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Virginia Mental Health Services
Agoraphobics Leading Independent Lives Inc. (ABIL)
400 West 32nd Street Richmond, VA 23225 Phone Number: (804) 353-3964 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 353-3687 URL: www.anxietysupport.org Founded to provide hope, support adn advocacy for people suffering from debilitating phobias, panic attacks and /or agoraphobia by establishing self-help groups and providing public education. Has a newsletter that is published quarterly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al-Anon and Al-Ateen Family Group Headquarters 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617 Phone Number: (800) 356-9996 Secondary Phone Number: (800) 344-2666 Fax: (757) 563-1655 URL: www.al-anon-alateen.org Al-Anon and Al-Ateen are support groups for people whose life has been affected by an alcoholic, problem drinker. The secondary number is for meeting schedules. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy 112 S. Alfred St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone Number: (703) 838-9808 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 838-9805 URL: www.aamft.org The AAMFT is a professional association that gives accreditation/licensing to mental health professionals in the field of marriage and family therapy. They promote the practice of marriage and family therapy through research , theory development, education and the credentialing of professionals. The Academy provides individuals with the tools and resources they need to succeed as marriage and family therapists. They host conferences and training workshops and publish journals, professional materials, and general information pamphlets. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Association of Pastoral Counselors 9504A Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031-2303 Phone Number: (703) 385-6967 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 352-7725 URL: www.aapc.org The American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) represents and sets professional standards for over 3,200 Pastoral Counselors and more than 100 pastoral counseling centers in the United States. AAPC certifies Pastoral Counselors, accredits pastoral counseling centers, and approves training programs. It is non-sectarian and respects the spiritual commitments and religious traditions of those who seek assistance without imposing counselor beliefs onto the client. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Chiropractic Association 1701 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209-2700 Phone Number: (703) 276-8800 Secondary Phone Number: (800) 986-4636 Fax: (703) 243-2593 URL: www.amerchiro.org Goal is to contribute to greater public awareness of health needs and foster a better understanding of spinal health and chiropractic through fair and responsible reporting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Counseling Association 5999 Stevenson Ave. Alexandria, VA 22304- Phone Number: (800) 347-6647 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 823-0252 URL: www.counseling.org The ACA is a membership organization dedicated to the establishment of ethical standards for the counseling profession, and to promoting public confidence and trust in the counseling profession. Branches across the US, Europe, Latin America, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Philippines. Professional development, publications, conferences. TDD 703-823-6862 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Mental Health Counselors Association 801 N. Fairfax St. Suite 304 Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (800) 326-2642 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 548-6002 Fax: (703) 548-4775 URL: www.amhca.org The AMHCA is a professional membership association for people in the field of mental health counseling. They publish written materials. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Orthopsychiatric Association 2001 N. Beauregard, 12th Floor Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone Number: (703) 797-2584 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 684-5968 URL: amerortho.org The Orthopsychiatric Association promtes an interdisciplinary approach to mental health. Members include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, educators, lawyers, sociologists and others. They sponsor annual meetings and study groups focused on mental health and social justice issues. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Psychiatric Association 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 1825 Arlington, VA 22209-3901 Phone Number: (888) 357-7924 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 907-7300 Fax: (202) 789-2648 (Order line) URL: www.psych.org/ The APA is a membership association that supports psychiatrists and promotes the field of psychiatry. The Association conducts research, establishes practice guidelines, publishes educational materials for both professionals and the public, and works on public policy issues relevant to the field of mental health. The Association has branches in each State that can provide mental health information and referrals to psychiatrists. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Psychiatric Nurses' Association 1555 Wilson Blvd., Suite 515 Arlington, VA 22209 Phone Number: (703) 243-2443 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 243-3390 URL: www.apna.org APNA provides leadership to advance psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, improve mental health care for individuals, families, groups and communities and shape health policy for the delivery of mental health services. Membership, annual conference, professional journal, newsletter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Psychiatric Press, Inc. 1000 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 1825 Arlington, VA 20009 Phone Number: (800) 368-5777 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 907-1091 URL: www.appi.org The APPI publishes materials for mental health professionals such as text books and reference guides on clinical treatments, practice management, practice guidelines, psychopharmacology, treatment of various mental disorders, and many more topics. There are also some publications for the general public. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Therapeutic Recreation Association 1414 Prince Street, Suite 204 Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (703) 683-9420 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 683-9431 URL: www.atra-tr.org Organization created for recreational therapists, students, professionals or supporting members. They distribute a newsletter, provide a job bulletin, and also do networking for students and professionals. Discounts on publications, conference registration and liability insurance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assisted Living Federation of America 11200 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 150 Fairfax, VA 22030- Phone Number: (703) 691-8100 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 691-8106 URL: www.alfa.org An association of members who operate or own assisted living facilities. Provides referals to assisted living and residential facilities and senior housing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Association for Persons in Supported Employment 1627 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 Phone Number: (804) 278-9187 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 278-9377 URL: www.apse.org The Association for Persons in Supported Employment is a membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catholic Charities USA 1731 King Street Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (703) 549-1390 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 549-1656 URL: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Catholic Charities is the nation's largest private network of voluntary social service organizations. Staff and volunteers work in a variety of settings and programs to reduce poverty, support families, and build communities. Local agencies across the country provide social services such as food and housing, counseling, education, and adoption assistance. Services are sponsored by the Catholic Church but are open to everyone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Children's Hospice International 901 North Pitt Street, Suite 230 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone Number: (800) 2-4-CHILD Secondary Phone Number: (703) 684-0330 Fax: (703) 684-0226 URL: www.chionline.org/ Children's Hospice International (CHI) was founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization to promote hospice support through pediatric care facilities -- providing support and resources for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. CHI also provides education, training and technical assistance (such as international conferences) to the health care professionals who care for this patient population. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Resilience Project - Alexandria 720 North Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone Number: (703) 838-6400 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 228-4831 TTY Fax: (703) 838-5062 URL: www.communityresilience.com/Alexandria.htm This is a temporary service funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through 2003. The project provides counseling, education and referrals to people of Northern Virginia to help them recover from the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the anthrax scare and the ongoing threat of future attacks. All services are free of charge and include individual, group counseling, support groups and referral to county mental health agencies as needed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Resilience Project - Arlington 1400 N. Uhle Street, 2nd Floor Arlington, VA 22201 Phone Number: (703) 228-4788 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 228-4831 TTY Fax: (703) 228-4830 URL: www.communityresilience.com/Arlington.htm This is a temporary service funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through 2003. The project provides counseling, education and referrals to people of Northern Virginia to help them recover from the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the anthrax scare and the ongoing threat of future attacks. All services are free of charge and include individual, group counseling, support groups and referral to county mental health agencies as needed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Resilience Project - Fairfax County 6245 Leesburg Pike STE 420 Falls Church, VA 22044 Phone Number: (703) 533-5388 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 228-4831 TTY Fax: (703) 532-0967 URL: www.communityresilience.com/Fairfax.htm This is a temporary service funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through 2003. The project provides counseling, education and referrals to people of Northern Virginia to help them recover from the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the anthrax scare and the ongoing threat of future attacks. All services are free of charge and include individual, group counseling, support groups and referral to county mental health agencies as needed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Resilience Project - Loudoun County 102 Heritage Way NE, Suite 302 Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone Number: (703) 771-5100 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 228-4831 TTY Fax: (703) 777-0170 URL: www.communityresilience.com/Loudoun.htm This is a temporary service funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through 2003. The project provides counseling, education and referrals to people of Northern Virginia to help them recover from the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the anthrax scare and the ongoing threat of future attacks. All services are free of charge and include individual, group counseling, support groups and referral to county mental health agencies as needed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consumer Council Colonial Place Three 2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone Number: (800) 950-6264 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 524-7600 Fax: (703) 524-9094 URL: http://www.nami.org/Content/Navigati...er_Council.htm Consumer voice within NAMI, advising the organization on consumer perspectives. Internal council for members of NAMI only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Council for Learning Disabilities PO Box 4041 Leesburg, VA 20177 Phone Number: (571) 258-1010 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (571) 258-1011 URL: www.cldinternational.org CLD International is a multidisciplinary membership organization of individuals concerned with learining disabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Council on Social Work Education 1725 Duke St. Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 Phone Number: (703) 683-8080 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 683-8099 URL: www.cswe.org The Council sets standards for social work education and gives accreditation to schools of social work. They also have a minority fellowship for doctoral students. The Council sponsors an annual meeting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crisis Link PO Box 7563 Arlington, VA 22207- Phone Number: (703) 527-4077 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: www.crisislink.org Accept calls from any caller in criss in MD, DC and VA. They also provide information and referral services. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DBSA Capital Area Arlington, VA Phone Number: (301) 279-0831 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DBSA Lynchburg Depressive Disorders PO Box 216 Lynchburg, VA 24505- Phone Number: (804) 237-5768 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 237-6140 URL: Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DBSA Norfolk 1st Presbyterian Church Redgate and Colonial Avenue Norfolk, VA 23507- Phone Number: (757) 625-2275 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (757) 627-7199 URL: Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DBSA Portsmouth Chesapeake , VA Phone Number: (757) 548-9323 Secondary Phone Number: (757) 548-0795 Fax: URL: Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DBSA Richmond 12189 Stokesley Court Richmond, VA 23233- Phone Number: (804) 360-4305 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 360-8020 URL: Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DBSA Roanoke Anxiety & Depressive Disorders Roanoke , VA Phone Number: (540) 389-9425 Secondary Phone Number: (540) 344-0723 Fax: (540) 344-1610 URL: Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of Rehabilitation Services 8004 Franklin Farms Dr. P.O. Box K-300 Richmond, VA 23288-0300 Phone Number: (804) 662-7000 Secondary Phone Number: (800) 552-5019 Fax: (804) 662-9532 URL: www.vadrs.org In partnership with people with disabilities, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services provides and advocates for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Employee Assistance Professionals Association 2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201- Phone Number: (703) 387-1000 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 522-6272 Fax: (703) 522-4585 URL: www.eap-association.org A professional association for persons in the employee assistance program field. EAPA represents individuals and organizations with an interest in employee assistance in 103 chapters around the globe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 1101 King St., Suite 420 Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (703) 684-7710 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 836-1040 URL: www.ffcmh.org The Federation is a National advocacy and support organization for families of children with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. They sponsor parent advocacy groups across the country where parents can find support and learn about the children's mental health system and services in their community. The Federation advocates for services on the National, State, and local levels and promotes family involvement in the mental health system. They sponsor an annual conference and publish a newsletter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hanover Mental Health Association 203 S. Taylor St. Ashland, VA 23005- Phone Number: (804) 798-5902 Secondary Phone Number: (804) 798-5986 Fax: (804) 752-8373 URL: Provides psychosocial rehabilitation for seriously mentally ill adults, under the clubhouse model. They also provide education and advocacy relating to mental health issues. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indigent Patient Program of Eli Lilly and Company P.O. Box 230999 Centreville, VA 20120- Phone Number: (800) 545-6962 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (317) 276-9288 URL: The program provides Prozac to individuals with limited resources and lacking insurance. Patient eligibility is determined on a case by case basis in consultation with each prescribing physician. They have Spanish-speaking staff. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Association of Chiefs of Police 515 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2357 Phone Number: (703) 836-6767 Secondary Phone Number: (800) 843-4227 Fax: (703) 836-4543 URL: www.theiacp.org The International Association of Chiefs of Police is the world's oldest and largest nonprofit membership organization of police executives, with over 16,000 members in over 95 different countries. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laurie Mitchell Employment Center 6295 Edsall Rd., Ste. 175 Alexandria, VA 22312- Phone Number: (703) 461-3886 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: www.lmec.org LMEC's mission is to aid local mental health consumers in the pursuit of meaningful employment. Consumer-run and consumer-driven organization. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Macarthur Research Network on Mental Health and the Law UVA Health Systems P.O. Box 800660 Charlottesville, VA 22908 Phone Number: (804) 924-5435 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: macarthur.virginia.edu/mentalhome.html The Research Network on Mental Health and the Law is mandated to develop new knowledge about the relationships between mental health and the law, and to turn that understanding into improved tools and criteria for evaluating individuals and making decisions that affect their lives. The goal of the Network is to build the empirical foundation for the future enactment of mental health laws that assure the rights and safety of individuals and society. Major program elements include treatment competence and adjudicative competence, violence risk, and coercion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association - Charlottesville 513 Stewart St. Suite J Charlottesville, VA 22902- Phone Number: (434) 977-4673 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: This chapter of the National Mental Health Association makes referrals to mental health organizations. They also run a project for children in school as wel as offer training to volunteers in hopital settings. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association - Danville 1225 W. Main St. Danville, VA 24541- Phone Number: (434) 792-3700 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (434) 791-3187 URL: MHA Danville provides counseling, education, and support groups to the public on a sliding-fee scale. Mental Health Association - New River Valley 303 Church Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 Phone Number: (800) 559-2800 Secondary Phone Number: (540) 951-4990 Fax: (540) 951-5015 URL: www.mhanrv.org/ The MHA of the New River Valley is dedicated to the promotion of mental health, the prevention of mental illnesses and the elimination of their stigma, and improved access to appropriate treatment. Programs include Pro Bono (free) counseling, children of divorce seminar, information and referral line, community education, and mental illness screenings. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association - Roanoke Valley 411 S. Jefferson St., Suite M-1 Roanoke, VA 24011- Phone Number: (540) 344-0931 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (540) 344-0932 URL: Education and treatment for individuals with mental illness in the Roanoke Valley. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association - S. Hampton Roads 1513 E. Sewells Pt. Rd. Norfolk, VA 23502- Phone Number: (757) 853-2606 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: Provides advocacy and education for individuals with mental illness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association - Staunton 101 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401- Phone Number: (540) 886-7181 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: Provides education, counseling and advocacy for individuals with mental illness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association in Fredericksburg 2217 Princess Anne Street, Suite 219-1 Fredericksburg, VA 22401- Phone Number: (800) 684-6423 Secondary Phone Number: (540) 371-2704 Fax: (540) 372-3709 URL: www.fls.infi.net/~mhaf MHAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness through advocacy, education and support services. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association of Central Virginia 1010 Miller Park Sq. Lynchburg, VA 24501- Phone Number: (434) 847-9055 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (434) 847-3600 URL: www.mhacv.org Affiliate of the NMHA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association of Rockbridge PO Box 1088 Lexington, VA 24450- Phone Number: (540) 463-2911 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: Local affiliate of the NMHA. Provides support and advocacy for persons with psychiatric disabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Association of Virginia 530 East Main Street, Suite 707 Richmond, VA 23219- Phone Number: (804) 225-5591 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 225-5593 URL: www.mhav.org The Mental Health Association of Virginia (MHAV), is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, advocacy organization which is affiliated with the National Mental Health Association. MHAV advocates for public and private sector policies, services and financing to ensure adequate and appropriate detection, treatment, housing, and rehabilitation programs. MHAV promotes and/or provides services and programs to meet the needs of individuals suffering from mental illness, to improve mental health, and to reduce conditions which impede the attainment of mental health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mental Health Referral Associates, Inc. PO Box 10590 Alexandria, VA 22310- Phone Number: (703) 960-0116 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 837-1414 Fax: URL: www.mhra.net MHRA is a membership organization of licensed mental health therapists, and public, private, and non-profit resources providing mental health related services in the Washington, DC area. Their primary mission is to disseminate information about available resrouces in the area and to promote networking among professionals and organizations. They publish the Mental Health Referral List of the Washington Capitol Area. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) CS4, Suite 302, Room 309, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202-3424 Phone Number: (703) 602-4964 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 602-0189 URL: www.mfrc-dodqol.org/ THe MFRC's mission is to provide a clear flow of information between the Department of Defense Military Community and the Family Policy (MCFP) Office, military policy makers and program staff. Although the MFRC's mission is not primarily to field questions from family members, it has a frequently asked questions page dedicated to family members of military personnel. The page offers information on issues ranging from domestic violence and child abuse prevention to tuition assistance and a military personnel locator that provides resources for locating active personnel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minority Research Training Program American Psychiatric Association 1000 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1825 Arlington, VA 22209 Phone Number: (800) 852-1390 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 907-1087 URL: www.psych.org The Program for Minority Research Training in Psychiatry is designed to increase the number of minorities entering the field of psychiatric research. The program provides medical students and psychiatric residents with funding for stipends, travel expenses, and related training costs for an elective or summer experience in a research environment, with specific attention paid to their career development in research. Stipends are also available for post-residency fellowships for minority psychiatrists. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAMI Virginia P.O. Box 1903 Richmond, VA 23218-1903 Phone Number: (888) 486-8264 Secondary Phone Number: (804) 225-8264 Fax: (804) 643-3632 URL: www.namivirginia.org The Alliance for the Mentally Ill is a support and advocacy organization. They sponsor local support groups and offer education and information about community services for people with mental illness and their families. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Colonial Place Three 2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201- Phone Number: (800) 950-6264 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 524-7600 Fax: (703) 524-9094 URL: www.nami.org NAMI is a support and advocacy organization for people with mental illness and their families. They sponsor local self-help support groups across the country where family members can share their concerns, learn about mental illnesses, and find out about community resources. They also provide information and referrals to local chapters via the toll-free telephone line. NAMI publishes and distributes educational materials and develops public education campaigns. On the Federal, State, and local level, NAMI advocates for improved services for people with mental illness and increased funds for research. NAMI also sponsors the Homeless and Missing Service, a program to locate and find people with mental illness who are missing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Association of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils 2001 N. Beauregard Street 12th Floor Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone Number: (703) 797-2595 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 684-5968 URL: www.namhpac.org Provides technical assistance to State mental health planning and advisory councils. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 302 Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (703) 739-9333 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 548-9517 URL: www.nasmhpd.org NASMHPD identifies public mental health policy issues, apprises its members of research findings and best practices in the delivery of mental health services, fosters collaboration, provides consultation and technical assistance, and promotes effective management practices and financing mechanisms adequate to sustain the mission. NASMHPD takes action that reflects the position of State Mental Health Authorities on public mental health issues and coordinates at the national level with organizations of related interests. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Charles B Wang International Children's Building 699 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3175 Phone Number: (800) 843-5678 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 274-3900 Fax: (703) 274-2222 URL: www.missingkids.com The Center distributes information concerning missing children, child molestation, child pornography, and child prostitution. The Center sponsors a toll free hotline to assist the public in reporting missing and exploited children and in providing information leading to the location of these children. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Center for Victims of Crime 2000 M. Street, NW Suite 480 Arlington, VA 22201- Phone Number: (202) 467-8700 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (202) 467-8701 URL: www.ncvc.org Victims Hotline - 1-800-FYI-CALL The National Victim Center provides information packets, fact sheets, and statistics on victimization. The Center offers referrals to local support groups for people who have been victims. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) 11 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (703) 548-9004 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 548-9079 URL: www.nccaom.org Offers certification in both Acupuncture and Chinese herbology. Promotes nationally recognized standards of competency and safety in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and oriental bodywork therapy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Chronic Pain Outreach Association PO Box 274 Millboro, VA 24460- Phone Number: (540) 862-9437 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (540) 862-9485 URL: www.chronicpain.org Provides information on chronic pain. Offers publications, quarterly newsletter and referrals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center National Mental Health Association, 2001 North Beauregard Street, 12th Floor Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone Number: (800) 969-6642 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 684-5968 URL: www.ncstac.org CMHS funded technical assistance center. Provides technical assistance to consumer supporter organizations on topics pertaining to organizational development and model programs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Federation of Societies for Clinical Social Work P.O. Box 3740 Arlington, VA 22203 Phone Number: (800) 270-9739 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 522-3866 Fax: (703) 522-9441 URL: www.cswf.org Information on clinical social work services, State society membership and managed care issues. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse/HRSA Information Center 2070 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 450 Vienna, VA 22182-2536 Phone Number: (888) 434-4624 Secondary Phone Number: (888) 275-4772 Fax: (703) 821-2098 URL: www.ask.hrsa.gov Provides publications on maternal and child health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Mental Health Association 2001 North Beauregard Street 12th Floor Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone Number: (800) 969-6642 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 684-7722 Fax: (703) 684-5968 URL: www.nmha.org/ NMHA conducts public education campaigns to raise awareness and decrease stigma about mental disorders. The organization serves as an advocate for people with mental or emotional problems. NMHA provides referrals to mental health organizations and facilities. A catalog of publications is available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Military Family Association 2500 North Van Dorn Street, Suite 102 Alexandria, VA 22302 Phone Number: (703) 931-6632 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 931-4600 URL: www.nmfa.org Serves the families of the seven uniformed services through education, information, and advocacy. The Association has been and is dedicated to identifying and resolving issues affecting families of the Uniformed Servies through research, education, legislation, and public information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rehabilitation Association 633 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (703) 836-0850 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 836-0848 URL: www.nationalrehab.org As the oldest and strongest advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, the National Rehabilitation Association's mission is to provide advocacy, awareness and career advancement for professionals in the fields of rehabilitation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rural Health Association - NRHA Government Affairs Office 1307 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone Number: (703) 519-7910 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 519-3865 URL: www.NRHArural.org The National Rural Health Association is a national membership organization, whose mission is to improve the health and health care of rural Americans and to provide leadership on rural issues through advocacy, communications, education and research. The NRHA is a non-profit association. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Sheriff's Association 1450 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone Number: (703) 836-7827 Secondary Phone Number: (800) 424-7829 Fax: (703) 683-6541 URL: www.sheriffs.org The NSA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice field. The NSA has been involved in numerous programs to enable sherifffs, their deputies, chiefs of police, and others in the field of criminal justice to perform their jobs in the best possible manner and to better serve the people of their cities/counties or jurisdictions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Technical Assistance Center for State Mental Health Planning (NTAC) National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 302 Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (703) 739-9333 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 548-9517 URL: www.nasmhpd.org/ntac.cfm CMHS funded technical assistance center offering State, regional and national consultation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Therapeutic Recreation Society 22377 Belmont Ridge Road Ashburn, VA 20148- Phone Number: (703) 858-0784 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 858-0794 URL: www.nrpa.org The National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS) is a membership organization for those who are interested in the provision of therapeutic recreation services for persons with disabilities in clinical facilities and in the community. NTRS members include practitioners, administrators, educators, volunteers, students and consumers. They provide information about how to become a therapeutic recreation specialist. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) 8550 Arlington Blvd. Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22031- Phone Number: (800) 994-9662 Secondary Phone Number: TTY: (888) 220-5446 Fax: URL: www.4woman.gov The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is your one-stop gateway for women's health resources and materials for consumers and professionals. NWHIC is sponsored by the US Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Hope Housing 8407 Richmond Hwy, Suite E Alexandria, VA 22309- Phone Number: (703) 799-2293 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 799-6503 URL: newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is a non-profit organization serving homeless people in southern Fairfax County, VA. There are two shelters, the Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter for unaccompanied adults, and Mondloch House Shelter for families with children. Transitional housing programs are also available. Admittance to the family shelter is by referral only. Singles shelter is walk-in. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Legislation and Public RelationsDepartment of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services PO Box 1797 Richmond, VA 23219-3645 Phone Number: (804) 786-5682 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 371-2308 URL: State Consumer Affairs contact -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Our Own, Charlottesville, Va, Inc. P.O. Box 1066 Charlottesville, VA 22902- Phone Number: (434) 979-0067 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (434)979-2630 URL: avenue.org/onourown/ Operates drop in center. Provides advocacy, support, outreach services, education, information and referrals to mental health consumers in the Charlottesville area. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parents and Children Coping Together PO Box 26691 Richmond, VA 23261-6691 Phone Number: (800) 477-0946 Secondary Phone Number: (804) 559-6833 Fax: (804) 559-6835 URL: www.pacct.net Family support organization. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare 2301 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22301- Phone Number: (703) 836-2274 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 836-0083 URL: www.aabh.org The Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare, formerly the Association for Partial Hospitalization, is a professional association for providers working in partial care facilities. The Association also provides information for people who are in partial hospitalization and ambulatory care facilities.
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The CURE Network, Inc. 2400 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 205 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone Number: (703) 522-1987 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: www.cure.org/ The Council United for Recovery and Education (CURE) Network, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for persons in the disabled community. CURE's mission is to empower persons living with mental and physical disabilities and persons who are home-bound. Utilizing innovative, low-cost technology, CURE empowers the disabled in the home, on the job and throughout the community, reducing stigma and increasing self-esteem and job marketability. Computer training, development of communication infrastructure in the community, electronic bulletin board system (BBS) 703-522-2282. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The National Head Injury Foundation Family Helpline 105 North Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314- Phone Number: (800) 444-6443 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 236-6000 Fax: (703) 236-6001 URL: www.biausa.org The Helpline provides information and resources for people with head injury, their families, and the professionals who provide rehabilitative care. Offers educational material on the impact of a brain injury, location of rehabilitative facilities and availability of community services. They also promote activities related to the prevention of head injuries. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The National Suicide Hotline 201 N. 23rd Street Suite 100 Purcellville, VA 20132- Phone Number: (800) 784-2433 Secondary Phone Number: (540) 338-5756 Fax: (540) 338-5746 URL: www.hopeline.com National number that automatically routes caller to a crisis center in their State. The address and secondary phone number listed are for the administrative offices only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Salvation Army 615 Slaters Lane Alexandria , VA 222313 Phone Number: (703) 519-5891 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 519-5889 URL: The Salvation Army is an international religious and charitable organization active in 105 countries. Its centers provide a wide range of social services, character-building and support programs for families and individuals, youth and seniors. They provide services to disaster victims, people with multiple addictions, victims of rape and those in need of food, shelter, clothing, skills training, advocacy etc. They also assist in locating missing family members not involved in legal battles. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The United Way of America 701 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone Number: (800) 411-8929 Secondary Phone Number: (703) 836-7100 Fax: (703) 683-7840 URL: national.unitedway.org Make referrals to local United Way agencies related to mental health. The Women's Center 133 Park Street N.E. Vienna, VA 22180- Phone Number: (703) 281-2657 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (703) 242-1454 URL: www.thewomenscenter.org The Women's Center is a regional resource for women, children, and families. The Center provides psychotherapy, support and therapy groups, separation and divorce counseling, personal growth and family strengthening workshops, career services, and financial education. Services are available in Northern Virginia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Board of Counseling 6606 West Broad St, 4th Floor Richmond, VA 23230-1717 Phone Number: (804) 662-9912 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 662-7250 URL: www.dhp.state.va.us/counseling/default.htm Licenses counselors and MFTs in the State of Virginia. Complaint line: 800-533-1560 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Board of Medicine 6606 West Broad St. 4th Floor Richmond, VA 23230-1717 Phone Number: (804) 662-9908 Secondary Phone Number: (800) 533-1560 complaint line Fax: (804) 662-9943 URL: www.dhp.state.va.us The State Office responsible for the licensing and accreditation of medical professionals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Board of Psychology 6606 West Broad St, 4th Floor Richmond, VA 23230-1717 Phone Number: (804) 662-9900 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 662-9943 URL: www.dhp.state.va.us Licenses psychologists in the State of Virginia. Complaint line: 800-533-1560. Licensing information: 804-662-7636. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Board of Social Work 6606 West Broad St, 4th Floor Richmond, VA 23230-1717 Phone Number: (804) 662-9914 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 662-7250 URL: www.dhp.state.va.us/social/default.htm Licenses social workers in the State of Virginia. Complaint line: 800-553-1560 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Bureau of Insurance P.O. Box 1157 Richmond, VA 23218- Phone Number: (804) 371-9741 Secondary Phone Number: (800) 552-7945 Fax: (804) 371-9873 URL: http://www.state.va.us/scc/division/...oregulates.htm Oversees insurance companies and agents in the State of VA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services PO Box 1797 Richmond, VA 23218 Phone Number: (800) 451-5544 Secondary Phone Number: (804) 786-3921 Fax: (804) 371-6638 URL: www.dmhmrsas.state.va.us/ State mental health agency. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Dept. of Medical Assistance Services 600 East Broad St, Suite 1300 Richmond, VA 23219- Phone Number: (804) 786-4231 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 371-4981 URL: www.dmas.state.va.us State Medicaid agency. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy 1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 5 Richmond, VA 23230- Phone Number: (800) 552-3962 Secondary Phone Number: (804) 225-2042 Fax: (804) 662-7057 URL: www.vopa.state.va.us State Protection and Advocacy Agency -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Psychiatric Society PO Box 71656 Richmond, VA 23255-1656 Phone Number: (804) 754-1200 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: (804) 754-2321 URL: www.psva.org Membership organization for the APA. Does not cover N. Virginia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- World Federation for Mental Health P.O. Box 16810 Alexandria, VA 22302-0810 Phone Number: (703) 519-7648 Secondary Phone Number: Fax: URL: www.wfmh.org The World Federation is an international body of organizations that work to promote all aspects of mental health including biological, medical, educational, and social. The Federation sponsors conferences and activities and develops dissemination strategies for international, national, and local efforts. The organization is a consultant to the United Nations and works with the World Health Organization. They organize World Mental Health Day on October 10 of every year.
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