Program | Address and/or phone number | Website and/or email address | Comments |
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Active Minds | 2001 S Street, NW Suite 450 Washington, DC 20009 202.332.9595 Sara Abelson, Program Director | activeminds.org/ info@activeminds.org sara@activeminds.org | Student organization, founded at University of Pennsylvania that uses peer outreach to increase student mental health awareness and decrease stigma that surrounds MI. Provides information and resources to student members. Encourages students to seek help when needed. |
ADA & IT Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region | 401 North Washington Street, Suite 450 800.949.4232 Rockville, MA 20850 | http://namipamainline.org/donate-here/ http://www.adainfo.org/ | Provides information on all aspects of the ADA to individuals and organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Has an extensive library of ADA and disability publications, most of which are free. |
ADA Watch/National Coalition for Disability Rights | 601Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 900S 202.448.9928 Washington, DC 20004 | www.accessiblesociety.org | In partnership with Bazelon Center, alliance of hundreds of disability, civil rights and social justice organizations to promote the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). |
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) | 1629 K St., NW, Ste 950 Washington, DC 20006 800.840.8844 | www.aapd.com/ | Cross-disability organization whose mission is to empower people living with disabilities by advancing the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). |
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Disability and Business Technical Assistance Cntr (DBTAC) | 401 North Washington Street, Suite 450 Rockville, MD 20805 800.949.4232 | www.adata.org ainfo@transcen.org | Provides information and technical assistance on ADA requirements. Can make referrals to other agencies/web sites |
American Psychiatric Association (APA) | 1000 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1825 Arlington, VA 22209 888.357.7924 | www.psych.org apa@psych.org | APA represents 40,000 psychiatrists. Site provides information about psychiatric conditions and links to other sites. |
American Psychological Association | 750 First St. NE Washington, DC 20002 800.374.2721 800.374.2721 | www.apa.org | Will provide a list of psychologists in the area. |
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation | 940 Commonwealth Avenue, West Boston, MA 02215 617.353.3549 | cpr.bu.edu/ psyrehab@bu.edu | Repository of recovery resources |
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Training and Technical Assistance | 730 N. Franklin Street, Suite 501 Chicago, Illinois 60654-7225 800.826.3632 | www.dbsalliance.org/ | Creates and delivers training, technical assistance and consultation services from the perspective of people who live with mental illnesses. These services are available both on-site and electronically. |
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation | 7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 1050, Bethesda, MD 20814 301.654.7850 | www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/ web@GMHFonline.org | Includes patient information, research, links, find a psychiatrist link |
Healthfinder.gov | 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852 | www.healthfinder.gov healthfinder@nhic.org | Includes information on more than 1,600 clearinghouses, databases, websites, support and self-help groups, and governmental and private organizations that produce reliable information. |
Health InfoSource.com | 800.447.4474 | www.healthinfosource.com/ | Information for consumers, families, and practitioners. Site includes info on all MH disorders, medication information, mental health statistics, MH address book, articles and links. CME online course available for practitioners. MHInteractive contains Ask the Mental Health Expert, bulletin boards, educational updates, and MH mailing lists. |
Healthy Place | www.healthyplace.com/ | Consumer run mental health information site with active chat rooms, hosted support groups, mental health news and weekly radio show. | |
Homelessness Resource Center | homeless.samhsa.gov HomelessPrograms@samhsa.hhs.gov | Organization on the delivery of services of people who are homeless and have SMI. Has library, workshops, training, technical assistance. | |
Internet Mental Health | www.mentalhealth.com editor@mentalhealth.com | Information on MI disorders, self-diagnosis, medications, a magazine, research, discussion groups and internet links. | |
Medline Plus | 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 800.421.4211 | www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus custserv@nlm.nih.gov | Through the National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health, has medical and scientific articles and provides information on consumer topics, directories, and organizations |
Medscape | 825 Eighth Avenue 11th Floor New York, NY 10019 212-301-6700 | www.medscape.com MedscapeCustomerSupport@webmd.net | Resource centers include information on management of SMI, depression/bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychiatry and mental health. Also news and discussion links. |
Mental Health America | 2000 N. Beauregard St. 6h floor Alexandria, VA 22311 800.969.6642 | www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ | National organization with many affiliates, including MHASP. Provides Information, research, services. Bookstore on website. Provides mental illness screening in person, by telephone, and online for alcoholism, anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders. |
Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research | New York Office of Mental Health 140 Old Orangeburg Rd. Orangeburg, NY 10962 845.398.6503 | www.rfmh.org/nki/mhguide.pdf | Mental health resources on the web for families. |
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100 Arlington VA 22203 800.950.NAMI | www.nami.org | Information about mental illness (including NAMI produced brochures), research, legal, consumer support, education and training, book reviews, online communities, specials needs, estate planning. See Local Organizations for local NAMI chapters. |
NAMI PA | 2149 North Second St. Harrisburg, PA 17110 800.223.0500 | http://www.nami-pa.org/ nami-pa@nami-pa.org | NAMI PA offers information, pamphlets and referrals. Has semi-annual regional conferences and an annual state conference to which the public is invited. |
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth | 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 100 877.871.0744 Washington, DC 20008-2304 | www.ncwd-youth.org | Composed of partners with expertise in disability, education, employment and workforce development policy. |
National Empowerment Center | 599 Canal St Lawrence, MA 01840 800.769.3728 | www.power2u.org info4@power2u.org | Offers technical assistance to those involved in empowerment activities. Distributes recovery-related publications and training activities. |
National Guideline Clearinghouse | www.guideline.gov info@guideline.gov | Sponsored by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Clinical evidence-based clinical practice guidelines with annotated bibliography. | |
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) | 6001 Executive Blvd. Room 8184, MSC9663 866.615.6464 Bethesda MD 20892 | nimhinfo@nih.gov Live Online Chat: www.nimh.nih.gov/site-info/contact-nimh.shtml | Information covering all mental illnesses, research, legal, consumer support, education and training, book reviews, online communities, special needs, estate planning, resources, services, medications. |
National Mental Health Information Center | 1 Choke Cherry Road Rockville, MD 20857 877.726.4727 | www.samhsa.gov/prevention/ | Sponsored by SAMHSA and CMHS. Comprehensive source of mental health information and resources. |
National Stigma Clearinghouse | 245 Eighth Ave #213, New York, NY 10011 | http://www.stigmanet.org/ stigmanet@webtv.net | Links to anti-stigma programs, resources, research. |
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) | P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg 17105-2675 800.692.7462 or 717.787.6443 | www.dpw.state.pa.us/dpworganization/officeofmentalhealthandsubstanceabuseservices/ | Links to information about mental health and substance abuse. |
Office of Mental Health New York | 44 Holland Avenue Albany, New York 12229 800.597.8481 | www.omh.ny.gov/ | Cognitive Dysfunction in Mental Illness: Dealing with Cognitive Dysfunction Associated with Psychiatric Disorders is a self-help version of cognitive remediation that can be downloaded. |
US Department of JusticeAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information | 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 800.514.0301 | www.ada.gov | The Justice Department is responsible for enforcing the ADA law. Provides information and accepts complaints |
US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA) | 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300 McLean, Virginia 22102 703.442.2078 | www.uspra.org info@uspra.org |
Topic | Resource | Contact information | Comments |
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Alcohol and other addictionssee substance abuse | See blue pages of telephone book for alcohol and drug problems, counseling, employment counseling, cash assistance, disability, housing, shelter, referral services, counseling services, support groups, and volunteer opportunities. | ||
Anorexia and Bulimia-- see Eating Disorders | |||
Anxiety | Anxiety Disorders Assn of America (ADAA) | 8730 George Ave #600 Silver Spring, MD 20910 www.adaa.org information@adaa.org 240.485.1001 | The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them. |
Anxiety | Freedom From Fear | 308 Seaview Avenue Staten Island NY 10305 www.freedomfromfear.org/ help@freedomfromfear.org 718.351.1717 | An anxiety and depression resource organization. Links to resources. |
Anxiety | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) | 6001 Executive Blvd Room 8184 ,MSC9663 Bethesda, MD 20892 www.nimh.nih.gov nimhinfo@nih.gov 888.ANXIETY 866.615.6464 | Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias (social and specific phobias) and generalized anxiety disorder. |
Attachment Disorder | Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children | P.O. Box 19122 Minneapolis, MN 55419 www.attach.org questions@attach.org 612-861-4222 | Information about reactive attachment disorder. Has quarterly newsletter and annual conference. |
Attachment Disorder | Attachment & Trauma Network | P.O. Box 164 Jefferson, MD 21755 www.attachmenttraumanetwork.com 888.656.9806 | Serving children and families affected by attachment disorder. |
Attention Deficit Disorder | Attention Deficit Disorder Association | ADDA PO Box 7557 Wilmington, DE 19803 www.add.org adda@jmoadmin.com 800.939.1019 | Resource information, support, advocacy, publications, referrals to support groups. |
Attention Deficit Disorder | ADD Warehouse | 300 Northwest 70th Ave Suite 102 Plantation, FL 33317 http://addwarehouse.com websales@addwarehouse.com 800.233.9273 | Central location for ordering books, tapes, assessment scales, and videos selected to help parents and others affected by attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder. |
Attention Deficit Disorder | Attention Deficit Information Network, Inc. | 475 Hillside Avenue http://addinfonetwork.com | Offers support and information to families of persons with ADD and professionals through a network of AD-IN chapters. |
Attention Deficit Disorder | (AD-IN) | Needham, MA 02194 adin@gis.net | |
Attention Deficit Disorder | Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) | 8181 Professional Place Suite 150 Landover, MD 20785 www.chadd.org/ 800.233.4050 | Advocacy and education organization with 200 chapters. Offers information about Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder and consumers legal rights. |
Autism Spectrum Disorder | About: What are the Autism Spectrum Disorders? | http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/tp/ASDs.htm | Website where families and individuals can find resources and ask questions of experts. |
Autism Spectrum Disorder | Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) | 35 Wilson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15223 www.aboard.org support@aboard.org 800.827.9385 | Committed to maximizing the potential and possibilities of Pennsylvanians with autism. In conjunction with MedRespond, has a communication tool, the Autism Answer Engine, to inform the public about autism. |
Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism in PA | Bureau of Autism Services Dept of Public Welfare P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg 17105 www.dpw.state.pa.us/services/programs/autism 866.539.7689 | Information about Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)how adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder can get needed services--and other resources for individuals and families living with autism. |
Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Link | 135 Cumberland Rd., Suite 105 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 www.autismlink.com info@autismlink.com 412.364.1886 | Information, online support groups and discussion boards. |
Autism Spectrum Disorder | Center for Autism Research (CAR) Autism Roadmap | Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Autism Research 3535 Market Street, Suite 860 Philadelphia, PA 19146 www.carautismroadmap.org/ autism@email.chop.edu 866.570.6524 | Interactive online tool to: learn about autism spectrum disorder, including symptoms, diagnosis, and the impact on families and individuals; get the latest information on treatments and therapies and how to get services; and connect with resources for children, youth, and adults |
Autism Spectrum Disorder | CDC link to Autism | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta GA 30333 www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html 800.232.4636 | Information, projects at the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies, state activities, resources, and information about ASD in children. |
Bipolar Disorder -see Mood Disorder | |||
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) | McLean Hospital | 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478 www.mclean.harvard.edu/patient/adult/bpd.phpmcleaninfo@partners.org Admissions and Referrals: 800.333.0338 | Information on borderline personality disorder treatment |
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) | National Education Alliance for BPD | PO Box 974 Rye, New York 10580 www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/ neabpd@aol.com | Resources, publications, upcoming events. |
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) | (TARA) National Association for Personality Disorder Treatment and Research Advancements | 23 Greene Street New York, NY 10013 www.tara4bpd.org taraapd@aol.com 888.4 TARAAPD | Resources, publications, upcoming events, support information and referrals. |
Bipolar disorder -see Mood Disorder | Bipolar Child | bipolarchild.com | Provides book, newsletter, lectures. |
Bipolar disorder | Center for the Advancement of Childrens Mental Health | Columbia University/NYSPI 1051 Riverside Dr., #78 New York, NY 10032 www.kidsmentalhealth.org 212.543.5797 | Lists best practices, information, hands-on training and research. |
Bipolar disorder | Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation | 820 Davis St., Suite 520, Evanston IL 60201 www.bpkids.org cabf@bpkids.org 847.492.8519 | Resources for parents including education accommodations, medications and treatment. |
Child and adolescent | Evidence-based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents | www.effectivechildtherapy.com mitch.prinstein@unc.edu | Information about the most up-to-date treatment and practices for children and adolescents. Lists treatments that have been evaluated scientifically for effectiveness. |
child and adolescent | Kids Together, Inc. | Kids Together, Inc. P.O. Box 574 Quakertown, PA 18954 www.kidstogether.org staff@kidstogether.org | Sponsored by Federation of Families for Childrens Mental Health. Information and resources for children and adults. |
child and adolescent | CopeCareDeal A Mental Health Site for Teens | www.copecaredeal.org webmaster@copecaredeal.org | Website for teens sponsored by Annenberg Foundation Trust. |
child and adolescent | New York University Child Study Center | 577 First Ave. New York, NY 10016 www.aboutourkids.org webmaster@AboutOurKids.org 212.263.6622 | AboutOurKids library offers extensive information for families and parents of depressed children. |
child and adolescent | PA Childrens News Site | c/o MHAPA 1414 N. Cameron Street 1st Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 pamedicalhome.org/resources/community- resources/item/690-mental-health-association-of-pa-mhapa-children-s-news-site#.VDacRvldVag info@pachildrensnews.org 866.578.3659 | Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in PA (MHAPA). |
child and adolescent | ParentsMedGuide | www.ParentsMedGuide.org | Resource center for families on treating depression in adolescents and children. Sponsored by APA and AACAP. |
child and adolescent | Research and Training Center on Family Support and Childrens Mental Health | Portland State University Research and Training P.O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207 www.rtc.pdx.edu 503.725.4040 | Dedicated to improving services to children with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. Holds annual conference. Website offers publications, discussion groups and links. |
Clinical trials | National Institute for Health (NIH) | http://clinicaltrials.gov | National Library of Medicine database of federally and privately supported clinical research. |
Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice/Mental Health Information Network | 100 Wall Street, 20th Floor New York, NY 10005 http://csgjusticecenter.org/jc/category/mental-health/ cp_editors@consensusproject.org 212.482.2320 | A national effort to help policymakers and criminal justice and mental health professionals improve the response to people with mental illnesses who come into contact with the criminal justice system. |
Criminal Justice | Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) | 2212 Sixth Street Berkeley CA 94710 www.dredf.org info@dredf.org 800.348.4232 | National law and policy center in disability civil rights. |
Criminal Justice | Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) | 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 930, Washington DC, 20036 www.policeforum.org 202.466.7820 | A national membership organization of progressive police executives from the largest city, county and state law enforcement agencies. PERF is dedicated to improving policing and advancing professionalism through research and involvement in public policy debate. |
Depression -see Mood Disorders | |||
Drug Abuse - see Substance Abuse | |||
Dual Diagnosis | Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders | media.samhsa.gov/co-occurring/ | Reports, articles, resources, links. |
Dual Diagnosis | National GAINS Center | http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov gains@prainc.com 800.311.GAIN | National locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective MH and SA services for people with co-occurring disorders in contact with the justice system. Funded by CMHS. |
Dual Diagnosis | Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA) | 425 6th Ave., Ste 1710 - Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ireta.org/cooccurringdisorder 412.258.8565 | The Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions works with national, state, and local partners to improve recognition, prevention, treatment, research and policy related to addiction and recovery. IRETA provides: accurate and timely dissemination of evidence-based information; bidirectional exchange of constructive knowledge related to addiction and recovery; and knowledge of addiction and recovery in a culturally competent manner. |
Eating Disorders | American Anorexia/Bulimia Association of Philadelphia | www.aabaphila.org mail.aabaphila@yahoo.com 215.221.1864 | Provides information and materials and support group information. |
Eating Disorders | Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program (Formerly the Harris Center and the Harvard Eating Disorders Center) | 2 Longfellow Place Suite 200 Boston, MA 02114 www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/services/eating_disorders_treatment.aspx 617.726.8470 | Dedicated to expanding knowledge about eating disorders, their detection, treatment and prevention. |
Eating Disorders | National Association of Anorexia and Associated Disorders | 750 E Diehl Road #127 Naperville, IL 60563 www.anad.org anadhelp@anad.org 630.577.1330 | Information, help and support available online and through the hotline. |
Eating Disorders | National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) | 603 Steward St. #803 Seattle, WA 98101 www.nationaleatingdisorders.org info@nationaleatingdisorders.org 800.931.2237 | Research, advocacy, online newsletter, links, and referrals |
Families | Federation for Families for Childrens Mental Health | 9605 Medical Center Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 www.ffcmh.org/ ffcmh@ffcmh.org 240.403.1901 | Information and publications on childrens mental health, workshops, speakers bureau, crisis info and support groups. |
Families | National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) | 10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 500 Kensington MD 20895 www.nfcacares.org info@thefamilycaregiver.org 800.896.3650 | To educate, support, empower and speak up for caregivers. |
Families | Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania | Created by families of children and adults with special needs. Connects families in similar situations with one another. | |
Families | ParentsMedGuide | www.ParentsMedGuide.org | Resource center for families on treating depression in adolescents and children. Sponsored by APA and AACAP. |
Families | Pennsylvania Families, Inc. (PFI) | http://pafamiliesinc.org/ info@pafamiliesinc.org 800.947.4941 | Goal is to network support groups, advocates, parent mentors and organizations that assist families who are raising children with emotional or behavioral disorders. Funded by SAMHSA. |
Families | Research and Training Center on Family Support and Childrens Mental Health | Portland State University Research and Training P.O. Box 751 Portland OR 97207 www.rtc.pdx.edu 503.725.4040 | Dedicated to improving services to children with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. Holds annual conference. Website offers publications, discussion groups and links. |
Grief/loss | The Dougy National Center for Grieving Children and Families | www.dougy.org | Provides support where children, teens and families grieving a death can share experiences. |
Grief/loss | Friends for Survival, Inc. | www.friendsforsurvival.org/ 916.392.0664 | Provides a variety of peer support services. |
Medications-also see Medication Assistance in Benefits and Schooling section | Ask the Pharmacist | Scattergood Building Friends Hospital 4641 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19124 http://www.friendshospitalonline.org/Family%20Resource%20Center.htm FriendsHospitalFRC@gmail.com 610.543.2966 215.831.4894 | There is a volunteer pharmacist at the Family Resource Center at Friends Hospital. For questions, leave clear voice mail; appointments are available on Thursdays. |
Missing persons | Find Missing People | http://findmissingpeople.com/ | Register people missing, make some free searches, or join discussion groups for friends/family of missing people. |
Missing persons | Missing Persons Register | missingpersonsregistry.com/ | Missing persons register. For help in locating missing people you seek easily, and for the least possible cost. |
Missing persons | Vial of Life Project | http://vialoflife.com | Free proactive service to store your emergency contacts, next of kin and vital medical information that would be critical to emergency response agencies. Stored information is only accessible by emergency public trust agencies. Free decals for your drivers license or ID card. |
Mood disorders | College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists | 8055 O Street Suite S113 Lincoln, NE 68510 www.cpnp.org info@cpnp.org 402.476.1677 | The mission of CPNP is to promote excellence in pharmacy practice, education and research to optimize treatment outcomes of individuals affected by psychiatric and neurologic disorders. |
Mood disorders | Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation | 820 Davis St., Suite 520, Evanston, IL 60201 www.bpkids.org cabf@bpkids.org 847.492.8519 | Parent-led, not-for-profit, web-based organization of families raising children who have (or are at risk for) bipolar disorder. Hours are 8am-5pm CST. Resource directory allows searches for doctors, clinicians, schools, camps, etc. |
Mood disorders | Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) | 730 Franklin St, #501 Chicago, IL 60610 www.dbsalliance.org/ 800.826.3632 | Formerly The Depressive and Manic-Depressive Assoc (DMDA). Information on mood disorders including resources, book reviews, and information on clinical trials. DBSA sponsors several local support groups for people with mood disorders and their families. |
Mood disorders | Families for Depression Awareness | 395 Totten Pond Road, Suite 404 Waltham, MA 02451 http://www.familyaware.org info@familyaware.org 781.890.0220 | To help families recognize and cope with depressive disorders. Has a conference, booklets, and support group. |
Mood disorders | Kyles Tree House | 1080 Stackhouse Mill Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 www.kylestreehouse.org info@kylestreehouse.org | Information on treatment options, research, the latest news and other topics; a community where you and others in similar situations can find help and help each other. |
Mood disorders | International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred) | PO Box 17598 Baltimore, MD 21297-1598 www.depression.org info@ifred.org 410-268-0044 | Formerly, the National Foundation for Depressive Illness (NAFDI). A foundation that provides information on depression and its treatability and that promotes research, education, and treatment. |
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Obsessive-Compulsive (OC) Foundation | PO Box 961029 Boston, MA 02196 www.ocfoundation.org info@ocfoundation.org 617.973.5801 | Education about OCD and related disorders; assistance for individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends; research support into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders. |
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | The Peace of Mind Foundation | 1200 Wilcrest Drive Houston, Texas 77042 www.peaceofmind.com linda@peaceofmind.com 713-854-1889 | Dedicated to bringing top of mind awareness to the issue of mental illness, with the goal of eliminating these diseases so that one day all will have peace of mind. |
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | National Center for PTSD | http://www.ptsd.va.gov/ ncptsd@va.gov 802.296.6300 | Resources for veterans, providers, and researchers. |
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Sidran Foundation for PTSD | 200 East Joppa Road Suite 207 Baltimore, MD 21286 www.sidran.org info@sidran.org 888.825.8249 | Trauma training, resource articles, books. |
schizophrenia | Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA) | www.sardaa.org | Promotes improvement in the lives of peoplw with schizophrenia and their families. Holds toll-free monthly conference calls first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.-- 888.617.3400, access code 1086548#. |
schizophrenia | The Schizophrenia Homepage | http://schizophrenia.com/ szwebmaster@yahoo.com | Information about schizophrenia, recovery, research, statistics, advocacy, recommended books, discussion boards, and support. Monthly newsletter available by e-mail. |
schizophrenia | Schizophrenia Research Forum | https://bbrfoundation.org/schizophrenia | Sponsored by NARSAD, research updates, profiles and links to worldwide institutions including Schiz_Gene (SZGene) database. |
substance abuse | Centers for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) | http://beta.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centers/csap 240-276-2420 | Part of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) |
substance abuse | Center for SA Treatment (CSAT) | http://beta.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centers/csat 240.276.2750 800.662.HELP | Along with CSAP (above) part of SAMSHA |
substance abuse | National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc (NCADD) | 244 East 58th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 www.ncadd.org national@ncadd.org 800.NCACALL (Hope Line) or 212.269.7797 | Provides education, information, help, and hope to the public. NCADD operates a toll-free Hope Line (800-NCA-CALL) for information and referral and a National Intervention Network (800-654-HOPE) to educate and assist the families and friends of addicted persons. |
substance abuse | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) | 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892 www.niaaa.nih.gov niaaaweb-r@exchange.nih.gov 301.443.3860 | Provides information and publications relating to alcohol use and abuse. |
substance abuse | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) | 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 5213 Bethesda, MD 20892 www.drugabuse.gov information@nida.nih.gov 301.443.1124 | Provides information for parents, teachers, students, health professionals. Offers research reports, fact sheets, and information about dual diagnoses. On-line publications are available. |
substance abuse | PA Department of Health Research and Information Clearinghouse | Health and Welfare Building 7th & Forster Streets Harrisburg, PA 17120 http://webserver.health.state.pa.us/health/padohric/ 877.PA.HEALTH | Provides information and booklets for prevention and treatment of SA. |
substance abuse | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Publications Ordering | P.O. Box 2345 Rockville, MD 20847 http://www.store.samhsa.gov 1.877.726.4727 | Can refer you to local affiliates for a wide range of services for individuals with addictions and support groups for families. |
substance abuse | American Association of Suicidology (AAS) | 5221 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20015 www.suicidology.org 202. 237.2280 | Advocacy, information, research, links |
suicide prevention | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) | Greater Phila Chapter 3535 Market St. #4047 Philadelphia, PA 19104 pgainey@afsp.org 215.746.7256 | Contact AFSP for information regarding support groups, conferences, community events, programs, and volunteer opportunities. |
suicide prevention | American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) | 120 Wall Street, 22nd fl New York, NY 10005 www.afsp.org inquiry@afsp.org 888.333.AFSP | Publishes information on suicide prevention and a guide called: Survivors of Suicide that includes bibliography |
suicide prevention | Centre for Suicide Prevention | Suite 320, 1202 Centre Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 5A5 Canada http://www.suicideinfo.ca/csp/go.aspx 403.245.3900 csp@suicideinfo.ca | Computer-assisted resource library containing print and audio-visual materials on suicide. Also has literature search capability and clipping service. |
suicide prevention | Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network USA (SPAN) | 1010 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 408 Washington, DC 20005 www.spanusa.org info@spanusa.org 202.449.3600 | National advocacy organization for development of a proven effective suicide prevention program. Network for legislative initiatives and public action |
suicide prevention | Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) | 1000 Potomac Street NW, Suite 350 Washington, DC 20007 www.sprc.org info@sprc.org 877.GET SPRC 877.438.7772 | Funded by SAMHSA and Education Development Center, SPRC works in collaboration with ten partner organizations, including NAMI. Provides prevention support, training, and informational materials. |
Tourette Syndrome | Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. | 132 W. Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 www.patsainc.org/ Info@PATSAInc.org 800.990.3300 | Provides information, resources, and support groups. |
Tourette Syndrome | National Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. | 42-40 Bell Blvd Bayside, NY 11361 www.tsa-usa.org ts@tsa-usa.org 718.224.2999 | Links to education, research, resources, referrals, local chapters; has a national conference every two years. |
trichotillomania | Trichotillomania Learning Center | 207 McPherson St., Suite H Santa Cruz CA 95060 www.trich.org 831.457.1004 | Non-profit center for information, education, outreach and support for hair pulling and skin picking. |
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