National Resources
Other Websites
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)
(800)411-1222 (clinical trials)
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.
Treatment Information
American Psychological
Association (APA)
(800)964-2000
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
(888)357-7924 (speak with Answer Center Coordinator)
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Fact sheets and psychiatrist referrals available on-line using web site; no information available by phone.
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.
American Academy of
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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
Dual Recovery Anonymous
(877)883-2332
12 step program support groups for dual diagnosis (mental illness and alcohol or substance abuse)
Alcoholics Anonymous
(central offices, intergroups, and answering services)
12 step program support groups
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
NARSAD: Mental Health Research Association
(800)829-8289
Referrals to support groups. Downloadable pamphlets on depression, schizophrenia, and anti-psychotic
medications.
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.
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.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Organization
800-931-2237
Provides treatment referrals and other information on eating disorders.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
National Center for PTSD
(802)296-5132
Created by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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
Page last updated: 11/23/2008
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