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Partners in Crisis  Membership in Partners is a way to stay informed of mental health, substance abuse and criminal justice system policy developments and funding decisions. It also offers
members opportunities for effective advocacy on behalf of mental health and substance abuse services for people in need.Information Link Partnership for Prescription Assistance is a Web site designed to help low-income, uninsured Florida residents get free or discounted brand-name medicines. Information Link Pathways to Housing is an intensely client-driven program that is based on the philosophy that consumers can determine their own destinies. Pathways offers clients immediate access to an apartment of their own without requiring participation in psychiatric treatment or treatment for sobriety. Information Link Technical Assistance Collaborate is a national non-profit organization that works to achieve positive outcomes on behalf of people with disabilities, people who are homeless, and people with other special needs by providing state-of-the-art information, capacity building, and technical expertise to organizations and policymakers in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, human services, and affordable housing. Information Link Corporation for Supportive Housing Our Mission: CSH helps communities create permanent housing with services to prevent and end homelessness. Information Link U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The site contains links to housing news; information about home owning, buying, renting and financing; community data; pages about how to work with HUD; a resource library. Information Link The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work -- a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources -- programs, policies and grants -- toward that outcome. Information Link Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), Inc. is a research and consulting firm that specializes in changing or improving organizational systems. Company services focus on the needs of people with disabilities and disadvantages to help them achieve full community integration. Information Link Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP) The mission of the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP) is to provide research, consultation, and training needed to help improve services that have implications for the justice system, behavioral health systems, and public policy. Information Link Department of Children and Families Provides information on State mental health care facilities and services. Information Link Tel: 850-488-8304 Elimination of Barriers Initiative The Elimination of Barriers Initiative (EBI) is a 3-year initiative launched in September 2003 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA] aimed at identifying effective public education approaches to counter the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illnesses. Information Link National Association of Mental Health Planning AC NAMHPAC is an association of individuals involved with State mental health planning across the country. Information Link Tel: 703-797-2595 Fax: 703-684-5968 Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association Information Link Tel: 850-878-2196 Florida Institute for Family Involvement Provides support and information to families of children and teens with serious emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders. Information Link Tel: 850-421-2933 Toll-Free: 877-926-3514 Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health FFCMH serves, with humility and determination, to provide and sustain leadership for a broad and deep nation-wide network of family-run organizations. We harness the passion and we honor the cultural diversity of our national membership and help focus it as a potent force for change in behalf of children with mental health needs and their families. Information Link Tel: 703-684-7710 Email FFCMH Mental Health Associations in Florida Several Florida regions have National Mental Health Association chapters, which can provide information about local services and advocacy programs. For information on Florida chapters, contact the National Mental Health Association Information Center. Information Link Toll-Free: 800-969-6642 TTY: 800-433-5959 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), Florida Offers support, advocacy, and information about community services for families and individuals. Information Link Tel: 850-671-4445 Toll-Free: 877-626-4352 Disability Rights Florida - Formerly known as the Advocacy Center for Persons With Disabilities Florida’s protection and advocacy agency for people with mental illnesses; investigates reports of abuse and neglect in facilities. Information Link Tel: 850-488-9071 Toll-Free: 800-342-0823 TDD: 800-346-4127 Florida Council For Community Mental Health The Council's overall mission is to help to assure that cost-effective and quality behavioral health services are available throughout Florida's communities. Information Link Tel: 850-224-6048 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Provides support, resources, and advocacy for people with depression or bipolar disorder. Information Link Toll-Free: 800-826-3632  For More Information, Contact: Program Office 1317 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 Phone: (850) 413-7240 |
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