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Resources – Old Site
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
http://www.dbsapaloalto.org/Community.htm
DBSA (DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
www.dbsalliance.org
Nation’s 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.
Join. Their support groups and educational information saves lives. You learn so much.
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. I’ve seen extraordinary results.
Santa Clara County
www.namisantaclara.org
408-583-0001
San Mateo County
www.namismc.org
650-638-0800
namismc@aol.com
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.