COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

Katherine Lerer                                                                   Resource Central

 

 

*DBSA (DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE)

www.dbsalliance.org

NationÕs leading patient directed organization for depression and bipolar disorder. Over 1,000 peer-led support groups, easily understood educational materials, and advocates in Washington D.C. Excellent, thorough support.

 

NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS)     800-950-6264

www.nami.org

Their Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer Courses

are very highly regarded nationally.  IÕve seen

extraordinary results.

 

  Santa Clara County - www.namisantaclara.org                   408-583-0001

   San Mateo County - www.namismc.org                       650-638-0800

     namismc@aol.com - email

 

COMPEER NATIONAL ORGANIZATION                   www.compeer.org                                                                                                                  

Non profit – assists children and adults with low self esteem and isolation through one to one friendship.  Recognized as a best-practices model by the American Psychology Association (APS)

Email: compeersantmateo@aol.com

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION NATIONAL                                  800-784-2433

 

TRANSITION to COLLEGE - College of San Mateo              650-574-6642

Are you looking for the chance to experience college in a safe and supported environment? This program gives you that opportunity.

 

*Join.  Their support groups and educational information saves lives.  You learn so much.