Mental Health Associaiton in Delaware County, Inc.

PARTNERS, SPONSORS & RESOURCES National Mental Health Association (NMHA) Contact: Lindy Garnette, MSW 1021 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 800-969-NMHA Fax: (703) 684-5968 E-mail: infoctr@nmha.org Web: www.nmha.org The National Mental Health Association is the only organization that addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness. Established in 1909 by former psychiatric patient Clifford W. Beers, NMHA is dedicated to improving mental health, preventing mental disorders, and achieving victory over mental illness. NMHA, in partnership with more than 340 affiliates across the country, accomplishes its mission through advocacy, public education, research and services. NMHA Information Center provides brochures and materials on a variety of mental health topics, including children's mental health and Childhood Depression Awareness Day. American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Contact: Darrick Nicholas 3615 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 Phone: (202) 966 7300 Fax: (202) 363-0582 E-mail: dnicholas@aacap.org Web: www.aacap.org The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, a non-profit membership association, is the leading national organization dedicated treating and improving the quality of life for the estimated 7-12 million American youth under 18 years of age who are affected by emotional, behavioral, developmental and mental disorders at any given time. AACAP provides Facts for Families and information on childhood depression and teen suicide. American Academy of Pediatrics Contact: Stacey Spencer 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: (847) 228-5005 Fax: (847) 228-5097 Web: www.aap.org The American Academy of Pediatrics is a member organization of 55,000 pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialist, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. American Association of Suicidology Contact: Lanny Berman 4201 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 408 Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 237-2280 Fax: (202) 237-2282 E-mail: berm.101@ix.net.com Web: www.suicidology.org The American Association Of Suicidology promotes the study of suicide as a means of preventing suicide and enhancing human well being. Publications include journal, newsletters and resource directories. Also provides crisis services and survivor support groups. Administers annual conferences and conducts professional workshops. American Counseling Association (ACA) Contact: Scott Barstow 5999 Stevenson Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone: (703) 823-9800 Fax: (703) 823-0252 E-mail: sbarstow@counseling.org Web: www.counseling.org The American Counseling Association, with over 51,000 members, is the nation's largest nonprofit membership organization representing professional mental health counselors. Licensed or certifies as master's-level mental health service providers in 45 states and the District of Columbia, professional counselors work in a wide variety of settings to help meet the nation's mental health service needs. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Contact: Jessica Sander 120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10005 Phone: (212) 363-3500 Fax: (212> 363-6237 E-mail: jsander@afsp.org Web: www.afsp.org The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to advancing our knowledge of suicide and our ability to prevent it. AFSP comprehensive website covers many aspects of suicide and related topics for those seeking information for educational or research purposes. American Managed Behavioral Healthcare Association (AMBHA) Contact: Pamela Greenberg 700 13th Street, NW Suite 950 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 434-4525 Fax: (202)434-4564 Web: www.ambha.org The American Managed Behavioral Healthcare Association represents 11 managed behavioral healthcare organizations (MBHOs) that provide behavioral healthcare benefits to over 100 million Americans. AMBHA objectives include the following: to promote nondiscriminatory coverage of mental illness and addictive disorders in health benefits; to support the work of the larger mental illness and addictive disorders communities; to support meaningful consumer rights and protections; and to promote integration of behavioral health care with primary health care. American Psychiatric Association (APA) Contact: Claudia Barnett 1400 K. Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 682-6000 Fax: (202) 682-6255 E-mail: apa@psych.org Web: www.psych.org The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society that seeks to improve the treatment and care of individuals with mental illness, advance the standards of all psychiatric services and facilities, and foster cooperation among all who are concerned with the medical, psychological, social and legal aspects of mental health and illness. American School Health Association (ASHA) Contact: Susan Wooley P.O. Box 708, 7263 State Route 43 Kent OH 44240 Phone: (330) 678-1601 Fax: (330) 678-4526 E-mail: swooley@ashaweb.org Web: www.ashaweb.org The American School Health Association is a professional membership organization that works to protect and improve the well being of children and youth by supporting coordinated school health programs. Such programs include counseling, psychological and social services as well as education about mental health issues. Anxiety Disorders Association of America Contact: Michelle Alonso 11900 Parklawn Drive Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: (301) 231-9350 Fax: (301) 231-7392 E-mail: anxdis@aol.com Web: www.adaa.org The Anxiety Disorders Association of America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them. The Association is made up of professionals who conduct research and treat anxiety disorders, and individuals who have a personal or general interest in learning more about such disorders. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Contact: Scott Ball 230 West 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: (215) 567-7000 Fax: (215) 567-0394 E-mail: naitonal@bbbsa.org Web: www.bbbsa.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the nation's leading youth mentoring organization. Young people with Big Brothers and Big Sisters are less likely than their peers to begin using drugs and alcohol, skip school and exhibit violent behavior. Center for School Mental Health Assistance Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Maryland Contact: Sylvia Huntley 680 West Lexington Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 706-0980 Fax: (410) 706-0984 E-mail: csmha@umpsy.umayland.edu Web: www.CSMHA.as.umd.edu The Center for School Mental Health Assistance is a national technical assistance provider that seeks to improve mental health services for children and adolescents by developing comprehensive programs in schools. Youth, especially those with observable problems like depression, are more likely to receive needed mental health services when such services are offered in schools. The Center provides technical assistance on school-based programs to address depression in youth as well as brochures, flyers and the On the Move newsletter. Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) Contact: Charlotte McCullough 440 First Street NW 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 295-0295 Fax: (202) 295-0973 The Child Welfare League of America, founded in 1920, is a nonpartisan, non-profit association of almost 1,000 agencies and organizations that serve over two million abused, neglected, abandoned and otherwise vulnerable children and families throughout the U.S. In 1997, the American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children merged with CWLA to create the AAPSC Child Mental Health Division of CWLA. Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH) Contact: Barbara Huff 1101 King Streeet Suite 420 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 684-7710 Fax: (703) 836-1040 Web: www.ffcmh.org The Federation of Families is a national family-run organization focused on the mental health needs of children, youth and their families. Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children Contact: Rhianna Mills 34 Peachtree Street Suite 710, Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 572-6170 Fax: (404) 572-6171 Web: www.gahsc.org The Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children is a statewide association of children and family service organizations. The Association provides advocacy, lobbying, education, training, professional certification and opportunities for networking among members and other providers. GAHSC advocates for at-risk children and their families. Judge Baker Children's Center Contact: Amy Ruth Nevis 3 Blackfan Circle Boston, MA 02115 Phone: (617) 232-8390 ext. 2129 Fax: (617) 730-5440 E-mail: amy-nevis@ibcc.harvard.edu Web: www.jbcc.harvard.edu Judge Baker Children's Center, founded in 1917, is dedicated to the healthy development of children through interdisciplinary research, training, education and programs for at-risk children, their families and the community. Its National Childhood Depression Research Center promotes collaborations among depression research projects and stimulates new depression research initiatives. NAMI Contact: Brenda Souto 2107 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201-3042 Phone: (703) 524-7600 Fax: (703) 524-9094 E-mail: Brenda@nami.org Web: www.nami.org NAMI, with more than 185,00 members is dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic-illness), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and severe anxiety disorders. NAMI's efforts focus on supporting persons with serious brain disorders and their families, advocacy, research and education. NAMI has more than 1,200 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa and Canada. NAMI provides fact sheets, brochures and other materials. National Asian Women's Health Organization Contact: Mary Chung 250 Montgomery Street Suite 410 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 989-9747 Fax: (415) 989-9758 E-mail: nawho@nawho.org Web: www.nawho.org The National Asian Women's Health Organization is a non-profit, community-based advocacy organization. NAWHO'S mission is to improve the health status of Asian women and families through research, education, leadership and public policy programs that empower women and address broader social justice issues for underserved communities of the entire American population. National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies Contact: Jane Adams 1319 F Street, NW Suite 816 Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 393-5501 Fax: (202) 393-1144 E-mail: Jadams@naccrra.net Web: www.naccrra.net The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies is a membership organization whose mission is to promote the growth and development of quality child care resource and referral services and to exercise national policy leadership to build a diverse quality care system with parental choice and equal access for all families. National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems Contact: Paula Rubin 900 2nd Street, NE Suite #211 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 408-9517 Fax: (202) 408-9520 TTY: (202) 408-9521 Web: www.protectionandadvocacy.com The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems represents is a volunteer membership association of protection and advocacy systems that is federally funded to provide legally-based advocacy services to people with disabilities in each state and territory. National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) Contact: Carole Szpak 1317 F Street, NW, Suite 301 Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 393-6700 Fax: (202) 783-6041 E-mail: naphs@naphs.org Web: www.naphs.org The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems represents behavioral healthcare systems that are committed to the delivery of responsive, accountable and clinically-effective treatment and prevention programs for people with mental and substance abuse disorders. National Assocation of School Psychologists (NASP) Contact: Lesley Carter 4340 East West Highway Suite 402 Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: (301) 657-0270 Fax: (301) 657-0275 Web: www.naspweb.org The National Association of School Psychologists represents more than 20,000 members. School Psychologist are highly trained in education, mental health, child development and learning theory. NASP provides information to parents and families on a wide range of topics including Depression in Children, a handout for parents. National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Contact: Jenifer Urff 66 Canal Center Plaza Suite 302 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 739-9333 Fax: (703) 548-9517 E-mail: Jenifer.Urff@nasmhpd.org Web: www.nasmhpd.org The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors represents the public mental health system serving 6.1 million people annually in all 50 states and five territories. National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (NDMDA) Contact: Deborah Bullwinkle 730 Franklin Street, #501 Chicago, IL 60610 Phone: (312) 642-0049 Fax: (312) 642-7043 Web: www.ndmda.org The National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association's mission is to educate patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases, to foster self-help for patients and families, to eliminate discrimination and stigma, to improve access to care and to advocate for research toward elimination of these illnesses. Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Contact: Patty Johnson 7317 Cahill Road, Suite 207 Edina, MN 55437 Phone: (612) 946-7998 Fax: (612) 829-0841 E-mail: pjohnson@save.org Web: www.save.org The Suicide Awareness Voices of Education's mission is to provide education about the depressive brain diseases that can result in suicide if left untreated medically and psychologically. Youth Achievers USA, Inc. Contact: Stephanie Stradford 8201 Corporate Drive Suite 600 Landover, MD 20785 Phone: (301) 336-0118 Fax: (301) 336-8517 E-mail: Partners@youthusa.org Web: www.youthusa.org Youth Achievers USA, Inc. is the coordinating partner for the Annual Youth Achievement Awards. Each year, Youth Achievers honors citizens, ages 7-24, who "believe I can achieve." Every completed application builds a local support network, access to national resources, and Money-in-the-Bank. CORPORATE SPONSORS MSI Marketing * Advertising * Public Relations Contact: Susan Dubuque Richmond, VA Phone: 800-VIP2MSI (847-2674) Fax: (804) 783-0098 E-mail: susan@VIP2MSI.com Web: www.VIP2MSI.com Donation of creative and design services. MSI is a full-service marketing and advertising agency. Glaxo Wellcome, Inc. Research Triangle Park, NC Phone: (410) 706-0980
Donation of education videotapes-Fighting Depression: You're Not Alone.

Mental Health Association
in Delaware County, Inc.
413 S. Liberty Street
Muncie, In 47305
Phone (765)288-1924
E-mail

United Way Member Agency

Site developed through United Way Community Tech Link, Ball State University Social Responsibility Class, and hosted courtesy of Ontario Corporation.