Consumer Resources
The following links are to web sites that maintain information that many consumers of mental health services find useful. These resources are primarily targeted to providing information regarding self-help, advocacy, and empowerment for persons who have experienced mental illnesses.
National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
Consumer Organization and Networking Technical Assistance Center (CONTAC)
National Empowerment Center
National Mental Health Association's National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) -- NAMI Support, Technical Assistance, and Resource Center (STAR)
Great Lakes ADA and Accessible IT Center, A Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
National Consumer Conference
In addition to the above sites for consumers, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) provides many links to helpful sites for persons wanting information about mental illness treatment and recovery. These sites can be accessed through the link below.
- Find a Mental Health Provider in my area.
- Find an Addiction Service Provider in my area.
- Talk to someone if I have a problem with my service or provider.
- Find out if I am eligible for services.
- Find information on Mental Health and Addictions transformation.
- Be admitted to a State Psychiatric Hospital.
- Find out what Mental Health services are available.
