Health and Human Services

The following organizations either address the physical or mental conditions or limitations of individuals, advocate for the general well-being of humanity, or support human services professionals.

Note: Career Services Office offers no endorsement of and assumes no liability for the currency, accuracy, or availability of any information on these sites.

American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), Alexandria, VA
Enhances the mental health counseling profession with licensing, advocacy, education and professional development services.

American Psychological Association (APA), Washington, DC
Represents psychology professionals and research in the US.

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Washington, DC
Works to reform medical education.

Canine Companions for Independence, San Francisco, CA
Trains and provides assistance dogs to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.

Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA
Offers a complete range of on-site programs in independent living skills.

Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Washington, DC
Ensures that disadvantaged children are given the opportunity to mature and develop within a family that is supportive and free of maltreatment.

Children's Aid Society, New York, NY
Provides a broad spectrum of health, education, recreation and emergency services to New York City's neediest children and families.

Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC
Educates the nation about children's needs and encourages prevention against sickness, delinquency, school dropouts, and family breakdown.

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
Excels in care, advocacy, research and education that enhances the health and well-being of children regionally, nationally and internationally.

Children's Safety Network (CSN), Newton, MA; Washington, DC
Serves as resource center for child injury prevention professionals.

Community Learning Center, Cambridge, MA
Prepares adult learners for the GED and full participation in society by offering basic reading, writing, mathematics, ESL and computer skills.

COPE, Washington, DC
Keeps workplaces healthy and productive and employees working at there best with services that identify and resolve personal problems.

Educational Alliance, The, New York, NY
Provides cultural and educational opportunities where public programs are in short supply to mentally and socially impaired community members.

Engender Health, New York, NY
Improves lives by ensuring that reproductive health services are safe, available and sustainable.

Everywoman's Center, Amherst, MA
Sponsors programs designed to serve and empower women.

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH), Washington, DC
Parent-run organization supports the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families.

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), New York, NY
Works to enhance the quality of life for children and families in some of New York City's most devastated neighborhoods.

Judge Baker Children's Center, Boston, MA
Improves the lives of children whose emotional and behavioral problems threaten to limit their potential.

Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities, Washington, DC
Enhances employment opportunities for youth with disabilities.

Massachusetts Partnership for Healthy Communities, Dorchester, MA
Implements community health and medical research programs that work in complementary ways to support health improvement workers.

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), Boston, MA
Protects and promotes the rights and well-being of children and families.

Maternal and Child Health Coalition (MCHC), Kansas City, MO
Helps every mother and child in the Kansas City area to be healthy.

New Alternatives for Children, New York, NY
Helps de-institutionalize children with disabilities.

Pfizer Inc, New York, NY
Dedicates its resources to better health and greater access to healthcare for people and their valued animals.

Planned Parenthood, New York, NY
Offers voluntary reproductive health care.

Project HEALTH, Boston, MA
Unites creative energy of undergraduates, expert knowledge of medical professionals and the first-hand experience of families to ensure that every child grows up free from the obstacles imposed by poor health.

ProMetrics Consulting, Inc, King of Prussia, PA
As fast moving, innovative and technologically advanced consulting firm, offers expertise in managing healthcare data.

PRS, Inc, Falls Church, VA
Provides community-based psychiatric rehabilitation that includes day support and residential and employment services.

Toolworks, San Francisco, CA
Provides tools and resources that promise independence, equality and personal satisfaction for people with disabilities.

United States Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC
Protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

United Way of Tri-State, New York, NY
Area-specific fundraising partnership.

YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities, New York, NY
Leads in the provision of services, education and training in the field of developmental and learning disabilities.

Zero to Three/National Center for Clinical Infant Program, Washington, DC
Strengthens and supports families, practitioners and communities in promoting the healthy development of babies and toddlers.