Tag: Merge Resources
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Mental Health America of Kentucky (MHA KY)
Mission: to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health and substance use services through advocacy with local, state and federal policy-makers, education of the public, and promotion of research-based practices among providers.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nationwide, grassroots mental health organization. NAMI offers educational programs, advocates for individuals and families affected by mental illness, and operates a toll-free helpline.
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Mental Health America (MHA)
Mental Health America advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.
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Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Resource Center (MHDD)
This organizations works to improve mental health services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. By serving as a national clearinghouse, it helps provide access to the most current evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices that address the mental health needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
AUCD supports disability research, provides workforce training, and creates an equitable future for all.
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MHDD: Cultural Diversity in Disability and Mental Health Services
An overview of how to define diversity and intersectionality. This webinar covers the importance of learning and understanding how culture should inform practice.
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Strength in Neurodiversity: Inclusive Mental Health Care for Providers, Professionals, & Community Members
This webinar gives an overview of neurodiversity, including the medical v. social models of neurodiversity. For mental health care providers, it provides practical tips and skills for creating a more inclusive experience.
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Mental Health Texas
Mental Health Texas provides learning and treatment opportunities for people with mental health conditions and those who support them.
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The Link Center
The Link Center works to improve supports available to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, and other cognitive disabilities with co-occurring mental health conditions. The Link Center provides training and technical assistance and advances systems change that will increase access to effective services and supports for people with co-occurring conditions.
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Mental Health in People with disabilities, advocates with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Vanderbilt Kennedy Center)
Recording of online community discussion with VKC researchers discussing mental health and IDD, including increased stigma, accessibility and affordability of supports and treatment options.