ORGANIZATIONS BY DISORDER MENU

Organizations by Disorder

Organizations by Disorder

 Want more information on these and many other mental illnesses?  Visit the Disorders section of our Web site.
Disorders on this page:
Alzheimer's Disease
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma
Schizophrenia
Suicide


Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Association  800-272-3900 or info@alz.org
Find a chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in Wisconsin

Alzheimer's Foundation of America
 866-AFA-8484

 


Anxiety Disorders
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/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
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
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 Speaks
Science and advocacy organization founded in 2005

 

Bipolar Disorder
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation  847-492-8519
"...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
The nation’s largest patient-directed, illness-specific organization.


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

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.


Eating Disorders
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.


Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma

 National Center for Trauma Informed Care (NCTIC)
301-634-1785
The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) 


The International Society of TraumaticStress Studies

847-480-9282
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
A program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs


Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute
A non-profit organization which offers educational programming, resources, and collaborative projects regarding trauma



Schizophrenia
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

 


Suicide
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 (AFSP) 888-333-2377
A "national non-profit organization dedicated to funding the research, education, and treatment programs necessary to prevent suicide."


hopes 608-274-9686
Madison, Wisconsin based non-profit offering QPR training and speakers in order to prevent suicides and educate and increase awareness of depression and suicide

SAVE(Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education)  952-946-SAVE (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."


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.