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Mental Health Resources and Ways to Find Support

5/24/2013

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org
Great resource in helping to support families and educate them on mental illness.
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services,  treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.
-Find state organizations and local affiliates
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Family-to-Family Education Program free 12-week course

 
Mental Health America (MHA) also offers a variety of programs and resources. 
www.nmha.org

 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
www.samsha.gov
Education& Resources; Find Treatment feature

www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov

This site is for people living with mental illness—and their friends. You'll find tools to help in the recovery process, and you can also learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses, read real-life stories about support and recovery, and interact with the video to see how friends can make all the difference.

 
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
www.aa.org
www.na.org

 
Al‑Anon Family Group Meetings
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Friends and family members of problem drinkers share their experiences and learn how to apply the principles of the Al‑Anon program to their individual situations.

 
Psychology Today 
www.psychologytoday.com
– Find a Therapist    Search by zip code, specialty, provider type

 
Popular Self-Help Books
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementias, and Memory Loss
by Nancy L. Mace

The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia: Helping Your Loved One Get the Most Out of Life

by Kim T. Mueser & Susan Gingerich

Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Patients and Providers
by E. Fuller Torrey

Schizophrenia for Dummies
by Jerome Levine & Irene S. Levine

The Bipolar Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know
by David J. Miklowitz

The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers
by
Barry Jacobs

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