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General Information
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
800/950-6264
Support groups for families of adults with serious mental illness, information about medications (fact sheets prescription assistance programs), listing of state affiliates, Family to Family Education program in some areas
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
301/443-4513 (info)
866/615-6464 (Info. Center)
888/826-9438 (Publications ordering line)
8000/411-1222 (clinical trials)
National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC)
Web site offers information for about free or low-cost trauma training and technical assistance, the NCTIC Speakers Bureau, information about healing from trauma, a training and event calendar, and useful resources and links. The site will also include case studies from the perspectives of survivors and consumers who have benefitted from trauma-informed systems, as well as from organizations that have undergone the transformation and experienced the benefits. Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
800/433-5255
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
703/684-7710
Parent support and advocacy organization; listing of local and state support groups on web-site.
Screening for Mental Health
800/253-7658 ext. 116 or 112 (professional info)
Sponsors National Depression and National Alcohol Screening Days.
American Association of Suicidology
800/784-2433
Referrals to crisis centers that operate suicide hotlines; also list support groups for families who have lost a loved one to suicide
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800/799-7233
800/787-3224 (TTY)
Treatment Information
Therapist Referral Network (TRN)
800/843-7274 or 858/481-1515
Referrals to treatment professionals in private practice. Call is automatically routed to TRN office closest to caller’s area.
American Psychological Association (APA)
800/964-2000
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
888/357-7924 (speak with Answer Center Coordinator)
National Association of Social Workers
Caller can use this site to find a licensed clinical social worker in their area. On-line searchable databaseis accessed from the Resources option.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Fact sheets and psychiatrist referrals available on-line using web site; no information available by phone
800/789-2647
Referrals to wide range of mental health treatment facilities including those offering sliding scale fees. Referrals to inpatient, outpatient, residential, etc. Search using Mental Health Facilities option.
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol & Drug Info
800/729-6686
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Facility Locator. Referrals to alcohol/substance abuse and dual diagnosis programs –inpatient, outpatient, residential. Both public and private program information is available.
Children’s Mental Health
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
703/684-7710
Strong parent support and advocacy network for parents of children with mental health problems Search on-line for state and local support groups.
Fact sheets and psychiatrist referrals available on-line using web site; no information available by phone
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Support group for parents. Some groups are on-line only; some hold meetings. Support group information is listed on web site. Has treatment referrals on website.
Children and Adults With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
800/233-4050
Information for both children and adults with ADD/ADHD. Support groups.
Information/Support Groups/Referral
Alcohol/Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis
Dual Recovery Anonymous 877/883-2332
12 step program support groups for dual diagnosis (mental illness and alcohol or substance abuse)
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol & Drug Info 800/729-6686
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Facility. Referral to dual diagnosis and alcohol/substance abuse facilities –outpatient, inpatient, residential
Alcoholics Anonymous (central offices, intergroups, and answering services)
12 step program support groups
Al-anon/Alateen 888/425-2666
12 step support group program for spouses/significant others, teens affected by the alcoholism of a family member
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of America 240/485-1001
Referrals to mental health professionals specializing in anxiety disorders, support groups, literature. Referral information available on-line. Medication and treatment information in Resources section (dropdown menu from tab near top of the page)
Freedom From Fear (FFF) 718/351-1717
Toll free automated doctor referral line: 888/442-2022 (medical referrals) Information about anxiety and depression.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder
Children and Adults With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
800/233-4050
Referrals to support groups, information about ADD and ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Referrals to support groups for adults with ADD. Information regarding ADD and ADHD for both adults and children. Treatment referrals.
Bipolar/Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
800/826-3632
Referrals to support groups. Extensive information on depression and bipolar disorder. New bipolar disorder toolkit available at no cost. Patient to Patient therapist recommendation section.
NARSAD: Mental Health Research Association
800/829-8289
Referrals to support groups. Downloadable pamphlets on depression, schizophrenia, and anti-psychotic medications.
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (Support group. DRADA)
410/583-2919
Referrals to support groups in Washington D.C. metropolitan area, and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania. Must call for support group information. Offer telephone peer support program for those who have trouble getting to meetings or no meeting in their area. Cooperative relationship with Johns Hopkins University.
Family Mental Health Foundation 877-773-4673
Has a 24 hour helpline; information about postpartum depression including Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, personal stories, list of books on this topic; on-line screening questionnaire; and links to other Resources.
Postpartum Support International
Information about postpartum depression as well as during pregnancy; list of state support coordinators is available on web site. Through the coordinators can get names of mental health professionals with expertise in working with reproductive related mood disorders.
Families for Depression Awareness
Support organization to help family members understand depression and bipolar depression. Have a pamphlet “Helping a Family Member who is Depressed”. Expert and family profiles for all ages including adolescents and children.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Treatment and Research Advancements National Association for Personality Disorder 888/482-7227
Offers information about borderline personality disorder for both individuals and their families, information about dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), guidelines for choosing a therapist and treatment referrals. Has list of books, links to other resources, educational program for family members, and some support groups.
Behavioral Tech 206/675-8588
Has an on-line searchable database of therapists trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an Answers to Frequently Asked Questions section to help people understand this treatment, as well as other information and resources for individuals with borderline personality disorder, clinicians, and others.
Borderline Personality Resource Center 1-888-694-2273
Offers information about borderline personality disorder, treatment referrals, information to help choose a therapist, and resources for both individuals and their families.
Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse
Girls and Boys Town USA 800/448-3000
24 hour hotline
Child-Help USA 800/422-4453
Assists both child and adult survivors of abuse, including sexual abuse. Provides treatment referrals. Is a 24 hour hotline staffed by mental health professionals.
Victims of Incest Can Emerge Survivors (VOICES) 800/786-4238
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 800/656-4673
Toll free line connects callers with local crisis counseling center that focuses on sexual assault/sexual abuse counseling. Local crisis center information can be found on web site.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect (NCCANCH) 800/394-3366
Resource for professionals seeking information, statistics, etc. on this issue.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Organization 800-931-2237
Provides treatment referrals and other information on eating disorders.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 847/831-3438
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD Alliance Resource Center 877/507-PTSD (7873)
Sidran Institute 410/825-8888
Considerable information on-line 888-825-8249 (therapist referral)
National Center for PTSD 802/296-5132
Created by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 847/480-9028
Schizophrenia
National Schizophrenia Foundation/Schizophrenics Anonymous
Information about schizophrenia and referrals to Schizophrenics Anonymous support groups.
NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association 800/829-8289
Information and referral center. Downloadable brochures on schizophrenia, depression, and anti-psychotic medications.
Above information provided by the Mental Health America Resource Center. You can reach us at 1-800-969-6642 or e-mail us.
Page last updated: 06/11/2008