Mental Health

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
While this website is mostly for professionals, it includes a link called “Facts for Families”(En Español) which is a good place to search for information on a variety of topics from abuse and ADHD through violent behavior and violence on television.

American Association of Suicidology
This organization’s goal is to understand and prevent suicide. AAS serves as a national clearing house or information on suicide. In addition, it promotes research, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers. The website contains information about suicide and its prevention, information on research, crisis centers, support groups, training and upcoming events.

Autism Society of America
This is the website of the Autism Society of America – an organization that claims to be the voice of the autism community. This organization promotes education, awareness and advocacy on critical autism-related issues. In addition to education and information about autism, the website includes lists of resources, including local resources and chapters. There are chapters listed from Cincinnati and Columbus, plus information on how to start your own chapter.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
This independent non-profit organization evaluates services and programs to assure quality and the best possible outcomes. Its website includes listings of providers, free publications and educational opportunities. CARF is one of our accrediting organizations.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance’s mission is simple: To improve the lives of people living with mood disorders. This organization is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorder. Its website includes a broad range of information written for the general public. Brochures, research, and information on treatment resources are included.

For Teens
This website, Kids Health, is great for teens. Its colorful graphics and copy are created to appeal to teens. It covers a variety of topics ranging from healthy eating and eating disorders to depression and cutting. Much of the content is also available in Spanish. Also offers free subscriptions to an e-newsletter. This site is sponsored by The Nemours Foundation, part of the Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Philadelphia/Wilmington, Delaware.

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley
Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley empowers people with disabilities and other needs to achieve independence and enhance their lives on a daily basis. Focused on assisting people to live independently through job training and job placement services, this important endeavor, in the community.

Mental Health and Aging in America
This site focuses on health topics of older adults, specifically mental health.  Risk factors, promotion, and prevention treatment and care are topics provided.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier organization focusing on Hispanic Health. As the nation’s action, advocacy and research forum for Hispanic health and well being, this organization provides specific programs geared toward Hispanic consumers. Its website provides a wide range of health information in both English and Spanish, a listing of help lines and hotlines, publications, health news and more.

National Institute of Mental Health
This is the official website of the government’s National Institute of Mental Health. It includes the latest news on mental health conditions and research, plus information about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for numerous mental disorders.

National Mental Health Association
This is the official website of the National Mental Health Association, the oldest and largest non-profit organization focusing on mental health and mental illness. It is consumer-oriented, and includes information on treatment resources and support groups, medication resources, and fact sheets on a variety of mental health topics. You can also request free email alerts on the latest mental health news releases, legislation, and headlines.

Stop Bullying Now
This site for kids includes information about being a bully, being bullied, and witnessing bully behavior. Written for kids, main sections include What Bullying Is, What You Can Do, and What Adults Can Do. The site also includes webisodes and podcasts about bullying scenarios, plus games to play. The Adult section includes information and resources about bullying, special information for parents and educators, plus a campaign to address this issue that includes public service announcements for newspapers, radio and TV, downloadable brochures and posters.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
This site is for people looking for help with either substance abuse or mental health problems. Buttons at the top of the site direct users to either the substance abuse help or mental health help areas of the site. Content is easy to understand and follow. Other topics on the site include a wealth of information on topics including HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis, homelessness, and criminal and juvenile justice.

Substance Use

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
This organization provides national leadership in the effort to reduce alcohol-related problems. Its website contains much information about alcohol consumption and research, and a wide variety of pamphlets, brochures, and posters that you can download or order. You can also subscribe to the NIAAA’s free online newsletter.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
This site is for people looking for help with either substance abuse or mental health problems. Buttons at the top of the site direct users to either the substance abuse help or mental health help areas of the site. Content is easy to understand and follow. Other topics on the site include a wealth of information on topics including HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis, homelessness, and criminal and juvenile justice.

Trauma and Abuse

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The mission of this division of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America’s veterans through research, education and training in PTSD and stress-related disorders. This website includes information on related topics, publications and research.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
This outstanding, comprehensive website is a collaboration among 70 member centers across the U.S. and is funded, in part, by a congressional initiative. This Network blends the academic best practices of clinical research with the wisdom of front-line community service providers. The result is a wealth of information, providing basic definitions to types of traumatic stress, brochures, reading lists, and information specifically for parents and caregivers, schools, the media and mental health professionals. The site also includes information on how to get help for a child, facts and figures, and available web-based training, training videos and much more.