Community Health Links

General Mental Health

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

NAMI’s Mission is to address the unmet needs of individuals with mental illness and their families through advocacy, public education, information and referral, and self help support groups

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIHM)

The NIHM publications page offers fact sheets and information on a variety of psychological conditions, including depression, anxiety, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, bipolar disorder, and many others. This section offers information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets and other educational materials

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)

A national non-profit membership organization dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals, and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious, and treatable. The ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer from them.

Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association

Provides definitions, explanations of symptoms and treatments, resources, and links for people experiencing social phobia/social anxiety disorder.

National Institutes of Mental Health Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Booklets, fact sheets, and summaries about PTSD.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Alliance

A group of professional and advocacy organizations that have joined forces to provide educational resources to individuals diagnosed with PTSD and their loved ones, those at risk for developing PTSD, and medical, healthcare, and other frontline professionals.

Autism

Autism Society of Minnesota

Founded in 1971, the Autism Society of Minnesota enhances the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. AuSM serves Minnesotans throughout their lives with a fundamental commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building.

Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin

The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin exists to provide a community for individuals affected by autism, their families, and professionals who serve them. Our goal is to increase the quality of life for those affected by autism and respond to the emerging needs of the autism community.

Mental Health/Emergency Links

Helpful organizations/numbers can be found below:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://www.crisischat.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text “START” TO 741-741
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line – Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
GLBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Suicide Prevention Wiki: https://suicideprevention.wikia.com