Self Help Clearinghouse

Mental Health Helpline

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National Mental Health Services Information Center

Refers callers to many mental health organizations nationwide.
Voice: 1-800-789-2647
Website: http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
E-mail: nmhic-info@samhsa.hhs.gov
Verified: 10/21/2008

Compeer

Provides volunteer 'friends' for children and adults who receive mental health treatment.
Voice: 1-800-836-0475
Website: http://www.compeer.org
E-mail: info@compeer.org
Verified: 10/21/2008

National Institute of Mental Health Information Center

Provides information and literature on anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive and depression. Leave name and mailing address and they will mail literature to you.
Voice: 1-866-615-6464 or 301-443-4513
Website: http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Verified: 10/21/2008

Mental Health America

Provides free information on over 200 mental health topics including bipolar disorder, depression, bereavement, post-traumatic stress disorder and warning signs of mental illness. Referrals to local mental health services. Distributes free national directory of local mental health associations and offers low-cost materials. Advocates to remove stigma of mental illness and for mental health benefits parity.
Voice: 1-800-969-6642
TDD: 1-800-433-5959
Website: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Verified: 10/21/2008

Girl's and Boy's Town National Hotline

Provides crisis intervention, information and referrals for general population. Free and confidential. Short-term crisis intervention. Works with children and families.
Voice: 1-800-448-3000
TDD: 1-800-448-1833
Website: http://www.girlsandboystown.org
Verified: 10/21/2008

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

Provides information on schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder. Has information on research being conducted on these disorders. Newsletter, literature and brochures.
Voice: 1-800-829-8289
Website: http://www.narsad.org
Verified: 10/21/2008

TARA

Education and advocacy organization. Provides information on borderline personality to families, consumers and providers. Referrals to clinicians, treatment programs, self-help groups, BPD Journal, speakers' bureau, professional conferences and advocacy.
Voice: 1-888-482-7227 or 212-966-6514
Website: http://www.tara4bpd.org
E-mail: taraapd@aol.com
Verified: 10/21/2008

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The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

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