Useful Websites
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
3615 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20016-3007; phone (202) 966-7300
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1825, Arlington, VA 22209; phone (703) 907-7300
A good source of information concerning clinical trials.
A service of The U.S. National Institutes of Health. ClinicalTrials.gov is “a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.”
Living with Schizophrenia Community
A service provided by NAMI, this site offers information, support, and ways to find other people going through what you are going through.
Mental Health America (formerly NMHA)
2000 N. Beauregard Street, 6th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311; phone (800) 969-NMHA (969-6642)
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
NARSAD supports scientific research into mental illnesses. Call NARSAD's infoline at (800) 829-8289 to ask about mental disorders, types of specialists, local support groups, or related questions, or contact them at 60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404, Great Neck, New York 11021; fax (516) 487-6930
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI claims to be “the nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families.” Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201; phone (703) 524-7600. Information Helpline: (800) 950-NAMI (950-6264)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Public Information Branch, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663 Bethesda, MD 20892; phone (866) 615-6464
National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
A good resource for new and veteran advocates of better mental health care. 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1207, Philadelphia, PA 19107; phone (800) 553-4539; fax (215) 636-6312
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Mental Health Services Locator
Find expert, medically-reviewed information and community support on the diagnosis, treatment, and daily challenges of living with schizophrenia. Additional information can be found at About.com's Bipolar Disorder website.
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Schizophrenia Society of Canada 4 Fort Street, Winnipeg, MB CSC 104; phone (204) 786-1616; fax (204) 783-4898
The Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC)
Helpful information about assisted treatment. 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 730, Arlington, VA 22203; phone (703) 294-6001/6002; fax (703) 294-6010
