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Features web sites containing information about assisted living and mental health, specifically the public policy pertaining to assisted living and mental health.
Regular Websites

A Healing Bridge

A Healing Bridge provides personal and family counselling. Services lobbied include dementia, mood disorders, addictions, psychotic and anxiety disorders. - A Healing Bridge

http://www.myhealingbridge.com/

AALNA

AALNA, the American Assisted Living Nurses Association, lobby for increased independence and improved quality of life among assisted living recipients. - AALNA

http://www.aalna.org/

AAMR

\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. - AAMR

http://www.aamr.org/

Abilities Network

The Abilities Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals of all abilities and their families in their goal planning and achievements. - Abilities Network

http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org/

ADEAR

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) lobbies for research, clinical trials and other Federal resources, service of the National Institutes of Health. - ADEAR

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. - Alabama's Personal Relationships Inc.

http://personalrelationships.com/

ALFA

ALFA, the Assisted Living Federation of America provides invaluable information, as well as a searchable database of facilities. - ALFA

http://www.alfa.org

ALZ FDN

Alzheimer's Foundation of America provides care and services to individuals confronting dementia and Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and families. - ALZ FDN

http://www.alzfdn.org/

Alzheimer's Disease Society

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. - Alzheimer's Disease Society

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

Alzheimers Australia

Alzheimers Australia is lobbying for people living with dementia, including increased services, support and education. - Alzheimers Australia

http://www.alzheimers.org.au/

Alzheimers Scotland

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. - Alzheimers Scotland

http://www.alzscot.org/

AMD

Adolescent Mood Disorders (AMD) lobby for education, intervention and guidance for parents of teenagers with mood disorders. - AMD

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. - American Mental Health Association

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. - Arizona Assisted Living Federation

http://www.azalfa.org

AUCD

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. - AUCD

http://www.aucd.org/

Bipolar Fellowship Scotland

The Bipolar Fellowship of Scotland is a national organisation lobbying in support of Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression sufferers in Scotland. - Bipolar Fellowship Scotland

http://www.bipolarscotland.org.uk

CANMAT

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments web site contains information about anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders for the general public. - CANMAT

http://www.canmat.org

CBCMI

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. - CBCMI

http://cbcmi.org

CCAL

The CCAL is a national non-profit education organization lobbying for the needs, rights, and protections of assisted living individuals and their families. - CCAL

http://www.ccal.org/

Cordia Senior Living

Cordia Senior Living offers senior living facilities, including assisted living, throughout the continental United States of America. - Cordia Senior Living

http://www.cordiaseniorliving.com/

DASN

The Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International provides information about DASN, a non-profit organization, which contains extensive resources for the diseases. - DASN

http://www.dasninternational.org/

DBSA Tampa Bay

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. - DBSA Tampa Bay

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. - Disability Organizations Network Online Database

http://www.independentliving.org/donet/index.html

DSSC

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. - DSSC

http://www.federalresourcecenter.org/

Easter Seals

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. - Easter Seals

http://www.easterseals.com/

ELA

ELA, the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, supports people with disabilities through grants and scholarships that further the goals of education, leadership development, and mentorship. - ELA

http://www.ela.org/

Erie MHA

The Erie Mental Health Association provides essential services to families and individuals. - Erie MHA

http://www.eriemha.org/

Family Assistance Network

The Family Assistance Network lobbies for personalized care management of the frail elderly, their family and caregivers. - Family Assistance Network

http://www.familyassistance.net/

Family Care America

Family Care America is an invaluable resource for caregivers; contains information on home care, assisted living, etc. - Family Care America

http://www.familycareamerica.com/

For Dementia

For Dementia works to provide the support the caregivers of people with dementia; and through its training arm, lobbies education and training for caregivers. - For Dementia

http://www.fordementia.org.uk/

GAMIAN

GAMIAN is a non-profit international organization lobbying for the increased awareness and concern for mental health issues around the globe. - GAMIAN

http://www.gamian.org/

Grail Institute

The Grail Institute lobbies mental, emotional social and somatic health through the development and integration of individuals and their families. - Grail Institute

http://www.thegrailinstitute.com/

His High Places

His High Places offers individuals and couples treatment such as marriage counselling and manic depression treatment, therapy and counselling from a Christian perspective. - His High Places

http://www.hishighplaces.org/

ICHOPE

ICHOPE lobbies mental health concerns and services for the region of Memphis, Tennessee. - ICHOPE

http://www.ichope.com

ICPC-APHSA

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. - ICPC-APHSA

http://icpc.aphsa.org/

IMHNO

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. - IMHNO

http://www.imhno.org

Inclusion

Inclusion seeks to build a more inclusive world for those with physical and mental disabilities by helping to raise awareness of inclusion, inclusive efforts, etc. - Inclusion

http://www.inclusion.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. - International Kraepelin Society

http://www.kraepelin.org

Interwork Institute

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. - Interwork Institute

http://interwork.sdsu.edu/

Kim Foundation

The Kim Foundation lobbies for support of charitable organizations in the area that assist individuals with mental health difficulties and issues. - Kim Foundation

http://www.thekimfoundation.org/

Living Bipolar in New Zealand

Living Bipolar in New Zealand is a group lobbying for information and support for people living with bipolar disorder in New Zealand, as well as to raise awareness of bipolar disorder in the wider community. - Living Bipolar in New Zealand

http://www.livingbipolar.co.nz/

Manic Depression Fellowship

The Manic Depression Fellowship provides information about Bipolar disorder; offering support and comfort to sufferers, their caregivers, friends and family. - Manic Depression Fellowship

http://www.mdf-aberdeen.com/

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. - Manic Depressive Support Trust

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. - Manitoba Schizophrenia Society

http://www.mss.mb.ca/

MDAM

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba provides support, information, and education to those afflicted and affected by Mood Disorders. - MDAM

http://www.depression.mb.ca/

MI - ALA

The Michigan Assisted Living Association is a non-profit organization lobbying assisted living, residential care, and vocational services. - MI - ALA

http://www.miassistedliving.org/

Mood Disorders Support Group

The Mood Disorders Support Group is a non profit organization lobbying the needs of individuals with depression and manic-depression, their families and friends. - Mood Disorders Support Group

http://www.mdsg.org/

NAM Inc.

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. - NAM Inc.

http://www.naminc.org/

NARSAD

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. - NARSAD

http://www.narsad.org/

National Institute on Aging

The National Institute on Aging lobbies healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education. - National Institute on Aging

http://www.nia.nih.gov/

NC - ALA

The NC-ALA (North Carolina Assisted Living Association) provides information for those interested in assisted-living housing and services. - NC - ALA

http://ncassistedliving.org/

NCAL

NCAL, the National Center for Assisted Living, is part of the American Health Care Association, providing educational resources, news and information. - NCAL

http://www.ncal.org/

NDMDA

NDMDA lobbies for research, donations, support groups, programs, publications and resources for those afflicted with and affected by Mood Disorders. - NDMDA

http://www.ndmda.org/

NEDONA

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. - NEDONA

http://www.nedona.org/

Ness Foundation

The Ness Foundation lobbies for research into safer treatments for schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD. - Ness Foundation

http://www.ness-foundation.org.uk/

Neurogen

Neurogen discovers and develops the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders and diseases. - Neurogen

http://www.neurogen.com/

NorthEast Passages

NorthEast Passages was created to improve access, independence, and quality of life for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. - NorthEast Passages

http://www.nepassage.org/

OBAD

The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders (OBAD) Society lobbies for peer support to aid individuals with Bipolar, Unipolar and Schizoaffective Disorder. - OBAD

http://www.obad.ca/

Open the Doors

Open the Doors lobbies against stigma and discrimination due to schizophrenia and other mental health issues. - Open the Doors

http://www.openthedoors.com/

Parent Advocates Together

Parent Advocates Together is dedicated to transforming lives for disabled children, their parents, their carers and families. Web site includes membership details. - Parent Advocates Together

http://www.parentadvocatestogether.org.uk/

Richmond Alzheimer's

The Greater Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association lobbies for the improcement of the quality of life for all persons with Alzheimer's. - Richmond Alzheimer's

http://www.richmondalzheimers.org/

Schizophrenia Fellowship

The Schizophrenia Fellowship provides details for the local branches of the Schizophrenia Fellowship around New Zealand. - Schizophrenia Fellowship

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. - Schizophrenia Society of Aberta

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. - Schizophrenia Society of Canada

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. - Schizophrenia Society of Ontario

http://www.schizophrenia.on.ca/

Schizophrenia.com

Schizophrenia.com provides patients and their family members, as well as their caregivers with information on schizophrenia and other common mental illnesses. - Schizophrenia.com

http://www.schizophrenia.com/

Stanley Foundation Research

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. - Stanley Foundation Research

http://www.stanleyresearch.org/

WAPD

WAPD, the World Association of Persons with Disabilities, is a non-profit organization which represents people with mental health issues in their daily living. - WAPD

http://www.wapd.org/