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Broad based organizations with help and referrals for adults and elderly. Cross reference with other links.
- Geriatric Mental Health Alliance
While there is some overlap of older adults with mental health problems with those who are younger, they also represent a slightly different community of need for service providers three decades into community-based care. This is a newly funded organization linking those concerned with the elderly. - Medicare Rights Center
A source of information about Medicare: rights, phone help line, and updates on pending changes to Medicare legislation. - Mental Health Voter Empowerment
A project of the Mental Health Association of New York State with information about New York's election districts. - Mental Health America
The National Mental Health Association was renamed Mental Health America in 2006. This is the nation's oldest educational and advocacy organization on behalf of mental health under new leadership. - Stanford Mood and Anxiety Disorders Laboratory
Self-administered Q & As about depression and mood disorders set up by Stanford University. - Suicide Prevention
A clearinghouse studying the prevention of suicide. They offer training to lay individuals and professional organizations. - Suicide Prevention Action Network
In addition to its role as an advocate for suicide prevention, this organization has a marvelous primer for advocacy with links to models ranging from grassroots civil rights organizing to local mental health associations. Included are sample letters, contact information, advocacy priorities. - Treatment Advocacy Center
TAC is a nonprofit working for involuntary (sometimes called assisted) outpatient commitment with op-eds timed to votes on pending state legislation. Funded by the Stanley Medical Research Institute.
