Mental Health Associations and Organizations

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National Institute of Mental Health
Agency that conducts and supports research on mental illnesses. Site provides information on funding opportunities, intramural research, clinical trials and more.

 
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Provides research and fellowship grants to medical institutions and individuals and sponsors professional educational conferences.

 
International Association for Counseling (IAC)
 
Council of Special Mutual Help Groups (CSMHG)
Networking and support for professionals recovering from chemical dependency.

 
Alcoholics Anonymous
Official web site of the organization. There is a separate area for professionals working with alcoholics.

 
Suicide Awareness - Voices of Education
Organization working to educate about suicide prevention. Includes information on symptoms, intervention and support groups.

 
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Agency that supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.

 
American Association of Suicidology
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide.

 
Al-Anon / Alateen
Provides a separate area for professionals working with alchoholics and their families.

 
Crisis Hotline
United Way agency dedicated to helping people in crisis through telephone crisis counseling, referrals, intervention and education.

 
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
Represents free standing and hospital based private alcohol and substance abuse program providers. Headquartered in Lititz, Pennsylvania.

 
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