National Mental Health Association
Resource Center

About the Resource Center
NMHA’s information and referral center serves people seeking mental health information for themselves, family members or friends, provides guidance on how to become an advocate for mental health rights and offers resources for professionals.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide,
call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).

About Our Services
The Resource Center provides:

• Brochures (single copies free of charge available upon request) and downloadable fact sheets on more than 60 mental health topics
• Referrals to more than 6000 treatment centers, support groups, and national organizations
• Staff of experienced, professionally trained professionals
  NMHA does not offer medical advice, legal advice or counseling but can provide referrals to other organizations that offer these services.

FAQs: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I find mental health therapy services/treatment?

• The New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: What Consumers Need to Know

• How do I find a support group in my community?

• How can I get more information about my medications?

• How can I get help paying for my prescriptions?

• What can I do if I’m dissatisfied with my mental health therapy services/treatment?

• How can I find a local NMHA affiliate?

• How can I request permission to reprint NMHA fact sheets or establish a link to or from the NMHA web site?

• "Frequently Asked Questions" on the new Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit (pdf)

How to reach us:
Telephone: 1-800-969-NMHA (6642)
Mail: NMHA 2000 N. Beauregard Street, 6th Floor Alexandria, VA 22311
TTY: 1-800-433-5959
Email our help desk at this site

Our toll free number is accessible from all 50 states and is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. During non-business hours, holidays, or if our staff is temporarily unavailable, you may leave a voicemail message.

How Soon Can You Expect a Response?
Individual telephone, voicemail, e-mail, or regular mail requests are promptly processed and responded to within 2 business days. You will receive educational materials in direct response to your request.

National Mental Health Association
2000 N. Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone 703/684-7722
Fax 703/684-5968
Mental Health Resource Center 800/969-NMHA
TTY Line 800/433-5959