The following national organizations provide resources for caring for mental health:

National Institute of Mental Health
Diminishing the burden of mental illness through research

Center for Mental Health Services’ Knowledge Exchange Network
Providing information to users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media

NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Serving as a self-help, support, and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders 

ADHD: A Place to Start
Serving children that have a medical problem, emotional problem, developmental delays, ADHD and/or other neurological disorder

Other Helpful Links
This page contains a number of helpful links to social service agencies, advocate organizations and other resources.