Remove
the
stigma
of
abuse
and
replace
shame
and
despair
with
hope.
www.disabilityresources.org
This
site
provides
people
with
disabilities
information
about
legal
rights,
financial
resources,
assistive
technology,
employment
opportunities,
housing
modifications,
child
rearing
and
educational
options,
transportation
and
mobility
services,
and
more.
Disability
Resources
is
a
nonprofit
organization
that
monitors,
reviews,
and
reports
on
these
resources
every
day.
We
disseminate
information
about
them
to
libraries,
disability
organizations,
health
and
social
service
professionals,
consumers
and
family
members.
www.nami.org
The
National
Alliance
for
the
Mentally
Ill
(NAMI)
NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support, and advocacy organization
of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses,
such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, and anxiety disorders. Their website provides support, education,
advocacy, and research for people interested in NAMI.
www.macad.org
The
Council
on
Alcohol
and
Drugs
is
a
substance
abuse
prevention
and
education
agency
that
develops
programs
and
materials
based
on
the
most
current
research
on
drug
use
and
its
impact
on
community.
Their
website
provides
an
exciting
range
of
educational
programs
and
services
designed
to
engage
children & teens,
address
the
needs
of
parents,
and
to
provide
employers,
educators,
health
professionals,
policymakers
and
the
media
with
authoritative
information
on
tobacco,
alcohol
and
drugs
such
as
marijuana,
cocaine,
and
heroin.
www.actassociation.org
ACTA
promotes,
develops,
and
supports
high
quality
Assertive
Community
Treatment
(ACT)
services
that
improve
the
lives
of
people
with
serious
and
persistent
mental
illness.
www.igc.org/ncia
National
Center
on
Institutions
and
Alternatives
It is the mission of the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives
(NCIA) to help create a society in which all persons who come into
contact with the human service or correctional systems will be provided
an environment of individual care, concern and treatment. NCIA is dedicated
to developing quality programs and professional services that advocate
timely intervention and unconditional care.
www.natxplan.org
A
National
Plan
to
Improve
Substance
Abuse
Treatment.
It is designed to improve the availability, accessibility and quality
of substance abuse treatment services nationwide, with the help of
the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) of the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
www.gahsc.org
Georgia
Association
of
Homes
and
Services
for
Children
GAHSC provides leadership and resources to the dedicated agencies and
professionals serving our State's at risk children and their families.
A member investment in GAHSC provides:
- Advocacy
and
lobbying
on
behalf
of
child
welfare
agencies
with
continued
emphasis
on
promoting
legislation
supporting
our
mission.
- Representation
at
key
state,
legislative
and
volunteer
committees
involved
in
regulation,
policy making and service delivery to at risk children.
- Access
to
valuable
and
timely
information
regarding
Georgia's
legislative
process,
including
state
department
budgets
and
legislation
impacting
member
operations.
- Comprehensive
information
on
national
and
local
issues
related
to
at
risk
children.
- The
opportunity
to
network
with
industry
peers
and
assume
a
leadership
role
in
statewide
forums.
- Professional
assistance
in
training
and
certification
of
member
staff.
- Assistance
with
funding
resources.
www.law.arizona.edu
University
of
Arizona:
James E. Rogers College of Law
Law School Homepage
www.csbassoc.org/bylaws.htm
The
Georgia
Association
of
Community
Service
Boards,
Inc.
Their Mission is promote the exchange of information, to represent
the Community Service Boards (CSB’s) on legislative and administration
matters; and to advocate for the highest quality of life for consumers
of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse services.
www.uphs.upenn.edu/cmhpsr/
University
of
Pennsylvania
Psychiatry
Department:
Center
for
Mental
Health
Policy
and
Services
Research.
The CMHPSR researches the organization, financing, and management structure
of mental health care systems and the delivery of mental health services
and provides consultation and technical support to those individuals
and programs involved in implementing system change. The Center has
attempted to use the results of its research and evaluation efforts
to inform the decision making of public policy makers at local, state,
and national levels.
This website also provides publications and presentations, information
about programs in its organization, educational opportunities, and
upcoming conferences and training seminars.
www.abanet.org/disability/webboard.html
American
Bar
Association:
The
Commission
on
Mental
and
Physical
Disability
Law.
The Law Reporter Web Board allows subscribers to access current issues
of the Reporter about one month before it is published in print. The
Special Alerts Web Board allows subscribers to track the latest and
most important disability law developments (i.e. case law, legislation,
and regulations) as they occur. Both Web Boards also allow subscribers
to exchange and disseminate information with other subscribers and
expert staff.
The
Division
of
Mental
Health,
Developmental
Disabilities
and
Addictive
Diseases.
The
MHDDAD
regional
offices
are
the
contact
points
for
people
needing
treatment
for
mental
illness
or
substance
abuse
problems,
support
services
for
people
with
mental
retardation,
or
substance
abuse
prevention
services.
Services
are
provided
across
the
state
through
seven
state
hospitals,
one
mental
retardation
institution,
and
through
contracts
with
26
community
service
boards,
boards
of
health
and
various
private
providers.
In
addition
to
providing
treatment,
support
and
prevention
services,
contracted
community
programs
screen
people
for
admission
to
state
hospitals
and
give
follow-up
care
when
they
are
discharged.
Medical
College
of
Georgia:
Georgia
Mental
Health
Network
This
site
provides
links
to
different
Mental
Health
news
and
events.
www.abfp.com/
American
Board
of
Forensic
Psychology
and
American
Academy
of
Forensic
Psychology
Home Page: Can enter either website (Board or Academy): See Below
www.abfp.com/academy.asp
American
Board
of
Forensic
Psychology
and
American
Academy
of
Forensic
Psychology
The American Academy of Forensic Psychology is approved by the American
Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.
AAFP maintains responsibility for its programs.
www.law.ua.edu/lawpsychology/
The
University
of
Alabama
Law & Psychology
Review
Home
Page
The Law & Psychology Review was founded by students in 1975 and
dealt mostly with the rights of the mentally retarded. Today, The Review
encompasses an ever broadening array of issues including the jury's
decision making process, consent to treatment, capital punishment,
psychological aspects of expert testimony and character evidence, and
the rights of juveniles.
Published once each Spring, The Review features articles by students
as well as noted legal scholars and psychologists. All articles are
revised and edited by the Editorial Staff.
www.psychlaws.org/
Treatment
Advocacy
Center
The Treatment Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to eliminating legal and clinical barriers to timely and humane treatment
for millions of Americans with severe brain disorders who are not receiving
appropriate medical care.
This site provides up to date information on Mental Health issues in
the news across the nation.
A list of other resources available on this website include:
General Resources / Legal Resources / Medical Resources / Briefing
Papers / State Activity
Hospital Closures / Preventable Tragedies / Press Room / Search Our
Site / Home
Medical
College
of
Georgia:
Georgia
Mental
Health
Sourcebook
Online
It
provides
information
for
mentally
ill
patients
and/or
family
and
friends
of
mentally
ill
individuals
on
how
to
get
started
in
helping
the
mentally
ill
individual.
Sourcebook
Guide
- Introduction
- Where
to
Start
- DSMIV
Lite
- Children's
Issues
- Georgia
MHA
Chapters
- Special
Issues
- Resources -
Glossaries
and
Case
Studies-
Legal/Ethical
Issues-
Insurance/Financing-
Contact
Information
Mental
Health
News
on
the
Net
This
website
provides
links
to
sites
about
Mental
Health
in
the
News
across
