What resources are available to us?
You are not alone. There are many families in our community who are dealing with similar issues. The following resources are recommended to help you:
Family Specific:
Al –Anon Family Groups
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Mental Health Association of Rochester & Monroe County
http://www.mharochester.org/
NAMI Rochester: National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=317
Committee to Aid Research to End Schizophrenia
http://www.cares-web.com/
Other Resources:
SAMHSA: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov/
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
http://www.bazelon.org/
CCSI: Coordinated Care Services, Inc.
http://www.ccsi.org/
Guidestar (National database of nonprofit organizations)
http://www.guidestar.org/
Mental Health America
www.nmha.org
Monroe County
www.monroecounty.gov
National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-help Clearinghouse
www.mhselfhelp.org
Narcotics Anonymous
http://www.na.org/
New York State Office of Mental Health
http://www.omh.ny.gov/
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
http://www.oasas.ny.gov/
RAEN: Rochester Area Employment Network
http://www.rochesterareaemploymentnetwork.org/
Self Help Sourcebook Online
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/
Strong Ties Community Support Program
http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/clinical/severe/strong.cfm
Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/
United Way of Rochester
http://www.uwrochester.org/