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The Los Angeles Asperger's Syndrome Parents' Support Group.
This is a support group for the parents or near-relatives of kids with AS. (Some of these "kids" are in their 50s.) We meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Julia Ann Singer center in West Los Angeles.
http://bellarmine.lmu.edu/~jdevine/AS
British Society for Music Therapy
Nearly one hundred pages of information on music therapy - the society, what music therapy is, books, videos and cds to read about and buy, publications for members of the Society - a Journal and Bulletin, meetings, conferences and workshops, and training as a music therapy
http://bsmt.org
Open Mind Mental Health Information Service
Mental health information service in Rossendale, England. Information about mental health issues, leaflets to download, directory of local services plus news about mental health related events.
http://openmindinfo.org.uk
American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
Provides a searchable database of all types of self-help groups. Also has information on starting groups.
http://selfhelpgroups.org
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers (AASCIPSW)
The American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers (AASCIPSW) is an organization of psychologists and social workers who provide for the emotional, behavioral and psychosocial care of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). AASCIPSW, incorporated in 1986, operates exclusively for scientific, charitable and educational purposes. AASCIPSW is the only national organization solely devoted to enhancing the psychosocial needs of individuals with spinal cord injury. In addition, AASCIPSW provides members with opportunities to develop and refine leadership skills through positions on Association Committees, Task Forces, the Board of Directors, and as Liaisons to external organizations. AASCIPSW allows the unique opportunity to network with accessible and highly knowledgeable colleagues whose clinical and/or research interests are parallel to their own.
http://www.aascipsw
Bergen County Mental Health Program
Bergen County Department of Health Services Mental Health System Information
http://www.bergenhealth.org/mental
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is the national peak body for carers
http://www.carersaustralia.com.au
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http://www.destiny.greatshapetoday.com
Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis
St. Louis' oldest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. One of more than 340 affiliates of the National Mental Health Association, MHAGSTL works to improve the mental health of all St. Louisans, especially those individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, and service.
http://www.mhagstl.org
Advocacy Education for Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities and
Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. offers education in self, systems, and legislative advocacy skills for persons in recovery from psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders, as well as a wealth of information and resources on mental health.
http://www.Mindlink.org
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Music therapists assess emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses; design music sessions for individuals and groups based on client needs using music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, and learning through music; participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation, and follow up.
http://www.musicthearpy.org
NAMI Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Seneca Sandusky and Wyandot Counties chapter. We offer education, advocay, and support to family members and persons dealing with mental illness.
http://www.namissw.org
National Institute for Mental Health in England
NIMHE supports local communities to improve mental health and the quality of services for people affected by mental health problems.
http://www.nimhe.org.uk
National Network for Mental Health
The National Network for Mental Health is a National consumer driven organization. The National Network for Mental Health exists to advocate, educate, and provide expertise and resources for the increased health and well-being of the Canadian mental health consumer/survivor community.
http://www.nnmh.ca
Pillar
Mental Health Charity
http://www.pillaraberdeen.co.uk
For Your Peace of Mind: A Consumer Guide to Psychological Services
Perhaps you are seeking treatment for depression, stress or anxiety. You or your family may be considering counseling or therapy to improve the quality of important relationships. There are many reasons people turn to psychologists. If you are reaching out for help from a psychologist, you are not alone. Psychological problems affect millions of people worldwide. They are more prevalent than cancer, diabetes, arthritis, alcohol abuse and traffic accidents and second only to heart conditions. Psychologists are specially trained to assist this large population,and their services help sufferers effectively deal with their problems so that they can live happier, healthier lives. Every year thousands of Californians visit professional psychologists for help in better understanding themselves and others and in dealing with personal problems. If you think you may need to see a psychologist, this brochure can help you. It will explain your rights as a patient, provide guidance for choosing a psychologist and explain what a psychologist should and should NOT do. It also will tell you what to do if you think your psychologist has acted unprofessionally or overstepped professional boundaries.
http://www.psychboard.ca.gov/pubs/consumer-brochure.pdf
Quality Services for the Autism Community
QSAC is a nonprofit organization that provides direct services to children with autism and their families. QSAC services range from Early Intervention for young children to Residential programs for adults. Please see site for further information on programs and services offered by QSAC.
http://www.QSAC.com
Parental Mental Health and Child Welfare
A website for the network for social care and health workers who work with parents with a mental health problem or their children. The network has been set up to promote joint working between adult mental health and children's services.
http://www.scie.org.uk/mhnetwork
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc
A community based organization across NSW, offering advocacy, support services, clubhouses, newsletter, education programs, etc.
http://www.sfnsw.org.au
Uplift Technologies Inc.
Uplift Technologies Inc. is committed to providing innovative healthcare technology to enhance personal well-being. Uplift manufactures a line of lifting cushions to help those with mobility restrictions maintain their quality of life. The company's second most successful line includes Day-Light bright systems; used in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
http://www.up-lift.com
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.
http://www.aagpgpa.org/
Friendship Network - Mental Health Recovery
A unique non-profit organization which introduces single men and women recovering from mental illness to one another.
http://www.friendshipnetwork.org
Health Care Without Harm
Collaborative campaign for environmentally responsible health care made up of more than 250 organizations. Work to transform the health care industry so it is no longer a source of environmental harm by eliminating pollution in health care. Also info on endocrine disruptors.
http://www.noharm.org/
Outcomes Roundtable for Children and Families (ORCF)
Exists to bring together multiple perspectives and expertise regarding children's behavioral healthcare services. Description of workgroups, articles, and works in progress.
http://orcf-forum.org/
The Westwind Foundation for Eating Disorders
Endowment fund to help cover the cost of treatment, education, awareness and prevention of eating disorders.
http://www3.mb.sympatico.ca/~gusdalb/
Vanderbilt Center for Mental Health Policy
The focus of the Center is on child, adolescent and family mental health services research. There are sixteen senior investigators engaged at the Center on mental health issues working in multidisciplinary teams; they represent the specialties of psychiatry, psychology, sociology, economics, policy analysis, pediatrics, and statistics.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/VIPPS/CMHP/
Child Trauma Academy
The mission of the Academy is to help improve the lives of traumatized and maltreated children and their families. It's mission to improve the systems that educate, nurture, protect and enrich children.
http://www.childtrauma.org/
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