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SOWN (Supportive Older Women's Network)

Model. 32 groups in Philadelphia area. Founded 1982. Helps women (ages 60+) cope with their specialized aging concerns. Support groups, leadership training, consultation, telephone support, outreach and networking. Newsletter.

Write:

S.O.W.N.

4100 Main Street, Suite 200

Philadelphia, PA 19127

Voice: 215-487-3000

Fax: 215-487-3111

Website: http://www.sown.org

E-mail: info@sown.org

Verified: 4/3/2012

Black Women's Health Imperative

International. 15 chapters. Founded 1981. Grassroots organization aimed at improving the health of black women by providing wellness education, services, self-help group development, leadership development, health information and advocacy. Assists in the development of new local affiliate groups. Self-help brochure, quarterly newsletter and annual news magazine. Membership dues vary.

Write:

Black Women's Health Imperative

1726 M Street NW, Suite 300

Washington, DC 20036

Voice: 202-548-4000

Fax: 202-543-9743

Website: http://www.blackwomenshealth.org

E-mail: info@blackwomenshealth.org

Verified: 4/3/2012

OWL - The Voice of Midlife and Older Women

National. Founded 1980. Membership organization that advocates on behalf of various economic and social issues for midlife and older women (social security, pension rights, employment, caregiver support, elder abuse, etc.). Newsletter and chapter development guidelines. Dues dues are sliding scale based on income.

Write:

Older Women's League

1625 K Street, Ste 1275

Washington, DC 20066

Voice: 1-877-653-7966

Fax: 202-332-2949

Website: http://www.owl-national.org

E-mail: owlinfo@owl-national.org

Verified: 7/25/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

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