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Find Counseling.com has compiled the following list of National Advocacy and Information Resources. The following groups exist to serve the community and help you. We hope you find this list useful. If you know of a National Advocacy or Information Resource that we've missed please let us know. You can call (877) 735-6442, e-mail us at webmaster@findcounseling.com, or use our e-mail contact form. This is a free service.Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
web: CMHS
The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) leads Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of mental illness when possible. Congress created CMHS to bring new hope to adults who have serious mental illnesses and to children with serious emotional disorders. CMHS was established under the 1992 ADAMHA Reorganization Act, Public Law 102-321, that mandates CMHS' leadership role in delivering mental health services, generating and applying new knowledge, and establishing national mental health policy. CMHS is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
1101 King Street, Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22314-2944
voice: (703) 684-7710
fax: (703) 836-1040
e-mail: ffcmh@ffcmh.org
web: Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
The Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is a national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families. The Federation's MISSION is to: provide leadership in the field of children's mental health; address the unique needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders from birth through transition to adulthood; ensure the rights to full citizenship, support and access to community based services for children with mental health needs and their families; and provide information and engage in advocacy efforts.
Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)
Center for Mental Health Services
toll free: 800-789-2647
e-mail: ken@mentalhealth.org
web: KEN
Reams of information about mental health, an e-newsletter, publications, statistics, etc.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
200 N Glebe Road, Suite 1015
Arlington, Virginia 22203-3754
toll-free: 800-950-NAMI
voice: (703) 524-7600
fax: (703) 524-9094
web:National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Institute of Mental Health
web: NIMH
Articles and information on a variety of mental health issues. National Mental Health Association
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2971
voice: (703) 684-7722
toll free: (800) 969-6642
e-mail: nmhainfo@aol.com
web: National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association, through its national office and more than 300 affiliates nationwide, is dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses. NMHA accomplishes its mission as a force for social change through: Advocacy, Prevention, Information and Referral, Public Education, and your help.
OCD Information from NIMH
web: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Office of Applied Studies: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Statistics: SAMSHA
web: OAS
Here you can find highlights from the latest OAS report and data on specific drugs of abuse, locate a drug or alcoholism treatment facility, conduct data analysis on line (SAMHDA), download public use files, submit OAS publication requests, and join the OAS mailing list. Also access alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug data from OAS national surveys of households (NHSDA), substance abuse treatment facilities (DASIS), and emergency departments and medical examiners (DAWN).
The Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, Oregon 97207-0751
toll free: (800) 628-1696
voice: (503) 725-4040
TTY: (503) 725-4165
fax: (503) 725-4180
email: rtcinfo@rri.pdx.edu
web: R&T Center
Features "Focal Point", an annual bulletin free for download in PDF format. The Research & Training Center has been funded for 1999-2004 by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), U.S. Department of Education, and the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
web: SAMHSA