Resources
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, NAMI is an association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in communities to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.


The Treatment Advocacy Center is dedicated to eliminating legal and other barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Stanley Medical Research Center conducts advanced research on the causes of, and treatment for, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Mental Health Ministries was founded in 2001 by United Methodist minister, Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder. Mental Health Ministries has evolved into an ecumenical and interfaith outreach. It works with faith communities, advocacy groups, community organizations and mental health professionals. The focus is on using one’s faith and spirituality as an important part of the recovery and treatment process and as a way for family members to find strength and hope in caring for a loved one with a mental illness.

Catholic Mental Health Project
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales established a Mental Health Project to:
1) Offer support and resources to local Catholic communities as they respond to those facing mental health challenges,
2) Identify and highlight good practice in pastoral care for those with mental health needs, their families and careers,
3) Develop a network of those within the Catholic community in England and Wales with a special interest in locally based mental health support.