Has research, training, and informational materials useful in community-based settings. A service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the CSAP Communications Team assists community-based and other programs that are working to prevent alcohol and other drug problems. The Clearinghouse links the adult education community with existing resources in adult education, provides information on request, provides referral services, issues publications, and refers inquiries to appropriate information sources. A bibliography that includes a section on volunteerism is available free of charge. The hotline takes telephone calls from potential volunteer tutors nationwide and from individuals interested in enrolling in literacy programs and refers them to existing adult education programs in their communities.
Spanish speakers are available.
Develops low to moderate reading level materials on maternal and child health, nutrition, family planning and other health-related issues. Also develops Spanish-language materials. The clearinghouse provides information resources on all aspects of adult education, including adult literacy, workplace literacy, and Adult Basic Education. A list of all materials that can be ordered is available free of charge. Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania.