American Foundation
for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
The AFSP, which funds research, education, and treatment programs
aimed at the prevention of suicide, has compiled a national directory
of survivor support groups for families and friends of people who
have committed or attempted suicide. The group directory is listed
state-by-state, so you can be quickly directed to information about
groups in your area.
Depression
and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
The DBSA provides education about the nature and management of depressive
and manic depressive illness (bipolar disorder) as treatable medical
diseases. Website includes information on symptoms and screening;
adolescent depression; advocacy issues (such as how to start a support
group); funding for mental health research; patient assistance programs;
a calendar of related events; and links to related Websites. The
site also includes updates on the status of a variety of mental health
legislation.
Emotions
Anonymous
PO Box 4245, St. Paul, MN 55104-0245
(651) 647-9712
Emotions Anonymous is a 12-step organization similar to Alcoholics
Anonymous. Participants meet weekly to work toward recovery from emotional
difficulties. Diverse membership includes people of all ages, economic
status, and social and educational backgrounds.
National Alliance
on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA
22201-3042
(800) 950-NAMI (6364) or (703) 524-7600
NAMI is a grassroots, self-help support and advocacy organization
for patients, families, and friends dealing with mental illness. The
group has approximately 1200 affiliates and over 203,000 members in
all 50 states. It strives to be recognized as the primary source for
information and referral on all aspects of mental illness. The NAMI
also supports continued scientific research into causes and possible
cures.
Recovery
Inc.
802 North Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 337-5661
This is a mental health self-help program based on the work of Chicago
psychiatrist and neurologist Dr. Abraham W. Low. A pioneer in the
development of the self-help movement, Dr. Low believed that psychiatric
patients could take an active role in regaining and maintaining their
mental health by learning to control their responses to recurring
symptoms. There are currently over 700 active Recovery Inc. groups
throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in Puerto Rico,
Great Britain, Spain, and Israel.
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