Organizations

The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress - A multidisciplinary network of professionals committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma. Members in every state of the United States and over 40 foreign countries.
www.aaets.org/

American Academy of Psychotherapists - A multi-disciplinary group committed to the art and science of psychotherapy.
www.aapweb.com/

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry - AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.
www.aagpgpa.org/

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - Professionally developed resources for practitioners and consumers of marriage and family therapy. Site also offers a search engine for finding a qualified therapist in your area.
www.aamft.org

American Association for Therapeutic Humor - AATH. Therapeutic humor resources and articles. Develops and supports research into the use of humor in therapy.
aath.org/

American Association of Anger Management Providers - Establishing standards for providers nationwide. Provides research, self-help articles, CDs, videos and client books.
www.angermanagementproviders.com

American Association of Psychotherapists, Inc. - A professional association of mental health clinicians dedicated to the support and development of psychotherapy.
www.angelfire.com/realm2/hypnosis/

American College of Counselors - ACC is an inter-disciplinary collegial organization composed of counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals. Find details and about the organization and how to join.
acconline.us/

American College of Mental Health Administration - National organization for mental health and substance abuse administrators, consumers, and family leaders.
www.acmha.org

American Counseling Association - The ACA promotes the counseling profession through work in advocacy, research and professional standards. The site has general information and on-line skill expansion courses.
www.counseling.org/

American Mental Health Counselors Association - Enhances the profession of mental health counseling through advocacy, education and professional development.
www.amhca.org

American Online Counseling Association - An association for counselors and other mental health professionals, and those interested in e-therapy and coaching online. Includes details about AOCA, a mission statement, and by-laws.
www.aocassociation.com

American Orthopsychiatric Association - A multidisciplinary membership association which focuses on clinical issues and social justice issues within the mental health care professions.
www.amerortho.org/

American Psychiatric Association - U.S. and international members with the goal of ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
www.psych.org/

American Psychiatric Foundation - Provides grant support for programs in public education that increase awareness and understanding of mental disorders, advocacy initiatives that empower patients and their families to make informed healthcare choices, and research focused on the treatment and prevention of mental illness.
www.psychfoundation.org/

American Psychological Association - Promotes research and represents the professional interests of psychologists in the United States. Includes information on publications and conferences, and a find-a-psychologist referral feature.
www.apa.org/

American Psychotherapy Association - Membership information, newsletter, e-zine, and continuing education information.
www.americanpsychotherapy.com/

APA Division 42: Psychologists in Independent Practice - Public and members areas including mental health related articles and official documents.
www.division42.org/

Association for Assessment in Counseling - Provides leadership, training, and research in measurement, assessment, and testing for counselors, educators and other professionals.
aac.ncat.edu/

Association for Birth Psychology - The first organization of professionals interested in the psychological impact of pregnancy, birth, and the perinatal period on personality. Research and clinical practice of psychotherapy and empirical investigation of the fetus, pregnancy, parents, and obstetical considerations.
birthpsychology.org/

Association for Counselling and Therapy Online - A professional and user-friendly association of psychological therapists who work online. Includes organization details, FAQs, training, code of ethics, membership, and seeking a therapist.
www.acto-uk.org

Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice in the UK - AFT members work to improve the standards of professional family therapy and systems practice by promoting family system ideas in practice, training, management and research.
www.aft.org.uk

Association for Natural Psychology - A professional organization designed to provide accurate information in the field of mental health. Non-pharmaceutical strategies and solutions. In German, Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese.
winmentalhealth.com

Association of Humanistic Psychology Practitioners - Provides information about therapists, counsellors, and other practitioners who apply the theories of Humanistic Psychology to their work.
www.ahpp.org

Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists - An international professional organization of mental health professionals whose common bond is adherence to the principles and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
www.amcap.net

Association of Practicing Psychologists - APP members are practicing psychologists who are licensed in Maryland and who reside or practice in Montgomery and/or Prince George's Counties. Find a psychologist, continuing education, a history and how to join the APP.
www.apponline.org

Association of VA Psychologist Leaders - Addresses the professional needs and concerns of Veterans Affairs psychologists.
www.avapl.org/

Bio Balance Health, Inc. - A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting effective techniques of biochemical treatment for mental and behavioral disorders. Includes articles, upcoming events, information for patients and find a practitioner. Australia based.
www.biobalance.org.au

British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - Find details about BACP, find a therapist, regulations, news, and member information.
bacp.co.uk

British Hypnotherapy Association - An organization of practitioners who have had at least four years of relevant training and who comply with professional standards of competence and ethics in hypnotherapy.
www.hypnotherapy-association.org/

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - A professional organization of MFTs. Find details about the CAMFT, conferences and workshops, and joining instructions. Also provides a private, online resource for finding a California therapist.
www.camft.org

California Committee of Concerned Psychologists Advocate oh behalf of State Psychiatric Patients - Patients rights advocacy group comprised of mental health professionals and public citizens aimed at insuring quality patient care in public psychiatric facilities.
hometown.aol.com/cccpsychologists/myhomepage/business.html

Canadian Academy Of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP) - A national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through clinical, educational and research activities of its members.
www.cagp.ca/

Canadian Union of Professional Psychotherapists - Facilitating Psychotherapy research. Promote, inform, educate and help network of Psychotherapy by answering the needs of the practitioners and well-being market across Canada. Includes membership requirements, news, and the services offered.
cupp.cpmdq.com/

Center for Mental Health Services - Links users to the Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses, promote mental health, and prevent the development or worsening of mental illness.
www.samhsa.gov/centers/cmhs/cmhs.html

Center for Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health, CQAIMH - Based at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, CQAIMH develops and tests methods to evaluate the quality of mental health care. Inventory of mental health quality measures. Useful to clinicians, care managers, payers, services researchers, and others involved in the assessment and improvement of mental health care. Provides a Consumer Guide to Obtaining Quality Mental Health Care.
www.cqaimh.org

Central Coast ARAFMI - A community based organization giving support to family and friends of people with a mental illness or disorder. Find out who this service is for and how to become a member or a volunteer. Australia based.
www.ccarafmi.org.au/

Christian Medical Foundation Intl. - New school of medical thought and practice.
www.fastdoc.com/cmf/

Cyprus Mental Health Commission - Gives the purpose and function of the commission, acts and reports, news, relevant legislation, the 1997 law, and conferences.
mentalhealthcommission.org.cy/en/

Depression Research Association - Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of depression, anxiety and panic attack disorders in their medical and social aspects.
www.depression-panic.org/

El Hogar Community Services, Inc. - Provide services that contribute to the mental health and emotional well-being of individuals and families in the Sacramento community. Lists news, the locations, and offers a newsletter.
www.elhogarinc.org/

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association - A non-profit organization in which horses are used in the treatment of mental health.
www.eagala.org

European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) - Established to promote knowledge and research, develop theory, and ensure agreed standards of practice.
www.eatanews.org/

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association - EMDRIA promotes research and education.
www.emdria.org

GATES Support Project - A mental health charity based in Lewisham, London, UK. Services include computer training, guidance, and support to help people move into education, voluntary work, and/or paid employment.
www.gatessupport.org

Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training - Training program for mental health professionals, and referral service in NYC area
www.gestaltnyc.org

Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation - An international charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research.
www.gnif.org

Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma - Caring for the health and mental needs of survivors of mass violence and torture, through a combined practice of clinical experience and medical research.
www.hprt-cambridge.org

Institute for Health and Recovery - IHR is a Massachusetts service, research, policy, and program development agency that cares for individuals affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, mental health problems, and violence/trauma. Find project details, and the services and products offered.
www.healthrecovery.org

Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy - Explains the role of the organization.
integrativetherapy.com

Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change - Association of therapists dedicated to improving therapy practices. Contains latest research on "what works" in therapy translated into principles for clinical practice.
www.talkingcure.com/

Intentional Care Performance Standards - These standards help bridge the gap between the principles of recovery and empowerment and the real-world application of these principles in the everyday work of direct service staff and their supervisors. They were developed by Advocates, Inc. and Patricia E. Deegan, Ph.D.
www.intentionalcare.org/

International Association For Regression Research and Therapies - Offers training, certification, conferences, continuing education, and publications.
www.iarrt.org

International Primal Association - Explains the aims of the organization.
www.primals.org/

International Psychoanalytical Association - Professional association for psychoanalysts worldwide. Online newsletter, forthcoming events, member services.
www.ipa.org.uk/

International Society for Mental Health Online - Education, advocacy, and information organization for professionals and consumers.
www.ismho.org/

International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine - Society to educate health professionals and the public in the benefits and practice of orthomolecular medicine through publications, conferences and seminars. Contains research, newsletters, journal, membership and conference information.
www.orthomed.org/

International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations - Provides a forum for academics, clinicians, consultants and others interested in working in and with organizations utilizing psychoanalytic concepts and insights.
www.ispso.org/

International Transactional Analysis Association - A scientific organization which facilitates international communication.
www.itaa-net.org/

ISIPT - International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Provides information about IPT and its clinical and research applications. It also provides background information and contact details for the Society.
www.interpersonalpsychotherapy.org

The Kettle Friendship Society - A non-profit agency providing support and services to those suffering from mental illness.
www.thekettle.ca/

Law and Psychiatry Institute - Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the field of forensic mental health.
www.northshorelij.com/lawandpsych

Mental Health Foundation - An Australian, non-governmental agency offering services for mental health consumers in the Canberra region.
www.mhf.org.au/

Mental Research Institute - Training, workshops, clinical services, and research in interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family therapy.
www.mri.org

Mind - The National Association for Mental Health in the United Kingdom campaigns on behalf of those with mental illness. Includes mission statement, policies, and contact information.
www.mind.org.uk

Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs, Inc. - Non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality through education, public policy advocacy and member services.
www.macmhp.org/

National Alliance for Counselors - Dedicated primarily to the advancement of the professional within the disciplines of clinical mental health, psychiatric treatment, counseling, education, habilitation, and criminal justice. One of its primary functions is to operate as a Board of Examiners.
nafcps.org/

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression - NARSAD is a national, not-for-profit organization whose primary objective is to raise funds to find the causes, cures, treatments, and prevention of severe brain disorders.
www.narsad.org/

National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists - The NACBT provides certification in cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with seminars and workshops.
www.nacbt.org

National Association Of Drug and Alcohol Intervention - Professional certification for counselors and addiction therapists.
www.nadai.us/

The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors - For the collective interests of State Mental Health Authorities and their directors at the national level. NASMHPD analyzes trends in the delivery and financing of mental health services and builds and disseminates knowledge and experience reflecting the integration of public mental health programming in evolving healthcare environments.
www.nasmhpd.org

National Center for American Indian/Alaska Native Mental Health Research - Focusing specifically on these populations. Includes project descriptions and online journal.
www.uchsc.edu/ai/ncaianmhr

The National Coalition Of Mental Health Professionals And Consumers, Inc. - Professionals, consumers, and consumer advocates working to address the negative impact of managed care on patients and professionals in mental health care.
www.nomanagedcare.org/

National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare - A nonprofit trade association serving the education, advocacy and networking needs of more than 800 community providers of mental health and addiction treatment services.
www.nccbh.org/

The National Fair Access Coalition on Testing - FACT's mission is to protect fair access to psychological and educational tests by properly trained professionals to better serve the public.
www.fairaccess.org/

National Institute of Mental Health - Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
www.nimh.nih.gov/

National Mental Health Association - Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illnesses through advocacy, education, research and service. News, event calendar, position statements, history, mental health facts, donation information.
www.nmha.org/

National Organization on Drug-Induced Disorders - A non-profit orgnanization providing accurate information and support regarding drug-induced disorders, which include: Hallucinongen Persisting Perception Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, and Hallucinogen-induced Psychosis.
www.nodid.org

National psychodrama training center - Promotes a program which provides training in the psychodamatic method, lists workshop locations and dates, offers bios of trainers, and a guide to training.
www.nationalpsychodramatrainingcenter.com

The National Register On the Web - Credentialing organization for licensed psychologists. Provides free online searchable directory.
www.nationalregister.org

National Stigma Clearinghouse - Focuses on inaccurate images of mental illness in news, advertising, and entertainment media. This association provides this information on request to mental health organizations, educators, consumers, families, students, researchers, and professionals in the mental health field.
community-2.webtv.net/stigmanet/STIGMAHOMEPAGE/index.html

Ness Foundation - Conducting research into safer treatments for schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD, particularly in connection with dietary lipids and oxidative stress.
www.ness-foundation.org.uk/

Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study - Seattle-based, non-profit, interdisciplinary organization that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses. Dedicated to making psychoanalytic knowledge available and useful to interested professionals.
www.nwaps.org

The Penny Parks Foundation - Resolving childhood abuse and associated disorders.
www.ppfoundation.org/

Psychiatric Studies Centre - Association whose purpose is scientific research in the fields of psychiatry, psychopharmacology and social psychiatry.
www.censtupsi.org/

The Psychiatry Research Trust - A charity that raises funds for mental illness and brain disease research at a centre for psychiatric and psychological medicine. Contains information for the public written by leading experts.
www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/iop/prt/default.htm

Psychogeriatrics - A public service of the International Psychogeriatric Association. Meeting schedule and news releases.
www.ipa-online.org/

Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Western Australia, Inc. - Information about counselling and psychotherapy including how to choose a therapist and a directory outlining the professional profiles of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists in Western Australia. (List in PDF format)
www.pacawa.iinet.net.au

The Sandtray Network - A non-profit organization founded to promote learning, healing, and creativity through the use of the sandtray.
www.sandtray.org/

Scottsdale Psychological Society - SPS is a nonprofit professional organization for licensed psychologists. Find details about the organization, find a care provider in AZ, and contact information. Scottsdale, Arizona.
www.scottsdalepsychologicalsociety.org

Screening for Mental Health - Organization dedicated to coordinating nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings. Contains support information for setting up screenings for specific disorders.
www.mentalhealthscreening.org/

Silvan S. Tomkins Institute - Dedicated to the enhancement of the understanding of human emotion. Supports research on affect theory and script theory. Articles, publications, audio and videos tapes, membership information, and study groups.
www.behavior.net/orgs/ssti/

Society for Psychotherapy Research (UK) - Explains the role of this organization.
www.spr.org.uk/

Society of Biological Psychiatry - Professional association supports research in medical psychiatry with humanitarian, emotional, psychological, and socio-cultural orientation.
www.sobp.org/

The Soup Can League - Learn about patient's rights. Visit the museums. Get advice on dealing with medication side effects.
ca.geocities.com/soupcanleague/

Sunderland People First - A self advocacy group for people with learning disabilities.
www.sunderlandpeoplefirst.org.uk/

TheArcLink Incorporated - Non-profit advocacy organization with a national database listing providers of home and community-based services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. News, links, glossary, sponsors, and resources.
www.thearclink.org/

United States of America Transactional Analysis Association - A community of psychotherapy professionals.
www.usataa.org/

Violent Death Bereavement Society - Forum of information and training for service providers offering assistance to relatives.
www.vdbs.org

World Federation for Mental Health - Seeks to improve mental health services, reduce the stigma associated with mental and emotional disorders, protect human rights of the mentally ill, promote mental health, and identify mental health issues.
www.wfmh.com