An advocacy and educational organization in support of persons with serious mental illness and their families.

2107 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 300
Arlington, Virginia 22201-3042
M ain Number: 703-524-7600
TDD: 703-516-7227
Help Line (Information and Referral Services): 1-800-950-6264
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m- 6:00 p.m.
E-mail: info@nami.org
Web Site: www.nami.org

2. The National Mental Health Association (NMHA):
Resource Center

A mental health advocay organization concerned with all aspects of mental health and mental illness. The National Mental Health Association Resource Center serves the general public by providing literature about mental illness and refferals to mental health services. In addition, the Resource Center provides technical assistance to mental health consumer and consumer supporter organizations, advocay organizations, and NMHA's nationwide network.

2000 North Beauregard Street
6th Floor
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
Main Phone: 703-684-7722
Toll Free: 1-800-969-6642
Fax: 703-684-5968
TTY Line Toll Free: 1-800-433-5959
E-mail: infocustr@nmha.org
Web Site: www.nmha.org

3. DRADA Depression and Related Affective Disoders Association:

A community organization which serves individuals affected by depression and bipolar illness, family members, health care professionals, and the general public. DRADA is predominantly based in MAryland with services provided in some other states. Its activities include:

— Support Groups for consumers and/or family members. (See county listings);
— Peer Support Program provides one-to-one support by a peer to consumers or family members who may be unable to attend a support group or want additional support;
— Hospital Networking Program involves DRADA volunteers going into hospitals to speak to consumers about their own situations and how DRADA and other organizations can help them cope;z
— Leadership Training which is a one-day program for individuals interested in leading or developing support groups;
— Conducting educational Symposiums for proffesionals and the public;
— Young People's Programs which involves conducting outreach at high schools regarding depression;
— Newsletter; and
— Selling books and videos reviewed by a team of Hopkins doctors, nurses, and DRADA board members and determined to have an outstanding quality of information regarding depression and bipolar illness.

8201 Greensboro Drive
Suite 300
McLean, Virginia 22102
Main Number: 703-610-9026
Toll Free: 1-888-288-1104
E-mail: info@drada.org
Web Site: www.drada.org
Teen Depression Web Site: www.depressedteens.com