www.apa.org
American Psychological Association
Clinical resources, publications, news and advocacy, and relevant information on mental illness are available from this national association. 

http://www.texaspsyc.org
Texas Psychological Association

www.integralcare.org 
Austin Travis County Integral Care
ATCIC 24/7 Crisis Hotline 512-472-HELP (4357)

Helpful Phone Lines and Hotlines

• TX Runaway Hotline…….....……1-888- 580-HELP
• Runaway Switchboard..............1-800-621-4000 (Youth Get a Ride Home FREE Program)
• Child Abuse Hotline ..............1-800-252-5400 (Dept of Family and Protective Services)
• MHMR Hotline/Suicide……......(512) 472-HELP
• Youth Crisis Hotline .……........(512) 441-TEEN
• Domestic Violence Hotline... 1-800-799-7233
• STD/AIDS Hotline ……….........1-800-227-8922
• Travis Co. Districts Attorney’s Office ..............(512) 854-9415 (Victims Services)
• TX Youth Hotline………......….….1-800-210-2278

What a Difference a Friend Makes - http://whatadifference.org
Exceptional resource focused on helping young adults support friends who have mental illness.  Offers various professionally produced educational and media materials aimed at education and reducing stigma.  Some materials are available in Spanish.  It's a good resource for professionals, too. 

Suicide prevention via My Space- www.myspace.com/suicidepreventionlifeline
The wildly popular web mega-site My Space now includes a page devoted to suicide prevention.  The page is sponsored by the federal government and links to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 

Zero to Three - www.zerotothree.org
Excellent, wide-ranging information concerning children 0-3 years old. It's for parents and professionals. 

Moving with Special Needs Kids
www.yourstoragefinder.com/moving-with-special-needs-kids

Academic Accommodation Resources
​www.washington.edu/doit/academic-accommodations-students-learning-disabilities

NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 

American Psychiatric Association - www.psych.org
Clinical resources, publications, news and advocacy, and relevant information on mental illness are available from this national association. 

National Alliance on Mental Ill - www.nami.org
NAMI, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, has become the nation's voice on mental illness through advocacy, research, support, and education. 

Mental Health America - www.mentalhealthamerica.net
National mental health association dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses through reliable advocacy, education, research, and services.  A wide variety of helpful information is provided. 

The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed - www.thenadd.org
Expert information for professionals, educators, policy makers, and families concerning mental health issues relating to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 

UCLA's School Mental Health Project - http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/
A great resource of information related to promoting mental health in public schools.

Legal and Financial Resources

• Family Violence Legal Line…...... 1-800-374-HOPE
• Sexual Assault Hotline….............1-888-296-SAFE
• Texas Legal Aid…………….............…....1-800-369-9270
• TX Legal Services Center…......... (512) 477-3950
• Volunteer Legal Services ….....…... (512) 476-5550
• Disaster Relief Legal Hotline.. 1-800-622-2520
• Family Law Hotline….………..............1-800-777-FAIR

Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents
autism.sesamestreet.org/​

Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping​
​www.retailmenot.com/blog/sensory-overload-while-shopping.html

​Resources for Military Families
​www.militaryfamily.org/info-resources/efmp-special-needs.html

http://www.summitmentalhealth.com/
Summit Mental Health
Private psychiatry practice of F. Ada N. Ifesinachukwu, M. D.

http://www.lscctx.org/services/behavioral-health/
Lonestar Circle of Care Behavioral Health- Psychiatry

autism.sesamestreet.org/
Substance Abuse Assistance

• Nicotine Anonymous…….….. (512) 467-2795
• Alcoholics Anonymous…….. (512) 444-0071
• Narcotics Anonymous……… (512) 480-0004

Crisis Assistance

• Pflugerville Police Dept….…..... (512) 251-4004
• Round Rock Police Dept.......... (512) 218-5500
• Austin Police Department (512) 974-5750
• AIDS Services of Austin....... (512) 458-2437
• APD Victim Services…....…........ (512) 974-5037
• SafePlace (Counseling).….....…..(512) 267-SAFE

Support Groups: Share experiences about depression, other mental conditions - www.mayoclinic.com/health/support-groups/MH00044
Advice from the Mayo Clinic on the value of a support group and how to find one grounded in scientifically and medically solid facts, and with the best interests of its participants at heart. 

Medline Plus: Mental Health - www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealth.html
Medline Plus provides reliable information on a wide variety of health issues.  The mental health section offers many resources, including some in Spanish.  Medline Plus is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. 

National Child Traumatic Stress Network - www.nctsnet.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=hom_main
Injury, victimization, witnessing crime, invasive medical procedures, natural disasters and more can cause children to suffer the effects of trauma.  This organization offers quality information about trauma, its effects on children and what to do about it.   Information for parents, caregivers, teachers and professionals. 




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