Mental Health Helpline

Self Help Clearinghouse

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

Provides information on schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder. Has information on research being conducted on these disorders. Newsletter, literature and brochures.
Voice: 1-800-829-8289
Verified: 11/23/2009

TARA

Education and advocacy organization. Provides information on borderline personality to families, consumers and providers. Referrals to clinicians, treatment programs, self-help groups, BPD Journal, speakers' bureau, professional conferences and advocacy.
Voice: 1-888-482-7227
Website: http://www.tara4bpd.org
E-mail: taraapd@aol.com
Verified: 11/23/2009

National Mental Health Services Information Center

Refers callers to many mental health organizations nationwide.
Voice: 1-800-789-2647
Verified: 11/23/2009

Girl's and Boy's Town National Hotline

Provides crisis intervention, information and referrals for general population. Free and confidential. Short-term crisis intervention. Works with children and families.
Voice: 1-800-448-3000
TDD: 1-800-448-1833
Website: http://www.girlsandboystown.org
Verified: 11/23/2009

Compeer

Support via pairing of community volunteers with adults and youth who are currently receiving mental health treatment.
Voice: 1-800-836-0475
Verified: 11/23/2009

Mental Health America

Provides free information on over 200 mental health topics including bipolar disorder, depression, bereavement, post-traumatic stress disorder and warning signs of mental illness. Referrals to local mental health services. Distributes free national directory of local mental health associations and offers low-cost materials. Advocates to remove stigma of mental illness and for mental health benefits parity.
Voice: 1-800-969-6642
TDD: 1-800-433-5959
Website: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Verified: 11/23/2009

Nattional Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center

Provides information and literature on anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. Leave name and mailing address and literature will be mailed to you.
Voice: 1-866-615-6464
Verified: 11/23/2009

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