Mental Healthcare
Reports
The U.S. Surgeon General's Mental Health Report
This link connects to Chapter 1 of the 1999
document, published during the tenure of David Satcher as U.S. Surgeon
General. It includes findings related to the importance of mental health
to the nation's public and economic wellbeing; the connection between
mental and physical health; available treatments for mental illness, the
stigma and lack of insurance coverage that prevent many from seeking
treatment, and more. To see other chapters, click on 'Contents' and then
select the desired section .
NY State Office of Mental Health 2005-2009 Statewide Comprehensive Plan
for Mental Health Services
Appendix 4 of this document, also know as the
'White Paper', identifies 10 principles for quality mental health
services. What sets this document apart from others is that it represents
the collective voice of several thousand patients and family members
throughout New York State.
Organizational Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline · 800-273-8255 · 888-628-9454 (español)
Mental Health America
·
www.mentalhealthamerica.org
·
800-969-6642
Visitors to
this website can find a listing of its local affiliates, which generally
offer a variety of educational and support programs for people of all
ages. Information about specific mental disorders and treatments, tips for
getting the most out of treatment by talking with doctors, and much more
can also be found on this site.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) ·
www.nami.org ·
800-950-6264
In addition
to referral to state and local affiliates, this site offers information, a
variety of educational and support programs.
Statewide Mental Health Services
Many states
offer and/or oversee mental health services through county governments.
To find what your state offers, ask your doctors or contact your state or
local health departments.
Mid-Hudson Valley, New York
Ulster County Mental Health
Department (NY)
In addition to overseeing the mental
health services offered throughout the county, they are licensed by the
New York State Office of Mental Health to provide clinical services. As
such, it runs its own clinic.
Sullivan County Department of Community Services
Mental Health Association in Ulster County
Mental Health Association in Dutchess County
Mental Health Association in Orange County
Greene County Mental Health Center
Columbia County, Mental Health Association
PEOPLe (Projects to Empower and Organize the Psychiatrically Labeled) · Serves Ulster and Dutchess Counties
For Families and Caregivers
'Bipolar Disorder: improving patient-family-doctor communication'
Offered by Patient Health
International, this document is written for those coping with Bipolar
Disorder, but others may find it helpful as well.
Treatment Advocacy Center This site offers much information, including how to help loved ones. Highlight 'Take Action' and click on 'Helping a Loved One' for a variety of helpful resources, including the Catalyst Archive. This is a free publication with back issues available online. Of particular note, the Spring/Summer 2005 issue explains the HIPAA rule and offers suggestions that might help family caregivers continue to be 'in the loop' after their loved ones reach adulthood.