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Affiliations
American Association
of Suicidology
The American Association of Suicidology is dedicated
to the understanding and prevention of suicide. AAS promotes research,
public awareness programs, education and training for professionals
and volunteers. In addition, it serves as a national clearinghouse
for information on suicide.
Community Efforts
Community Council
of St. Charles County
Community Council of St. Charles County is community
health and human services networking agency with over 100 members
primarily comprised of non-profit organizations, concerned individuals,
groups, businesses, service clubs, lodges, labor unions, church
groups, governmental and educational institutions, hospitals, and
clinics, etc.
Putting Kids First
Educational Effort
"Putting Kids First" is a St. Charles
county wide educational effort. The purpose of this effort is to
educate the community of the needs of youth in St. Charles County,
begin a dialogue with the citizens of the community, and spur action
on what can be done to help the youth of our County.
I Care About Kids
Proposition 1, “I Care About Kids”,
is a countywide initiative on the August 6th ballot. By voting “YES”
on this measure, you would be creating a Community Children’s
Services Fund for St. Charles County. Local agencies and organizations
are not able to meet the growing demand for services largely because
of the tremendous growth that our county has experienced over the
past 20 years.
Specific Mental Illnesses
Anxiety Disorders Association of
America
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated
to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators
that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. The ADAA
promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders,
and is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer
from them.
Attention Deficit
Disorder Helpline
A site dedicated to providing information and support
to all parents, regardless of their choice of treatment, belief
or approach toward ADD/ADHD.
Children and Adults
with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit organization founded in
1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced
by parents and their children with AD/HD. CHADD is a dynamic organization
that can make a difference in your life, whether you are seeking
help for yourself, a child, other family members or a friend.
Research & Policy Links
The Center
for Mental Health Services
CMHS is charged with leading the national system
that delivers mental health services. The goal of this system is
to provide the treatment and support services needed by adults with
mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems.
Knowledge Exchange
Network: The Center for Mental Health Services
CMHS developed KEN for users of mental health services
and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers,
and the media. The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Knowledge
Exchange Network (KEN) provides information about mental health
via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), the above linked
web site and more than 200 publications.
Missouri
Department of Mental Health
Missouri Institute of Mental
Health
National Mental
Health Association
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is
the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing
all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than
340 affiliates nationwide. NMHA works to improve the mental health
of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental
disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service
Policy Information Exchange
Online
PIE Online (Policy Information Exchange Online)
is your passport to authoritative primary source materials on a
wide range of issues affecting mental health policy in North America.
Advocacy Organizations for Mental
Health
Missouri Advocacy Organizations
Citizen for Missouri's Children
Citizens for Missouri's Children is a statewide
child advocacy organization serving as an independent voice for
children on issues, policies and government programs that affect
their lives and about which they cannot speak for themselves. CMC's
mission is to advocate for the rights and well-being of all Missouri
children, with a primary emphasis on children with greatest need.
MHA of Greater St. Louis
The Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis
(MHA) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental, charitable corporation
founded in 1945 for the purpose of giving form and structure to
the growing community concerns for the needs of those with mental
illness. MHA is the only organization in the St. Louis community
concerned with the entire spectrum of mental health and mental illness.
MO-SPAN
The mission of the Missouri Statewide Parent Advisory
Network is to improve the lives of children and youth with severe
emotional disturbance (SED) and their families by supporting and
mobilizing families through training, education, advocacy, and system
change.
NAMI of Missouri
NAMI of Missouri, the family organization for persons
with brain disorders has active chapters throughout Missouri. To
get information about a chapter near you visit their website.
National Advocacy Organization
Bazelon Center for Mental Health
Law
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health
Law is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in Washington
D.C. The Bazelon Center advocacy is based on the principle that
every individual is entitled to choice and dignity. For many people
with mental disabilities, this means something as basic as having
a decent place to live, supportive services and equality of opportunity.
Federation of Families for Children's
Mental Health
A national parent-run non-profit organization focused
on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or
mental disorders and their families.
NAMI
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization
of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental
illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
National Mental
Health Association
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is
the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing
all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than
340 affiliates nationwide. NMHA works to improve the mental health
of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental
disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service
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