Professional resources on emotional and mental health for Montanans with disabilities

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Emotional/Mental Health

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

American Mental Health Counselors Association.

Benefis Healthcare - Behavioral Health Program (Great Falls) Addiction Treatment Center offers state-of-the-art addiction-counseling services for adults and adolescents.

Center for School Mental Health Analysis and Action

Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse

Dimensions of Faith and Congregational Ministries with Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families, 2005 Edition: A Bibliography and Address Listing of Resources for Clergy, Layperson, Families, and Service Providers. A 180-page resource guide divided into areas of congregational ministry and outreach, e.g., worship, outreach, pastoral care, religious education, awareness videos, with sections on respite care, community building, person centered planning, coping with grief, and more. A new section on resources about history.

Mental Health Statistics Improvement Program Developed to improve the quality of decision making for all mental health stakeholders through guidance and technical assistance on the design, structure, content, and use of mental health information systems. Provides uniform, comparable statistical information about mental health services to enable broad-based research on systems of care and models for service delivery. Focuses on the need for and development of data standards for high-quality statistical information on mental health services.

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Health Resources Division, Children's Mental Health Bureau: Children's Mental Health Services

Montana Psychological Association

National Association for Dual Diagnosis An association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

National Association of Peer Specialists is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to peer support in mental health systems.

National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems . Advocates for behavioral health and represents provider systems that are committed to the delivery of responsive, accountable, and clinically effective prevention, treatment, and care for children, adolescents, and adults with mental and substance use disorders.

National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors May help people who have mental illness and/or addictions with job placement, transportation, personal and living supports .

National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) association representing 1,300 organizations providing treatment and rehabilitation to help people recover from mental illnesses and addiction disorders.

National Institute of Mental Health

National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health. Based at Georgetown University, this center serves both vulnerable children and their families, and influences local, national, and international programs and policy.

National Technical Assistance Center for State Mental Health Planning Provides focused, state-of-the-art technical assistance and consultation to State Mental Health Agencies, state mental health planning and advisory councils, consumers, and families to help ensure that the best practices and most up-to-date knowledge in mental health and related fields are translated into action at the state and local levels.

New Directions for Living Well with a Disability. This 8-week Health Promotion Workshop teaches tools that help people with disabilities continue to do the things they enjoy. Topics include goal setting, problem solving, optimistic thinking, avoiding depression, healthy communication, information seeking, nutrition, physical activity, advocacy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Would you like to facilitate a Living Well with a Disability group? Click HERE to learn more!

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Community Integration of People with Psychiatric Disabilities (University of Pennsylvania) This Center publishes the Parenting With A Mental Illness: Programs and Resources Guide , a downloadable comprehensive resource to help parents, providers, and advocates find information about programs in their area.

Renfrew Center Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization advancing education and research on eating disorders, and their prevention and treatment. It provides professional training and educational opportunities for mental health and medical professionals; produces educational seminars and publications for the public and participates in media activities; and conducts research into the pathology and recovery patterns of people with eating disorders.

Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health Focuses on improving services to children and youth who have mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and their families.

Shodair Hospital (Helena) The Children's Unit provides in-patient psychiatric services for children 3-12 years old. Two Adolescent Units provide residential psychiatric treatment for children 12-18 years old.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

National Mental Health Information Center Information on child and youth mental health issues.

State Profiles of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Medicaid Summary of each states' coverage of behavioral health in Medicaid and in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Technical Assistance Collaborative National non-profit organization 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.

Tunnels and Cliffs : A Guide for Workforce Development Practitioners and Policymakers serving Youth with Mental Health Needs helps workforce development practitioners, administrators, and policymakers increase their understanding of youth with mental health needs and the supports necessary to help them transition into the workforce successfully.

U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association provides members with educational opportunities, advocates for legislative and regulatory changes, and promotes the development of leadership within the field of psychiatric rehabilitation.

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We are funded by The Disability and Health Team, National Center on Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, and Disability and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For more information on Living Well Under the Big Sky, contact:

Meg Traci, Ph.D., Project Director
Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC: Rural)
The University of Montana Rural Institute: A Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research and Services, 52 Corbin Hall, Missoula, MT 59812-7056
406-243-4956
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