Federal Resources

Centers for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control works to protect people from public health threats. This site provides information on a wide range of health topics.

Disability.gov
The U.S. federal government website for information on disability programs and services nationwide. This site connects people with disabilities, their families and caregivers to helpful resources on topics such as how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing.

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

National Council of Behavioral Health
The National Council for Behavioral Health (National Council) is the unifying voice of America’s community mental health and addictions treatment organizations.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA works to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.