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information about mental illnesses, and organizations that help people with mental illnesses. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law The Bazelon Center is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) DBSA is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. Episcopal Mental Illness Network (EMIN) The EMIN provides a compassionate presence within the Episcopal Church for persons with mental illnesses and their families. The EMIN is a place where we can share information. It also is a resource for Episcopalians, both clergy and lay persons, to find out more about mental illnesses and how to incorporate persons with mental illnesses into the full life of the Church. FaithNet NAMI CA FaithNet NAMI is a network composed of members and friends of NAMI for the purposes of (1) facilitating the development within the Faith Community of a non-threatening, supportive environment for those with serious mental illness and their families, (2) pointing out the value of one’s spirituality in the recovery process from mental illness and the need for spiritual strength for those who are caretakers, (3) educating clergy and congregations concerning the biologic basis and characteristics of mental illness, and (4) encouraging advocacy of the Faith Community to bring about hope and help for all who are affected by mental illness. IndependenceFirst IndependenceFirst was established in 1979 as a non-profit organization directed by, and for the benefit of persons of all ages, with disabilities of all kinds, primarily serving the four county Metropolitan Milwaukee Area. IndependenceFirst is your resource on accessibility and issues related to living independently in our community for persons with disabilities. Mental Health Consumer Concerns (MHCC) MHCC provides state mandated patients’ rights advocacy services in Contra Costa, Solano, and Napa counties in addition to systems advocacy on the state and local levels. MHCC was a catalyst in the creation of self-help groups in Contra Costa, Napa and Solano counties, an anti-stigma campaign in Contra Costa, and Consumers Speaks Conferences. Mental Health Ministries Mental Health Ministries is an ecumenical, interfaith outreach through the California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our mission is to educate faith leaders and lay persons for the purpose of decreasing the stigma associated with mental illnesses in our faith communities. Providing resources to faith communities to develop a mental health program appropriate to each congregation is the important first step in the inclusion and support of persons with mental illnesses and their families into the life of that community. Our mission is to give voice to those who have suffered in silence and to enable faith communities to begin the process of reaching out and providing compassionate care to those affected by disorders of the brain. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain. National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) NARSAD is the largest donor-supported organization in the world devoted exclusively to funding scientific research on brain and behavior disorders. National Mental Health Association (NMHA) The NMHA is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide. NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service. National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) In addition to keeping you up to date on N.O.D.'s most recent developments, the N.O.D. web site provides you with the latest in disability-related news, information and resources. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, federally funded network of local crisis centers providing suicide prevention and intervention services through a toll-free telephone number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Its mission is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available crisis center in their area. Click on the link for more information. Peoplewho.org People Who is a website dedicated to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma (ADS Center) The ADS Center helps people design, implement and operate programs that reduce discrimination and stigma associated with mental illnesses. With the most up-to-date research and information, the Center helps individuals, organizations and governments counter such discrimination and stigma in the community, in the workplace, and in the media. Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain The Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain was founded in 1993, by Jean Liechty of Newport Beach, CA. The symbol is used to generate support and funding for research for people with mental illness and brain disorders. The Silver Ribbon is the acknowledged symbol of fighting stigma throughout the world. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) United States Department of Health and Human Services Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization working to eliminate barriers to timely treatment of severe mental illness. Wisconsin United for Mental Health (WUMH) WUMH is an ongoing effort by Wisconsin citizens to educate and increase awareness about mental illnesses as real and common diseases that are treatable. |
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