Links and Resources
Mental Health Council of Arkansas
Disability Rights Center
800.482.1174
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
800/950-6264
Support groups for families of adults with serious mental illness, information about medications (fact sheets prescription assistance programs), listing of state affiliates, Family to Family Education program in some areas
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
866/615-6464 (Info. Center)
Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
800/433-5255
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
703/684-7710
Parent support and advocacy organization; listing of local and state support groups on web-site.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800/799-7233
800/787-3224 (TTY)
Mental Health Radio bit (mp3) - click to listen or download
Treatment Information
American Psychological Association (APA)
800/964-2000
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
888/357-7924 (speak with Answer Center Coordinator)
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Fact sheets and psychiatrist referrals available on-line using web site; no information available by phone
SAMHSA's National Information Center
800/789-2647
Referrals to wide range of mental health treatment facilities including those offering sliding scale fees. Referrals to inpatient, outpatient, residential, etc. Search using Mental Health Facilities option.
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol & Drug Info
800/729-6686
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Facility Locator. Referrals to alcohol/substance abuse and dual diagnosis programs –inpatient, outpatient, residential. Both public and private program information is available.
Children's Mental Health
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
703/684-7710
Strong parent support and advocacy network for parents of children with mental health problems Search on-line for state and local support groups.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Fact sheets and psychiatrist referrals available on-line using web site; no information available by phone
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Support group for parents. Some groups are on-line only; some hold meetings. Support group information is listed on web site. Has treatment referrals on website.
Children and Adults With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
800/233-4050
Information for both children and adults with ADD/ADHD. Support groups.
Information/Support Groups/Referral
Alcohol/Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis
Dual Recovery Anonymous
877/883-2332
12 step program support groups for dual diagnosis (mental illness and alcohol or substance abuse)
Alcoholics Anonymous (central offices, intergroups, and answering services)
12 step program support groups
Al-anon/Alateen
888/425-2666
12 step support group program for spouses/significant others, teens affected by the alcoholism of a family member
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
240/485-1001
Referrals to support groups & literature. Medication and treatment information in Resources section (dropdown menu from tab near top of the page)
Freedom From Fear (FFF)
718/351-1717
Information about anxiety and depression.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder
Children and Adults With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
800/233-4050
Referrals to support groups, information about ADD and ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Referrals to support groups for adults with ADD. Information regarding ADD and ADHD for both adults and children. Treatment referrals.
Bipolar/Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
800/826-3632
Referrals to support groups. Extensive information on depression and bipolar disorder. New bipolar disorder toolkit available at no cost. Patient to Patient therapist recommendation section.
NARSAD: Mental Health Research Association
800/829-8289
Referrals to support groups. Downloadable pamphlets on depression, schizophrenia, and anti-psychotic medications.
Family Mental Health Foundation
877-773-4673
Has a 24 hour helpline; information about postpartum depression including Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, personal stories, list of books on this topic; on-line screening questionnaire; and links to other Resources.
Postpartum Support International
Information about postpartum depression as well as during pregnancy; list of state support coordinators is available on web site. Through the coordinators can get names of mental health professionals with expertise in working with reproductive related mood disorders.
Families for Depression Awareness
Support organization to help family members understand depression and bipolar depression. Have a pamphlet "Helping a Family Member who is Depressed". Expert and family profiles for all ages including adolescents and children.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Treatment and Research Advancements National Association for Personality Disorder
888/482-7227
Offers information about borderline personality disorder for both individuals and their families, information about dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), guidelines for choosing a therapist and treatment referrals. Has list of books, links to other resources, educational program for family members, and some support groups.
Borderline Personality Resource Center
1-888-694-2273
Offers information about borderline personality disorder and resources for both individuals and their families.
Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse
Girls and Boys Town USA
800/448-3000
24 hour hotline
Child-Help USA
800/422-4453
Assists both child and adult survivors of abuse, including sexual abuse. Is a 24 hour hotline staffed by mental health professionals.
Victims of Incest Can Emerge Survivors (VOICES)
800/786-4238
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
800/656-4673
Toll free line connects callers with local crisis counseling center that focuses on sexual assault/sexual abuse counseling. Local crisis center information can be found on web site.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect (NCCANCH)
800/394-3366
Resource for professionals seeking information, statistics, etc. on this issue.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Organization
800-931-2237
Provides treatment referrals and other information on eating disorders.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
847/831-3438
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD Alliance Resource Center
877/507-PTSD (7873)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Overview from onlinecounselingdegrees.net
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
847/480-9028
Schizophrenia
National Schizophrenia Foundation/Schizophrenics Anonymous
Information about schizophrenia and referrals to Schizophrenics Anonymous support groups.
NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association
800/829-8289
Information center. Downloadable brochures on schizophrenia, depression, and anti-psychotic medications.
