Other Useful Resources
Listed below are links to other resources on the Internet that you may find
useful and informative. Our intent is to provide you with reliable and accurate
information. However, the SWVACFIP takes no responsibility for any information on any other
site. Viewers should take caution to check out all information carefully.
If you would like to submit a resource link, please Email the Web site URL
(address) to webmaster@swvacfip.org and we'll review the site and
add the link as appropriate.
Local Resources
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Virginia Alliance for the Mentally Ill -
NAMI Virginia is a private, non-profit
organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults and
children affected by serious mental illnesses, also known as
biologically-based brain disorders. |
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Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse
Services- Main web site for all these departments in
the state of Virginia. Several links to resources for consumers, professionals
and families. |
| South
West Virginia Mental Health Institute Homepage - Facility located
in Marion, Virginia.
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MacArthur Research
Network on Mental health and the Law- The goal of the Research Network on
Mental Health and the Law is to build the empirical foundation for the next
generation of mental health laws -- laws that will assure the rights and the
safety of individuals and of society. |
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Licensed Provider Search System - This agency licenses providers who offer
structured services for people who are in need of mental health, mental
retardation, and addiction services. Facility licenses are issued to a
provider to operate a building for the 24-hour care/treatment if 5 or more
individuals are in residence. In exploring LPSS, you will learn the different
types of services and facilities that are licensed and the name and telephone
number of the program managers should you wish to contact them. |
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Consumer & Advocacy Groups in Virginia - A list of links to websites |
| Statewide NAMI in
Virginia has new web addresses- A couple new domain names for statewide
resources have been named.
www.namivirginia.org and www.namiva.org
The site has been updated to provide information concerning upcoming events
(see the Calendar and the sections on "What's New", and "Board & Staff.")
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| NAMI - National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill |
| NAMI Links
Page - A large number of useful links for many types of disorders, family stories, government links,
health agency resources and more! |
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NAMI Living With Communities - At the heart of NAMI's mission is the
sharing of information and support with persons with mental illnesses. Visit a
Living With Community for illness-specific information, support and discussion
groups for consumers, family members and everyone interested in a specific
condition. |
| Doctors Guide to Schizophrenia
Information - The latest medical news and information for patients or
friends/parents of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizophrenia-related
disorders. |
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Mental Retardation Pages- Explanations, Resources,
Facilities and more. |
| Web of Addictions -
The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and
other drug addictions. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous -
This
Web Site is created and maintained by Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Social Security Web Site - Need to learn more
about benefits for loved ones or yourself? |
| American with Disabilities Act
- The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Find out more about how this law
protects your rights. |
| Internet Mental Health - A very
useful, well organized site that provides information on disorders, diagnostic criteria,
medication information and many links to other Web sites. |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration - The mission of this Federal agency is to assure that quality
substance abuse and mental health services are available to the people who need... |
| The
Winds of Change Bipolar Disorder Support Group-
On-line resource for Bipolar disorder |
| Yahoo Links Page - many
different links to resources about different disabilities and disorders. A great starting
place. |
| Web Site for People with
Disabilities -Walter Cronkite calls it "the ultimate
prosthetic." Developers of a new Web site and tools for people with disabilities want
to make the Internet more accessible. |
| Surgeon
General Report on Mental Illness: "The United States leads the world in
understanding the importance of overall health and well-being to the strength of a Nation
and its people. What we are coming to realize is that mental health is absolutely
essential to achieving prosperity." Start your journey for knowledge here at this
site. |
| Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School - An
interactive and informative web site for people with a psychiatric condition that
addresses issues and reasonable accommodations related to work and school. This is
the only site designed exclusively to provide information about the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and other employment and education issues for people with
psychiatric disabilities. |
| CQRT ( Consumer Quality Review Team) - CQRT is an
innovative approach using teams of consumers and family members to assess and improve the
quality and access of community mental health systems. |
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Step Art
Gallery at UNC Chapel Hill -
The STEP art gallery
displays artwork and poetry by inpatients and clinic outpatients from the UNC
STEP program. We hope to decrease the stigma associated with mental illness
and demonstrate our patients’ creative talents. |
