Mental Health Organizations and Information on the World Wide Web *

Updated May 2009

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
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.
Drug Watch	Information about commonly prescribed medications and their side effects and interactions.
Self-Help Groups and Therapies
Al-Anon / Alateen	For families and teen-age children of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous	For alcohol addicts.
Clutterers Anonymous	For compulsive clutterers.
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
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 follows the model of the International Center for Clubhouse Development.
Websites for Specific Disorders and Causes
Alzheimer's Association	The first and largest organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's.
National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANAD)	The oldest eating disorder organization in the nation. Has support groups and hotlines, education and public advocacy.
National Eating Disorders Association. (NADA)	education, resources and support to those affected by 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.
Bipolar Disorder Magazine	On-line website for bp Magazine, a magazine to create community among and empower people living with bipolar disorder.
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.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association	Information about ADD and referrals.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders	Non-profit serving individuals with AD/HD through leadership, advocacy, research, education and support.
Clutterless Recovery Groups, Inc.	Founded in 2000, groups offer support for those persons that find it difficult to discard unwanted possessions.
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.
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.
Suicide Resources	Comprehensive list of on-line resources for suicide prevention.
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
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
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:	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
California Department of Mental Health	Learn about California mental health programs and facilities.
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
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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