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NAMI Arizona
2210 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006

602-244-8166
1-800-626-5022
Fax: 602-244-9264
Email: namiaz@namiaz.org

2006
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This website belongs to our national office. It contains information
about all the affiliates of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
It also contains national news that pertains to mental illness.  You
can
join NAMI Arizona through this website.
www.nami.org

NAMI Arizona local affiliates
Check out our affiliates page for links to their websites.
Arizona Behavioral Health-care System:
RBHAs Contact Information
Check out our Regional Behavioral Health Authorities contact info page for links to their websites.

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
This website provides the people of Arizona information related to all health issues.  It includes
the
Division of Behavioral Health Services.
www.azdhs.gov

Arizona State Hospital
www.azdhs.gov/azsh/

List of Licensed Behavioral Health Facilities in Arizona
www.azdhs.gov/als/databases/providers_bh.pdf
Arizona System Services Referrals and Information:
For referrals to psychologists and psychiatrists, please see below category "Psychological,  
Psychiatric, and Medical Associations" for organizations that give referrals for psychologists and
psychiatrists.  NAMI Arizona does not give referrals to specific psychologists and psychiatrists.

NAMI Arizona
NAMI Arizona referral services. Contact us.
www.namiaz.org

Community Information & Referral
"Bringing People and Services Together"
www.cir.org

Arizona 2-1-1
This website provides emergency and crisis information and resources for Arizona.
www.az211.gov
Psychological, Psychiatric, and Medical Associations:
Arizona Psychiatric Association
"The Arizona Psychiatric Society (APS) is a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association,
a medical specialty society recognized worldwide.  The objectives of the Arizona Psychiatric
Society are to continuously improve the ability of its members to provide quality psychiatric
services to persons in need and their families. The society strives to promote the welfare of all
those with mental illness and to foster the medically based principles of psychiatry. "
www.azpsych.us

Arizona Psychological Association
"The Arizona Psychological Association was founded in 1950 and became an affiliate of the
American Psychological Association in 1951...The Mission of the Arizona Psychological
Association is to support its members, advance the profession, preserve its integrity, promote
health, and advocate in the public interest."  This website, among other things, allows you to
search for a psychologist in your area, and by practice focus,  methods, and age groups:
http://www.azpa.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=3
www.azpa.org

Arizona Medical Association
"The mission of the Arizona Medical Association is to promote and provide leadership in the art
and science of medicine; to preserve and improve the health of all the people in Arizona by
developing and maintaining the highest standards; to represent the physician and the profession
in the public forum; and to defend the freedom and ability of the physician to practice medicine in
the best interests of the patient."
www.azmedassn.org

Arizona Counselors Association
"The association that represents Professional Counselors in Arizona. Professional Counselors
are dedicated to helping people meet the challenges of life. "  This site includes a counselor
locator:
http://www.azca.org/locator.html
www.azca.org
In Arizona:
Nationwide:
American Psychiatric Association
"The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society recognized world-wide. Its
over 35,000 U.S. and international member physicians work together to ensure humane care and
effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and
substance-related disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a
society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment."
www.psych.org

American Psychological Association
"Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and
professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 148,000
members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide." This website, among other
things, allows you to search for a psychologist in your area:
http://locator.apa.org/
www.apa.org

American Medical Association
"Helping doctors help patients."  Their mission is: "To promote the art and science of medicine
and the betterment of public health."
www.ama-assn.org
Check out below helpful  links to websites belonging to Arizona and Nation-wide organizations.
Education, Social, and Emotional; Support:
NAMI Arizona
Education classes for consumers and family members.  Support groups for consumers and
family members.  Information and referrals.  Information, library, and more.
 Contact us.
www.namiaz.org

Mental Health America - Arizona Division
A non-profit organization out of Arizona that deals with mental illness.
www.mhaarizona.org
Nationwide:
Mental Health America
A non-profit organization that deals with aspects of mental health and mental illness.
www.nmha.org
Information and/or Research:
Institute for Mental Health Research (IMHR)
Accelerates the discovery of the causes of mental illness and identifies the factors that promote
mental health and well-being by: Funding and promoting scientific research across the lifespan
from childhood to late life; building on existing assets in Arizona to increase resources, expertise,
and facilities; and recruiting world-class scientists to Arizona to develop new programs in mental
health research.
www.imhr.org/index.htm

NAMI Arizona
Education classes for consumers and family members.  Support groups for consumers and
family members.  Information and referrals.  Information, library, and more.
 Contact us.
www.namiaz.org

Mental Health America - Arizona Division
A non-profit organization out of Arizona that deals with mental illness.
www.mhaarizona.org
In Arizona:
Nationwide:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This website provides information and data on mental illness and
health.  It is a part of the National Institute of Health.
www.nimh.nih.gov

National Alliance for Research for Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
This website provides information on brain and behavior disorders research.  It also funds this
research through donations and sales of artwork by persons with mental illness.
www.narsad.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Under the United States Department of Health and Human Services.  Check out their stigma and
discrimination section of the website at
www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov
www.samhsa.gov

The Center for Mental Health Services
"The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental
Health Information Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone
number (800-789-2647), this web site, and more than 600 publications.  The National Mental
Health Information Center was developed for users of mental health services and their families,
the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media.  Information Center staff members
are skilled at listening and responding to questions from the public and professionals. The staff
quickly directs callers to Federal, State, and local organizations dedicated to treating and
preventing mental illness. The Information Center also has information on Federal grants,
conferences, and other events."
www.mentalhealth.org

National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health/Medline
"MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings
together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other
government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are
included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has
extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient
tutorials, and latest health news. "
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

Mental Health America
A non-profit organization that deals with aspects of mental health and mental illness.
www.nmha.org
For organizations that focus on specific mental illnesses, please see category below "Organizations
that Focus on Specific Mental Illnesses."
In Arizona:
For organizations that focus on specific mental illnesses, please see category below "Organizations
that Focus on Specific Mental Illnesses."
Organizations that Focus on Specific Mental Illnesses:
National Foundation for Depressive Illness (NAFDI) / The International Foundation for Research and
Education on Depression (IFred)
The International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred), is a 501(c)3
organization dedicated to researching causes of depression, to support those dealing with
depression, and to combat the stigma associated with depression.
www.depression.org  -  or  -  www.ifred.org

Schizophrenia.com
"A non-profit community providing in-depth information, support and education related to
schizophrenia, a disorder of the brain and mind."
www.schizophrenia.com

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
"The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF) is an international not-for-profit organization composed
of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends,
professionals and other concerned individuals. Founded by a group of individuals with OCD in 1986,
the mission of the OCF is to educate the public and professional communities about OCD and related
disorders; to provide assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends;
and to support research into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders. "
www.ocfoundation.org

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
"'The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to
promote the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people
who suffer from them.' Since 1980, by disseminating information, linking people who need treatment
with those who can provide it and advocating for cost effective treatments, the ADAA has made it
possible for hundreds of thousands of individuals to benefit from its services and publications. The
association is made up of professionals who conduct research and treat anxiety disorders and
individuals who have a personal or general interest in learning more about such disorders."
www.adaa.org

BPD Central.com
Borderline Personality Disorder Information and Support
www.bpdcentral.com/index.php

TARA Association for Personality Disorders
Treatment and research advancements national association for personality disorder
www.tara4bpd.org/dyn/index.php
Advocacy and/or Legal:
Protection and Advocacy Organization - Arizona
Arizona's P&A is the Arizona Center for Disability Law
http://www.ndrn.org/aboutus/states/arizona.htm

Arizona Center for Disability Law
"The Arizona Center for Disability Law is a not for profit public interest law firm, dedicated to
protecting the rights of individuals with a wide range of physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and
cognitive disabilities. " This group provides free legal services.  They provide information on legal
rights, represent individuals in negotiations or in administrative proceedings and court,
investigate abuse and neglect, provide outreach and training on legal rights and self-advocacy,
bring impact litigation to remedy systemic problems, and provide technical assistance to groups
and individuals on disability-related legal issues.
www.acdl.com

Community Legal Services
"Community Legal Services provides high quality civil legal services to applicants whose income
is near poverty level."
www.azlawhelp.org/resourceprofile.cfm?id=18

NAMI Arizona
Legislative advocacy.
www.namiaz.org
In Arizona:
Nationwide:
Protection and Advocacy Organization
www.ndrn.org/aboutus/consumer.htm

Freedom from Fear
A national non-profit mental illness advocacy organization.  It is an anxiety and depression
resource organization since 1984.
www.freedomfromfear.org

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
"For three decades, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has been the
nation's leading legal advocate for people with mental disabilities."
www.bazelon.org
Related Topic: Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The Arizona Region of Narcotics Anonymous
"Living and enjoying life without the use of drugs."  Area information for the Arizona Region of
Narcotics Anonymous.
www.arizona-na.org

Arizona Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Vision: "To inspire alcoholism and drug abuse counselors to aid in creating healthier
individuals, families, and communities through prevention, intervention, and quality treatment."
www.azaadac.org
In Arizona:
Nationwide:
The National Institute on Drug Abuse
The science of drug abuse and addiction.
www.nida.nih.gov

NAADC - The Association For Addiction Professionals
"We help people recover their lives." "NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is the
largest membership organization serving addiction counselors, educators and other
addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment
and education. With nearly 11,000 members and 46 state affiliates, NAADAC's network of
addiction professionals spans the United States and the world. NAADAC's members work to
create healthier families and communities through prevention, intervention and quality treatment."
http://naadac.org
Related Topic: Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
"The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 501(c)(3) organization, has been at
the forefront of a wide range of suicide prevention initiatives in 2007 -- each designed to
reduce loss of life from suicide. We are investing in groundbreaking research, new
educational campaigns, innovative demonstration programs and critical policy work. And
we are expanding our assistance to people whose lives have been affected by suicide,
reaching out to offer support and offering opportunities to become involved in prevention.
With a suicide attempt estimated to occur every minute of every day in the United States
and 32,000 lives lost each year, the importance of AFSP's mission has never been
greater, nor our work more urgent." - Robert Gebbia, AFSP Executive Director
www.afsp.org
Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov
A service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.  Developed by the National Library of Medicine.
http://clinicaltrials.gov
Organizations that Focus on Children:
Mentally Ill Kids In Distress (MIKID)
"MIKID provides education, services, and support to hundreds of Arizonans annually. MIKID has
three offices, one in Phoenix one in Tucson and one in Yuma.  MIKID also provides 1-800 access
to families all over Arizona.  MIKID is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization affiliated with The
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health."
www.mikid.org
In Arizona:
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
"The National family-run organization dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health
needs and their families achieve a better quality of life."
www.ffcmh.org

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
"Between 7 and 12 Million American youth suffer from mental, behavioral, or developmental
disorders at any given time. The AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the
quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by these disorders."
www.aacap.org

Facts for Families
"The AACAP developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on
issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families."
www.aacap.org/page.ww?section=Facts+for+Families&name=Facts+for+Families
Nationwide:
Empact Suicide Prevention Center
www.empact-spc.com

AZ Attorney General's Website about Teen Suicide
http://www.azag.gov/ChildrensPage/Teen_Suicide.html
In Arizona:
Nationwide: