ResourcesNCPS provides the following information to the general public to assist them in answering their questions about mental health issues and mental healthcare. The links are provided as a convenience and do not imply endorsement. NCPS is not responsible for content provided on websites hosted by organizations outside NCPS and does not guarantee the accuracy of the information they contain.Common Mental Health IssuesFor information regarding many common mental health issues please see the website www.healthyminds.org. At this site individuals can search by specific mental health issue, population subgroup and do a general search. The site was created the American Psychiatric Association (APA).National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI offers free, volunteer-driven support for families of patients suffering from mental illness. It is a good grassroots organization where people can find out valuable information without having to see a psychiatrist. NAMI oftentimes has psychiatrists (sometimes NCPS members) speak to them at their monthly meetings. These meetings are free to the public and a good example of the kind of information NAMI provides NAMI California Tel: 916-567-0163 www.namicalifornia.org San Francisco NAMI Tel: 415-905-6264 www.namisf.org/index.html MedicarePatients with Medi-Care are experiencing difficulties when trying to find a psychiatrist. While none of our members currently accept Medicare in private practice the following are a list of resources that should help in finding a physician accepting Medicare.
County Health ServicesCounty Health Services are the best resource for patients who are using Medi-Cal or Medi-Cal insurance to cover the cost for mental health services. Almost every county has a county hospital (and several clinics) where Medi-Cal patients can be seen. County Health Services are also a good place to start for patients using other types of health insurance. To see a list of contact information for Northern California Counties please click here.Affiliated AssociationsCalifornia Psychiatric Association: the state association of APA, the lobbying arm of the California District Branches.Tel: 916-442-5196 www.calpsych.org BECOME A KEY CONTACT: being a Key Contact is an important and irreplaceable part of our overall legislative advocacy efforts. For more information and to learn how to sign up to become a Key Contact please click here. American Psychiatric Association: the national organization representing psychiatry. 888-357-7924 www.psych.org Other District Branches of the APA in CaliforniaCentral California Psychiatric SocietyTel: 888 234-1613 www.cencalpsych.org Orange County Psychiatric Society Tel: (714) 978-3016 www.ocps.org San Diego Psychiatric Society Tel: 858-279-4586 www.sandiegopsychiatricsociety.org Southern California Psychiatric Society Tel: (310) 815-3650 www.socalpysch.org |