NAMI Maine (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
“Through support, education and advocacy NAMI Maine is dedicated to building better lives for the one in four Mainers who are affected by mental illness. “
”“Mental health...is not a destination but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you are going”
Noam Shpancer, The Good Psychologist: A Novel
GEAR Parent Network
“Through parent-to-parent sharing of experiences and knowledge, G.E.A.R. Parent Network empowers parents of children with behavioral health needs to build on their family’s strengths and to advocate for their family’s needs.”
DHHS Childrens Behavioral Health Services (CBHS)
Children’s Behavioral Health services focus on behavioral health treatment and services for children from birth up to their 21st birthday. Services include providing information and assistance with referrals for children and youth with developmental disabilities/delays, intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and mental health disorders.
SAMHSA
SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
SPACE Treatment Program
SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems.
SPACE was developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and has been tested and found to be efficacious in randomized controlled clinical trials.
National Institute of Mental Health
“The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).”
Neumors Kidshealth
“Whining, temper tantrums, power struggles, inattention, fear/anxiety and more. At Nemours, our behavioral health experts can help you identify the root causes of your child’s behavior and offer solutions to help your child — and your family — see a better tomorrow.”
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
“The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.”
Child Mind Institute
“We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments.”
Understood
“To help those who learn and think differently discover their potentials, take control, find community, and stay on positive paths along each stage of life’s journey.”
CHADD
“We believe in improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
In working towards our mission, the behavior of the CHADD staff and volunteer leadership is determined by the following core values: