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.
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab: https://www.sralab.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Indiana: http://www.namiindiana.org/
National Empowerment Center: https://power2u.org/
National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse: http://www.mhselfhelp.org/
In addition to the above sites for consumers, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides many links to helpful sites for persons wanting information about mental illness treatment and recovery. These sites can be accessed through the following link: SAMHSA
ADA.gov provides federal government information and resources for persons interested in disability-related issues: https://www.ada.gov/
Empowerment /Self-Determination Resources: http://www.cmhsrp.uic.edu/nrtc/tools.asp
Indiana Consortium for Mental Health Services Research: https://icmhsr.sitehost.iu.edu/
Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities: http://www.in.gov/gpcpd/
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services: http://www.in.gov/ipas/
Legislative Codes: http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/title440.html
Mary Ellen Copeland: http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com/
M.E.D. Works Program: http://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/2548.htm
National Council on Disability: http://www.ncd.gov/