NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National
Institute of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
The
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific
organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding,
treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental
health.
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation - http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/
Established by the American
Association for Geriatric Psychiatry to raise awareness
of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly, eliminate the
stigma of mental illness and treatment, promote healthy aging strategies, and
increase access to quality mental health care for the elderly.
National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging- http://www.ncmha.org/index.php
Positive Aging Act Provisions Included in the Older Americans Act
Reauthorization
American
Psychological Association - http://www.apa.org/
A scientific and professional organization that
represents psychology in the United
States. With 148,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists
worldwide.
American Psychiatric
Association - www.psych.org
Clinical resources, publications, news and advocacy, and relevant information
on mental illness are available from this national association.
National Alliance on Mental
Illness - www.nami.org
NAMI, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, has become
the nation's voice on mental illness through advocacy, research, support, and
education.
Mental Health America - www.mentalhealthamerica.net
National mental health association dedicated to improving the mental health of
all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses through reliable
advocacy, education, research, and services. A wide variety of helpful
information is provided.
The National
Association for the Dually Diagnosed - www.thenadd.org
Expert information for professionals, educators, policy makers, and families
concerning mental health issues relating to persons with intellectual or
developmental disabilities.
Is the Federal agency within the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that leads national efforts to improve prevention and mental health treatment services for all Americans. CMHS pursues its mission by helping States improve and increase the quality and range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for people with mental health problems, their families, and communities.
Human Service
Research Institute - http://www.hsri.org/
The Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) was
established in 1976 with the express purpose of assisting states and the
federal government to enhance services and supports to people with mental
illness and people with mental retardation, and to support the development of
alternatives to congregate care facilities.
National Council of Behavioral Healthcare - http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/cs/healthcare_reform
The National Council promotes a provider-focused public policy and legislative agenda that urges government leaders to improve and strengthen mental health and addictions treatment by acting to promote access to high-quality, cost-effective community-based treatment and supports