Government Agencies

Federal

National Institute of Mental Health

www.nimh.nih.gov

This government agency is the lead Federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. Its mission is to reduce the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. The website contains mental health fact sheets for the public, patient education materials, government reports, and information on current research.  

Department of Health and Human Services

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/

This site offers a searchable directory of mental health treatment facilities in every state in the U.S. 

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

www.state.ma.us/dmh/_MainLine/MissionStatement.HTM

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health is dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults and children with serious and persistent mental illness or emotional disturbance. The website provides facts about mental illness, applications for services, and information on state regulations and policies surrounding mental health.