Resources

Links

Program partners

www.youthmove.us (Youth Move National)

www.tapartnership.org (TA Partnership)

http://systemofcarealumni.org/ (SOC Alumni)

http://www.cmhi-library.org/ (National Evaluation Library)

http://www.cmhs-icn.org/ (National Evaluation Interactive Collaborative Network)

Other websites

http://www.aacap.org/ (AACAP)

http://www.nasmhpd.org/ (NASMHPD)

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml (NIMH)

http://www.fosterclub.com – built for youth… powered by youth… changing life in foster care

effectivechildtherapy.com – For parents who want an effective treatment based on scientific findings effectivechildtherapy.com is an invaluable resource. Developed by researchers and clinicians, the site reflects the most current research on the treatment of childhood disorders. In addition, the site enables parents to search for a local therapist committed to the practice of science-based therapy.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law — Advocating for the Civil Rights and Human Dignity of People with Mental Disabilities

http://www.bazelon.org

Mental Health America: educates the general public about the realities of mental health and mental illness.

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net

Children’s Defense Fund (CDF): Health Care Coverage for All of America’s Children, Ending Child Poverty, Child Advocacy Programs

http://www.childrensdefense.org

National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice: assists the field in developing improved policies and programs for youth with mental health disorders in contact with the juvenile justice system

http://www.ncmhjj.com

Family Voices: aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities.

http://www.familyvoices.org/

A START, the Alliance for the Safe, Therapeutic, and Appropriate Use of Residential Treatment: seeks to increase awareness, promote protections for children and families, and provide information about residential programs and community-based alternatives

http://astart.fmhi.usf.edu/

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation: Vital information on bipolar disorder in children, teens, and young adults

http://www.bpkids.org/site/PageServer

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings, from mania to depression. It affects about 5.7 million adults in the United States every year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Knowing more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of bipolar disorder can help you understand this complex mental disorder. Learn more about bipolar disorder by visiting http://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder.

Children’s Mental Health Initiative: Digital library of national and local evaluation and social marketing products

http://www.cmhi-library.org/

Treatment of Children with Mental Illness: fact sheets

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/treatment-of-children-with-mental-illness-fact-sheet/index.shtml

Please see link below for a new website on children’s mental health launched by the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut.  Although designed for parents/caregivers, practitioners and policymakers in CT, the content is broadly applicable.
http://www.kidsmentalhealthinfo.com

ICF Macro: Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Cross Site Evaluation.

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention

The NFFCMH staff member participates as a member of the technical assistance liaison team for the National Cross Site Evaluation of the GLS grantees.  Technical assistance provided to the grantees, MACRO team and Suicide Prevention Resource center through a tribal learning collaborative

Georgetown National Technical Assistance Center:

http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/

NFFCMH provides technical assistance provision with a focus on family and youth integration in all aspects of the work of the center. Facilitation, presentation, resource identification and leadership development are among the services provided. Current activities include efforts within Public Health, Reduction of Health Care Disparities, Systems Transformation, Transition Age Youth, Early Childhood, and Systems of Care.