LOCAL SITES
211 Finger Lakes Region http://www.211fingerlakes.org/
Free confidential service available 24-hours that connects you with specialists trained to provide information and referral to human services that will best meet your needs.
Clic on Health http://www.cliconhealth.org/
Up to date health information for the Rochester region.
Health Insurance and Work Incentives for Individuals with Disabilities - Health Insurance Options 101
Mental Health Worker Healthcare Benefit Project - A project of the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
LINKS TO HELPFUL MENTAL HEALTH RELATED WEBSITES
General Mental Health Sites
Mental Health America http://www.nmha.org/
Formerly the National Mental Health Association, Mental Health America is dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. NMHA provides information on public policy issues and legislation, outreach and prevention activities. The site links to many of the 320 MHA affiliates throughout the United States.
National Alliance on Mental Illness http://www.nami.org/
This site is a comprehensive resource for clinicians and consumers alike. It includes links to affiliates around the country as well as their Helpline Online.
American Psychiatric Association http://www.psych.org/
The public information section has information materials including brochures, fact sheets and the "Let's Talk Facts" pamphlet series.
American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org/
The public information section of the American Psychological Association's webpage has articles on various topics and links to the Help Center and Find a Psychologist.
National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
The "For the Public" section has a lot of informational material on various mental disorders that are geared to the layperson.
Alternative Mental Health Online http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/
Sponsored by the Safe Harbor Project, this site describes itself as "the first major Internet site dedicated to non-psychiatric treatment of the mentally unwell".
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national 24-hour and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Callers dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255) will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health crisis centers across the country. It is administered through the Mental Health Association of New York City and is one component of the National Suicide Prevention Initiative (NSPI), a multiproject effort to reduce suicide funded by the Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration's Center for Mental Health Services.
Beacon of Hope http://lightship.org/
"A Place for Partners." This site is dedicated to men and women who are partners of someone diagnosed with a severe mental illness. Offers personal stories, coping tips and resources.
Internet Mental Health http://www.mentalhealth.com/
A Canadian site that describes itself as a free encyclopedia of mental health information. Extremely informative site offering information on disorders, psychiatric medications, articles and many links.
Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) http://www.mental health.org/
Operated by SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services, this site offers access to CMHS databases, consumer/survivor information, mental health information, CMHS/KEN publications and programs.
National Mental Health Consumer's Self-Help Clearinghouse http://www.mhselfhelp.org/
The Clearinghouse is a consumer-run national technical assistance center. It is committed to helping mental health consumers improve their lives through self-help and advocacy. The Clearinghouse helps consumers, plan, provide and evaluate mental health and community support services.
Wellness Website http://www.bu.edu/cpr/resources/wellness-summit/
Sponsored by SAMSHA/CMHS in conjunction with Boston University's Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, this website provides information on promoting mental wellness for people with mental illnesses.
New York State Office of Mental Health http://www.omh.state.ny.us/
This site includes information on the the mission and vision of OMH and current initiatives. There are also has directories of the County Mental Health Departments in NY, OMH psychiatric facilities and OMH Central Office personnel.
Bazelon Center Home Page http://www.bazelon.org/
A highly recommended site featuring information and links on legal advocacy, publications regarding mental health services, children, housing, ADA and the elderly.
Disorder-Related Sites
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) http://www.dbsalliance.org/
Formerly known as the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA), this site offers information and links on depression and bipolar disorder.
National Foundation for Depressive Illness http://www.depression.org/
A useful site focusing on the biological aspects of depression.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation http://www.ocfoundation.org/
For information and resources on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource (tapir) http://www.algy.com/anxiety/
This is a great resource for anyone suffering form anxiety or panic with dozens of coping tips.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America http://www.adaa.org/
Resources and information about anxiety disorders for both consumers and professionals.
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD) http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/
The NCPTSD was created within the Department of Veterans Affairs to address the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD. This website also has a tremendous collection of resources concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress, both military and non-military. In addition to fact sheets and other informational resources, one can also access the PILOTS database, an electronic index to the worldwide literature on post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and other mental-health consequences of exposure to traumatic events
National Eating Disorders Association(NEDA) http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Offers information abut NEDA and about eating disorders. NEDA offers programs and curriculum materials to prevent eating disorders and operates referral and information services to help people with an eating disorder.
Borderline Disorder Central http://www.bpdcentral.com/
"A collection of resources for people who care about someone with borderline personality disorder". This site is primarily geared towards information and support for family and significant others of people with borderline personality disorder.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry http://www.aacap.org/
The AACAP maintains a well designed and informative website which includes Facts for Families, a series of articles, on various issues ranging from bedwetting to adoption to depression to puberty.