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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is one of 27 components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Federal government's principal biomedical and behavioral research agency. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Official site of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Includes a wide array of information including statistics and grant opportunities.

The Board's functions include promulgating rules and regulations, requiring applicants to pass examinations relating to their qualifications as a prerequisite to the issuance of a license and examining for, denying, approving, issuing, revoking, suspending or renewing such licenses.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health Public Health Information Clearinghouse (PADOHPHIC) operates as the information clearinghouse and referral center for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. In a statewide effort to promote healthy lifestyles for all Pennsylvanians, PADOHPHIC's mission is to serve as a resource center and provide a wide range of health-related information.

The organizations listed provide assistance, support, information and advocacy to behavioral health and mental retardation individuals, families and service providers. This site also features a nation-wide database of support services.

The City of Philadelphia has integrated its behavioral health care and intellectual disability services into one comprehensive system. DBHIDS components provide services through a network of agencies while collaborating with the Philadelphia School District, child welfare and judicial systems, and other stakeholders.

Addiction Treatment Forum has reported on substance abuse and addiction therapies, research, news, and events of interest to both healthcare professionals and patients. Although many treatment options and healthcare topics of concern are regularly discussed, an important focus is on methadone maintenance for opioid-addiction treatment.

A gathering place for behavioral health professionals. This site includes a various array of discussion groups to allow users to communicate with colleagues from around the world.

The core aim is to serve the public interest on public policy issues linked to alcohol by advocating for the use of scientific evidence in policy-making to reduce alcohol-related harm. (Located in the UK)

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest membership organization serving addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support and education.

Founded in 1985, members include psychiatrists, faculty, medical students, residents and fellows, non-psychiatrists and related health professionals helping those with substance use disorders and mental health disorders.

INCASE, founded in 1990, is a professional association of professors, teachers, professionals, and programs specializing in addiction studies, including the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, other addictions, counselor preparation, prevention and treatment, research, and public policy

The AAHCPAD mission is to advance certification of treatment providers in the addictive disorders.

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA), is the preeminent association for the development, support, and dissemination of information about the practice of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery.

The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) is a nonprofit multidisciplinary organization dedicated to scholarship, training, and resources for promoting sexual health and overcoming problematic sexual behaviors.*

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