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Americans with Disability Act Document Center

ADA and Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School An interactive and informative web site for people with a psychiatric condition that addresses issues and reasonable accommodations related to work and school. This is the only site designed exclusively to provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other employment and education issues for people with psychiatric disabilities.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is a Research,Training, and Service organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons who have psychiatric disabilities by improving the effectiveness of Psychiatric Rehabilitation personnel, programs, and service systems

Citizens Commission on Human Rights The mission of the CCHR is to expose and eradicate violations of human rights by the field of psychiatry.

Consumer Organization & Networking Technical Assistance Center

Knowledge Exchange Network The Center for Mental Health Services page. A rich resource for issues and information. 

MadNation  People Working Together for Social Justice, and Human Rights in Mental Health.

 

Mental Disability Rights International (MDRI) is a non-governmental advocacy organization dedicated to the recognition and enforcement of the rights of people with mental disabilities.

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

National Mental Health Association

NAMI Consumer Council Comprehensive list of NAMI Consumer Board Members, Consumer Committee Members and Consumer Council State Representatives.

National Association of Consumer/Survivor Mental Health Administrators (NAC/SMHA)

National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy. NARPA

National Coalition of Mental Health Professionals and Consumers, Inc.

National Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations The National Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations (NCMHCSO) will 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 Empowerment Center

National Association for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Helping Clearinghouse

National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness

The National Schizophrenia Foundation The National Schizophrenia Foundation administers Schizophrenics Anonymous (SA) support groups for people with schizophrenia. In addition, we provide education and awareness activities to the general public about schizophrenia. SEE ALSO - Schizophrenics Anonymous

The National Summit of Consumers and Survivors Internet Resource Web Page

National Technical Assistance Center for State Mental Health Planning (NTAC)

Program in Consumer Studies and Training

 

Recovery Inc. is a nonprofit mental health self-health organization that offers weekly group meetings for people suffering from various emotional and mental conditions.  Recovery, Inc.’s principles parallel those found in cognitive-behavioral therapy.  The Recovery Method teaches people how to change the thoughts, reactions and behaviors that cause their physical and emotional symptoms.  Our group meetings are free and open to all.  Recovery, Inc. is a completely member managed organization.

 

Social Phobics Anonymous Social Phobics Anonymous (SPA) provides free 12 Step support groups for people who suffer from Social Phobia or Social Anxiety Disorder or Shyness Problems or Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) or Paruresis. We have found that the Social Phobics Anonymous program of recovery can be a very great help in reducing or eliminating the symptoms of Social Phobia or other forms of Social Anxiety. Social Phobics Anonymous also employs the principles outlined in Rhonda Brittens' book "Fearless Living: Live Without Excuses and Love Without Regret." which can be a powerful resource for healing all kinds of fear-- including social anxiety, and is part of our approved literature. **We have two types of free support groups: 1) Local Face-To-Face Groups and 2) Telephone Conference Call Support Groups which are accessible to anyone, anywhere, with a phone:.
 

MindFreedom International  MindFreedom International is a 100 percent independent nonprofit coalition of grassroots groups working for human rights and alternatives in the mental health system. While most of MFI's members and staff are psychiatric survivors, it is open to the public.

Schizophrenics Anonymous The mission of Schizophrenics Anonymous is to add the element of self-help group support to the recovery of process of people suffering from schizophrenia. We hope that this will contribute to the sense of well being of S.A. members and help us cope with the difficulties imposed by the illness.

Talking History

Teen Placement Service  We are committed to helping you find the most appropriate placement for your child. We have 15 years experience and have successfully helped hundreds of families through this difficult time. You are not alone, there is hope, you will be able to sleep again. Whether your teen is running away from home, skipping school, experimenting with alcohol, or using illegal substances we can assist you. There are 1,000's of choices to choose from, let someone who is experienced in this field help you.