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Mental Health, Eating Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders

This page lists by topic area a collection of organizations, journals, and online resources that provide information about treatment, support, or services for people with disabilities, as well as their families and professionals who support them.

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Eating Disorders

Mental Health

  • 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
    The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for individuals and their families, and best practices for professionals in the US. Individuals can connect to services and support by phone, text, and chat, and Video Phone is available for Deaf/hard of hearing users.
    Phone: 988.
     
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
    The AACAP works to promote an understanding of mental illnesses and remove the stigma associated with them; advance efforts in prevention of mental illnesses and assure proper treatment and access to services for children and adolescents. The website provides information for youth and families, professionals and students, resources and downloadable publications on specific disorders, and the child and adolescent psychiatrist finder.
    Phone: (202) 966-7300.
    Fax: (202) 464-0131.
     
  • American Psychiatric Association (APA).
    The APA promotes universal and equitable access to the highest quality care for all people with mental health conditions, including substance use disorders; promotes psychiatric education and research; advances and represent the profession of psychiatry; and serve the professional needs of its membership.
    Toll Free: (888) 357-7924.
    Contact Form.
     
  • American Psychological Association (APA).
    The APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With nearly 130,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The APA promotes psychology through supported research, publications, and public education. The website includes topic pages, publications, member resources, and the Psychology Help Center that provides resources for consumers.
    Toll Free: (800) 374-2721.
    Phone: (202) 336-5500.
     
  • Mental Health America (MHA).
    Mental Health America is focused on: prevention for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, integrated health and behavioral health care for those who need it, and recovery as a goal. Through 240 affiliates across the country, MHA provides a broad range of programs and services including finding and developing housing for homeless individuals, offering support groups and referrals for counseling, and providing programs and services in communities.
    Toll Free: (800) 969-6642.
    Phone: (703) 684-7722.
    Fax: (703) 684-5968.
    Reach the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
     
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
    NAMI is a nonprofit support organization for people with mental illness and their families and friends. Volunteers at local affiliates and state organizations provide education, support, and advocacy in their communities. The website includes online communities, publications, and other resources. Registration is free but required for some areas of the site.
    Phone: (703) 524-7600.
    Helpline: (800) 950-NAMI (6264); available Monday to Friday from 10 am to 10 pm ET.
    Text: 62640; Text “Helpline”; available Monday to Friday from 10 am to 10 pm ET.
    Email: helpline@nami.org.
     
  • National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD).
    NADD is a national organization designed to educate the professional community, support parents, and advocate for resources for people who have psychiatric disorders and intellectual/developmental disabilities. NADD publishes a newsletter, offers online classes, print and multiple audiovisual materials, distributes brochures, sponsors regional and national conferences, and offers referral services.
    Telephone: (845) 331-4336.
    Email: info@thenadd.org.
     
  • National Empowerment Center (NEC).
    The National Empowerment Center seeks to carry a message of hope, healing, recovery, and empowerment to ex-patients or survivors of mental health issues, consumers, and professionals. NEC provides referral and information about topics such as advance directives, shock treatment, schizophrenia, self-help groups and advocacy organizations in your area, meditation, self-help techniques, and coping with depression. Maintains a list of consumer-run statewide organizations.
    Toll Free: (800) power2u (769-3728).
    Phone: (978) 685-1494.
    Contact Form.
     
  • National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health (FFCMH).
    The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is a national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations that provide resources, tools, support, and services to children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, and their families.
    Phone: (240) 403-1901.
    Email: ffcmh@ffcmh.org.
     
  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
    The National Institute of Mental Health conducts research in mental health issues. The Health & Education section provides resources on specific disorders, as well as general mental health. The publications page includes booklets, factsheets, and easy-to-read materials on a variety of mental health topics. 
    Toll Free: (866) 615-6464; available Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm ET.
    Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov.
     
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
    SAMHSA, an agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services, leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of people in the US. Provides information and services, including a helpline, practitioner training, a Veterans’ Crisis Line, and a searchable database to find treatment. SAMHSA also provides information, resources, and assistance for people with substance use disorders.
    National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357); available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Substance Use Disorders