The CDC is a federal government agency that CDC works to protect America from health security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. CDC works to prevent or reduce the impact of mental illness in the following ways by monitoring trends, the development of evidence-based interventions, resource sharing, and evaluation.
Website: cdc.gov/mentalhealth/index.htm
Phone: 800-232-4636
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. Their mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Website: nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
Phone: 1-866-615-6464
American Psychological Association (APA) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Their mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.
Website: apa.org/
Phone: 800-374-2721
Mental Health America is a nationwide nonprofit devoted to meeting the needs of people with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all through advocacy, education, research, and services.
Website: mhanational.org
Phone: 800-969-6642
101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)
1301 W. Gregory Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: extension@illinois.edu