Resource Organizations

The Fountain Gallery
The Fountain Gallery is a nonprofit cooperative run by and for artists living with mental illnesses. It works to change common misconceptions about people living with mental illnesses by publicly exhibiting the works of their talented artists and by providing a safe and secure place for self-expression.

The Anti-Stigma Project
The Anti-Stigma Project is part of On Our Own of Maryland, Inc., Marylands Statewide consumer/survivor organization. The project reduces stigma by raising awareness, facilitating discussion, searching for creative solutions, and educating the public. On Our Own of Maryland, Inc.
Jennifer K. Brown, Director of Training and Communications
1521 South Edgewood Street, Suite C
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-646-0262
E-mail: anti-stigma@usa.net

Stamp Out Stigma
Stamp Out Stigma is a mental health consumer-driven advocacy and educational outreach program. It strives to make positive changes to the public perception of mental illness and to inform the community about the personal, social, economic, and political challenges faced by people living with mental illnesses. Carmen Lee, Director
1572 Winding Way, Suite A
Belmont, CA 94002
Phone: 650-592-2345
E-mail: CarmenSOS@aol.com

Project Resolving Issues through Support and Education (Project R.I.S.E.)
Project Resolving Issues through Support and Education (Project R.I.S.E.), a peer support program of the University of Virginia (UVA), was developed in 2006 by UVA students with the purpose of offering African-American students a nonjudgmental environment where they could receive support and education in dealing with mental illnesses and other issues. E-mail: contactprojectrise@list.mail.virginia.edu

Out of the Darkness
Out of the Darkness is a public awareness campaign that was developed by the Montana Mental Health Association (MMHA), a nonprofit group of volunteer citizens concerned with all aspects of mental health and mental illness. The goal of the campaign is to help reduce stigma through enhanced public awareness and education. Montana Mental Health Association
E-mail: info@MontanaMentalHealth.org

Open Minds, Open Doors
Open Minds, Open Doors is the latest anti-stigma/anti-discrimination campaign of the Wisconsin United for Mental Health (WUMH) statewide coalition. Launched in May 2007, the campaign consists of a series of radio public service announcements (PSAs) that asks listeners to support the anti-stigma statements on the WUMH Web site. Listeners are asked to sign up in support of the belief that stigma and discrimination against people who have mental illnesses is wrong.

Hope For Tomorrow
Hope for Tomorrow is a mental health education program designed for students, parents, and educators at the middle and high school levels. The goals of the program are to raise awareness of mental health issues, erase the stigma of mental illness, and foster hope. Program topics include mood disorders, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. NAMI Utah
450 South 900 East #160
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: 801-323-9900
E-mail: education@namiut.org

Better Todays. Better Tomorrows. For Childrens Mental Health (B2T2)
Founded in 2000, Better Todays. Better Tomorrows. For Childrens Mental Health (B2T2) is an educational program and component of Idaho's anti stigma reduction efforts. B2T2 is a program for school employees and the wider community aimed at raising awareness about mental illnesses, encouraging early intervention and treatment, and reducing stigma. Ann D. Kirkwood, Project Director
Idaho State University, Institute of Rural Health
12301 W. Explorer Dr. #102
Boise, ID 83713
Phone: 208-562-8646
E-mail: kirkann@isu.edu

One in Five: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness
1 in 5: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness is an educational anti-stigma activity which includes a documentary produced in 2006 by the Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority in Michigan. The documentary, featuring mental health consumers, provides an opportunity for the general public to learn about the lives of these individuals and to learn about the misconceptions, myths, and stigma associated with mental illnesses. Mark Leffler
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
500 Hancock
Saginaw, MI 48602-4224
Phone: 1-800-258-8678
E-mail: mleffler@sccmha.org

With an OPEN mind
Brook Latimer, Public Education Coordinator
St. Josephs Care Group
Phone: 807-346-5226
E-mail:LatimerB@tbh.net
With an OPEN mind is a public education program in the Thunder Bay region of Canada. It aims to reduce myths and misconceptions surrounding mental illness through the shaping of public attitudes so that people with mental illnesses have an improved sense of acceptance, purpose, and freedom in their communities.

Mental Illness is Real
Mental Illness Is Real is a national media campaign that was launched in Australia in 2005 by SANE Australia. The campaign aims to overcome community stigma and misunderstanding about mental illnesses by challenging the stereotypes that exist. The campaign hopes to educate the public by directing people to get real facts via the SANE Web site and the SANE toll-free helpline number. Dr. Paul Morgan
E-mail: paul.morgan@sane.org

Dare to Dream
Dare to Dream is an initiative started in Canada in 2005 by the Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO (the Centre). This program helps Ontario youth (18 years of age and under) become more aware of mental health. Jane Tallim
The Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO
Phone: 613-737-7600, ext. 3324

Minds and K9s, Inc.
Minds and K9s is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) consumer run organization that provides mental health education, resources and direct service programs for professionals, businesses, organizations and individuals. They also provide resources related to service dogs and other working animals. We also provide education and resources about psychiatric illnesses and related disorders of the brain. They are also a SAMHSA Campaign for Mental Health Recovery Partner organization, working to eliminate stigma. Minds and K9s
Sharon J. Cunningham, Ex. Dir.
P.O. Box 3163
Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027-0163
Phone: 913-250-5433

In Our Own Voice
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Phone: 703-524-7600
E-mail: saraho@nami.org
In Our Own Voice, a program of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a unique informational outreach program, that offers insight into the recovery that is possible for people with severe mental illnesses. The program aims ?to meet the need for consumer-run education initiatives, to set a standard for quality education about mental illness from those who have been there, to offer genuine work opportunities for consumers, to encourage self-confidence and self-esteem in presenters, and to focus on recovery and the message of hope.?

Nothing To Hide: Mental Illness in the Family Program
Family Diversity Projects
P.O. Box 1246
Amherst, MA 01004
Phone: 413-256-0502
E-mail: info@familydiv.org
Nothing To Hide: Mental Illness in the Family is a touring photo exhibit that was developed by the Family Diversity Project, a nonprofit educational organization based in Amherst, MA. The exhibit, which debuted in 1999?2000, presents a collection of 20 museum-quality photographs and the text of interviews that tell poignant stories of courageous individuals and their families whose lives are affected by mental illness. The exhibit also is available in book form, featuring portraits and stories of 44 families who defy the stigma of mental illness by speaking candidly about their lives.

iFred's Field of Hope
Alisa Greenwood
7040 Bembe Beach Road, Suite 100
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: 410-268-0044
E-mail: alias@innovativeanalysis.com
The International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred) kicked off a program to eliminate the stigma of depression with the launch of the Field of Hope campaign in Goodland, KS, during the Spring of 2006. A sunflower field was planted to celebrate those who have recognized, received treatment for, or survived their depression, as well as those who have loved ones affected by depression. Between May 1 and May 31, 2006, participants paid $10 to have a seed planted for themselves or someone they knew in anticipation of seeing a beautiful yellow field full of hope in August 2006. Participation donors received a celebratory photo postcard at the end of the sunflower season.

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
This national family-run organization serves to: 1.) Provide advocacy at the national level for the rights of children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families; 2.) Provide leadership and technical assistance to a nation-wide network of family run organizations; 3.) Collaborate with family run and other child serving organizations to transform mental health care in America.

National Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations
1300 L Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 978-590-2014
E-mail: info@ncmhcso.org
The National Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations is a coalition of people with psychiatric diagnoses who counter stigma and discrimination through the evidence of their recovery. The organization ensures that consumer/survivors have a major voice in the development and implementation of health care, mental health, and social policies at the state and national levels, empowering people to recover and lead a full life in the community.

Active Minds On Campus
1875 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 418
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 719-1177
E-mail: info@activemindsoncampus.org
Active Minds is a student-run program that addresses the stigma surrounding mental illness among college students. Started in 2001 at the University of Pennsylvania, Active Minds has worked to expose and reduce stigma associated with mental illness within college environments.

The Kids on the Block, Inc.
9385-C Gerwig Lane
Columbia, Maryland 21046
Phone: 800-368-KIDS (5437)
E-mail: kob@kotb.com
The Kids on the Block (KOB) is an educational puppet theatre company that researches, develops and performs live programs addressing a wide range of topics, including childrens mental health.

Family to Family Education Program
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Phone: 703-524-7600
E-mail: info@nami.org
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.

Stigmabusters
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Stigmabusters
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
E-mail: smarch@nami.org
NAMI StigmaBusters is a network of dedicated advocates across the country and around the world who seek to fight inaccurate and hurtful representations of mental illness. StigmaBusters speak out and challenge stereotypes and educate society about the reality of mental illness.

National Mental Health Consumers? Self-Help Clearinghouse
1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1207
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 800-553-4539
E-mail: info@mhselfhelp.org
The National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse, promotes and helps to develop consumer-run self-help groups across the country. Technical assistance and materials are available on such topics as organizing groups, fundraising, leadership development, incorporating, public relations, advocacy, and networking.

Research and Training Center for Children?s Mental Health
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612-3807
Phone: 813-974-4661
The Research and Training Center for Children?s Mental Health works to strengthen the empirical foundation for effective systems of care, and improve services for children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders and their families

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
3615 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.20016-3007
Phone: 202-966-7300
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. AACAP provides an array of information and resources for parents, teachers, and other caregivers.

New York University Child Study Center - About Our Kids
NYU Child Study Center
577 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-263-6622
E-mail: research@AboutOurKids.org
The New York University Child Study Center is dedicated to increasing the awareness of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders and improving the research necessary to advance the prevention, identification, and treatment of these disorders on a national scale. Their Web site offers a variety of articles and information on mental health and stigma.

Child Welfare and Mental Health Division - Children?s Defense Fund
Children's Defense Fund
25 E Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 800-233-1200
E-mail: cdfinfo@childrensdefense.org
The Child Welfare and Mental Health Division of the Children?s Defense Fund promotes federal policies that support the capacity of states and communities to provide the comprehensive supports children and families need.

Fountain House
425 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-582-0340
E-mail: fhinfo@fountainhouse.org
Fountain House is a nationally recognized center for research into the rehabilitation of individuals with mental illnesses. It is a key training base for the worldwide replication of Fountain House's pioneering Clubhouse Model. Increasingly, too, it is an influential voice in continuing efforts - local, statewide and national - both to promote the rights of men and women with mental illness and to battle the barriers and stigma they face.

National Mental Health Information Center
P.O. Box 42557
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: 800-789-2647
E-mail: nmhic-info@samhsa.hhs.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health for users of mental health services, their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media. It has an array of publications available to the public at no-cost.

Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
P.O. Box 42557
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: 800-789-2647
E-mail: nmhic-info@samhsa.hhs.gov
The campaign helps families, educators, health care providers, and young people recognize mental health problems and to seek or recommend appropriate services. It also strives to reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems.

Mental Health Ministries
Susan Gregg-Schroeder
6707 Monte Verde Drive
San Diego, CA 92119
E-mail: sgschroed@cox.net
Mental Health Ministries (MHM) is an ecumenical program through the California Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church. A faith-based educational outreach program, they depend on their Web site for the marketing of their resources. The mission of MHM is to provide high quality media and print resources as a means of educating clergy and laypersons for the purpose of decreasing the stigma associated with mental illnesses in faith communities.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Phone: 703-524-7600
E-mail: info@nami.org
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation?s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. It has an extensive network of local and state affiliates that support the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, education.

National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
10400 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 500
Kensington, MD 20895-3944
Phone: 800-896-3650
E-mail: info@thefamilycaregiver.org
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.

Changing Minds, Advancing Mental Health for Hispanics
New Jersey Mental Health Institute
The Neuman Building
3575 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 102
Mercerville, NJ 08619
Phone: 609-838-5488
Changing Minds, Advancing Mental Health for Hispanics is a program of The New Jersey Mental Health Institute, Inc. (NJMHI). The goal of the program is to address the nationwide lack of quality mental health services for Hispanics. The program has engaged in research, training, and information dissemination with the goal of raising awareness, acceptance, and understanding of mental illness among the Hispanic population. The program also has sponsored activities to increase the knowledge of mental health agency administrators and direct care service providers on how to meet the needs of Hispanics in mental health programs.

Mental Health America
2000 N. Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone: 800-969-6642
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country?s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, they represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation ? everyday and in times of crisis.

OpenMindsOpenDoors (OMOD)
Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania
Phone: 717-346-0549
E-mail: info@openmindsopendoors.com
OpenMindsOpenDoors (OMOD) is a Pennsylvania campaign aimed at ending discrimination against people who have mental illnesses.

The Training, Education, and Consultation (TEC) Family Center
Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania
1211 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 800-688-4226
E-mail: mha@mhasp.org
The Training, Education, and Consultation (TEC) Family Center of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania provides support services, through the Child & Adolescent Coping Skills Project, to kids age 7 to 17 to recognize and cope effectively with mental illness in the family.

National Empowerment Center
599 Canal Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone: 800-769-3728
E-mail: info4@power2u.org
The National Empowerment Center is a Technical Assistance Center run by mental health consumers/survivors. It provides information and referrals to consumer/survivor resources nationwide and offers technical assistance to individuals and groups involved in consumer empowerment activities. The Center distributes recovery-related publications and sponsors education and training activities.

Wisconsin United for mental health
WUMH c/o Wisconsin Womens Health Foundation
2503 Todd Drive
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 800-448-5148
Wisconsin United for Mental Health (WUMH) is a coalition of State, nonprofit, advocacy, and consumer mental health organizations formed in 2002. The coalition actively promotes mental health awareness and eliminates barriers to recovery through statewide anti-stigma activities and events including Webcasts, trainings, presentations for the public, and the support of local legislator and media briefing activities.

Project Relate
E-mail: info@projectrelate.org
Project Relate, an anti-stigma advertising and public service campaign serving Nebraska, was launched on April 7, 2004. Developed through the cooperative efforts of Nebraska mental health service providers, advocacy groups, and nonprofit organizations, the campaign aims to increase awareness and improve public perceptions of people with mental illnesses. In addition to addressing stigma and providing mental health education, Project Relate operates a clearinghouse of mental health resources for the entire State.

Breaking the Silence
NAMI Queens/ Nassau
1983 Marcus Avenue C103
Lake Success, NY 11042
Phone: 516-326-0797
E-mail: btslessonplans@aol.com
Breaking the Silence (BTS) is a nationwide educational program that consists of a set of lesson plans, games, and posters that educators, parents, and other professionals can use to educate children and adolescents about the facts and myths of mental illness, including the causes, symptoms, or warning signs of mental illness, and what a person can do to overcome the stigma that surrounds mental illness.