Features web sites containing information about assisted living and mental health, specifically the public policy pertaining to assisted living and mental health.
Recommended Resources
A Healing Bridge provides personal and family counselling. Services lobbied include dementia, mood disorders, addictions, psychotic and anxiety disorders.
http://www.myhealingbridge.com/
AALNA, the American Assisted Living Nurses Association, lobby for increased independence and improved quality of life among assisted living recipients.
http://www.aalna.org/
\AAMR is a non-profit organization that promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with both physical and mental disabilities.
http://www.aamr.org/
The Abilities Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals of all abilities and their families in their goal planning and achievements.
http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org/
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) lobbies for research, clinical trials and other Federal resources, service of the National Institutes of Health.
http://www.alzheimers.org/
Alabama's Personal Relationships Inc.
Alabama's Personal Relationships Inc. is a non-profit, Christian organization lobbying to build strong families and restore mental health.
http://personalrelationships.com/
ALFA, the Assisted Living Federation of America provides invaluable information, as well as a searchable database of facilities.
http://www.alfa.org
Alzheimer's Foundation of America provides care and services to individuals confronting dementia and Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and families.
http://www.alzfdn.org/
The Alzheimer's Disease Society lobbies for the provision of support for all kinds of dementia. Web site contains disease information, caregiver information and support groups.
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Alzheimers Australia is lobbying for people living with dementia, including increased services, support and education.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/
Alzheimers Scotland is a voluntary organisation lobbying for people with dementia, their caregivers and families. Web site contains information on dementia, caring, support, treatment, research, campaigns and volunteering.
http://www.alzscot.org/
Adolescent Mood Disorders (AMD) lobby for education, intervention and guidance for parents of teenagers with mood disorders.
http://www.adolescent-mood-disorders.com/
American Mental Health Association
The American Mental Health Association lobbies for treatment, prevention and recovery from schizophrenia, depression, bipolar and schizoaffective disorder, etc.
http://www.drmckenzie.com/
Arizona Assisted Living Federation
The Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America aims to be a source of information, advocacy and education for the enhancement of the quality of patient care.
http://www.azalfa.org
AUCD, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, is dedicated to the advancement of policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities.
http://www.aucd.org/
The Bipolar Fellowship of Scotland is a national organisation lobbying in support of Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression sufferers in Scotland.
http://www.bipolarscotland.org.uk
The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments web site contains information about anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders for the general public.
http://www.canmat.org
Care Source is a nonprofit organization that provides care services to children, elderly, disabled, mentally challenged and vulnerable individuals. The website provides detailed information regarding the organization's offered services; Dare to Care, Fiscal Literacy and Independence Project (FLIP), Guardianship and Protective Services (GAPS) and the Advice, Advocacy and Education (AA&E). The website also has information on how you can support the organization by donating or volunteering.
http://www.eldercareconnect.org
The Citizens for Better Care is a non-profit lobby for residents of nursing homes, adult foster care homes, assisted living programs and homes for the aged located in Michigan.
http://cbcmi.org
The CCAL is a national non-profit education organization lobbying for the needs, rights, and protections of assisted living individuals and their families.
http://www.ccal.org/
Cordia Senior Living offers senior living facilities, including assisted living, throughout the continental United States of America.
http://www.cordiaseniorliving.com/
The Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International provides information about DASN, a non-profit organization, which contains extensive resources for the diseases.
http://www.dasninternational.org/
The Depressive & Bipolar Support Alliance of Tampa Bay is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that provides support groups, education and other services for those affected and afflicted.
http://www.dbsatampabay.org/
Disability Organizations Network Online Database
Web site provides an online database of non-profit disability organizations for joint projects, international conferences, and research funding.
http://www.independentliving.org/donet/l
DSSC, the Disabilities Studies and Services Center, designs programs that meet the needs of infants, toddlers, children, youth, and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
http://www.federalresourcecenter.org/
Easter Seals is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities attain greater independence. Web site features news about changes to policy and programs.
http://www.easterseals.com/
The Erie Mental Health Association provides essential services to families and individuals.
http://www.eriemha.org/
The Family Assistance Network lobbies for personalized care management of the frail elderly, their family and caregivers.
http://www.familyassistance.net/
Family Care America is an invaluable resource for caregivers; contains information on home care, assisted living, etc.
http://www.familycareamerica.com/
For Dementia works to provide the support the caregivers of people with dementia; and through its training arm, lobbies education and training for caregivers.
http://www.fordementia.org.uk/
His High Places offers individuals and couples treatment such as marriage counselling and manic depression treatment, therapy and counselling from a Christian perspective.
http://www.hishighplaces.org/
ICHOPE lobbies mental health concerns and services for the region of Memphis, Tennessee.
http://www.ichope.com
The ICPC-APHSA provides information on a uniform law enacted in the USA that protects children who are placed across state lines for foster care or adoption.
http://icpc.aphsa.org/
IMHNO, the Institute of Mental Hygiene of the City of New Orleans lobbies mental health programs for children and youth, as well as organizations that provide these programs.
http://www.imhno.org
International Kraepelin Society
The International Kraepelin Society - named for the discoverer of schizophrenia and manic depression - lobbies for continued research, treatment and therapy for all mental health diseases and disorders.
http://www.kraepelin.org
The Interwork Institute focuses on promoting the integration of all individuals, including those with both physical and mental disabilities, into all aspects of of community life.
http://interwork.sdsu.edu/
The Kim Foundation lobbies for support of charitable organizations in the area that assist individuals with mental health difficulties and issues.
http://www.thekimfoundation.org/
Manic Depressive Support Trust
The Manic Depressive Support Trust provides support, education and advocacy to anyone and everyone affected by bipolar disorder, aka manic depression.
http://www.balance.org.nz/
Manitoba Schizophrenia Society
The Manitoba Schizophrenia Society web site contains information about the lobby and programs of the MSS and on the disease of Schizophrenia.
http://www.mss.mb.ca/
The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba provides support, information, and education to those afflicted and affected by Mood Disorders.
http://www.depression.mb.ca/
The Michigan Assisted Living Association is a non-profit organization lobbying assisted living, residential care, and vocational services.
http://www.miassistedliving.org/
The Mood Disorders Support Group is a non profit organization lobbying the needs of individuals with depression and manic-depression, their families and friends.
http://www.mdsg.org/
NAM Inc. lobbies for support and education for the families and friends of people with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, etc.
http://www.naminc.org/
NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, is a national, non-profit organization lobbying to raise funds for the causes, cures, treatments, and prevention of severe disorders.
http://www.narsad.org/
The National Institute on Aging lobbies healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/
The NC-ALA (North Carolina Assisted Living Association) provides information for those interested in assisted-living housing and services.
http://ncassistedliving.org/
NCAL, the National Center for Assisted Living, is part of the American Health Care Association, providing educational resources, news and information.
http://www.ncal.org/
NDMDA lobbies for research, donations, support groups, programs, publications and resources for those afflicted with and affected by Mood Disorders.
http://www.ndmda.org/
NEDONA, the Nebraska Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care, is a network of Directors of Nursing and Assistant Directors of Nursing providing Long-Term Care in Nebraska.
http://www.nedona.org/
NorthEast Passages was created to improve access, independence, and quality of life for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
http://www.nepassage.org/
The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders (OBAD) Society lobbies for peer support to aid individuals with Bipolar, Unipolar and Schizoaffective Disorder.
http://www.obad.ca/
Open the Doors lobbies against stigma and discrimination due to schizophrenia and other mental health issues.
http://www.openthedoors.com/
The Greater Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association lobbies for the improcement of the quality of life for all persons with Alzheimer's.
http://www.richmondalzheimers.org/
The Schizophrenia Fellowship provides details for the local branches of the Schizophrenia Fellowship around New Zealand.
http://www.sfnat.org.nz/
Schizophrenia Society of Aberta
The Schizophrenia Society of Aberta is a non-profit organization focusing on personal and organizational advocacy, education and research in the area of schizophrenia.
http://www.schizophrenia.ab.ca/
Schizophrenia Society of Canada
The Schizophrenia Society of Canada provides information about the disease and dealing with this mental illness.
http://www.schizophrenia.ca/
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario provides education and information on this disease, as well as other mental health disorders.
http://www.schizophrenia.on.ca/
Schizophrenia.com provides patients and their family members, as well as their caregivers with information on schizophrenia and other common mental illnesses.
http://www.schizophrenia.com/
Provides independent living resources as well as assisted living facilities and nursing homes directories. Includes health and wellness resources, moving and storage index, and settling in tips and advice.
http://www.seniorhousingnet.com
The Stanley Foundation Research lobbies for the causes and treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder through work carried out in its own laboratories and through funding of researchers.
http://www.stanleyresearch.org/
WAPD, the World Association of Persons with Disabilities, is a non-profit organization which represents people with mental health issues in their daily living.
http://www.wapd.org/
