For adults with mental illnesses

• "Soft Voices" Drop in Center, Longmont
  Resource and friendship center for adults with mental illness. Tuesdays, 10:00 - noon, Thursdays and Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Contact Gil at 303-776-0410.

• Chinook Clubhouse
  A program dedicated to enhancing the recovery of men and women with mental illnesses. It provides opportunities for members to live, work, learn, and socialize while contributing their talents in a community of mutual support. Call 303-440-4842 for information or visit http://www.chinookclubhouse.org

For families of children and adolescents with mental illnesses

• Participate in CU Research: Recruiting for two studies "Family-focused treatment for bipolar adolescents" and "Family-focused therapy as early intervention for youth at risk for bipolar disorder." Visit Dr. David Miklowitz' Web page to learn more. (Scroll down to see links at bottom of page.)

• NAMI Beginnings, a free newsletter focusing on children and adolescents. Send an email request to Brenda@nami.org or visit http://www.nami.org.

• Empower Colorado is a nonprofit organization created by parents and families to provide support, education and advocacy for parents and families of children with mental health issues (brain disorders). Visit http://www.empowercolorado.com or call 1-866-213-4631.

• Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is dedicated to promoting mental health for all children, youth and families. Visit http://www.coloradofederation.org or call 303-572-0302.

• Parent-to-Parent of Colorado connects families of sons and daughter with disabilities or specials healthcare needs in communities across Colorado. Visit http://www.p2p-co.org or call 1-877-472-7201. (English and Spanish)

Miscellaneous

• The Robert D. Sutherland Center for the Evaluation and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
  Contact Dr. Alisha Brosse, Project Coordinator, 303-492-5680 or abrosse@psych.colorado.edu.

• HOPE Coalition of Boulder County - A grassroots organization dedicated to supporting depression awareness and suicide prevention. Meeting times and downloadable educational resources available on group's Web site. To request presentations to your school or group or for further information, email: info@HOPECoalitionBoulder.org, Web site: www.HOPECoalitionBoulder.org

• Article on Colorado's Gravely Disabled Statute

• Brochure: Mental Health Parity - A Consumer's Guide to Colorado Law, 2008

• Advocates Forum Directory Listing of advocate resources

• Ombudsman Contact Information
  Medicaid managed care problems, including mental health. 303-830-3560 or toll free 1-877-435-7123.
  Mental Health Advocacy (not limited to Medicaid). 303-813-1173 or toll free 1-877-317-9900.

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