This is an alphabetical list of websites listed on Harris Library web pages.
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
This national organization seeks to end anti-gay bias in grades K-12 school. The
Resources section of the site provides statistical information, curricular
materials, and a guide to legislative efforts and issues. Links to current news items relating to
gay and lesbian student issues are also included. [Listed April 23, 2001. Last updated July 10,
2007.] (GLSEN)
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation (GMHF)
The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation was established by the
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and its site
provides information to older adults and caregivers about senior mental health issues. For this
reason, it is less clinical than the AAGP's site, but still contains in-depth information. The
Resources section lists many wonderful sites about senior mental health issues and
is divided by topic. [Listed November 14, 2005. Last updated November 2, 2005.] (GMHF)
Gift From Within
Started in 1993 its mission "is a non-profit organization dedicated to those who suffer
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized
individuals..." --From website. [Listed December 7, 2006.] (Gift)
Guide to Careers in Child and Family Policy
NOTE: This site is not available at this time as it "is currently being updated. Please
check back for availability."---as of April 15, 2008.
This site covers career opportunities in child and family policy. At the same time
it serves to identify organizations in child and family policy that can serve as "information
resources" in their own right. (Entry originally contributed by Professor Aloen Townsend.) [Listed
July 11, 2002. Last updated April 15, 2008.] (GCFP)
Guidestar: The National Database of Nonprofit Organizations
Produced by Philanthropic Research, Inc., this site provides a searchable database of over
850,000 nonprofit organizations, including some foundations. Searches can be limited to a
particular geographic region or zip code area. Summaries of the organization's mission and Forms
990 are included for each entry. In addition, the site provides links to current news items related
to charities and a glossary. Accesssing most of the information requires a free registration.
[Listed April 23, 2001. Last updated August 16, 2007.] (Guidestar)
