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MENTAL
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Advocacy Center for Persons
with Disabilities (Florida) |
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Web address:
www.advocacycenter.org
(Special arm focuses on supporting persons with mental illness) |
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Autism Society
of America |
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Information and resources on autism.
Web address:
www.autism-society.org |
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Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law |
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The Bazelon Center for Mental Health
Law works on a broad array of children's mental health issues.
Web address:
www.bazelon.org |
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Child and Adolescent Bipolar
Foundation (CABF) |
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The Child and Adolescent Bipolar
Foundation (CABF) is a parent-led, web-based membership organization
of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for,
early-onset bipolar disorder. The web site includes information and
resources on early-onset bipolar disorder.
Web address:
www.bpkids.org |
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Children and Adults with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity-Disorder (CHADD) |
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CHADD is a national organization
representing individuals with AD/HD in providing education, advocacy
and support to individuals and families. The organization is composed
of dedicated volunteers from around the country who play an integral
part in the organization by providing resources and encouragement to
families, educators and professionals.
Web address:
www.chadd.org |
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Children’s Defense Fund
(CDF) |
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CDF’s mission is to provide a strong,
effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote,
lobby, or speak for themselves. CDF addresses the needs of poor and
minority children and those with disabilities. CDF’s mission is also
to educate the nation about the needs of children and encourages
preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out
of school, or suffer family breakdown.
Web address:
www.childrensdefense.org |
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CWLA is the nation's oldest
membership-based child welfare organization committed to engaging
people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and
their families, and protecting every child from harm.
Web address:
www.cwla.org/default.htm |
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Council for Children with
Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) |
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The Council for Children with
Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) is the official division of the Council
for Exceptional Children (CEC) committed to promoting and facilitating
the education and general welfare of children and youth with emotional
or behavioral disorders.
Web address:
www.ccbd.net/index.cfm |
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You may also be interested in accessing
the web site for the Council for Exceptional Children which includes
information related to special education.
Web address: www.cec.sped.org |
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Web address:
www.dpi.org |
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Federation of Families for Children's
Mental Health |
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The Federation of Families is dedicated
to providing education, resources and information to children with
mental health needs and their families.
Web address:
www.ffcmh.org |
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NAMI |
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Web address: www.nami.org |
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NAMI Florida |
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
of Florida
Web address:
www.namifl.org |
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National Center for Mental Health and
Juvenile Justice (NCMHJJ) |
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NCMHJJ promotes awareness of the mental
health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system and assists the
field in developing improved policies and programs based on the best
available research and practice. Their web site includes many
excellent resources on addressing the mental health needs of youth
involved in the juvenile justice system.
Web address:
www.ncmhjj.com |
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National Health Law Program (NHelp) |
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The National Health Law Program has a
number of excellent publications, resources and information on
Medicaid and other important health-related topics.
Web address:
www.healthlaw.org |
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Health Information
Web address:
www.nimh.nih.gov |
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National Mental Health Association
(NMHA) |
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NMHA is an advocacy, education and
support organization working to address the needs of people with
mental health related needs and mental illnesess.
Web address:
www.nmha.org |
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OCD Resource Center |
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Information and resources available on
obsessive compulsive disorder.
Web address:
www.ocdresource.com |
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The Treatment Advocacy Center is a
national nonprofit organization working to
eliminate barriers to timely treatment of severe mental illness. A
great resource for current articles and briefing papers.
Web address:
www.psychlaws.org |
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The Youth Law Center employs staff
attorneys that investigate reports of abuse of children in adult
jails, juvenile detention facilities, state institutions, and child
welfare systems, and uses training, technical assistance and
negotiation to bring about needed change. If abusive conditions or
practices continue, the Center uses litigation as a last resort to
protect children and ensure humane treatment.
Web address:
www.ylc.com |
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