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Resources - Nonprofits and Other Organizations

Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities
127 Route 206, Suite 18
Hamilton, NJ 08610
Phone: 609-581-8375
E-mail: abcdnj@sprintmail.com

Allies Inc.
Krystal L. Odell, President & CEO
2275 State Highway 33, Suite 303
Hamilton, NJ 08690
(609) 689-0136; Fax: (609) 689-0831
E-mail: krystal.odell@alliesnj.org
Web: www.alliesnj.org
Allies Inc. is a non-profit full service community provider organization assisting disabled individuals in the state of New Jersey.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Toll Free: 800-950-6264
Phone: 703-524-7600
Fax: 703-524-9094
URL: www.nami.org
- sponsors affiliates in all states, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
- publishes quarterly magazine "Advocate" and periodic electronic newsletter "NAMI E-News"

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404
Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: 516-829-0091
TollFree: 800-829-8289
Email: info@narsad.org
URL: http://www.narsad.org
- provides educational materials, including books, videos, and brochures
- raises and distributes funds for scientific research into the causes, cures, treatments, and prevention of brain disorders, primarily schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder
- sponsors NARSAD Artworks, a program in which people with mental illness product museum quality products to promote public education, destigmatize mental illness, and enhance the self esteem and income of artists with mental illness.

National Empowerment Center (NEC)
599 Canal Street
Lawrence, MA 91840
Toll Free: 800-769-3728
Fax: 978-681-6426
URL: www.power2u.org
- provides a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people diagnosed with mental illness
- has a catalogue of free publications

National Mental Health Association
201 N. Beauregard St., 12th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
Toll Free: 800-969-6642
URL: www.nmha.org
- sponsors over 340 affiliates for individuals seeking help for themselves, family members, or colleagues
- publishes a monthly newsletter "The Bell"
- has brochures, fact sheets on a variety of mental health topics

National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
1211 Chestnut St., Ste. 1207
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Toll Free: 800-553-4539
Email: info@mhselfhelp.org
URL: www.mhselfhelp.org
- empowers consumers by providing technical assistance information, personal consultations, and follow-ups
- publishes a quarterly newsletter "The Key" and technical assistance guides

This Week's Bipolar News

4 graduate from first Canyon County Mental Health Court
KTVB Boise CALDWELL -- A Canyon County judge says 16 percent of the nation's prison population suffers from a mental illness. Now that same judge is doing her part to help inmates get help, instead of serve time. On Tuesday evening, four Canyon County residents graduated from the first "Mental Health Court." They have all been diagnoised with either bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or major depression ...

National Bipolar Foundation To Celebrate Initiative
The Memphis Daily News
The Memphis-based National Bipolar Foundation today will celebrate its new initiative with the MedicAlert Foundation. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. is ...

Your Career: More disabilities to be protected
MSNBC
Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act are redefining the definition of disability to include a host of workers with conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes or bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - Health - Mental Health - Disorders

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Featured Article:

The Holidays are Coming
by Michele Soloway Sexton

Yes, the holidays are coming, as you can tell by all the Christmas decorations that have been up in stores since before Halloween! So you are probably already feeling some nervousness or pre-holiday jitters concerning your loved one with bipolar disorder.

There is no reason that bipolar disorder should stop you from enjoying the holidays the same as anyone else. You just may have to do some extra planning.

For example, if you are in a gathering of people and you notice that your loved one is having difficulty (acting stressed or anxious) in the situation, make sure that you have a way to leave early without offending anyone or drawing attention to your loved one.

This is easily done ahead of time by saying that although you are glad to be included, you might not be able to stay long, or that you may have to leave unexpectedly. You don't have to give any other excuse than that.

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