Resources
Mental Health
Governmental Organizations
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, offering information on various mental health conditions and research. Website: nimh.nih.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health. Website: www.samhsa.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Mental Health
Provides data, statistics, and educational resources related to mental health. Website: cdc.gov
Not-for-Profit Organizations
Mental Health America (MHA)
Dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health. Website: mhanational.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Website: nami.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Focuses on saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Website: afsp.org
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Specializes in the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. Website: adaa.orgi.org
The Trevor Project
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth. Website: thetrevorproject.org
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. Website: bbrfoundation.org
Child Mind Institute
Dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Website: childmind.org
Addiction Recovery
Governmental Organizations
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIDA’s mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Website: drugabuse.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health of the nation. Website: www.samhsa.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Another institute within the NIH, focusing specifically on improving the treatment and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. Website: niaaa.nih.gov
Not-for-Profit Organizations
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
An international fellowship of individuals who have had a drinking problem, offering peer support to those who wish to stop drinking. Website: aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
A nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem, following a set of recovery steps. Website: na.org
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
A professional society representing over 6,000 physicians, clinicians, and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. Website: asam.org
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Dedicated to organizing and mobilizing the over 23 million Americans in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Website: facesandvoicesofrecovery.org
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training)
Offers a science-based program to help people recover from addictive behaviors. Website: smartrecovery.org
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
Provides education, information, help, and hope to the public and those who are affected by alcoholism and drug dependence. Website: ncadd.org
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
A leading organization in addiction treatment, recovery, and education, offering a holistic approach to addiction recovery. Website: hazeldenbettyford.org
These organizations provide a range of services, from support groups and educational resources to professional medical advice and treatment programs, catering to various needs in the journey of addiction recovery.
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