The first step in understanding mental health issues is gathering knowledge. This Information Page will help you to get started. From here, you can search for more information on websites dedicated to these issues. Try searching on the following sites for further information:
State and Local Websites
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National Websites
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State and Local Websites
Alegent
Health – Mental Health Services Information Center
Research up to date news from the mental health field, ask an expert
your non-urgent mental health questions, and search the information
library.
Alphabet Soup Kids (ASK)
The mission statement of ASK is to empower families and
communities in order to preserve the family unit by advocating
for change through education, support, and wraparound services,
as well as provide a voice to promote change within the mental
and behavioral health system.
Alzheimer’s Assocation – Midlands Chapter
Since 1982, the Midlands Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
has provided education, information, and support to individuals
afflicted with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the related
disorders and supports the National Alzheimer's Disease and
Related Disorders Association in its research for the
prevention, cure, and treatment of AD and related disorders.
This mission is carried out through advancing research,
education & Information, Family Support Services, and Advocacy.
Answers
4 Families
This Web site is a place where families, caregivers, and professionals
can subscribe to e-mail discussion groups, search the Nebraska Resource
Referral System (NRRS) database, submit questions to a registered
pharmacist through "AskRx", or to our 'expert' of the
month through the "Ask an Expert" program, and find links
to numerous federal, state and local government agencies and organizations.
At
Ease USA
At Ease USA supports active military, veterans and their families
and loved ones with confidential, research-supported, cost-effective
treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and related disorders.
Our primary goal is to remove obstacles to military families
receiving quality treatment. Currently, Lutheran Family Services of
Nebraska provides services and office space for the At Ease clinic
located in Bellevue Nebraska (visit
www.LFSneb.org).
Recently, At Ease opened an additional office in Grand Island.
Bipolar Parents
The site is designed for parents raising bipolar
children, parents who are bipolar themselves, and
anyone interested in bipolar parenting. The site is
run by a group of parents who are either bipolar,
have bipolar children, or both. Most have at least
one bipolar child ranging in age from 2 to adult.
The focus of this group is to provide mutual
support, exchange information and, most of all, to
seek positive approaches to the challenges we and
our children face. The group communicates daily via
a mailing list.
BryanLGH Medical Center West
Take a confidential online mental health screening,
meet our mental health professionals, learn about
services for children, teens, adults, women and
military personnel.
CaringConcepts, Inc.
CaringConcepts, Inc., was incorporated by the state of Nebraska in
December 2003. The mission of the organization is to be an entity
that develops and distributes publications (and other products) that
will assist caregivers and members of the general public. Managing
partners are Patricia R.Callone, M.A., M.R.E. and Connie Kudlacek,
B.S.
Catholic Charities
Omaha
Since 1926, Catholic Charities of Omaha has been ministering to
the greatest and most fundamental needs of the Archdiocese of Omaha.
To the voiceless, hungry, addicted, abused and forgotten—regardless
of religion, age or income—Catholic Charities of Omaha provide
sanctuary in times of overwhelming hardship while opening doors for
promising futures. Catholic Charities continues its efforts to build
a strong community through programs and services, advocacy, public
speaking engagements, educational seminars, community events and
workshops. Services include: addiction recovery and mental health
services, affordable housing, children and youth programs, domestic
violence services – The Shelter, family enrichment and support, food
assistance, immigrant services, microbusiness training and
development, pregnancy counseling and adoption, and senior services
Centering
Corporation
As the nation's oldest and largest bereavement resource center,
The Centering Corporation in Omaha is here for grieving people and
those who care for and love them. It provides the best grief
literature possible, develops needed books, and provides caring
workshops. The organization’s mission is to help support groups find
the resources they need to make a difference. Contact the Centering
Corporation at: 866-218-0101
Child Saving
Institute
For more than a century, Child Saving Institute has facilitated
healing for children and families in crisis. At its core, CSI exists
to help children and families, tireless in its mission to prevent,
intervene and treat child abuse and neglect providing emergency
services to children and teens in crisis. CSI also offers therapy
for physically and sexually abused children and is a community
leader in preventive family education, preservation, and childcare.
CHIRS:
Consumer Health Information Resource Service
The McGoogan Library of Medicine provides information to guide health
related decisions to Nebraska residents free of charge through our
Consumer Health Information Resource Service (CHIRS).
Common Sense Parenting
Common Sense Parenting® (CSP) is a practical, skill-based
parenting program that can be applied to every family. The program’s
logical strategies and easy-to-learn techniques address issues of
communication, discipline, decision making, relationships,
self-control and school success.
Family Advocacy Movement
The Family Advocacy Movement is an independent collaborative
effort made up of families who themselves have been adversely
affected by Child and Family Services (aka: CFS or CPS), the
juvenile court system, and the lack of proper access to critical
mental health services for children. FAM was born January 2009,
right after the period when older children and teens were
relinquished to the state for mental/behavioral health services
under Nebraska's newly enacted "safe haven" law.
Family
Housing Advisory Services
Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc. was founded to improve opportunities
for low-income families to purchase homes in Omaha. Additionally,
FHAS has services aimed to:
- Empower homeless and near-homeless individuals and families, inform renters and Housing Choice Voucher holders, and enhance financial management skills.
- Educated tenants, landlords, potentials homeowners, realtors, lenders, and other housing related persons regarding the fair housing laws; and facilitate complaints when discrimination occurs.
- Provide education for anyone desiring to gain financial literacy skills, including budget counseling, credit repair, managing credit accounts and more.
- Empower all people.
Healthy Families Project
Healthy Families Project is a family-to-family service and support program that provides assistance to families in Lancaster County, and throughout the Region-V area in Nebraska.
Lutheran Family
Services of Nebraska
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) is a faith-based,
not-for-profit, multi-service human care agency with more than 30
locations across Nebraska and locations in Council Bluffs, Iowa and
Wichita, Kansas. LFS’ services-ranging from prevention to intensive
treatment and are available to everyone regardless of age, race,
religion, or income.
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska: At Ease Program
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) At Ease program offers
behavioral health services to active military, veterans, and their
loved ones. At Ease is a trauma treatment and therapeutic support
program that serves individuals affected by untreated trauma
reactions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program
places special emphasis on helping military personnel and their
loved ones cope with the effects of deployment and the uncertainty
of war. Services through the program are offered to all active
military, veterans, and/or their loved ones regardless of their
ability to pay.
NAMI
Omaha
NAMI Omaha is a non-profit organization composed of consumers, family
members, professionals, and friends in the greater Omaha community
who have come together to share and take comfort in the commonality
of their experiences and to educate members of their communities
about serious brain disorders. Along with education and support,
NAMI Omaha actively advocates at the local, state and national levels
to improve the services, and the lives of those affected by mental
illness, and their families.
National
Mental Health Association - Nebraska Site
The Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA-NE) is a consumer-run
education and advocacy organization bringing service recipients,
families, professionals, advocates, and concerned citizens together
to address all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
NE
Brainstorm: Nebraska’s Brain Injury Resource Network
The Brain Injury Network supports Nebraskans in acquiring and
sharing information on brain injury, resources, and services.
Individuals who experience a brain injury, their family members,
and professionals are part of the statewide network.
Nebraska
Advocacy Services
Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. (NAS), The Center for Disability
Rights, Law and Advocacy, is a private, non-profit organization
designated by the Governor to protect and advocate for the rights
of Nebraskans with significant physical or mental disabilities.
Nebraska Family Support Network (NFSN)
Nebraska Family Support Network (NFSN) provides support and
services to families of children with mental illness and
behavioral disorders. The NFSN not only helps families navigate
the system in order to obtain care, they continue to advocate
for an improved mental health system of care for youth.
Nebraska
Health and Human Services System
The Department of Health and Human Services has local offices across
the state that are organized into five service areas. In addition,
the Department oversees 10 facilities, including four Veterans'
Homes, three regional centers, two youth rehabilitation and treatment
centers, and the Beatrice State Development Center. Diana Duran,
System Advocate, is available to assist individuals who have questions
or concerns regarding the Health & Human Services System. Please
feel free to contact Diana at 471-6035 or 1-800-254-4202.
Nebraska Health
Information Initiative (NeHII)
NeHII is a statewide, Web-based health information exchange
sponsored by Nebraska physicians, hospitals/clinics, and health
insurance companies that utilize your information for treatment and
payment. By using NeHII, participating doctors can quickly obtain
your health information and provide better coordination of care with
greater prescription safety, less duplication of procedures, and an
easier processing of benefits. Consumers may opt-out of NeHII at any
time by visiting
www.nehii.org.
Nebraska
Housing
This site is a free service to list and find rental housing
services in Nebraska. The service allows Nebraskans to locate
available housing that best fits their needs either through the Web
site or via a toll-free number. Individuals will be able to easily
search for housing using a wide variety of search criteria, access
other helpful Web sites, as well as tools for renters, including an
affordability calculator, a rental checklist, and renter rights and
responsibilities information. www.Housing.NE.Gov will also provide
information on supportive services throughout the State, especially
those services linked to housing needs.
Nebraska LOSS Team
The Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team consists of
trained survivor and mental health professionals acting as
volunteers to bring immediate support to survivors of suicide.
Suicide survivors are those persons who have had a loved one
complete a suicide and are at risk due to their emotional response,
which may include the use of unhealthy coping strategies or
attempting suicide themselves.
Nebraska Network of Care
Nebraska Network of Care, recognized as a model program by the
President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, provides vital
information to help link consumers to support groups and personal
advocacy resources in their community. The site also provides a
repository of evidence-based practices – successful, creative ways
for communities to respond to their behavioral-health needs.
Nebraska
RentWise
Nebraska RentWise is a tenant education program that helps people
find and keep decent, safe, affordable rental housing that meets
their needs. The curriculum takes an active-learning approach and
stresses tenant responsibility.
Nebraska Resource
and Referral System
The NRRS is a statewide database created with input from Nebraska
families, service providers and organizations. The database was
designed as a comprehensive Internet resource that would be user
friendly and easily accessible to individuals and families needing
services across the state. The NRRS provides 1-800 NUMBERS as well
as WEB SITES and EMAIL CONTACTS to help you connect faster to the
services you are seeking. This database provides individuals the
opportunity to have a REAL CHOICE in the diverse selection of
service providers by allowing users to more easily locate and
compare services of local and state agencies.
Nebraska’s
Early Childhood Training Center
The Early Childhood Training Center provides support and training
to staff working with young Nebraska children and their families,
and serves as a resource to parents and families about parenting.
Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition
Suicide is very real public health problem in Nebraska. The
Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition site is a collaborative
venture intended as a gateway to information about suicide
prevention in Nebraska. If you or someone you know needs help,
please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
(1-800-273-8255).
Nebraska Ticket to Work
The Nebraska Ticket to Work website is designed to serve as a
resource for people with disabilities who wish to explore employment
opportunities, for employers who want to find dedicated, talented
workers, and for the systems professionals who serve both groups.
Nebraska Youth Suicide Prevention
The Nebraska Youth Suicide Prevention Partnership is working to
decrease the suicide rate among young people in Nebraska.
NOVA Treatment
Community
NOVA, an acronym that stands for New Options, Values and
Achievements, is a nonprofit organization that has provided
behavioral health services to more than 7,000 individuals with
substance use disorders and mental health problems for more than 25
years. NOVA also provides foster care placement for infants,
children and adolescents as well as in-home services.
O’Hana Kids
O'Hana Kids' News was started by Josh & Heather Ackman, when they
were looking for events and activities for their son, Zephaniah.
Zephaniah, is in a wheelchair, due to his terminal condition of
Menkes Syndrome. O'Hana Kids' News was founded in June 2010, when
the Ackmans realized that many families were looking for the same
information for their children.
Download the November 2011
newsletter.
Parenting.org
from Boys Town
We have the resources and guidance on how to successfully raise,
praise, discipline, teach and nurture your child. A resource through
Boys Town, parenting.org offers valuable resources, articles and
stories providing parenting help for today’s world.
Project
Harmony
Project Harmony is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to respond to
the abuse of children one child at a time. The organization’s
collaborative, child-focused approach ensures that children are not
further victimized by the systems intended to protect them.
Professionals from Project Harmony, Child Protective Services, law
enforcement, and the medical community come together at one place,
so that a child only has to tell of his or her abuse one time.
Right Turn
Right Turn is a collaborative program established by Lutheran Family
Services of Nebraska and Nebraska Children’s Home Society to provide
help to families who have adopted or entered into a guardianship.
Rainbow
Center
Rainbow Center is a private, nonprofit corporation located in Columbus,
Nebraska serving Platte, Colfax, Boone and Nance counties.
Through participation in this program, consumers take steps to successful community living, and can become candidates for jobs in the community. Rainbow Center provides advocacy in the community with other service organizations such as Social Security Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, as well as health care and mental health professionals.
Take
Flight Farms
Take Flight Farms offers equine assisted psychotherapy, learning,
and development for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Ted E. Bear Hollow
Ted E. Bear Hollow is committed to providing programs for grieving
youth and families at no charge because a lack of resources should
never prevent a child or teen from receiving support. Ted E. Bear
Hollow depends on donations for the majority of its funding and on
volunteers to facilitate groups, camps, and retreats. Offices and
programs in midtown Omaha offer a welcoming, safe space where
children feel at home.
Ted E. Bear Hollow offers programs for children, teens, and their
adult family members and also offers a young adult support group for
those ages 18-30. The organization is offering increased programs
and trainings for professionals who work with youth and families.
This Emotional Life
The Emmy Award-winning team of Vulcan Productions and the producers of NOVA have created a
three-part series that explores improving our social relationships, learning to cope with
depression and anxiety, and becoming more positive, resilient individuals. Each episode weaves
together the compelling personal stories of ordinary people and the latest scientific research
along with revealing comments from celebrities like Chevy Chase, Larry David, Alanis Morissette,
Robert Kennedy, Jr., and Richard Gere.
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
Resources for Veterans in locations across the state of Nebraska
and Iowa with services for PTSD, medical foster homes, home health
care, hospice and palliative care, holistic care, home-based primary
care, and more.
Voices for
Children – Nebraska
Voices for Children in Nebraska educates and motivates Nebraskans
to take action to better the lives of Nebraska’s vulnerable children
in the areas of Health, Education, Safety and Economic Stability.
National Websites
10X10 Wellness Campaign
The Federal Government has spearheaded the SAMHSA 10x10 Wellness
Campaign, launched in 2010, to promote the importance of addressing
all parts of a person's life in hopes of increasing life expectancy
for persons with mental health problems by 10 years over the next 10
years.
Active Minds on Campus
Active Minds is a student-run program that addresses the stigma surrounding mental illness among
college students. Started in 2001 at the University of Pennsylvania, Active Minds has worked to expose
and reduce stigma associated with mental illness within college environments.
American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The AACAP works to assist parents and families in
understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders
affecting children and adolescents. You will find information on
child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers,
AACAP membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed
care information, awards and fellowship descriptions, meeting information,
and much more.
American
Academy of Pediatrics Mental Health Web site
The American Academy of Pediatrics in partnership with the
federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), are collaborating
on the Improving Mental Health in Primary Care Through Access, Collaboration,
and Training (IMPACT) program. This Web site is maintained by the
IMPACT program to provide pediatricians, child health professionals,
and parents the tools and support they need to provide community-based,
collaborative care.
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
Founded in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, Ph.D., AAS promotes research,
public awareness programs, public education and training for
professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national
clearinghouse for information on suicide.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 501(c)(3)
organization, has been at the forefront of a wide range of suicide
prevention initiatives -- each designed to reduce loss of life from
suicide. The organization is involved in groundbreaking research,
new educational campaigns, innovative demonstration projects and
critical policy work.
American
Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society
recognized world-wide with over 38,000 physician members. The site
includes
Healthy Minds: Healthy Lives, The American Psychiatric
Association’s consumer site.
American
Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and
professional organization that represents psychology in the United
States. The APA website features current news and publications on
a variety of psychology topics.
American
Psychological Association Help Center
APA's Help Center is an online resource for brochures, tips, and
articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical
and emotional well-being, as well as information about locating
a psychologist.
ARC
of the United States
The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation
of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Together with a network of members and affiliated chapters, they
improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire
communities and influence public policy.
AtHealth
Athealth.com is a leading provider of mental health information
and services for mental health practitioners and those they serve.
The online community consists of psychiatrists, pediatricians, family
practitioners, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers,
counselors, researchers, educators, school psychologists, caregivers,
and others who meet the diverse needs of those with mental health
concerns.
Bazelon
Center for Mental Health Law
For three decades, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental
Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for people
with mental disabilities. The precedent-setting litigation has outlawed
institutional abuse and won protections against arbitrary confinement.
In the courts and in Congress, Bazelon’s advocacy has opened
up public schools, workplaces, housing and other opportunities for
people with mental disabilities to participate in community life.
BringChange2Mind
BringChange2Mind.org is a not-for-profit organization created by
Glenn Close, the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF),
Fountain House, and Garen and Shari Staglin of IMHRO (International
Mental Health Research Organization). The idea of a national
anti-stigma campaign was born of a partnership between Glenn Close
and Fountain House, where Glenn volunteered in order to learn about
mental illness, which both her sister and nephew suffer from.
Center
for Mental Health In Schools
The School Mental Health Project (SMHP) was created in 1986 to pursue
theory, research, practice and training related to addressing mental
health and psychosocial concerns through school-based interventions.
To these ends, SMHP works closely with school districts, local and
state agencies, special initiatives, and organizations and colleagues
across the country. In 1995 the project established its national
Center for Mental Health in Schools as part of the federal mental
health in schools program.
Center
for Mental Health Services
SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) supports the meaningful
participation of mental health consumers/survivors in all aspects
of the mental health system including the planning, design, implementation,
policy formulation and evaluation of mental health services. To
accomplish this goal, CMHS sponsors a variety of consumer affairs
activities such as scholarships to attend national conferences,
meetings to address the needs of consumers/survivors, regional consumer
meetings, programs to address discrimination and stigma and other
issues related to mental illness, the development and dissemination
of educational materials, and much more.
Center
for Reducing Health Disparities
The mission of the Center for Reducing Health Disparities is to
promote the health and well-being of ethnically diverse communities
by conducting research, training, continuing education, technical
assistance, and information dissemination within a bio-psycho-social
framework that recognizes the unique cultural contexts of these
special population.
Child Heroes Publishing
Child Heroes was created to publish children’s books for those
children struggling with disease, disorder, disability and
dysfunction or for those who just feel different, challenged or
isolated.
Children
and Adults with ADHD
Through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education
and support, CHADD provides science-based, evidence-based information
about AD/HD to parents, educators, professionals, the media and
the general public.
ChooseWork
Choose Work through the Ticket to Work program, offers people with
disabilities a shot at achieving financial independence by enabling
more choice in employment-related support services, and access to
meaningful work.
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately
supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and
around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about
a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone
numbers for more details.
Consumer-Driven Services Directory
The purpose of the Directory is to provide consumers, researchers,
administrators, service providers, and others with a comprehensive
central resource for information on national and local
consumer-driven programs. The directory is searchable by location,
type of organization, and targeted clientele.
Cope Care
Deal: A Mental Health Site for Teens
Cope Care Deal contains tips for coping with everyday stress and
bigger problems, too. Learn about warning signs indicating that a
teen may need help, or locate mental health resources for yourself
or a friend in need. Important information about depression,
schizophrenia, and other illnesses that can affect teens is also
available as well as a section for parents.
Council
for Children with Behavioral Disorders
The Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) is the
official division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
committed to promoting and facilitating the education and general
welfare of children and youth with emotional or behavioral disorders.
DailyMed
DailyMed provides comprehensive, up-to-date resources of
medication content and labeling as found in medication package
inserts. The site can also be used to report adverse events to
particular drugs.
Depression
and Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA works to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.
The website provides up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and
information focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses –
depression and bipolar disorder, written in language the general
public can understand.
Dietary Supplements Labels Database
The Dietary Supplements Labels Database offers information about
label ingredients in more than three thousand selected brands of
dietary supplements. It enables users to compare label
ingredients in different brands. Information is also provided on
the "structure/function" claims made by manufacturers.
Domestic
Violence Hotline
The Domestic Violence Hotline provides information and access to
hotline advocates who are available for victims and anyone calling
on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning,
information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and
Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter
services. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
The Dougy Center
The mission of The Dougy Center is to provide support in a safe
place where children, teens, young adults and their families
grieving a death can share their experiences. The Dougy Center, the
first center in the United States to provide peer support groups for
grieving children, was founded in 1982. Contact The Dougy Center at:
help@dougy.org;
Down
& Up Show
Brought to you by the Depression is Real Coalition, The Down &
Up Show is dedicated to the reality of depression. Each weekly episode
features top-level guests discussing the latest medical research,
current policy issues, news and events, and personal perspectives
from people who have faced and overcome depression.
Drug
Information Portal
The Drug Information Portal provides quick access to quality
drug information pulled form multiple databases including
MedlinePlus, DailyMed, and PubMed among others.
Early
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program
The Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program
is the child health component of Medicaid. It's required in every
state and is designed to improve the health of low-income children,
by financing appropriate and necessary pediatric services. This
website provides information about how EPSDT works with public health,
families, managed care organizations, pediatricians, and other health
providers.
Elijah Foundation
The Elijah Foundation exists to provide support and
encouragement to children and their families for the often
difficult life situations they face.
Family
and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)
The mission of the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is to
provide national leadership on youth and family issues. The Bureau
promotes positive outcomes for children, youth, and families by
supporting a wide range of comprehensive services and collaborations
at the local, Tribal, State, and national levels.
Family
Support America
Family Support America has been the nation’s catalyst, clearinghouse,
and thought leader in family support. Family Support America is
convinced that if you want strong families, you have to create a
world where all parents are engaged in solutions for themselves,
their children, their communities, and society as a whole—where
they receive the support every family needs, and are partners in
planning and providing that support. Family Support America is recognized
worldwide as a pioneer in the family support movement.
Federation
of Families for Children’s Mental Health
The Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health serves
to provide and sustain leadership for a broad and deep nation-wide
network of family-run organizations. The Federation is focused on
providing positive change benefiting children with mental health
needs and their families.
Find
A Psychologist
Search by name, location, expertise, or other characteristics and
then contact a qualified psychologist by phone or email. The 12,000
licensed psychologists on findapsychologist.org meet specific requirements
for doctoral education, supervised training, and ethical conduct.
This free service is sponsored by the National Register of Health
Service Providers in Psychology.
GASP
Choking Game
Set up by families of Choking Game victims, GASP is a global
nonprofit campaign that fights this “game” with the most powerful
weapon: education. Most people have no idea how dangerous the
Choking Game is until it hits close to home. GASP aims to prevent
suffering by publicizing the danger in schools and homes.
Guide
to Parenting with a Mental Illness
“Parenting with a Mental Illness: Programs and Resources Guide”
has been published by the UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration
to help the estimated millions of parents in the United States who
are living with a mental illness.
Half of Us
Created in collaboration with MTV-U and The Jed Foundation, Half of Us is an interactive online public education website that provides college-aged youth with information about the prevalence of mental health issues on college campuses and connects students to the appropriate resources to get help.
Hearts
and Minds Program
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is making its
"Hearts and Minds" program available for the first time, free of
charge, to promote awareness and reduce risk of cardiovascular
disease among people with mental illness. The program consists of a
13 minute videotape and 28 page workbook.
Homelessness
Resource Center (HRC)
The HRC fosters the development of an interactive learning community
by bringing together state-of-the art knowledge and promising practices
to prevent and end homelessness among people with mental health
and substance use problems, and trauma histories.
Julie
Cook, Children’s Book Author
Julie Cook is the author of more than a dozen books for children
focused on how to cope with tough situations from divorce to
abuse to attention deficit disorder and more. She is an
acclaimed speaker, counselor, and teacher.
LactMed
LactMed is a Drugs and Lactation Database containing information
about medications to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed.
Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs,
possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and
alternate drugs to consider.
Maternal
and Child Health Library
The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University provides
the MCH community with accurate and timely information on a broad
range of topics. Materials include the weekly newsletter MCH Alert,
resource guides, full text publications, databases, and links to
quality MCH sites.
Mayo
Clinic Mental Health Center
Find information on mental health and mental illness, specific disorders
and mental health treatments.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus directs individuals to information, helping to answer
health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative
information from the National Library of Medicine, the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and
health-related organizations. It includes more than 700 health
topics, drug information, an encyclopedia, a medical dictionary,
directories, and interactive tutorials and surgery videos.
MedlinePlus is also available in Spanish.
Mental Health
America
Formerly known as the National Mental Health Association, Mental
Health America (MHA) is the country's oldest and largest
nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health
and mental illness. With our more than 320 affiliates
nationwide, MHA represent’s a growing movement of Americans who
promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the
nation – everyday and in times of crisis.
Mental
Health Community Transition
This site contains information for understanding and coping with
the life-altering affects of mental illness. Consumers, caregivers,
family and friends will find information that can be used directly,
as well as links to a variety of resources that are equipped to
support and advise a person that he or she strive toward reintegration.
Misunderstood Minds
Misunderstood Minds is a companion Web site to the PBS special
by the same name. The site profiles a variety of learning
disabilities including youth’s struggles with attention related
issues and provides interactive demonstrations of how such
struggles impact ones ability to learn.
NAMI Information HelpLine
When people call 800-950-NAMI, the HelpLine staff and volunteers
take pride in providing:
- Knowledge through vital, accurate information.
- Support through empathy and understanding.
- Assistance through referrals to the over 1200 local NAMI Affiliates throughout the country and to the many agencies and organizations who serve the needs of people affected by mental illness.
National
Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
provides help for those struggling with Eating Disorders by offering
hotline counseling, a national network of free support groups, referrals
to health care professionals, and education and prevention programs
to promote self-acceptance and healthy lifestyles. ANAD lobbies
for state and national health insurance parity, undertakes and encourages
research, fights dangerous advertising, and organizes advocacy campaigns
to protect potential victims of eating disorders.
National
Association of Social Workers
The website features the latest updates surrounding research and
practice in the social work profession. Focus is given to Aging,
Behavioral Health and Children and Families.
National
Association on Mental Illness – NAMI
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s
largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving
the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their
families.
· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- National Mental Health Information Center
Sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
the Center for Mental Health Services provides up to date information
from across the nation.
National
Center for Children in Poverty
The NCCP describes itself as the nation’s leading public policy
center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and
well-being of America’s low-income families and children.
Using research to inform policy and practice, NCCP seeks to advance
family-oriented solutions and the strategic use of public resources
at the state and national levels to ensure positive outcomes for
the next generation. The website contains a data wizard which you
can use to do customized state-to-nation and state-by-state comparisons
of demographics and policies.
National
Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to ensure
that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with
learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school,
work and life.
NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
National
Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice was established
to assist the field in developing improved policies and programs
for youth with mental health disorders in contact with the juvenile
justice system, based on the best available research and practice.
The Center aims at providing a centralized national focal point
that pulls together and links the various activities and research
that are currently underway, maximizing the awareness and usefulness
of new products and learnings, and using the best available knowledge
to guide practice and policy.
National
Center for Trauma Informed Care
The new NCTIC Web site is designed to help public mental health
systems integrate trauma informed approaches and interventions into
their programs to improve efficacy and outcomes. It represents a
growing and diverse community that is committed to transforming
traditional programs and services to be more supportive of and empowering
to trauma survivors.
National
Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations
The National Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations
(NCMHCSO) works to ensure that consumer/survivors have a major voice
in the development and implementation of health care, mental health,
and social policies at the state and national levels, empowering
people to recover and lead a full life in the community.
National
Council for Community Behavioral Health Care
The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is an association
of 1,300 behavioral healthcare organizations that provide treatment
and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addictions disorders
to nearly six million adults, children and families in communities
across the country. The National Council and its members bear testimony
to the fact that medical, social, psychological and rehabilitation
services offered in community settings help people with mental illnesses
and addictions disorders recover and lead productive lives.
National
Empowerment Center
National Empowerment Center (NEC) staff bring unique experience in
organizing and developing consumer-run organizations, and helping
individuals and groups develop the knowledge and ability to
transform the mental health service system toward a more
recovery-oriented and consumer-and family-driven approach. Each has
experience running organizations, nurturing the process of recovery
in individuals and groups, and strong skills as educators. This team
is available to individuals, organizations, service systems, and
family members looking for a speaker or for technical assistance,
training, and consultation.
National Foster Youth Action Network
The National Foster Youth Action Network builds leadership and
advocacy skills of current and former foster youth to educate
decision makers and to work collaboratively to improve state and
local child welfare systems and national policy that affects the
lives of foster youth.
National
Institute of Mental Health
NIMH is working to improve mental health through biomedical research
on mind, brain, and behavior. The website features breaking news,
health updates, as well as research and funding opportunities and
reports.
National
Library of Medicine - MEDLINE
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health, Medline offers current health news and trusted
health information covering a variety of topics and illnesses.
National
Mental Health Association
NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans through
advocacy, education, research and service. NMHA works to address
all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
National
Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse
The National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse, the
nation's first national consumer technical assistance center, has
played a major role in the development of the mental health consumer
movement. The consumer movement strives for dignity, respect, and
opportunity for those with mental illnesses. Consumers--those who
receive or have received mental health services--continue to reject
the label of "those who cannot help themselves."
National
Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
NREPP is a searchable database of interventions for the prevention
and treatment of mental and substance use disorders. SAMHSA has
developed this resource to help people, agencies, and organizations
implement programs and practices in their communities.
National
Resource Center on Psychiatric Advanced Directives
Psychiatric advance directives, commonly called PADs, offer a way
for people with mental illnesses to plan ahead for a mental health
crisis. This website provides a state-by-state breakdown of PADs-related
statutes and listings of local resources for patients and families,
discussion forums, answers to frequently asked questions, testimonials
from people who have used PADs, and information on the latest research
findings concerning mental health issues.
National Sexual
Assault Hotline
The Rape, Assault, and Incest National Network (RAINN) is the
nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and one of
"America's 100 Best Charities" according to Worth magazine. RAINN
operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at
1.800.656.HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online
Hotline at rainn.org, and publicizes the hotline's free,
confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and
leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services
to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is
a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline
available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By
dialing 1-800-273-TALK, the call is routed to the nearest crisis
center in our national network of more than 140 crisis centers. The
Lifeline’s national network of local crisis centers, provide crisis
counseling and mental health referrals day and night. This website
contains resources and links organized to help you find basic
information quickly.
Office
of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy
The Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP)
is charged with developing, analyzing, evaluating, and coordinating
HHS policies and programs which support the independence, productivity,
health, and long-term care needs of children, working age adults,
and older persons with disabilities.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information
Technology
Health information technology (health IT) makes it possible for
health care providers to better manage patient care through secure
use and sharing of health information. Health IT includes the use of
electronic health records (EHRs) instead of paper medical records to
maintain people's health information.
Parents
Med Guide
The Med Guide offers practical advice to parents of children and
adolescents struggling with depression.
Peer
Specialist Alliance of America
The Peer Specialist Alliance of America (PSAA) provides information
and support on the emerging profession of certified peer specialist.
Psychiatric
Service Dog Society (PSDS)
The Psychiatric Service Dog Society (PSDS) is dedicated to
responsible Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) education, advocacy,
research and training facilitation. We provide essential
information for persons disabled by severe mental illness, who
wish to train a service dog to assist with the management of
symptoms.
PubMed
PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. It
is an index of more than 4500 biomedical journals from around
the world and contains over 19 million citations.
Reach Out
SAMHSA, along with the Ad Council and the Inspire USA Foundation,
has launched a new Teen Suicide Prevention national public service
campaign. The campaign, We Can Help Us, was developed out of the
acquired insight that, although many teens encounter the same tough
times, many also develop positive solutions to help overcome them.
The campaign empowers teens by reminding them that there are ways to
get through whatever problems they face and directs them to visit
reachout.com
to hear stories from others who successfully conquered their tough
times.
Real
Mental Health
RealMentalHealth.com is the first social networking site focusing
on mental health treatment and wellness. The online community includes
individuals, their family members, loved ones and friends who want
to easily and interactively obtain knowledge about symptoms and
treatments in a supportive community environment.
Research
& Training Center for Children’s Mental Health
Data Trends: Summaries of Current Research Findings in the Children’s
Mental Health Field - Data Trends are produced to increase the dissemination
of current research findings in the area of children's mental health
services. There are two Data Trends products: 1) Summaries, which
detail recent, published articles on systems of care for children
with emotional and behavioral disabilities and their families, and;
2) News briefs, which highlight related items or events of interest
to the field.
Research
and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental
Health
The Center is dedicated to promoting effective community-based,
culturally competent, family-centered services for families and
their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional
or behavioral disorders.
Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity and Social Inclusion
Associated with Mental Health
The SAMHSA ADS Center enhances acceptance and social inclusion by
ensuring that people with mental health problems can live full,
productive lives within communities without fear of prejudice and
discrimination. We provide information and assistance to develop
successful efforts to counteract prejudice and discrimination and
promote social inclusion.
SAMHSA’s National Mental Health Information Center
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), their web site, and more than 600 publications. The National Mental Health Information Center was developed for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media.
Strength of Us
NAMI has launched
StrengthofUs.org, an online community for young adults
living with a mental health condition and those who have a
family member or friend affected by a mental health problem.
Developed by young adults,
Strengthofus.org is a user-driven social networking
community where young adults can connect with peers and share
personal stories, provide helpful resources by writing and
responding to blog entries, engage in discussion groups, share
videos, photos, and other news and provide mutual support in
navigating unique challenges and opportunities during the
critical transition years from ages 18 to 25.
Suicide
Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA)
The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA) is an organization
dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness,
community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy.
Ted E. Bear Hollow
Ted E. Bear Hollow is a non-profit organization created to address the needs of grieving children and their families. Ted E. Bear Hollow offers programs for children, teens, and their adult family members as well as a young adult support group for those ages 18-30.
The Mental Health America Support Community
The Mental Health America Support Community connects patients,
families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. In
partnership with Inspire, he Mental Health America Support Community
is sponsored by Mental Health America, the nation's largest and
oldest community-based network dedicated to helping all Americans
live mentally healthier lives.
Ticket to
Work
The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an employment
program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to
work. The goal of the Ticket Program is to increase opportunities
and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain
employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and other support
services from public and private providers, employers, and other
organizations.
MAXIMUS, a private company, has been contracted by
the Social Security Administration to function as the Operations
Support Manager (OSM) and the Ticket Program Data Operations Center
Manager (TPDOCM). It is MAXIMUS responsibility to administer
oversight and process support necessary to sustain ongoing Ticket
Program Operations. Contact MAXIMUS at 866.968.7842 or for more
information you can also visit
www.socialsercuity.com/work
U-Lifeline
A program of the Jed Foundation, U-Lifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center where college students can search for information regarding mental health and suicide prevention. The website has enhanced student features, and a new component called Counseling Central, built exclusively for college mental health and student affairs professionals.
Unlisted: A
Story of Schizophrenia
Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia follows Delany Ruston,
M.D. as she reconnects with her paranoid schizophrenic father after
years of shame, frustration, and fear caused her to hide from him
and keep her telephone number unlisted. Although Richard Ruston,
Delany’s father, is more stable and on newer medications, many
challenges still exist as Delany works to better understand her
father and help him get the long-term care he needs. Unlisted
is currently playing on public television. Visit the films Web site,
www.unlistedfilm.com, to learn more.
VA Suicide Hotline
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has partnered with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide veterans 24-hour access to mental health professionals. Veterans in crisis, or those concerned for a veteran, can call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), and follow the voice prompt to be connected with a VA-staffed mental health professional.
Vet2VetUSA.org
Vet to Vet is a consumer/provider partnership program that utilizes
veterans in recovery in a peer-counseling capacity to help other
veterans. Vet to Vet is administered by veterans who themselves have
been consumers of VA mental-health services. Vet to Vet provides a
six-week, peer-facilitator training program that teaches veterans
how to facilitate peer group sessions and introduce program learning
topics.
Veterans Resource Center
The NAMI Veterans Resource Center is an online portal to mental
health resources for America's veterans, active duty service
members, and their families.
Vetsforvets.com
The Veteran's History Project was mandated by Congress in 2000 to
collect and preserve the personal accounts of war veterans and
civilians who directly supported the war effort. Sharing your
wartime experiences can be therapeutic and provide a sense of
release. Anyone interested in having their military story preserved
and posted, should send an e-mail to:
legacy@vetsforvet.com.
Vets4Warriors.com
Vets4Warriors are all Veterans of the United States Military and we
are all here to help the men and women who are currently serving or
have served in the National Guard and Reserve. Your calls are
completely confidential and, if you choose, you may remain
anonymous. The staff will listen and not judge you for anything. If
you want to just talk, we will support that. If you need some
information, we can help you find it. Our deal is to partner with
you on your quest and do our best to help you succeed. Call
1-855-VET-TALK.
The Voice Awards
The Voice Awards are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services. The
Voice Awards recognize writers and producers of entertainment
programming—television and film—who have given voice to people with
mental health problems by incorporating dignified, respectful, and
accurate portrayals of people with mental illnesses into their
scripts, programs, and productions.
Web
MD
Web MD offers in-depth articles on mental health care, conditions
such as depression and anxiety, and promising new treatments. Plus,
get daily help through the online support groups.
Wellness
Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
WRAP is a self-management and recovery system developed by a group
of people who had mental health difficulties and who were struggling
to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives. WRAP
is designed to decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings
and behaviors, increase personal empowerment, improve quality of
life, and assist people in achieving their own life goals and dreams.
What a Difference a Friend Makes
This site is here for people living with mental illness—and their
friends. You'll find tools to help in the recovery process, and you
can also learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses, read
real-life stories about support and recovery, and interact with the
video to see how friends can make all the difference.
Women in the Military
As of 2009, more than 280,000 women served in the military on
active duty or in the National Guard or Reserves, which represents
approximately 15% of all active duty soldiers. The Veterans Affairs
Web site has information available for women regarding
health care, dealing with sexual trauma, post
traumatic stress disorder, and much more.
Health care link:
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/womenshealth/faqs.asp
Sexual trauma:
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/womenshealth/trauma.asp
Post traumatic stress disorder:
http://www.womenvetsptsd.va.gov/
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