Information and Advocacy: Minnesota
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Mental Health Association of MinnesotaA local chapter of the National Mental Health Association, they provide information about services in the community and engage in advocacy for persons with mental illness at the national level and in Minnesota. |
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Mental Health Consumer
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Mental Illness Ministry (MIM)They work collaboratively to diminish the stigma surrounding mental illness, provide education to help the community understand mental illness, and provide resources to support consumers of mental-health services. |
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Minnesota Department of Human Services,
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Minnesota Disability Law CenterThe organization provides protection and advocacy for the rights of people with mental illness, investigating reports of abuse and neglect in facilities that care for or treat individuals with mental illnesses. They address issues that arise during transportation or admission to such facilities, during residency in them, or within 90 days after discharge from them. Spanish language assistance is available. |
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NAMI MinnesotaThe National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) maintains a helpline for information on mental illness and gives referrals to local groups, including NAMI Minnesota. The local organization provides support, advocacy, education, and information about services for families and individuals in Minnesota. |
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Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities,
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Information and Advocacy: National
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Consumer Organization & Networking Technical Assistance Center (CONTAC)The organization provides resources for consumers and for organizations that consumers run across the United States. Its services and products include informational materials; on-site training and skill-building curricula; electronic and other types of communications; networking and customized activities promoting self-help, recovery, leadership, business management, and empowerment. |
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CounsellingResource.comA large and comprehensive mental-health site, it focuses specifically on counseling and psychotherapy. They provide online therapy and counseling. |
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The National Empowerment CenterRun by mental-health consumers, the organization provides information and referrals to resources nationwide and offers technical assistance to individuals and groups involved in activities that foster consumers’ empowerment. The center distributes recovery-related publications and sponsors education and training. |
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Healing Services
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Minneapolis School of Massage
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Centerpoint Massage SchoolOffers Shiatsu Therapy and Massage Therapy in both the Professional Clinic and the Student Clinic, which provides services at reduced prices. |
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The American Academy of Acupuncture and
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