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The Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Link to the Center in New York. An exceptionally successful program that was the brainchild of Howard (“Howie the Harp”) Geld. Howie worked in the development stages of the program, but never lived to see the fruits of his dream.
http://www.michaelskinner.net “Triumph Over Tragedy” Mike’s website relating to trauma, abuse and mental health concerns. His journey out of an unbelievably abusive childhood to a marvelous, productive human being, bent on helping others to grow, through his music, public speaking and advocacy.
http://www.survivingspirit.org To promote Hope, Healing and Help for those impacted by trauma, abuse or mental health challenges through the use of the creative arts, a speakers’ bureau, newsletter, website, brochure, retail gallery, coffeehouse, media center and more.
http://www.whatadifference.org/ This site is here for people living with mental illness—and their friends. You'll find tools to help in the recovery process, and you can also learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses, read real-life stories about support and recovery. and interact with the video to see how friends can make all the difference.
http://www.networkofcare.org Network of Care is a highly interactive, single information place where consumers, community based organization and municipal government workers all can go to easily access a wide variety of important information.
www.memorialofrecovereddignity.org This organization is currently building a national memorial at St. Elizabeth Hospital Cemetery in our Nations Capitol, Washington, D.C. It also provides assistance in organizing cemetery restoration projects.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law For three decades, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. In the courts and in Congress, our advocacy has opened up public schools, workplaces, housing and other opportunities for people with mental disabilities to participate in community life. http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/resources/dictionary.aspx National Mental Health Dictionary. Defines all terms relating to mental illness and care.
http://www.power2u.org/ National Empowerment Center. Recovery is real and this website is filled with practical information that will help you recover if you have been labeled with a mental illness.
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/ SAMHSA’s National Health Information Ctr. Center for Mental Health Services
http://www.naemi.org/ National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill Inc., Miami, FL NAEMI has done pioneering work in recognizing the artistic talent among many individuals suffering from mental illness and provides a forum for bringing these talents to public awareness.
http://www.ndrn.org/ National Disability Rights Network Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities
http://www.aninfinitemind.com An organization dedicated to educating the public and professional community about trauma based dissociation with a primary focus on Dissociative Identity Disorder in an effort to dispel the myths and stigmas attached to it.
http://www.ncmhcso.org/ National Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations.
http://www.arttherapy.org/ A National Association dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and enhancing.
http://www.musictherapy.org/ The mission of the American Music Therapy Association is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world.
http://nadc.ucla.edu The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) A national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability.
Gateway Gallery and Crafts Store 62 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02146, (617) 734-1577. An arts based vocational rehabilitation service, store, gallery and national mail-order market.
www.supportthejourney.com A community of partners dedicated to transcending limits through promotion of positive messaging, creativity and healing energy.
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