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Organizations

• National Eating Disorders Association

  http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
  The National Eating Disorders Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. They develop prevention programs, provide publications on easting disorders, and operate a toll-free information and referral line.
  
  

• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

  http://www.jcaho.org/
  This commission performs health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. It also accepts complaints about health care organizations.
  
  

• National Family Caregivers Association

  http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org/
  The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers' needs.
  
  

• National Governors' Association

  http://www.nga.org
  The association's on-going mission is to support the work of the governors by providing a bipartisan forum to help shape and implement National policy and to solve State problems.
  
  

• National Hispanic Medical Association

  http://www.nhmamd.org
  The National Hispanic Medical Association addresses the interests and concerns of 26,000 licensed physicians and 1,800 full-time Hispanic medical faculty dedicated to teaching medical and health services research.
  
  

• National Indian Child Welfare Association

  http://www.nicwa.org/
  This is a national group dedicated to the well-being of American Indian children and families. Its goal is for every Indian child to have access to community-based, culturally-appropriate services which help them grow up safe, healthy and spiritually strong – free from abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation, and the damaging effects of substance abuse.
  
  

• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

  http://www.anad.org/site/anadweb
  This organization operates an international network of support groups for sufferers and families, and offers referrals to health care professionals, who treat eating disorders, across the U.S. and in other countries.
  
  

• National Association of Black Social Workers

  http://ssw.unc.edu/professional/NABSW.html
  The National Association of Black Social Workers focuses its attention on the accountability of the social welfare system in communities of African ancestry, and the delivery of those services which are reflective of that experience.
  
  

• National Association of County Behavioral Health Directors

  http://www.nacbhd.org/
  This association is dedicated to promoting and improving behavioral health services on a county and local level. The nonprofit organization’s membership is composed of county and local health officials and their State associations.
  
  

• International Paruresis Association

  http://www.paruresis.org/
  A resource for people who suffer from paruresis (shy bladder)—persons who find it difficult or impossible to urinate in the presence or hearing of others.
  
  

• Mental Health America of Wisconsin

  http://www.mhawisconsin.org/
  The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness - working to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.
  
  

• Emergency Nurses Association

  http://www.ena.org
  ENA is a specialty nursing association serving the emergency nursing profession through research, publications, professional development, and injury prevention.
  
  

• National Association of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils

  http://www.namhpac.org/
  A network of advocates, parents and consumers involved with state mental health planning across the country and supported by the federal Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS).
  
  

• National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems

  http://www.naphs.org
  The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems represents delivery systems that want to coordinate a full spectrum of treatment services. On the site you can order publications and find out how to become a member of the organization.
  
  

• National Association of Social Workers

  http://www.naswdc.org/
  A membership organization of professional social workers working to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and advocacy.
  
  

• National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors

  http://www.nasmhpd.org/
  The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the Nation's Public Mental Health System through policy development, information dissemination, and technical assistance.
  
  

• National Attention Deficit Disorder Association

  http://www.add.org/
  Serves people with ADD and their families, teachers, and those who care for persons with ADD. The organization focuses especially on ADDults and young adults.
  
  

• Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association

  http://www.drada.org/
  Persons with depression or manic-depressive illness, their families, and health professionals working to alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by lending support to self-help groups, education, and research programs.
  
  

• Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Inc.

  http://www.eap-association.com
  The Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) is a membership organization for employee assistance professionals, with approximately 6,200 members in the United States and more than 30 other countries. EAPA hosts an annual conference, publishes a journal for the employee assistance profession, and offers trainings and other resources to enhance the professionalism of its members and the industry.
  
  

• Alzheimer's Association

  http://www.alz.org/
  Dedicated to research on the causes, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease, and to education and support services for Alzheimer's patients, their families, and caregivers.
  
  

• American Art Therapy Association

  http://www.arttherapy.org
  The AATA home page is designed to inform art therapists about legislative activities and issues affecting the practice of art therapy on the Federal level and in each State.
  
  

• American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

  http://www.aagpgpa.org/
  The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry’s mission is to raise awareness of psychiatry and the effects of mental health disorders on the elderly. This web site provides information, news, facts, and tools for a variety of audiences.
  
  

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

  http://www.aamft.org
  One of the goals of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy is to advance professional interest in marriage and family therapy. On the site you can locate a family therapist in your area, find books, articles, and information on family problems, and get facts on therapy.
  
  

• American Association of Suicidology

  http://www.suicidology.org/index.cfm
  The American Association of Suicidology is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. The organization promotes research, public awareness programs, and education and training for professionals and volunteers.
  
  

• American Chiropractic Association

  http://www.amerchiro.org
  The ACA is a professional organization representing Doctors of Chiropractic. Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the chiropractic profession and the services of Doctors of Chiropractic for the benefit of patients they serve.
  
  

• American Correctional Health Services Association

  http://www.corrections.com/achsa/
  The ACHSA mission is to be the voice of the correctional healthcare profession, and serve as an effective forum for communication addressing current issues and needs confronting correctional healthcare.
  
  

• American Counseling Association

  http://www.counseling.org/
  The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.
  
  

• American Dance Therapy Association

  http://www.adta.org
  Today's Dance/Movement Therapists are graduates of masters degree programs that integrate dancers' special knowledge of body, movement and expressive spirit with the healing skills of counseling, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation. We help a wide range of people, from autistic children to seniors in their declining years, from the mentally ill to normal people who have lost touch with their inner truth, from people with spinal cord injuries to people who just have never felt quite at home in their bodies. When words alone are not enough, dance/movement therapists are there to help!
  
  

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  http://www.afsp.org
  The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the only international non-profit organization dedicated to funding the research and education needed to prevent suicide.
  
  

• American Herbal Products Association

  http://www.ahpa.org/
  The American Herbal Products Association promotes the responsible commerce of herbal products some of which may be used in mental heath treatments.
  
  

• Anxiety Disorder Association of America

  http://www.adaa.org/
  The Anxiety Disorder Association of America promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.
  
  

• American Managed Behavioral Healthcare Association

  http://www.ambha.org/
  This association represents several managed behavioral healthcare organizations, and promotes this industry in policy matters. The association works to achieve legislative and experience-based mental health and substance abuse parity in health benefits.
  
  

• American Medical Association

  http://www.ama-assn.org
  AMA's work includes the development and promotion of standards in medical practice, research, and education; strong advocacy agenda on behalf of patients and physicians; and the commitment to providing timely information on matters important to the health of America.
  
  

• American Music Therapy Association

  http://www.musictherapy.org
  The mission of the American Music Therapy Association is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world. Children, adolescents, adults, and elderly with a variety of mental health needs may benefit from music therapy.
  
  

• American Nurses Association

  http://www.nursingworld.org
  ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.
  
  

• American Obesity Association

  http://www.obesity.org/
  The mission of the AOA is to act as an agent of change, move society to re-conceptualize obesity as a disease and to fashion appropriate strategies to deal with the epidemic.
  
  

• American Parkinson’s Disease Association

  http://www.apdaparkinson.org/user/index.asp
  Headquartered in New York, the APDA focuses its energies on research, patient services, education and raising public awareness of the disease.
  
  

• American Psychiatric Association

  http://www.psych.org
  The APA is a membership association that supports psychiatrists and promotes the field of psychiatry. The Association conducts research, establishes practice guidelines, publishes educational materials for both professionals and the public, and works on public policy issues relevant to the field of mental health. The Association has branches in each State that can provide mental health information and referrals to psychiatrists.
  
  

• American Psychiatric Nurses Association

  http://www.apna.org/
  The American Psychiatric Nurses Association provides leadership to advance psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, improves mental health care for culturally diverse individuals, families, groups and communities, and shape health policy for the delivery of mental health services.
  
  

• American Psychological Association

  http://www.apa.org
  The American Psychological Association is the largest association of psychologists in the world. It is a scientific and professional organization for psychologists and psychology students in the U.S.
  
  

• American Psychotherapy Association

  http://www.americanpsychotherapy.com/
  This site provides information about the practice of psychotherapy and a service locator for individuals seeking therapy.
  
  

• American Public Health Association

  http://www.apha.org
  The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.
  
  

• American School Health Association

  http://www.ashaweb.org
  The American School Health Association unites the many professionals working in schools who are committed to safeguarding the health of school-aged children. The Association, a multidisciplinary organization of administrators, counselors, dentists, health educators, physical educators, school nurses and school physicians, advocates high-quality school health instruction, health services and a healthful school environment.
  
  

• American Therapeutic Recreation Association

  http://www.atra-tr.org/atra.htm
  ATRA is a professional society for recreational therapists.
  
  

• Asian American Psychological Association

  http://www.aapaonline.org
  This non-profit organization serves psychologists who work in the Asian American communities.
  
  

• National Coalition for the Homeless

  http://www.nationalhomeless.org/
  The mission of the National Coalition for the Homeless is to end homelessness. Their work is focused in four areas: housing, economics, health care, and civil rights. The site has updates on pending policy and legislation, updates on coalition projects, and a calendar of events.
  
  

• Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

  http://www.aapb.org/
  The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) was founded in 1969 as the Biofeedback Research Society. The goals of the association are to promote a new understanding of biofeedback and advance the methods used in this practice.
  
  

• Association for Death Education and Counseling

  http://www.adec.org
  ADEC is one of the oldest interdisciplinary organizations in the field of dying, death and bereavement. The almost 2000 members are made up of a wide array of mental and medical health personnel, educators, clergy, funeral directors, and volunteers.
  
  

• Association for Persons in Supported Employment

  http://www.apse.org
  APSE is committed to Supported Employment (SE) and the impact it has on improving the quality of life of anyone associated with SE programs. In order to improve services and make them available to an increasing number of people who want or need job support, APSE provides technical assistance and education to people involved with SE, encourages service delivery based on sound values and ethics, and is actively involved in legislative and policy change for SE.
  
  

• Association of American Indian Physicians

  http://www.aaip.com
  AAIP is dedicated to pursuing excellence in Native American health care by promoting education in the medical disciplines, honoring traditional healing practices and restoring the balance of mind, body, and spirit.
  
  

• Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

  http://www.aapcho.org/
  A membership organization working to improve the health status and access of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders within the United States, its territories and freely associated states.
  
  

• Association of Behavioral Healthcare Management

  http://www.nccbh.org/abhm/index.htm
  The individual membership section of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, representing more than 600 behavioral healthcare executives.
  
  

• Association of Black Psychologists

  http://www.abpsi.org/
  An international resource that address the psychological needs of African people, ABP provides research publications, assessment techniques, and other products for practical solutions to the day-to-day circumstances of people of African decent.
  
  

• Association of Clinicians for the Underserved

  http://www.clinicians.org/
  A nonprofit, interdisciplinary organization working to improve the health of underserved populations by enhancing the development and support of the health care clinicians serving these populations.
  
  

• Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

  http://www.amchp.org
  The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs is an organization representing State public health leaders and other individuals and organizations working to improve the health and well being of all women, children, youth, and families. The group accomplishes its mission through partnerships with government agencies and the participation of its members, families, advocates, health care purchasers, providers, academic and research professionals, and others at the National, State and local levels.
  
  

• Association of Schools of Public Health

  http://www.asph.org
  The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) is the only national organization representing the deans, faculty and students of the accredited member schools of public health and other programs seeking accreditation as schools of public health.
  
  

• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

  http://www.astho.org
  The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials is a National non-profit organization representing the State and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. Its members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assuring excellence in State-based public health practice. This site provides information on events, policy statements, and publications.
  
  

• Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association

  http://www.socialphobia.org/
  A non-profit organization working to meet the growing needs of people throughout the world who have social phobia/social anxiety. SP/SAA free member Mailing List carries current therapy information and member messages.
  
  

• State and Territorial Injury Prevention Directors' Association

  http://www.stipda.org
  The mission of the State and Territorial Injury Prevention Director’s Association is to promote, sustain, and enhance the ability of State and Territorial public health departments to reduce death and disability associated with injuries. It accomplishes its mission by disseminating information on state-of-the-art injury prevention and control policies and strategies.
  
  

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI)

  http://www.nami.org
  TheNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's leading grassroots advocacy organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and severe anxiety disorders.
  
  

• The National Education Association, Health Information Network (NEA HIN)

  http://www.neahin.org/programs/mentalhealth/
  As the non-profit health affiliate of the National Education Association, the NEA Health Information Network provides health information to education professionals and the students they serve. Its mission is to improve student health, safety, and achievement.
  
  

• West Virginia Mental Health Consumers Association

  http://www.wvmhca.org
  
  
  

Online Resources

• National School Public Relations Association

  http://www.nspra.org/entry.htm
  Since 1935, the National School Public Relations Association has been providing school communication training and services to school leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Dependent Schools worldwide.
  
  

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  http://www.aacap.org/meeting/index.htm
  This site is designed to serve AACAP members, parents, and families. Information is provided to aid the understanding and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and other mental disorders.
  
  

• Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors

  http://www.aucccd.org/convention.htm
  AUCCCD is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to promote the institutional and practice needs and interests of university and college counseling centers.