National & International Websites
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders. There are more than 1,200 local NAMI affiliates around the US, our local affiliate is NAMI Siouxland.
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) website provides information from the Federal agency that conducts and supports research on mental illnesses. There is information on many different mental illnesses. SMHC highly recommends this site for information on mental illness.
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), their web site and more than 200 publications. The National Mental Health Information Center was developed for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media.
National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service. Email our local MHA affiliate at mhasiouxland@aol.com
Local Websites and Resources
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Siouxland2015 Indian Hills Dr. SC IA 51104(712) 239-9890
Boys and Girls Home & Family Services
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services offers a comprehensive, interrelated array of services including inpatient and outpatient care, education, childcare and outreach programs. 2101 Court Street SC IA 51102 (712) 293-4700
Boys Club of Sioux City 823 Pearl St. Sioux City, IA 51101 (712) 258-5545
Center for Consumer Credit Counseling
Comprehensive money management service is provided at no cost. Services focus on counseling and budgeting for family money management problems. 715 Douglas St. Sioux City, IA 51101 (712) 252-1861 or (877) 580-5526
Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence a private, non profit agency that is dedicated to helping victims of sexual assault and domestic violence become empowered in their quest for dignity and self-respect. PO Box 1565 Sioux City IA 51102 (712) 258-7233 OR (800) 982-7233
Crittenton Center 2417 Pierce St. SC IA 51102 (712) 255-4321
Girls Incorporated 723 Myrtle SC IA 51103 (712) 252-1088
Goodwill Industries and Rehabilitation 3100 W 4th St. SC IA 51103 (712) 258-4511
Iowa Legal Aid
Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association
Iowa, State of Iowa Official Website
This website will connect you to many state resources, including the Dept. of Human Services. To access local Department of Human Services, go to 822 Douglas St. SC IA 51101 or call (712) 255-2913.
Iowa, University of Iowa Behavioral Health
Iowa Workforce Development 2508 E 4th St SC IA 51101 (712) 277-8540
Legal Services Corporation of Iowa 506 Nebraska SC IA 51101 (712) 277-8686
Light a Child's Life Education/Prevention Program - (712) 279-2373
Mary J. Treglia Community House 900 Jennings SC IA 51105 (712) 258-5137
Mercy Medical Center - Sioux City, Iowa
Salvation Army Corps and Community Center 510 Bluff St SC IA 51103 (712) 255-8836
Salvation Army Thrift Store/Hope Center 600 W 7th St. SC IA 51103 (712) 258-9093
Sanford Center 1700 Geneva St. SC IA 51103 (712) 252-0581
Shesler Hall A Caring Home for Women with Special Needs, 1308 Nebraska St. Sioux City, IA 51105 (712) 258-8059
Sioux City Gospel Mission 500 Bluff Street, Sioux City, IA 51103 (712) 255-1769. Women & Children's Shelter 415 Bluff Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51103 (712) 255-1119.
Sioux City Noon Lion's Club PO Box 5233 Sioux City IA 51101
Sioux City Women and Children's Shelter 415 Bluff Street Sioux City IA 51103 (712) 255-1119
Siouxland Community Health Center 1021 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51105 (712) 252-2477
Siouxland District Health 1014 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51105 (712) 279-6636
Siouxland Habitat for Humanity 1150 Tri View, Sioux City IA 51102 (712) 255-6244
Siouxland Senior Care
The Siouxland Senior Care task force strives to keep people of age 50 and over aware of the special services available to them. Participating organizations of Siouxland Senior Care have provided helpful information about special services in our area. You will find that the groups associated with this project, sponsored by Mercy Medical Center, will compliment each other and provide help regardless of race, language, financial status, or religion.
Siouxland Soup Kitchen 717 West 7th St. Sioux City IA 51103 (712) 258-0027
Siouxland Y
Social Security Administration
Western Hills Area Education Agency (main page)
Western Hills Area Education Agency (School Social Work)
Women Aware 505 6th St. #422 SC IA 51101 (712) 258-4174 OR (800) 465-6165
Woodbury County Community Action Agency
The Woodbury County Community Action Agency is a nonprofit, multi-purpose human service corporation. It is governed by a board of directors, which consists of representatives of low-income people, public officials and private interest groups of Woodbury County. Its purpose is to develop and provide, and to encourage others to develop and provide, services, support and opportunities in the areas of basic human needs in order that disadvantaged people are enabled to move to economic self-sufficiency and full participation in American life. 2700 Leech Ave. SC IA 51106(712) 274-1610
Woodbury County General Relief 620 Douglas St. SC IA 51101 712-279-6532
Woodbury County Social Services
Woodbury County Website
Social Work Websites
NASW - National Association of Social Workers
Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure
Association of Social Work Boards
Council on Social Work Education
Ethics, Social Work
Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Depression Central (Dr. Ivan Goldberg)
NIMH Depression
Men and Depression - NIMH
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorders Information Center
Bipolar Disorder - NIMH
Bipolar - Internet Mental Health
Bipolar - Psych.com
Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder Sanctuary
BPD Central
Borderline Personality Disorder - NIMH
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Behavioral Tech
An Overview of DBT
Marsha Linehan's Website
Treatment and Research Advancements Association for Personality Disorder, TARA APD
ADHD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - NIMH
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) Home Page
Autism
Autism Society of America
Center for the Study of Autism
Autism - NIMH
Children, School, and Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Learning Disabilities - NIMH
Children & Violence
Girls and Boys Town
Safe Schools Healthy Students
The Child Trauma Academy - excellent resources for professionals and families.
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Child Welfare League of America
Addictions and Mental Health
Dualdiagnosis.org
Dual Diagnosis website
Adult Children of Alcoholics
AA - Alcoholics Anonymous
Anxiety Disorders
OCD Foundation (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Anxiety Disorders Education Program
Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
NIMH - Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder - NIMH
Social Phobia - NIMH
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - NIMH
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - NIMH
Panic Disorder - NIMH
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Research - NISAD
Schizophrenia Information (NIMH)
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia news and information
Self-Harm and Suicide
Self Injury (Secret Shame website)
Self Injury (abuse and trauma)
Suicide - NIMH
Suicide Ideation - Help
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Association of Suicidology
Eating Disorders
Center for Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Shared Awareness
Eating Disorders - NIMH
Abuse and Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - NIMH
National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The Sidran Institute (Trauma)
David Baldwin's Trauma Information Pages
EMDR Institute
Medications
Medications and Mental Disorders - NIMH
Medical Dictionary
Medications, PDR
Medline, PubMed
Medicare
The Medicine Program - Free Prescription Medicine
NeedyMeds - help getting medication
Professional Resources
NIMH - Professional Resources!
Iowa Mental Health Code
Mental Health Commitment Procedures and Individuals Rights in Iowa
Brainstorms, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
DSM-IV Made Easy
Psychiatry Ethics
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA)
Institute of Mental Health Law
Psychiatry and the Law
American Psychiatric Association
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Resource Center
Self Psychology
Albert Ellis Institute (REBT)
Support
Mental Health Sanctuary
Open-mind.org (self-help and serenity site)
Disability Related Websites
Iowa COMPASS (http://www.iowacompass.org) is Iowa's free, statewide information and referral service for people with disabilities, their families, service providers, and other members of the community. Iowa COMPASS will help get persons with disabilities to the services and information they need. Iowa COMPASS also has information about assistive technology (AT) devices and services, AT funding resources, and AT legal advocacy.
Disability.gov (http://www.disability.gov) is a federal website that connects the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities to thousands of trusted resources on disability-related issues, programs and services. Disability.gov is not just for Americans with disabilities, but also for parents of children with disabilities, employers, workforce and human resource professionals, veterans, educators, caregivers and many others.
Other
Alzheimer's Association
Sleep Disorders
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