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Here is a useful list of depression resources that provide information, advocacy, and support to patients and family members.
Center for Mental Health Services
www.mentalhealth.org
Phone: (800) 789-2647
The Center for Mental Health Services supports consumer advocacy, consumer-operated services, and peer recovery programs for patients and caregivers affected by mental illness. The Center is a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Mental Health America
www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Phone: (800) 969-6642
Formerly known as the National Mental Health Association, this group is the nation's oldest nonprofit advocacy group, MHA offers publications, support and referrals at their Mental Health Resource Center, available online or by calling the number above.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
www.nami.org
Phone: (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with mental illnesses.
National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov
Phone: (866) 615-6464
This research-oriented government resource provides a wealth of educational information, study data, and statistics.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Phone: (800) 273-TALK
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network includes over 100 individual crisis centers nationwide and is funded by the federal government.
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