by Amy Scholten, MPH
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Address:
120 Wall St, 22nd floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone:
1-888-333-AFSP (1-888-333-2377)
Internet Address:
http://www.afsp.org/
Description of Services Provided:
This site is devoted to helping prevent suicide. It includes pages on the relationship between depressive disorders and suicide, steps for prevention, help for survivors, and related resources.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
730 N. Franklin St, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610-7224
1-800-826-3632
http://www.dbsalliance.org/
This site provides information on mood disorders, such as a list of support groups with chapters, personal stories, programs, publications, resources, and advocacy.
The International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression
PO Box 17598
Baltimore, MD 21297-1598
443-782-0739
http://www.ifred.org/
This site addresses depressive illnesses, offers support and ways to find help to those dealing with depression, and includes an on-line newsletter.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Public Information and Communications Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
1-866-615-6464 (toll-free)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
NIMH is part of the National Institutes of Health. It provides information about depression, including symptoms and treatment, and ways to locate mental health services in your area.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall
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