The Charles E. Kubly Foundation

An important aspect of the Charles E. Kubly Foundation's mission is to help people access resources in their community. Sometimes people with depression and their families are confused about to how and where to find help. Many resources exist for people suffering from depression and other mood disorders. These resources include information about depression and other mood disorders, hospital and clinic services where professionals provide evaluation and treatment, support groups and hotlines.

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Aurora Behavioral Health Services
Aurora Behavioral Health Services is a fully integrated system of outpatient and inpatient behavioral health programs and services. They also provide specialized programming for many behavioral health issues including eating disorders, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder and child and adolescent issues.

Aurora Family Services
Aurora Family Service offers a full continuum of services designed to strengthen individual, family health and well being to promote self-sufficiency through every stage of life. AFS counsels individuals and families in need regardless of their financial circumstances but also offers in home counseling for those that cannot come into the office. AFS is a licensed outpatient mental health treatment facility helping individuals and families work through issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, loss, divorce, unemployment and parenting issues. AFS works to enhance the mental health status of the families we serve by providing easy access to services and building relationships that decrease social isolation. www.aurora.org/afs
Family Clinic Phone: (414) 345-4941

CABF, the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
CABF, the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers a web-based support and education program at www.bpkids.org. Programs include moderated message boards and online support groups, an online state by state directory of resources, a family response team, “Ask the Expert” monthly online chats and a website replete with articles and research.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Center
The Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Center provides mental health diagnostic and treatment services to children and families. Staff includes experts in the fields of child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatric psychology and clinical social work.
(414) 607-5280

COPE Services - The Ozaukee County Hotline
COPE Services is the 24-hour Ozaukee County Hotline, providing emotional support, crisis intervention and information and referral services to Ozaukee County and the Greater Milwaukee area. COPE offers 3 hotline services: Regular Adult Line, Senior Support Line, and Teen/Home Alone Line. Call COPE at (262) 377-COPE (2673), (262) 377-7786 (Seniors and Teens).

The Crisis Resource Center
The Crisis Resource Center is a recovery-oriented environment in which individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis can receive assistance. The center is staffed with seasoned professionals, including Peer Support Specialists, who are able to provide assessment, referral, coordination and support to achieve short-term stabilization. Individuals served by the Crisis Resource Center must be 18 years of age or older, voluntary, and a Milwaukee County resident.

Faith in Recovery
Faith in Recovery is a 501 (c) 3 organization of people and family members dealing with mental illness which helps faith communities set up support groups and educational programs. Please view our website and its “tool kit” for more information and a list of existing chapters at www.faithinrecovery.com.

The Grand Avenue Club
Grand Avenue Club is based on the "clubhouse model of psychiatric rehabilitation". Its mission is to provide Milwaukee County adults who have experienced mental illness with pre-vocational, employment, educational, housing and recreational opportunities.
(414) 276-6474

HOPES
Helping Others Prevent & Educate about Suicide
A nonprofit organization providing education and advocacy for suicide prevention.
(608) 274-9686

InHealth Wisconsin
InHealth WI is a non-profit organization that creates interactive programs on a variety of health topics that are available to the community. Currently, InHealth has community programs for adults and youth about depression, stigma and ways to support those experiencing mental illness.
(262) 238-9455
E-mail = InHealth@wi.rr.com

JFS
Jewish Family Services
The mission of Jewish Family Services is to provide supportive services that will strengthen families, children and individuals throughout the life cycle within the context of their unique needs and traditions. Our multidisciplinary team of social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists offer results-oriented therapy and problem-solving skills to those struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. JFS provides case management services for individuals with serious mental illness, and also offers several support groups. We are a certified outpatient mental health clinic and use a sliding fee scale which allows us to serve everyone regardless of their ability to pay. www.jfsmilw.org Phone: 414-390-5800

The Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
(414) 456-8950

The Mental Health Association in Sheboygan County
The Mental Health Association in Sheboygan County works to promote good mental health for people of all ages through education, confidential referrals, information and advocacy. The organization also provides programs and services for those affected by mental illness.
(920) 458-3441

The Mental Health Association in Waukesha County
A nonprofit organization that works to promote mental health, educate about mental illness and reduce associated stigma.

The Mental Health Association in Milwaukee County
The Mental Health Association in Milwaukee County helps raise awareness of mental
health issues and disorders through advocacy, education and service programs.
(414) 276-3122

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
The Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division provides care and treatment to developmentally, emotionally and mentally ill adults, children and adolescents through both County operated programs and contracts with community agencies. Services include intensive short-term treatment through their crisis services and inpatient services. Long term impatient care is available through the Division's nursing home programs. The Division provides a full array of supportive community services for persons with serious mental illness and alcohol and other drug abuse services to the community.
The Crisis Line (414) 257-7222

NAMI Greater Milwaukee
NAMI Greater Milwaukee, the community's voice on mental illness, empowers people
living with severe mental health issues, their families and those who care about them
through education, support and advocacy.
(414) 344-0447

Rogers Memorial Hospital
Rogers Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit behavioral health care organization with nearly a century of experience providing high-quality mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. They are dedicated to a skilled, professional team approach of individualized care within a treatment community, respecting the dignity of each person.
(800) 767-4411

ProHealth Care’s Behavioral Medicine Center
ProHealth Care’s Behavioral Medicine Center provides all-encompassing mental health, alcohol and drug treatment services. The Center serves patients from throughout Southeast and Central Wisconsin at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, as well as five outpatient therapy sites. The staff includes some of the area’s foremost psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and clinical nurses offering the most advanced treatment options available. Levels of care include inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs as well as the free and confidential Help Line, called Assessment & Referral which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions. (262) 928-4036

SCC
The Safe Community Coalition of Madison and Dane County
The Safe Community Coalition of Madison and Dane County (SCC) is a non-profit organization that works to prevent injuries and reduce injury related costs. In recognition of the power and economies of collaboration, the Coalition is a vehicle for representatives from a wide range of organizations to share information and join forces to prevent injury. SCC in partnership with HOPES has organized a Suicide Prevention workgroup that includes members of HOPES, staff from the Mental Health Center of Dane County, Public Health Madison and Dane County, WI-DHFS Bureau of Mental Health, Mental Health Associates, Madison Metropolitan School District, members of Dane County Medical Society and Safe Community Coalition staff as project coordinator. Together this group will lead the charge on planning and implementing a Suicide Prevention Call-to-Action. scc@safecommunitycoalition.org or (608) 256-6713

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AACAP
American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
AACAP is a professional medical association dedicated to treatment and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents and families experiencing psychiatric disorders. Their website is designed for parents and families as well as providers and offers useful fact sheets.

American Association for Suicidology
The American Association for Suicidology is an education and resource organization. They promote research, public awareness programs, and public education and training for professionals and volunteers.

The American Psychological Association
The APA is a scientific and professional organization for psychologists. For the general public, please see their Help Center section.

APA
The American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society for physicians treating mental disorders. They have a new website for consumers www.healthyminds.org which offers information on common mental health concerns including warning signs of mental disorders, traetment options and prevention measures.

CABF
The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
CABF, the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers a web-based support and education program at www.bpkids.org. Programs include moderated message boards and online support groups, an online state by state directory of resources, a family response team, “Ask the Expert” monthly online chats and a website replete with articles and research.

DBSA
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
DSBA is a nonprofit organization that offers information on depression and bipolar disorder and a toll free information line. Their website provides free screenings and listings to over 1000 support groups across the country.

The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation was established in order to reduce the suicide rate on college campuses. The nonprofit organization offers information about depression and suicide and designs effective programs for colleges so that they might better help college students. Their website helps students directly by linking them directly to their college health center.

The Kristin Brooks Hope Center
The Kristin Brooks Hope Center is dedicated to suicide prevention and intervention: by providing a single point of entry such as 1-800-SUICIDE to community-based crisis services through innovative telephony and internet based technologies. To locate the crisis center in your community go to their web site which has the Referral, Information and Evaluation System along with the only web based suicide risk assessment tool. Also see their online journal: www.preventsuicide.net.

The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment
The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and prevention of violence through education, community service, research and consultation. Their website offers articles and information on current research.

NAMI
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
NAMI is a non-profit self-help, support and advocacy organization for people affected by severe mental illnesses and those close to them. NAMI strives to achieve equitable services and treatment for Americans living with mental illness. Their website offers information about mental illnesses, medication and research, education and training, an information helpline and ways you can help combat mental illness.

NARSAD
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
NARSAD is a not-for-profit, public charity organized for the purpose of raising funds for scientific research into the causes, treatment and prevention of severe psychiatric brain disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression. NARSAD's website offers information on current research.

NIMH
The National Institute of Mental Health
As part of the National Institutes of Health, NIMH works to improve mental health through biomedical research on mind, brain and behavior. The NIMH website provides information from the Federal government's research on mental illness. See information on depression and mood disorders and free publication downloads.

NMHA
The National Mental Health Association
NMHA is a nonprofit organization that addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness. NMHA helps individuals through advocacy, education, research and services. Their website offers information about mental illness, free publication downloads and help finding local support groups and treatment resources.

NOPCAS
The National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
NOPCAS is a nonprofit organization formed to stop the high rate of suicide in minority communities. See their website for information about research on minority suicide and strategies for prevention.

Psychology Today
The magazine Psychology Today's website provides interesting information on mental health and provides a searchable database that people can use to find a therapist in their area.

SAVE
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
SAVE is a nonprofit organization committed to preventing suicide
through public awareness and education. Additionally they aim to eliminate stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide. SAVE's website offers information about depression and suicide and information about their Community Action Kit.

SPAN USA
Suicide Prevention Action Network USA
SPAN USA is dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community engagement, and federal, state, and local grassroots advocacy. By empowering those who have been touched by suicide, SPAN USA seeks to advance the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

SPRC
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides prevention support, training and informational materials to strengthen suicide prevention and advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

WebMD
WebMD is a health information website offering information on a variety of health topics, newsletters and a directory of physicians in the United States.

Yellow Ribbon International
Yellow Ribbon International offers a suicide prevention program that can be implemented in your community. Their website offers information about the program and how to access it.

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