WISCONSIN UNITED
for MENTAL HEALTH

Alzheimer's Association  800-272-3900 or info@alz.org

Find a chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in Wisconsin

Alzheimer's Resource Room  202-357-3452
- Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

 

Anxiety Disorders Association of America  240-485-1001
"... national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable." Also, Find a Therapist and Find a Support Group.

Freedom from Fear  718- 351-1717
"... national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association founded in 1984 ... whose mission is to aid and counsel individuals and their families who suffer from anxiety and depressive illnesses."

See Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

 

Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) 847-432-ADDA
With a focus on adults and young adults with AD/HD, ADDA provides education, research, and public advocacy.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) 800- 233-4050
Non-profit organization, with 200 affiliates, providing information to families, educators, and media about AD/HD.

 

Autism Society of America 800-3AUTISM
Non-profit organization providing education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research.

• Autism Society of Wisconsin 920-993-0-ASW (279)
  Information and referrals at 888-4-AUTISM (428-8476) (Wisconsin only)
  Seven Wisconsin affiliates

 

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation  847-256-8525
"...a parent-led, not-for-profit, web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset bipolar disorder."

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 800-826-3632
(formerly NDMDA: National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association)
The nation’s largest patient-directed, illness-specific organization.

Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association  410-955-4647
Founded by a group of doctors, nurses, and lay persons, DRADA offers support groups and educational services and materials. 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 800-826-3632
The nation’s largest patient-directed, illness-specific organization.

Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association  410-955-4647
DRADA was founded by a group of doctors, nurses, and lay persons, and offers support groups and educational services and materials.

Depression Is Real
A campaign of seven mental health organizations.

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) (516) 829-0091
NARSAD isdevoted exclusively to supporting scientific research on brain and behavior disorders; founded by NAMI, MHA, the former NDMDA.

Postpartum Support International
A non-profit dedicated to support and education concerning postpartum mental health issues.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 847-831-3438 (hotline)
Non-profit organization providing support groups for sufferers and families, referrals to health care professionals, and participates in research, education, and advocacy.

National Eating Disorders Association 206-382-3587
Non-profit organization providing prevention programs, educational materials, and a toll-free information and referrals telephone number: 800-931-2237.

Seeds of Hope  608-661-9888
A Madison, Wisconsin based non-profit organization with support group and educational seminars for those affected by eating disorders.

 

 National Center for Trauma Informed Care (NCTIC)
301-634-1785 or email NCTIC@abtassoc.com
The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) 

The International Society of TraumaticStress Studies
847-480-9282 or e-mail: istss@istss.org
A professional membership organization dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about policy, program and service initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences.

National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
802-296-6300 or email: ncptsd@ncptsd.org
A program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Alliance  877-507-PTSD
"... a group of professional and advocacy organizations that have joined forces to provide educational resources to individuals diagnosed with PTSD and their loved ones; those at risk for developing PTSD; and medical, healthcare and other frontline professionals."

 

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) (516) 829-0091
NARSAD is devoted exclusively to supporting scientific research on brain and behavior disorders; founded by NAMI, MHA, the former NDMDA.

Schizophrenics Anonymous (S.A.)
S.A. is a self-help support group for persons with schizophrenia or related disorders.  It is organized and managed by persons with the illness. 

 

American Association of Suicidology  202-237-2280
A not-for-profit membership organization that "promotes research, public awareness programs, public education, and training for professionals and volunteers" and serves as a clearinghouse for information on suicide.

American Foundation of Suicide Prevention  888-333-2377
A "national non-profit organization dedicated to funding the research, education, and treatment programs necessary to prevent suicide."

SAVE (Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education)  952-946-SA/VE (7998)
A non-profit organization founded by survivors of suicide dedicated to informing the public about "the depressive brain diseases that can lead to suicide."

Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network  202-237-SPAN (2280)
A non-profit "organization dedicated to preventing suicide through personal and community action grounded in best practices and collaboration."

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program  303-429-3530
A suicide prevention program developed by a couple who lost their teenage son to suicide.  Resources for parents and teens, additional links.