MENTAL HEALTH
and SUBSTANCE ABUSE LINKS
Aging | Alcohol | Drugs | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | Gay & Lesbian Health | General Resources | HIV/AIDS | Local Public Agencies | Managed Care | Medicaid | Mental Health | Minority Health | Substance Abuse Prevention | Teens/Young Adults | Tobacco Prevention
King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse & Dependency Services Division (MHCADSD) links to external web sites in the hope that users will find useful reference material on mental health/chemical abuse related subjects. Because MHCADSD cannot control those sites, it cannot be held responsible for content included in them. Moreover, in no way should an external link be considered any form of endorsement by MHCADSD. King County Policy on External Links
Administration on Aging
National Institute of Health: National Institute on Aging
Senior Services (Seattle/King County)
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholicos Anonimos
Alcohol, Drugs and Health: An Online Survey
American Society of Addiction Medicine
The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions.
Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)
Brings together all professional disciplines needed to study and combat all forms of substance abuse affecting society.
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Information on alcohol availability policies as a means of preventing substance abuse problems, including alcohol advertising and other issues.
National Children of Alcoholics Week, Feb. 13-20
Community Alcohol and Drug Coalitions of America
Resources for organizing community efforts to address substance abuse problems.
The Drug & Alcohol Recovery Network (DARN)
Provides prevention and recovery information, interaction and support concerning substance use and abuse, addiction to alcohol and drugs, and mental health problems.
FACE - Truth and Clarity on Alcohol
FACE is a national nonprofit organization that focuses specifically on alcohol issues in three areas: Media development, training, and national advocacy for policy change.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Higher Education Center provides support to all institutions of higher education in their efforts to address alcohol and other drug problems.
Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center
Provides information and links to sites providing information on alcohol treatment and prevention, recovery and support groups, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and assistance to children of alcoholics.
Join Together On Line
Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health, is a national resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence.
Legal Action Center
Legal specialization in substance abuse issues and particularly federal confidentiality issues related to substance abuse.
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
National Commission Against Drunk Driving
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Information on all kinds of alcohol and drugs. Has the Prevention Online searchable database which links to significant on-line databases such as IDA (Information About Drugs and Alcohol), PMD (Prevention Materials Database) and the NSAWI (National Substance Abuse Web Index). Also includes information about the Girl Power! and other kids' programs.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
Provides prevention, intervention, research, and treatment information on alcoholism and other drug addictions. Has a campaign to Prevent Kids from Drinking, publications materials, and a Resource and Referral Guide.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Pamphlets, brochures, surveillance reports, research monographs, manuals, and online databases (ETOH and Quick Facts). Includes publications such as the Alcohol Alerts Bulletin and the quarterly scientific journal Alcohol Health & Research World.
National Mental Illness Screening Project
National Alcohol Screening Day information.
Recovery On Line
Complete list of 12-step groups, with links to their sites.
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American Society of Addiction Medicine
The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions.
Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)
Brings together all professional disciplines needed to study and combat all forms of substance abuse affecting society.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Brought to you by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Center for Substance Abuse Research
Collects, analyzes and disseminates information on the nature and extent of substance abuse problems (in Maryland and nationally)
CSAT General Information
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was created to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services for alcohol and drug problems. CSAT works cooperatively across the public and private treatment spectrum to identify, develop, and support policies, approaches, and programs that enhance and expand treatment services for individuals who abuse alcohol and other drugs and that address individuals' addiction-related problems.
Cocaine Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
Community Alcohol and Drug Coalitions of America
Resources for organizing community efforts to address substance abuse problems.
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Network
Provides prevention and recovery information, interaction and support concerning substance use and abuse, addiction to alcohol and drugs, and mental health problems.
Drug Facts and Statistics
From the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
The M Files
"The M-files" will tell you what you need to know about marijuana abuse and issues around legalization. Includes reports on marijuana's value as medicine. Sponsored by Northwest HIDTA, Tukwila, Washington.
General Counterdrug Intelligence Plan
Brought to you by the Office of White House Drug Policy.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Higher Education Center provides support to all institutions of higher education in their efforts to address alcohol and other drug problems.
Legal Action Center
Legal specialization in substance abuse issues and particularly federal confidentiality issues related to substance abuse.
NASADAD
The National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors
Narcotics Anonymous
12-step program to quit abusing narcotics.
National Association on Drug Abuse Problems
Focuses on importance of employment in substance abuse recovery.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Information on all kinds of alcohol and drugs. Has the Prevention Online searchable database which links to significant on-line databases such as IDA (Information About Drugs and Alcohol), PMD (Prevention Materials Database) and the NSAWI (National Substance Abuse Web Index). Also includes information about the Girl Power! and other kids' programs.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
Provides prevention, intervention, research, and treatment information on alcoholism and other drug addictions. Has a campaign to Prevent Kids from Drinking, publications materials, and a Resource and Referral Guide.
National Drug Control Strategy
General drug information from the White House Drug Policy web site.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
NIPC is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and by contributions from individuals and organizations who utilize NIPC resources. NIPC works to enhance and expand inhalant prevention and awareness education.
Northwest Frontier Addiction Technology Transfer Center
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Clearinghouse specializing in information on drug use trends, drug-related crime issues, and national drug control policy.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America Resource Net
Provides specific drug information and the most frequently asked questions on drug-related topics.
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National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
Preventing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other alcohol-related development disabilities
Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic & Prevention Network
Links to more information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
University of Washington Fetal Alcohol & Drug Unit
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Health (Public Health)
City of Seattle's Commission for Sexual Minorities (Policy)
Institute of Medicine's Lesbian Health Report (2/1/99)
Safe Schools Coalition (Anti-violence, anti-harassment)
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HealthFinder: A Gateway to Consumer Health
Health Education Resource Exchange (H.E.R.E.)
A clearinghouse of public health education and health promotion projects, materials, and resources in the State of Washington. This web site is designed to help community health professionals share their experience with colleagues from around Washington State.
Journal of the American Medical Association
National Library of Medicine
National Library of Medicine: MEDLINE Plus
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Making grants to improve the life and health care of all Americans.
United States Centers For Disease Control
United States Department of Health and Human Services Home Page
United States Health Care Financing Administration
United States Public Health Service
World Health Organization (WHO)
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HIV/AIDS Links
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City of Seattle
Harborview Medical Center
Public Health – Seattle and King County
Public Health – Seattle and King County's web site provides information about alcoholism and other chronic diseases as well as tobacco and other drug prevention.
Washington Information Network for Public Health Officials
Washington State Department of Health
University of Washington
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American Managed Behavioral Healthcare Association
The American Managed Behavioral Healthcare Association (AMBHA) was founded in 1994 to enable the leading organizations in the behavioral healthcare industry to work together on key issues of public accountability, quality, public policy, and communication.
Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)
HCFA is the federal agency that administers the Medicare, Medicaid, and Child Health Insurance Programs.
Institute of Behavioral Healthcare (IBH)
IBH is a division of the Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB), a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. IBH is a national center of excellence for behavioral healthcare industry education and leadership development.
Medicare Compare
Medicare Compare provides easy access to information about Medicare managed care plans, including costs, premiums, and types of services provided.
Mental Help Net
Mental Help Net (formerly Mental Health Net) was created in September 1995 as a free service to the worldwide mental health community of professionals and lay people.
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)
NASMHPD reflects on and advocates for the collective interests of state mental health authorities and their directors at the national level. NASMHPD analyzes trends in the delivery and financing of mental health services. It also disseminates knowledge on the integration of public mental health programming in today's fast-evolving healthcare environments.
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare was founded in 1970 to implement a vision and set of beliefs through membership, advocacy, and education.
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
NCQA is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting on the quality of managed care plans.
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Medicare Compare
Medicare Compare provides easy access to information about Medicare managed care plans, including costs, premiums, and types of services provided.
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Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability.
Health Professions Quality Assurance Counselor Programs
From the State of Washington Department of Health. Resource includes fee schedules, disclosure requirements and other legal questions, mission statement, relevant state law.
Handling Your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School
An interactive and informative web site for people with a psychiatric condition that addresses issues and reasonable accommodations related to work and school. This is the only site designed exclusively to provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other employment and education issues for people with psychiatric disabilities. Provided by the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, Boston, MA.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
NAMI's efforts focus on support for persons with serious brain disorders and for their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal, state, and private-sector policies; research into the causes, symptoms and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma surrounding severe mental illness.
National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network
Broad-based resources on mental health issues. Offered by the Center for Mental Health Services.
National Mental Illness Screening Project
Project to coordinate nationwide mental health screening projects (depression, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, alcohol abuse).
NAMI South King County Home Page
South King County's Voice on Mental Illness (formerly South King County Alliance for the Mentally Ill): NAMI South King County is a grass-roots self-help organization for victims of no-fault neurobiological psychiatric disorders, their families and friends, and other caring people.
NAMI Washington
Families Affected by Mental Illnesses: Supporting, Educating and Advocating
Washington State affiliate of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The latest information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
The National Mental Health Association, through its national office and more than 340 affiliates nationwide, is dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses.
Washington Advocates for the Mentally Ill (WAMI)
WAMI is the largest National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) affiliate in the country. WAMI's mission is to address the unmet needs of individuals with mental illness through self-help support groups, 24-hour-a-day person-to-person crisis intervention, information and referral, outreach, advocacy, and public education.
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American Indian and Alaska Native Resources
(National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Department of Health and Human Services/
Health Resources and Services Administration: Office of Minority Health
COSSMHO Hispanic Health Link
"Connecting Communities and Creating Change"
Ethnic Medicine Home Page
(Harborview Medical Center)
The Initiative to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Public Health - Seattle/King County
Public Health – Seattle and King County's web site provides information about alcoholism and other chronic diseases as well as tobacco and other drug prevention.
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
(University of Washington)
United States Public Health Service
University of Washington Department of Health Services
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Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)
Brings together all professional disciplines needed to study and combat all forms of substance abuse affecting society.
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Information on alcohol availability policies as a means of preventing substance abuse problems, including alcohol advertising and other issues.
Community Alcohol and Drug Coalitions of America
Resources for organizing community efforts to address substance abuse problems.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
U.S. Department of Education web site with information for providers, parents, and youth.
Legal Action Center
Legal specialization in substance abuse issues and particularly federal confidentiality issues related to substance abuse.
NCADI Publications for Youth
Fact sheets and tips written for youth/teenagers.
National Families in Action
Provides accurate drug information to patients and young people. Outstanding features of this site include "Ask the Experts" and a cultural connection to other ethnic groups working in the area of substance abuse prevention.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America Free Resource Net
Provides specific drug information and the most frequently asked questions on drug-related topics.
Reality Check
Your source for youth marijuana abuse prevention. Publications, news, research, resources and information "bytes."
Straight Scoop News Bureau
Anti-drug themes and drug realities portrayed through youth-to-youth communication in school-based media.
Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies
Best practices for effective substance abuse prevention programs...and more.
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Al-Anon/Alateen
"Hope and help for friends and relatives of alcoholics." 12-step program.
A Message to Teenagers
How to tell when drinking is becoming a problem.
National Children of Alcoholics Week, Feb. 13-20
Join Together On Line
Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health, is a national resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence.
Free Vibe: Sponsored by ONDCP Project Know
Every year 14,000 Americans dead -- $70 billion worth of car crashes, crime, health care costs, and time lost at work. Drug use hurts families, businesses, and communities. Site provides information about the risks and effects of alcohol, crack and cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, tobacco, and steroids.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
NCADI Publications for Youth
Fact sheets and tips written for youth/teenagers.
National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
Reality Check
Your source for youth marijuana abuse prevention. Publications, news, research, resources and information "bytes."
Talking with Kids About Tough Issues
How to talk to kids about alcohol, drug abuse, violence, sex, and HIV/AIDS.
Teen-media.net
Teen-media.net is a virtual meeting place for groups, organizations and agencies who share a strong commitment to supporting the teen voice. The network's purpose is to (a) encourage and make use of youth-produced media messages--teens talking to teens; (b) foster collaborations among agencies, organizations, and individuals working with teens; and (c) provide a repository of multimedia resources for parents and adults who work with children and youth.
Straight Scoop News Bureau
Anti-drug themes and drug realities portrayed through youth-to-youth communication in school-based media.
What's the Matter? - NAMI Youth
Information on teen depression.
Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Information on Washington State's efforts to prevent youth suicide, including public information campaigns designed by local high schools.
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History of Tobacco
Kickbutt.org
Learn about health advocacy issues, the basics of tobacco's danger to our community's health, youth advocacy and activism, and links to selected health advocacy and information sites.
National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
Smoking Stinks Web Site
Information on Tobacco-Free Kids Week activities, representing the teen and young adult voice in tobacco prevention.
Tobacco Use Among Minorities
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