Rachel Carson Council -Serves as a clearinghouse and library with information at both scientific and layperson levels on pesticide-related issues.
The Local drinking water quality information: Local water suppliers are mandated to provide consumers with a confidence report that tells where water comes from and what is in it.
Alliance for Healthy Homes - a public interest organization with excellent resources on lead poisoning and prevention including community tool kits.
Pesticide Education Center - Organization dedicated to educating workers and the general public about the health effects of pesticide exposure
Pesticide Watch and Pesticide Watch Education Fund - Sister organizations dedicated to fighting dangerous pesticide use in California communities.
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs -provides resources for pesticide safety, chemical information, pesticide registration, and legislation.
CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - offers screening, research and surveillance information.
Lead Programs - information on EPA and other federal lead poisoning prevention programs.
Find local treatment locations. 1-800-451-2229
Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides provides pesticide fact sheets, action alerts and information on what to do in a pesticide emergency.
EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water offers information about the regulations and programs developed under the Safe Drinking Water Act, federal and state contacts for further information, and drinking water publications.
For insight into the day-to-day life of a migrant farmworker's child, read The Barefoot Heart, by Elva Trevino Hart.
Locate updated cancer education material and find states that provide financial assistance.
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A non-profit agency promoting eye care for underserved communities. Provides trainings on primary eye care and use of the Focometer.
Legal advice for cancer patients. 213-736-1455
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This site includes a comprehensive listing of complete cancer services.
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Find information on prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential cancer related material.
Free breast and cervical cancer screening services to medicaly underserved. They also provide some treatment assistance.
Families/Familias Saludables: 8 week curricula focusing on prevention of domestic violence 831-722-4532
HAPA- Hombres Autoresponsables para Parar el Abuso: Small group intervention for abusers consisting of 24 weekly group sessions. 541-386-4880