Mental Health Policy and Advocacy

• Society: Issues: Health: Mental Health 

• Advocacy Unlimited, Inc.  - Nonprofit organization provides education and advocacy for improving the life of individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
• Advocate for Mental Health  - Aims to provide support to patients in getting involved in their own care and treatment, making better use of mental health services, and accessing quality mental health services.
• Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law  - Legal advocate promoting the civil rights and human dignity of adults and children with mental disabilities.
• Centre for Advocacy in Mental Health (CAMH)  - Research center of Bapu Turst established to build self advocacy movements in India and the Asia Pacific region.
• Coalition for Persons Disabled by Mental Illness  - Information about the coalition as well as details on local services.
• The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies  - Advocacy and educational organization dedicated to New York's behavioral health providers.
• Dave Sheppard Associates  - Full-time independent center offers in-house training featuring all aspects of mental health law and practice.
• EUFAMI  - European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness - serves as resource for people with severe mental illnesses.
• Freedom From Fear  - National advocacy organization founded to help people overcome anxiety and other mental illnesses.
• GID Reform Advocates  - Coalition of medical professionals, caregivers, scholars, and researchers aims to promote awareness about Gender Identity Disorder (GID).
• Job Accommodation Network  - Facilitates employment of workers with disabilities.
• Mental Disability Advocacy Center  - International human rights organization created to advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual and psycho-social disabilities.
• Mental Health Advocacy Coalition  - Aims to foster awareness and education on mental health issues. Also advocates for public policies and strategies that enable a well-funded mental health system to build a stronger community.
• Mental Health Advocacy Coalition (MHAC)  - Coalition of organizations with interests in mental health in New Zealand. Site contains newsletters, blogs, and policy and advocacy information.
• Mental Health Advocacy Inc.  - Peer owned and operated mental health support, recovery, and advocacy organization. Aims to promote mental health wellness and recovery through peer support and recovery education.
• Mental Health Advocacy Services  - Nonprofit organization established to protect and advance the legal rights of individuals who are suffering from mental disabilities.
• Mental Health Association in South Carolina  - Organization dedicated to preventing mental disorders through research and advocacy.
• MPower  - Nonprofit organization advocating for people with mental illnesses. Provides training events, technical support, and systems advocacy.
• NAMI Nebraska  - Mental health advocacy, support, and information site. Presents support groups, upcoming events, and forums.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness  - Provides network for information and programs concerning the mental health.
• National Coalition of Mental Health Professionals and Consumers, Inc.  - Educational foundation established for the mental health consumers and professionals.
• New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry  - Australian provider of professional education in the field of mental health.
• Openup  - Facilitates various activities aimed at countering discrimination and stigma. Site includes project news and resources.
• World Mental Health Day  - Annual campaign, observed October 10th, presents history, current theme, and additional resources.