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The following is a listing of agencies and organizations that give information about mental illness, offer support groups, do advocacy on behalf of people with mental illnesses and their families, and/or support or do research into these illnesses. Some have local offices and contact people. Contact your United Way or the national organization for further information.
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NARSAD - the Mental Health Research Association, 60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404, Great Neck, NY 10021; (516) 829-0091; www.narsad.org Previously known as the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, NARSAD is a private, not-for-profit public charity 501(C)(3) organized for the purpose of raising funds for scientific research into the causes, cures, treatments and prevention of severe psychiatric brain and behavior disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression. A most informative newsletter is available.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), P.O. Box 7, Highland Park, IL 60035; (847) 831-3438; www.anad.org/site/anadweb/
National Coalition for the Homeless, 1012 14th St. N.W., Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20005-3406; (202) 737-6444; nch.ari.net
National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345; (800) 729-6686; www.health.org A national clearing house for alcohol and drug information overseen by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It offers brochures, videotapes, guides and surveys, many of which pertain to children and youth.
National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (NDMDA), 730 North Franklin St., Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60610; (800) 826-3632 or (312) 642-0049; www.nichcy.org A support, education and advocacy organization for people with depression and manic depression. Information is available about referral, support groups, educational literature and a newsletter.
National Eating Disorders Association,
603 Stewart Street, Suite 803,
Seattle, WA 98101-1264;
Ph. (206) 382-3587,
Fax (206) 829-8501.
Toll-Free Information & Referral Helpline (800) 931-2237.
Web site: www.NationalEatingDisorders.org
E-mail: info@nationaleatingdisorders.org
The National Eating Disorders Association is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders, eliminate body dissatisfaction, and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image, eating and weight issues.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities, P.O. Box 1492, Washington, D.C. 20013-1492; (800) 695-0285. The Center assists parents, educators, caregivers, and others by providing personal responses to specific questions, referrals to other organizations, publications, and technical assistance to parent and professional groups.
National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002 and NIMH, Division of Communications, 5600 Fishers Lanes, Room 15C-105 Rockville, MD 20857; (301) 443-3783; www.nimh.nih.gov A division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which has available educational and informational literature, videotapes, posters and public service announcements.
National Mental Health Association, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2971; (800) 969-6642 or (703) 684-7722; www.nmha.org Information and educational literature on mental illness, mental health and research. Written materials, videotapes, posters, pubic service announcements are available.
National Mental Health Consumer's Self-Help Clearinghouse, 211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1000; Philadelphia, PA 19107; (215) 751-1810; (800) 553-4359.
National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network, P.O. Box 42490, Washington, D.C. 20015; (800) 789-2647; www.mentalhealth.org A network sponsored by a SAMHSA division, the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). The Network offers information about federal, state, and local mental health agencies; CMHS technical assistance centers; other clearing houses and information centers; consumer and family advocacy, mental health, and professional organizations.
National Stigma Clearinghouse, 245 Eighth Avenue, #213, New York, NY,10011; (212) 255-4411; http://community.webtv.net/stigmanet
National Women's Resource Center for the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse and Mental Illness, 515 King St., Suite 410, Alexandria, VA 22314; (800) 354-8824. The Center is sponsored by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It includes information relevant to pregnant women and their infants and children, and female adolescents. Services include: technical assistance to states, communities, professionals and policy makers; a Community Training Institute; National ResourceLink Conferences; and a direct, on-line computer system of information called the Prevention Research and Education Management Information System (PREMIS).
Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous (OCA), P.O. Box 215, New Hyde Park, NY 11040; (516) 741-4901. Information and support groups.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation, P.O. Box 70, Milford, CT 06460-0070; (203) 878-5669; www.ocfoundation.org Referrals, support group, educational materials, videotapes, buttons, posters and a newsletter are available.
Obsessive Compulsive Information Center, Madison Institute of Madison, 7617 Mineral Point Rd., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53717; (608) 827-2470. Order forms and brochure www.healthtechsys.com/mim.html.
Panic Disorder Education Program, NIMH, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7-99, Rockville, MD 20857; (800) 647-2642 or (301) 443-4536. Educational materials are available which include a videotape, brochures, and pamphlets.
Recovery, Inc., 802 North Dearborn St., Chicago, IL, 60610; (312) 337-5661; www.recovery-inc.com Self-help organization for consumers of mental health services. Information about support groups and a newsletter is available.
STEMSS Institute, National Headquarters, 140 E. Dekora St., Saukville, WI 53080; (414) 268-0899. Support groups and programs for people with both mental illness and substance abuse.
Tardive Dyskinesia/Tardive Dystonia National Assn., 4244 University Way, N.E., P.O. box 45732, Seattle, WA 98145; (206) 522-3166.
Tourette Syndrome Association, 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361-2820; (800) 237-0717; (718) 224-2999.
WELLCOA (Wellness Councils of America), 7101 Newport Avenue, Suite 311, Omaha, NB 68152-2175; (402) 572-3590. Has available for a fee, "Downtime, A Worksite Guide to Understanding Clinical Depression," which is a package that includes a guide and videotape on recognizing and dealing with clinical depression.
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