Additional Resources
The path to educating yourself and your family about mental illness and available treatment resources can be challenging and complex. NAMI Montana offers the following links to help you on that path. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by these organizations.
Montana's Network of Care - a list of resources for Montanans affected by mental illnesses.
Montana
Department of Public Health And Human Services
Montana's
Adult Addictive and Mental Disorders Division
Montana's Children Mental Health Division
Montana Mental Health Ombudsman's Office
Montana Department of Commerce Housing Division - resources for Montanans with housing concerns.
Local Advisory Council and Service Area Authority Information
Mental Health America of Montana
NAMI National - our national organization's website is a great source of information about mental illness and national issues affecting people with mental illnesses and their families
Family Support Foundation for Mental Illness - The FSFMI is one of NAMI Montana's strongest supporters. Check out their website to learn more about this organization and their mission.
The University of Montana-Helena offers two programs in Mental Health Direct Care. Click on this link to find out more about the Associate of Arts degree. Click on this link to find out about the on-line certificate.
National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Health Oversight Advisory Council
Open Arms Drop-In Center in Bozeman
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
Montana Vocational Rehabilitation - resource to help people who live with mental illnesses find employment that will support their recovery
Montana Autism Society of America
Partnership for Prescription Assistance - resource for individuals who are struggling with medication costs
True Acceptance - a
stigma free dating and relationship community for adults with mental
illness.
Texas Implementation of Medical Algorithms - a disease management program with four major components:
- Evidence-based clinical guidelines with strategies and tactics
- Clinical and technical supports necessary to assure implementation of the algorithms
- A phased patient and family education program regarding the disorder, treatment and self care
- Uniform documentation of treatment steps, decisions and clinical outcomes
The Montana Law Enforcement Academy's Mental Illness Intervention Manual is a great resource to for law enforcement personnel and others whose jobs involve mental illness interventions.