Resources
Mental Health America National
As an organization, Mental Health America has been around for nearly a century. We are dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
MHAL is the Outreach Partner in Louisiana. The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.
National Institute of Mental Health Outreach Partnership Program
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/outreach/index.shtml
The Outreach Partnership Program is a nationwide initiative of the NIMH with support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Program partners with national and state organizations to strengthen the public health impact of research by disseminating the latest scientific findings; informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction; and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Clinical Trials
http://www.cc.nih.gov/index.html
The Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's largest hospital devoted entirely to clinical research. It is a national resource that makes it possible to rapidly translate scientific observations and laboratory discoveries into new approaches for diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
National Institute of Mental Health Intramural Research
http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov
These studies are all conducted at the Clinical Center in Bethesda MD, and those that recruit nationally provide compensation for travel and lodging. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Nations Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve prevention, treatment and policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.
Louisiana Office of Mental Health (OMH)
OMH envisions a future in Louisiana where every individual has the opportunity to live a full, satisfying, and productive live in their community.
Louisiana Medicaid Purchase Plan
MPP is affordable health coverage that's available only to people with disabilities who work.
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
CABF is a parent-led, not-for-profit, Web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, pediatric bipolar disorder.
Early Childhood Supports and Services (ECSS)
ECSS program provides a coordinates system of screening, evaluation and referral services and treatment for children ages 0 through 5 years and their families.
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
Family Road is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of services for families. Family Road has over 108 non-profit, public, private, and government agencies that have committed to provide services at the Baton Rouge location.
Federation of Families
A US national parent-run organization supporting family-run programs to meet the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders.
Louisiana Mental Health Planning Council
www.dhh.state.la.us/offices/?ID=153
The Planning Council participates in the planning process for use of federal mental health grant funds. The council includes mental health consumers, parents of children with emotional or behavioral disturbances and family members.
Louisiana Men's Health Organization
http://menshealthconference.pbrc.edu
This organization is trying to change men's
attitudes about their health and wellbeing at the Annual Men’s Health
Conference at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton
Rouge. It’s the perfect event where men of all ages can get the information
needed to live longer, happier, healthier lives.
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
The mission of the Department of Health and Hospitals is to protect health and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA has established a clear vision for its work -- a life in the community
for everyone.To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission
on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental
or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources -- programs,
policies and grants -- toward that outcome.
National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center
Their purpose is to strengthen consumer organizations by providing
technical assistance in the form of research, informational materials,
and financial aid.
2-1-1* Get Connected. Get Answers
310info is "the" designated 211 provider for Southwest and South Central
Louisiana. If you live within Southwest or South Central Louisiana - Allen,
Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, Rapides, or Vernon parish.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the
most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment
of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening
illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information
written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research
to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments
and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with
mood disorders are treated equitably.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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. Individuals seeking help can dial
1-800-273-TALK (8255). They will be routed to the closest possible
provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.