National & Federal Resources
(listed alphabetically)
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Links to a wide range of information on health including full text articles. Includes a link to The Center for Health Statistics, the Federal Government’s principal vital and health statistics agency.
Mental Health America (MHA)
The nation’s largest and oldest community-based network dedicated to helping all Americans live mentally healthier lives.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Provides support, research, and general information about mental illness, and living with mental illness, to family members and individuals. Offers a schedule of support groups by region.
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)
Provides annual report, newsletters, publications, news, information on research projects, links, and a FAQ page.
National Center on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
Provides education, information, help, and hope to the public; advocates prevention, intervention, and treatment through a nationwide network of affiliates; operates a toll-free Hope Line for information and referral and a National Intervention Network to educate and assist the families and friends of addicted persons.
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
The National Council is the unifying voice of America’s behavioral health organizations, advocating for policies that ensure that people who are ill can access comprehensive healthcare services.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Information on research programs, publications, press releases, FAQs, conferences and events, and data sources.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Gateway to the sites operated by NIH with information on funding opportunities, scientific resources, and diseases under investigation.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Providing information and resources relating to substance abuse and mental health, this site includes links to CSAT, CMHS, CSAP, PREVLINE, NCADI, grant opportunities, legislative information, and policy issues.
- Access to Recovery (ATR) - SAMHSA’s Access to Recovery Grants
ATR is a presidential initiative that provides vouchers to clients for purchase of substance abuse clinical treatment and recovery support services.
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
Information on funding, model programs, technical assistance, workplace issues, public education programs, and announcements for the prevention field. Provided by SAMHSA
- National Clearninghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) and PREVLINE
SAMHSA provides this online resource for locating drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs. Search databases dealing with drugs, alcohol, drug abuse, prevention, treatment, and education.
- National Mental Health Information Center for Mental Health Services
A component of the SAMHSA health information network, this site contains publications, news, programs, information, and resources regarding mental health.
The New England Institute of Addiction Studies
This website is a joint effort of AdCare Educational Institute and The New England Institute of Addiction Studies. Service areas include Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery.
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Contains news and public affairs, press releases, speeches, public service campaigns, and more.
United Way 2-1-1 and 2-1-1 Information and Referral Search
2-1-1 is the fastest and easiest way to get information when you need it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One call gives you access to resources across your community. Someone at 2-1-1 will help connect you to the services or information you need, confidentially, for free, in your language.
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