The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill maintains a helpline for information on mental illnesses and referrals to local groups. The local self-help groups have support and advocacy components and offer education and information about community services for families and individuals. For information about the Alliance's affiliates and activities in your State, contact:
NAMI New York State
260 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210-1312
Phone: 518-462-2000
Fax: 518-462-3811
Toll-free: 800-950-3228 (Statewide)
E-mail: naminys@knick.net
Internet: www.naminys.org
The Federal of Families for Children's Mental Health is a national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. They provide support and information on a wide range of issues and make referrals to local chapters. These local groups have support and advocacy components. For information about the Federation and the chapter in your State, contact:
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
1101 King Street, Suite 420
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703 684-7710
Fax: 703-836-1040
E-mail: ffcmh@ffcmh.org
Internet: www.ffcmh.org
Statewide consumer organizations are run by and for consumers of mental health services and promote consumer empowerment. These organizations provide information about mental health and other support services at the State level and are active in addressing and advocating for mental health system issues. For information about consumer activities in your area, contact:
Mental Health Association of New York State
194 Washington Avenue, Suite 415
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: 518-434-0439
Fax: 518-427-8676
Toll-free: 800-766-6177 (Statewide)
E-mail: infocenter@mhanys.org
Internet: www.mhanys.org
Director of Recipient Affairs
New York State Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue, Eighth Floor
Albany, NY 12229
Phone: 518-473-6579
Fax: 518-473-7926
E-mail: copldjp@omh.state.ny.us
Other Sources of Information
There are many sources of information that you can tap. Your area mental health authority, which is generally a part of the local government, may be useful. Other branches of your city or county government also may be able to help. For example, the education office might have information about help for children, and the agency for the aging might know about services for senior citizens. In addition, your family physician or area hospital may be able to make referrals. For legal advice, contact your local bar association. Also, your local library and telephone yellow pages may have resource lists for sources of help in your community.
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These State resources were compiled by a U.S. Government agency - the Knowledge Exchange Network at http://www.mentalhealth.org.
