Studying Alcohol and Related Risks (STARR) Lab Resources

STARR Lab Resources


The lab develops resources to support students, practitioners, and community partners. These include downloadable reports, fact sheets, training modules, and toolkits designed to translate research into practice.

Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington Resources

Dallas Intergroup Association Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)


Phone: 214-887-6699
Website: https://www.aadallas.org/wordpress/meetings/

Gatherings of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other with the goal of solving their common problem and helping others recover from alcoholism or problems with alcohol.

Fort Worth Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)


Phone: 817-332-3533 or 800-396-1602
Website: http://fortworthaa.org/

Gatherings of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other with the goal of solving their common problem and helping others recover from alcoholism or problems with alcohol.

Mental Health Association of Tarrant County


Phone: 817-335-3022
Website: http://mhatc.org/

Mental Health America of Greater Tarrant County believes in building awareness of mental wellness within the community.  We strive to provide knowledge and outreach which aid to improve the lives of those we serve by helping them to remember their true nature and resilience.

Tarrant County Crisis Helpline MHMR Tarrant


Phone: 800-866-2465
Website: https://www.mhmrtarrant.org/crisis-services/

Connects people in physical, emotional, and financial crisis to services that will be of help to reduce immediate emotional distress and defuse crises for individuals, families, and the community.

National Resources

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters


Phone: 1-888-425-2666
Website: http://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/

Makes referrals to local Al-Anon groups, which are support groups for spouses and other significant adults in an alcoholic person’s life. Also makes referrals to Alateen groups, which offer support to children of alcoholics.

Info About Kids


Website: https://infoaboutkids.org/

Infoaboutkids.org is an ongoing collaboration of the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth and Families. Their goal is to promote healthy child and family development by highlighting science-based information for those who care for, or work with, children. Their site, updated annually, links to other well-established, trustworthy websites for parents, other caregivers, and professionals.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) World Services


Phone: 818-773-9999 Ext. 771
Website: https://www.na.org/

Makes referrals to local NA groups and provides informational materials on the NA program. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs has become a major problem.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)


Phone: 301-443-3860
Website: https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/

Makes available free publications on all aspects of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Many are available in Spanish. Call, write, or search the NIAAA Web site for a list of publications and ordering information.

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator


Phone: 800-662-4357
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

A locator for alcohol and drug abuse treatment or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country. Provides information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)


Phone: 800-656-4673
Website: https://www.rainn.org/

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.

Planned Parenthood


Phone: 800-230-7526
Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.

 

TeenHelp


Website: https://www.teenhelp.com/

A great website for parents of teens and teens going through adolescence. Provides information on a wide variety of topics ranging from teen mental health, physical health, sex, substance use, and social life among others.