| General Mental Health Information |
| Internet Mental Health |
A free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long. |
| Mental Health Matters |
Mental health self help and psychology information and resources. |
| Mental Health Sanctuary |
Information on mental disorders, suicide intervention, books, articles, and medication. |
| Medical Information |
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| drugs.com, yahoo.com |
On line information on drugs. |
| Health Library, Stanford |
Stanford's on line health library. |
| Worst Pills |
Drug information from Public Citizen's Health Research Group. |
| Self-Help Groups and Therapies |
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| Al-Anon / Alateen |
For families and teen-age children of alcoholics. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous |
For alcohol addicts. |
| Cocaine Anonymous |
For cocaine addicts. |
| Emotions Anonymous |
For people with emotional problems. |
| Mental Health Recovery |
Website of Mary Ellen Copeland, developer of Wellness Recovery Action Program (WRAP). |
| Narcotics Anonymous |
For narcotics addicts. |
| Recovery, Inc. |
Recovery from mental health problems founded by the neuropsychiatrist Abraham A. Low, M.D. |
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| Groups with Integrated Services |
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| The Village Integrated Service Agency |
A comprehensive program for people with serious mental illnesses in Long Beach. |
| International Center for Clubhouse Development |
An organization that facilitates creating Clubhouses for people living with mental illness to be respected members of society. |
| Contra Costa Clubhouses, Inc. |
Clubhouse in Contra Costa County which ollows the model of the International Center for Clubhouse Development. |
| Websites for Specific Disorders and Causes |
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| Alzheimer's Association |
The first and largest organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. |
| Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders |
Information, self-help tips, recovery and prevention of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binging and other eating disorders. |
| Anxiety Disorders Association of America |
Promotes the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them. |
| Autism Society of America |
Promotes opportunity for all autistic individuals to be fully participating members of their community through education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research. |
| Bipolar World |
Information - books, medical information, treatments, personal stories, web sites - about bipolar disorder. |
| Bipolar Advantage |
Tom Wootton's website to help people with mental conditions shift their thinking and behavior to change the paradigm of mental conditions from an illness to an advantage.
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| Borderline Personality Disorder Resources |
Geared for friends/family/loved ones of those with Borderline Personality Disorder. |
| Borderline Personality Disorder Sanctuary |
Education, communities, support, books, and resources for borderline personality disorder. |
| Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders |
Non-profit serving individuals with AD/HD through leadership, advocacy, research, education and support. |
| Depressive and Bipolar Support Alliance |
Organization with many self-help group chapters to improve the lives of people with mood disorders. |
| Compulsive Hoarding |
Information and resources for people who are hoarders and their families, including research on hoarding, a screening test for hoarding/compulsive buying, and self-help and support group articles. |
| The Hording of Animals Research Coalition |
A collection of resources to help better understand the phenomenon of animal hoarding. |
| Learning Disabilities Association of America |
Education, advocacy, encourage research into learning disorders. |
| Lucid Interval |
A Self-Management Guide for Bipolar Disorder written by a patient who has "survived numerous manic episodes and consequent hospitalizations." Best bipolar website of 2006. |
| National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression |
Raises funds and gives grants for psychiatric brain disorder research, in an effort to find the causes, better treatments, and eventual cures for these disorders. |
| Oassis |
Organization for Attempters and Survivors of Suicide works to prevent suicide, increase suicide awareness and remove the stigma on attempters and survivors. |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation |
Information and resources, for people with obsessive compulsive disorder, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals. |
| Postpartum Support International |
to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. |
| Postpartum Education for Parents |
PEP offers programs to help parents and families thrive with their new children. |
| I am Listening by Jane Honikman |
Immediate comfort, guidance, and encouragement for people suffering from postpartum depression. |
| Schizophrenia |
Non-profit web community dedicated to providing high quality information, support and education to the family members, caregivers and individuals whose lives have been impacted by schizophrenia. |
| American Association of Suicidology |
Dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. Links to suicide support groups nation-wide. |
| International Association for Suicide Prevention |
Dedicated to preventing suicidal behavior, to alleviate its effects, and to provide a forum for academicians, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors. |
| TARA |
Treatment and Research Advancements Association for Personality Disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder. Supports research, education, and advocacy for personality disorders. |
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| Advocacy Organizations |
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| Mental Help Net |
Promotes mental health and wellness education and advocacy. |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) |
NAMI is a self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses. Local affiliates and state organizations identify and work on issues most important to their community. |
| NAMI Alameda County |
Alameda County, California chapter of NAMI provides group support, education, and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families. |
| NAMI Santa Clara County |
Santa Clara County, California chapter of NAMI offers experience, support, comfort, and education for people with mental illness and their families. |
| NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program |
A 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe brain disorders. |
| NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Program |
A program for people with any serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. |
| National Mental Health Association |
NMHA works to improve the mental health of people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service. |
| National Empowerment Center |
Website has practical information that will help you recover if you have been labeled with a mental illness. |
| National Mental Health Consumers' Self Help Clearing House |
The nation's first national consumer technical assistance center has played a major role in the development of the consumer movement, which strives for dignity, respect, and opportunity for those with mental illnesses. |
| MindFreedom Support Coalition International |
Goal is to win campaigns for human rights of people diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities. |
| World Network of Users & Survivors of Psychiatry |
An organization of users and survivors of psychiatry which advocates for human rights, promotes the user/survivor movement around the globe, and links user/survivor organizations and individuals throughout the world. |
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| Religious Resources |
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| Congregational Resource Guide, NAMI Illinois |
An annotated collection of mental health ministry resources. |
| FaithNet NAMI |
Facilitates the development within the faith community of a supportive environment for those with mental illness and their families; educates clergy; encourages faith community advocacy to bring about hope and help for all affected by mental illness. |
| Grant Mullen |
Website of Dr. Grant Mullen a Canadian MD who specializes in the Mental-Spiritual connection. |
| International Network on Personal Meaning |
INPM is dedicated to advancing health, spirituality, peace and human fulfillment through research, education and applied psychology with a focus on the universal human quest for meaning and purpose. |
| Mental Health Ministries |
Interfaith outreach to enable faith communities to provide compassionate care to those affected by mental illness. |
| Pathways to Promise |
Clergy Information: Interfaith technical assistance and resource center which offers liturgical and educational materials, program models, and networking information to promote a caring ministry with people with mental illness and their families. |
| Rapha |
Rapha provides a Christ-centered inpatient treatment program for Christians suffering from emotional problems or substance abuse. |
| VICOMIM |
Virginia Interfaith Committee on Mental Illness Ministries. Educates clergy and laity toward an awareness and sensitivity within the faith communities about mental illness. |
Denominational Mental Health Websites:
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Many religious denominations have information on line describing what they do in support of mental health issues.
American Baptist Churches
Anabaptist
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Episcopal Mental Health Network
National Episcopal Health Ministries
Evangelical Lutheran
Missouri Synod Lutheran
Presbyterian
Reform Judiaism
Unitarian Universalist
United Church of Christ
United Methodist
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| Government Websites |
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| California Mental Health Services |
Find California mental health programs and facilities.
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| National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer's Education & Referral |
Compiles, archives, and disseminates information concerning Alzheimer's disease for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public. In the Department of Health and Human Services. |
| National Mental Health Information Center |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in US Department of Health and Human Services. |
| National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
US government leadership in the effort to reduce alcohol-related problems. |
| National Institute on Drug Abuse |
Mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. |
| National Institute of Mental Health |
The lead US governmental agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. |
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Mental Health |
VA's goal is to provide excellence in patient care and benefits for veterans of the US armed services. This site has VA Mental Health Consumer Council Newsletters. |
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| Professional Organizations |
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| American Association of Pastoral Counselors |
Pastoral Counseling is a unique form of psychotherapy which uses spiritual resources as well as psychological understanding for healing and growth. |
| American Psychiatric Association |
A medical specialty society for psychiatrists. Members work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders. |
| Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law |
A national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. |
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