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This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the mental health and mental disorders objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because so many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.
Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-4111
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of
Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7C-02
Rockvile, MD 20857
(301)443-4513
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534
(404)639-1537 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and professionals to the
appropriate area at CDC.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998
(800)35-NIOSH
Provides information on secondhand smoke and other occupational
safety and health problems.
Health Resources and Services Administration
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 14-43
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2086
Provides information on programs for the distribution, supply,
use, quality, and cost-effectiveness of health resources, and on
health services programs, including clinical preventive services.
Indian Health Service
Communications Office
Parklawn Building, Room 6-35
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-3593
(301)443-0507 FAX
Provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for
American Indians and Alaska Natives with many programs operated
by tribal governments through contracting and compacting
mechanisms. The health delivery system features many special
programs, including maternal and child health, injury prevention
and community safety, nutrition and diabetes, mental health and
suicide prevention, dental services, and others. Gathers and
publishes information about the health status of American Indians
and Alaska Natives.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health
Public Inquiries
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 7C-02
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-4513
(301)443-0008 FAX
Provides research-based information on mental illness and mental
health. Responds to information requests from the public and
professionals. Offers fact sheets and brochures, some in Spanish.
A publications list is available.
Depression/Awareness, Recognition, and Treatment (D/ART)
Program
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 10-85
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-4140
(301)443-4045 FAX
Educates the public to recognize symptoms of and seek treatment
for depression. Educates health/mental health providers in
diagnosis and treatment. Encourages improved management of
depression in the workplace through integrated policies and
practices.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-4111
(301)443-0496 FAX
Provides information on prevention and treatment services for
professionals, volunteers, patients, families, and advocacy
groups.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
National Institute of Justice
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850
(800)851-3420
(301)251-5500
(301)251-5212 FAX
(301)738-8895 BBS
Provides reference services on a variety of topics related to
crime. Call for electronic product information.
American Association of Suicidology
2459 South Ash
Denver, CO 80222
(303)692-0985
Promotes the study of suicide and the improvement of suicide
prevention services. Sponsors suicide prevention week and
certifies suicide prevention services. Publications list
available.
American Institute of Stress
124 Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914)963-1200
(914)965-6267 FAX
Provides information on stress-related matters. Subscription to
newsletter, membership, and fellowship offered.
American Self-Help Clearinghouse
St. Clare's-Riverside Medical Center
25 Pocono Road
Denville, NJ 07834
(201)625-7101
(201)625-9053 TDD
(201)625-8848 FAX
Provides information on finding and forming self-help groups.
PublishesThe Self-Help Sourcebook, which lists contacts
for national support groups and self-help clearinghouses.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
(703)524-7600
(703)524-9094 FAX
Provides information on mental illness and effects on families.
This coalition of local support groups offers assistance in
starting local patient/family support groups.
National Community Mental Healthcare Council
12300 Twinbrook Parkway
Suite 320
Rockville, MD 20852
(301)984-6200
Disseminates information and promotes development of educational
resources.
Maintains a database on all mental health centers.
National Mental Health Association
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2971
(703)684-7722
(800)969-6642
(703)684-5968 FAX
Develops informational materials, advocates for legislation and
funding, and provides materials to State and local chapters.
Provides information and statistics on mental health and illness
in each State and assistance in developing new local chapters.
Local chapters provide information, distribute publications,
offer support groups and services, and work with local
governments and agencies.
For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
U.S. Public Health Service, 330 C Street, SW, Room 2132,
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8583.
For Healthy People 2000 Publications:
Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.
Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the
Public Health Service or the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.