants, over-the-counter medicines, pregnancy risks, problem gambling, underage drinking prevention, tobacco independence, workplace substance abuse
Languages: English, Spanish (limited selection)
Online availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Mail, Fax, Email an order form
Phone: 518–473–3460 (general information)

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Office of the Attorney General (OAG)

Web: www.oag.state.ny.us/pub_list.html
Media: Brochures and reports
Topics: Consumer tips and basic law information on automobiles, charitable giving and organizations, identity theft and fraud, credit reporting and counseling, predatory lending, civil rights and special needs, courts, crime and safety, the environment, health and health care, housing, internet safety, investor protection, labor, senior citizens, telecommunications.
Languages:

Online availability: N/A
Order by: Web Form, Mail, or Fax an order form
Phone: 518–474–6806

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Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Web: www.opdv.state.ny.us/publications/
Media: Bookmarks, brochures, palm cards, posters, and reports
Topics: Finding safety and support, relationship issues, teaching young men to respect women
Languages:

Online availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Mail or Fax an order form
Phone: 518–457–5800 (general information only)

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Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA)

Web: www.otda.state.ny.us/main/publications
Media: Brochures
Topics: Bureau of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (BRIA), child support and care, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), food stamps, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), programs and services of OTDA, Responsible Fatherhood Initiative
Languages:

Online availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Email, Mail, Fax
Phone: 518–474–9516

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NYS & CSEA Partnership

Web: www.nyscseapartnership.org/website/SFS2009_10/welcome.cfm
Media: Training Courses
Topics: Adult Education Basics, Educational Planning , Language Skills , Mathematics , Safety and Health , Secretarial , Skilled Trades , Work and Life , Work Management , Written Communication
Languages: English
Online availability: N/A - in person training
Order by:Fax, Mail
Phone: 518–486–7814

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NYS Parent Education and Awareness Program

Web: www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed
Media: Brochures
Topics: Help for parents separating from their spouse or partner, or divorcing
Languages: English
Online availability: N/A
Order by: Phone
Phone: 888–809–2798

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NYS Public Service Commision

Web: www.askpsc.com/askpsc/publication
Media: Brochures
Topics: Assistance programs and protections, consumer complaint procedures, power to help yourself, programs and protections for senior citizens, reaching the PSC, utility consumers with disabilities, utility service tips
Languages: English, Spanish (limited selection)
Online availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Web Form
Phone: 888–ASK–PSC1

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Not-for-Profit Resources

American Cancer Society

Web: www.cancer.org (general info)
Media: Downloadable brochures
Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (unspecified), Korean, Vietnamese
Online Availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Phone
Phone: 1–800–227–2345

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American Heart Association

Web: www.americanheart.org (general info)
Media: Brochures (can give out up to 10)
Languages: English, Spanish
Online Availability: N/A
Order by: Phone
Phone: 1–800–242–8721

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Web: http://www.afsp.org (general info)
Information: Downloadable brochures
Languages: English
Online Availability: Download as PDF
Order by: Email (will email brochures to be printed out)
Phone: 1–888–333–2377

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American Stroke Association

Web: www.strokeassociation.org (general info)
Information: Brochures (can give out up to 10)
Languages: English, Spanish
Online Availability: N/A
Order by: Phone
Phone: 1–888–478–7653

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Caring Connection

Web: http://www.caringinfo.org/Resources.htm
Media: Downloadable brochures
Topics: Advance directives, planning ahead, caregiving; end-of-life care, grief, legal issues with advance care planning, pain, pediatrics, planning for long term care, professional resources; serious illness; spirituality
Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese
Online Availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Download only, no print brochures available
Phone: 1–800–658–8898

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National Crime Prevention Council

Web: http://www.ncpc.org/publications/brochures
Media: Downloadable brochures
Topics: Children, conflict resolution, home safety, illegal substances, neighborhood watch, school safety, seniors, sexual assault, technology, teens
Languages: English, Spanish
Online Availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Download only, no print brochures available

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New York State Bar Association

Web: http://www.nysba.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Public_Resources&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=15&ContentID=1823
Media: Downloadable brochures, links and printable forms
Topics: Client rights and responsibilities, court interpreters, dissatisfaction with a NY attorney, finding a NY attorney, guide to the courts of New York, health care proxy forms, living wills, mass disaster, Mock Trial 101 program, obtaining free legal assistance, official court forms for legal consumers, relation of youth and citizenship with the law, resources for local bars, The Peoples Law School program, when to hire an attorney, Youth Services Advocate program
Languages: English, Spanish
Online Availability: Download as a PDF, links to websites
Order by: Download only, no print brochures available
Phone: 518–463–3200

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Prevent Child Abuse NY

Web: http://preventchildabuseny.org/resource.shtml#dev
Media: Downloadable brochures
Topics: Child abuse facts, recognition, safety, and prevention tips for parents, kids, professionals, and advocates
Languages: English, Spanish
Online Availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Download only, no print brochures available
Phone: 800–342–7472

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Smoker’s Quitline

Web: www.nysmokefree.com – click the "Guides and Materials" link
Media: Brochures, fact sheets, kits, and posters
Topics: Cigars, health risks, Medicaid coverage, second hand smoke, smokeless tobacco, youth activities and surveys
Languages: English, Spanish
Online Availability: Download as a PDF
Order by: Web Form or Phone (Ask the specialist how many you can order for free, the number is different per item.)
Phone: 866–697–8487 – Select your language, Press 1 to speak to a specialist, input your phone number followed by the "#" sign

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