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ACADEMIC CENTERS & TRAINING FOCUSED ON CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health
The center is located at Columbia University and is dedicated to a variety of issues related to children and adolescents with mental illness.
website:
www.kidsmentalhealth.org
Center for the Promotion of Mental Health in Juvenile Justice
The center is located at Columbia University and is dedicated to providing expert guidance to juvenile justice settings regarding best practices for mental health assessment and referral.
website:
http://edopc.org
Florida Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida, Research & Training Center for Children’s Mental Health (RTC)
The goal of the RTC is to improve services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disabilities (SED) and their families by strengthening the knowledge base for effective services and systems of care.
website:
http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health
Since 1984, the Technical Assistance Center has been dedicated to working in partnership with families and many other leaders across this country to reform services for children and adolescents with mental health treatment needs and their families.
website:
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu
New York University Child Study Center
The goals of the center are to increase awareness of child and adolescent mental health disorders and to advance research to improve the prevention, early identification, and treatment of these disorders.
website:
www.aboutourkids.org
Pedicases
The Bright Futures Center for Pediatric Education in Growth and Development, Behavior and Adolescent Health. This site contains more than 30 self–contained educational modules, covering important topics in child growth, development, behavior, and adolescent health.
website:
www.pedicases.org
Portland Research & Training Center, Portland State University
The center promotes effective community–based, culturally competent, family–centered services for families and their children who are, or may be, affected by mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
website:
www.rtc.pdx.edu
Yale Child Study Center
The mission of the center is to understand child development; social, behavioral, and emotional adjustment; and psychiatric disorders; and to help children and families in need of care.
website:
http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH INITIATIVES
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Bright Futures
Bright Futures, initiated by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the American Academy of Pediatrics, is a philosophy and approach that is dedicated to the principle that every child deserves to be healthy, and that optimal health involves a trusting relationship between the health professional, the child, family, and community. As part of this initiative, Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents was developed to provide comprehensive health supervision guidelines, including recommendations on immunizations, routine health screenings, and anticipatory guidance.
website:
www.brightfutures.aap.org
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Library Knowledge Paths
The MCH Library at Georgetown University has compiled a variety of knowledge paths on maternal and child health–related topics. Components of a knowledge path include links to Web sites, electronic publications, databases, and discussion groups, and citations for journal articles and other print resources. Existing knowledge paths include Locating Community–Based Services to Support Children and Families (June 2005) and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents (May 2004).
website:
www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/index.html
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
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Attachment Disorder Support Group
Here you will find information on attachment disorder, bonding, special needs children, real life testimonials, people, and much more! You will find families that have adopted children, foster children, step children, and biological children.
website:
www.syix.com/adsg
Autism Society of America (ASA)
The ASA provides information and resources on autism.
website:
www.autism-society.org
Autism Resources
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
The center works on a broad array of children's mental health issues and has an array of publications related to children’s mental health and related policy issues.
website:
www.bazelon.org
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF)
The CABF is a parent–led, web–based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early–onset bipolar disorder. The Web site includes information and resources on early–onset bipolar disorder.
website:
www.bpkids.org
Children and Adults with Attention–Deficit/Hyperactivity–Disorder (CHADD)
The CHADD is a national organization representing individuals with ADHD in providing education, advocacy, and support to individuals and families. The organization is composed of dedicated volunteers from around the country who play an integral part in providing resources and encouragement to families, educators, and professionals.
website:
www.chadd.org
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)
The CDF’s mission is to provide a strong, effective voice for all US children who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves, and to educate the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or experience a family breakdown. The CDF addresses the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities.
website:
www.childrensdefense.org
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
The CWLA is the nation’s oldest membership–based child welfare organization committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well–being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
website:
www.cwla.org/default.htm
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD)
The CCBD is the official division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), committed to promoting and facilitating the education and general welfare of children and youth with emotional or behavioral disorders.
website:
www.ccbd.net/index.cfm
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health (FFCMH)
The FFCMH is dedicated to providing education, resources, and information to children with mental health needs and their families.
website:
www.ffcmh.org
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bullying Campaign
The HRSA bullying campaign provides resources for professionals, parents, children, and youth on bullying behavior and how to help when someone you know is being bullied.
website:
www.stopbullyingnow.org
Kentucky Disabilities Coalition
The Kentucky Disabilities Coalition is a statewide alliance of consumers, family, and professional groups dedicated to promote a better life for all Kentuckians with Disabilities of All Ages.
website:
www.geocities.com/kydisabilitiescoalition
Learning Disabilities Association of America
LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.
website:
www.ldanatl.org
Mental Health America (MHA)
Formerly known as the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), the MHA is an advocacy, education, and support organization working to address the needs of people with mental health related needs and mental illnesses.
website:
www.nmha.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults living with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation’s voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.
website:
www.nami.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill–Kentucky (NAMI–Kentucky)
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.
National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (NCMHJJ)
The NCMHJJ promotes awareness of the mental health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system and assists the field in developing improved policies and programs based on the best available research and practice.
website:
www.ncmhjj.com
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
The NDRN is a national organization of protection and advocacy and client assistance programs for children and adults with disabilities. These programs provide legally based advocacy services for people with disabilities, including mental illnesses, in the United States.
website:
www.napas.org
National Health Law Program (NHelp)
The NHelp program has a number of excellent publications, resources, and information on Medicaid and other important health–related topics.
website:
www.healthlaw.org
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
The center is a resource for parents, professionals, and youth who are working to prevent violence committed by and against youth.
website:
www.safeyouth.org
New Freedom Initiative: State Coalitions to Promote Community–Based Care (Olmstead)
This new initiative provides support for states and territories in their efforts to respond to the goals outlined in the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health Report. The initiative provides financial assistance, technical assistance, and training to promote community–based care.
website:
www.ahpnet.com/Olmstead.html
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Resource Center
The center provides information and resources available on OCD.
website:
www.ocdresource.com
Youth Law Center
The center employs staff attorneys that investigate reports of abuse of children in adult jails, juvenile detention facilities, state institutions, and child welfare systems, and uses training, technical assistance, and negotiation to bring about needed change. If abusive conditions or practices continue, the center uses litigation as a last resort to protect children and ensure humane treatment.
website:
www.youthlawcenter.org
Zero to Three
Zero to Three works to promote the healthy development of our nation’s infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. The organization is dedicated to advancing current knowledge; promoting beneficial policies and practices; communicating research and best practices to a wide variety of audiences; and providing training, technical assistance and leadership development.
website:
http://zerotothree.org
APA Diagnostic Classification
APA Diagnostic Classification web site is intended only to provide organized access to disorder pages. It is not intended to be complete, or to take the place of the manual published by the American Psychiatric Press.
website:
www.behavenet.com
Autism Resources
website:
www.autism-info.com
Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health
The Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health (CACMH) at Columbia University is committed accelerating the acceptance and effective use of proven interventions that foster children’s emotional and behavioral health.
website:
www.kidsmentalhealth.org
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics On–line
This site is aimed at professionals interested in child development and behavior, especially in the medical setting.
website:
http://dbpeds.org/
Developmental Screening Tool Kit
Provides child and adolescent developmental screening and screening tools.
website:
www.developmentalscreening.org
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health web site contains reference materials on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
website:
www.nimh.nih.gov
FAMILY–CENTERED, CULTURAL COMPETENCY RESOURCES
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP provides a number of resources related to the provision of culturally effective, family–centered care.
Center for Healthy Families and Cultural Diversity
website:
www.umdnj.edu/fmedweb/chfcd/index.htm
Disparities and Cultural Issues in Access to Care
website:
http://culturalaccesstocare.fmhi.net/blog/index.php
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, National Center for Cultural Competence
website:
www.gucchd.georgetown.edu
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Cultural Competence Website
website:
www.hrsa.gov/culturalcompetence
National Health Plan Collaborative
website:
www.chcs.org/NationalHealthPlanCollaborative/index.html
National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
website:
www.omhrc.gov
Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC)
website:
www.omhrc.gov
Research & Training Center for Children’s Mental Health
website:
http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/rtcpubs/CulturalCompetence/default.cfm
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)–Cultural Competence Standards in Managed Care Mental Health Services: Four Underserved/Underrepresented Racial/Ethnic Groups
website:
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SMA00-3457/preface.asp
Center for Medical Home Improvement
The center provides the following resources which may be useful for primary care clinicians: (1) Medical Home Index; (2) The Medical Home Index Short Version; (3) The Medical Home Family Index; and (4) the Center for Medical Home Improvement Family/Caregiver Survey.
website:
www.medicalhomeimprovement.org/outcomes.htm
The Commonwealth Fund–Cultural Competency Resources
website:
www.cmwf.org/topics/topics.htm?attrib_id=12025
The Institute for Family–Centered Care
website:
www.familycenteredcare.org/advance/clinician-links.html
The Provider’s Guide to Quality & Culture
website:
http://erc.msh.org/mainpage.cfm?file=1.0.htm&module=provider&language=English
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
The CMHS has a number of child, adolescent, and family resources.
website:
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs
CMHS/ Systems of Care
The CMHS/ Systems of Care is dedicated to providing information about the mental health of children, youth, and families.
website:
www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC increasingly has helpful information on mental health related issues, including statistical information on suicide.
website:
www.cdc.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The CMS administers the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program programs.
website:
US Department of Education (DOE), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
The OSERS has a wide array of information for families, school districts, and states in 3 main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation, and research.
website:
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html
Insure Kids Now!
The US Department of Health and Human Services has created this national campaign to link the nation’s 10 million uninsured children, from birth to 18 years, to free and low–cost health insurance.
website:
www.insurekidsnow.gov
Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
The MCHB strives to ensure equal access for all to quality health care in a supportive, culturally competent, family, and community setting.
website:
www.mchb.hrsa.gov
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The mission of NIMH is to diminish the burden of mental illness through research.
website:
www.nimh.nih.gov
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
The OJJDP’s mission is to provide national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to the needs of individuals in the juvenile justice system. The OJJDP supports states and local communities in their efforts to develop and implement effective and coordinated prevention and intervention programs.
website:
www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org
Office of the Surgeon General
The Surgeon General’s office issues reports on children’s mental health.
website:
www.surgeongeneral.gov/index.html
President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
The commission was created to examine the current gaps in mental illness treatment services and to make recommendations to the President on ways in which the federal government can help states increase access to care and improve quality in their public programs.
website:
www.mentalhealthcommission.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. SAMHSA is responsible for improving accountability, capacity, and effectiveness of the nation’s substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and mental health delivery system.
Web site:
www.samhsa.gov
ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL–BASED MENTAL HEALTH
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Centers for School Mental Health, Technical Assistance Centers
In 1995, 2 national training and technical assistance centers focused on mental health in schools were established with partial support from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Center for Mental Health Services. One center is at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and the other is at the University of Maryland (U of MD) at Baltimore. The Web sites include information and resources on school–based mental health programs.
website:
www.smhp.psych.ucla.edu (UCLA)
(U of MD at Baltimore)
website:
http://medschool.umaryland.edu/psychiatry/services_research/centers_cmhsr.asp
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Partnership
The IDEA Partnership is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with disabilities by joining state agencies and stakeholders through shared work and learning. The Web site includes many helpful resources for schools, families, and advocates.
website:
www.ideapartnership.org
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
The NICHCY is an information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability–related issues for families, educators, and other professionals, with a special focus on children and youth from birth to age 22 years.
website:
www.nichcy.org
School Psychiatry Program and Mood & Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI)
Resource Center
The School Psychiatry Program and MADI Resource Center, both part of the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), jointly created this Web site, which is committed to enhancing the education and mental health of every student in every school. The Web site has resources for parents, educators, and clinicians to ensure that each group is working together to support children and teens with mental health conditions.
website:
www.schoolpsychiatry.org
Technical Assistance (TA) Alliance for Parent Centers
The alliance is an innovative project that supports a unified technical assistance system for the purpose of developing, assisting, and coordinating Parent Training and Information Projects and Community Parent Resource Centers under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
website:
www.taalliance.org
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law
The Wrightslaw Web site is designed for families, advocates, educators, and attorneys looking for accurate, up–to–date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities, including those with mental illnesses.
website:
www.wrightslaw.com
ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SUICIDE PREVENTION
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
website:
www.afsp.org
Columbia University TeenScreen Program
website:
www.teenscreen.org
The JED Foundation
The work of the JED Foundation is focused on college students.
website:
www.jedfoundation.org
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
website:
www.mentalhealth.org/suicideprevention
SOS Signs of Suicide Program
website:
www.mentalhealthscreening.org/highschool
Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) USA
website:
www.spanusa.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
website:
www.sprc.org
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
website:
www.yellowribbon.org
Youth Suicide Prevention School–Based Guide
website:
http://theguide.fmhi.usf.edu
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
The AACAP, a 501(c)(3) non–profit organization, was established in 1953. It is a membership based organization, composed of over 7,400 child and adolescent psychiatrists and other interested physicians. Its members actively research, evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders and pride themselves on giving direction to and responding quickly to new developments in addressing the health care needs of children and their families.
website:
www.aacap.org
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Contains general information related to child health and specific guidelines concerning pediatric issues.
website:
www.aap.org
Kentucky Pediatric Society
Kentucky Pediatric Society (KPS) is affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics. The KPS is dedicated to working with the national American Academy of Pediatrics to further their policies and objectives at the state and local level and is committed to working with medical organizations within Kentucky and state and local governmental organizations involved in all phases of child care.
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
website:
www.psych.org
American Psychological Association (APA)
website:
www.apa.org
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
website:
www.schoolcounselor.org
American School Health Association (ASHA)
website:
www.ashaweb.org
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
website:
www.nasponline.org
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
website:
www.naswdc.org
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)
website:
www.nasmhpd.org
TREATMENT SERVICES & DIRECTORIES
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Enhancing Developmentally Oriented Primary Care Project (EDOPC)
This web site is a resource for healthcare providers and contains up–to–date information on child development and mental health issues, including screening, referral and coding/billing for screenings. Through this site you can also review the EDOPC project’s training curricula that are used for Developmental Screening, Social/Emotional Screening, Autism, and Perinatal Maternal Depression office–based presentations.
website:
http://edopc.org
The Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
The Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD) was established over four decades ago to improve the quality of life for all children and youth, especially those with, or at risk for, special needs and their families.
website:
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu
Kentucky Adolescent Substance Abuse Consortium and Resource Directory
website:
http://mhmr.ky.gov/mhsas/KY%20Adolescent%20Tx%20Consort.asp
Kentucky Children’s Mental Health Services
Kentucky Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services home page
www.mhmr.ky.gov
Kentucky Community Mental Health Centers Directory
For information about mental health, mental retardation or substance abuse services, contact the local office of your regional MHMR board. For contact information for the office for your county, select and click on your county on the dropdown list at the web site.
www.mhmr.ky.gov/CMHC
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Bluegrass Regional MH–MR Board, Inc.
Access Point of Entry 1–800–928–8000. Since 1966, Bluegrass Regional MH–MR Board, Inc. has provided vital services to communities by enhancing opportunities for citizens affected by mental illness, substance abuse, mental retardation, and developmental disabilities. Services are provided in the following counties: Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford.
website: www.bluegrass.org
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Cumberland River Community Care
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center is a not for profit regional organization offering services in mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse. The agency was formed in 1971 to serve Southeastern Kentucky with facilities located in the counties of Bell , Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle and Whitley.
website: www.cumberlandriver.com/crccc.html
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Communicare, Inc.
Access Point of Entry 270–765–2605. Communicare is one of fourteen community mental health centers across the state of Kentucky providing mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services in the Lincoln Trail Add District. This district includes the counties of Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Nelson, Larue, Marion, Meade and Washington.
website: www.communicare.org
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NorthKey Community Care
Access System 1–877–331–3292–The Access System is the point of entry to the NorthKey Community Care Services and 24 hour access to behavioral health care services in the Northern Kentucky region. NorthKey Community Care provides community–based mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse and prevention services for residents of the following counties: Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton.
website: www.northkey.org
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River Valley Behavioral Health
Access Point of Entry 1–800–737–0696. Since 1966, River Valley Behavioral Health has been a stabilizing, nurturing force for the communities it serves. They presently host over 21 Kentucky based programs that include in–patient and out–patient services for those with mental health, mental retardation/developmental disabilities (MR/DD), alcohol and drug addictions, prevention, recovery, and treatment. They care for children, adults, their families and significant others, as they go through some very difficult times. Services are provided in the following counties: Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster.
website: www.rvbh.com
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Seven Counties Services, Inc. Resources
Access System1–800–264–8799–The Access System is a point of entry to Seven Counties Services and the entire local behavioral health service system in the region. Access’ services include telephone screening, intake, referral to Seven Counties Services or other resources in the community, and appointments at the Seven Counties’ site that can best serve the caller.
website: www.sevencounties.org/specialized_adult_mental_health_services.htm
Systems of Care (SAMHSA)
Systems of Care is a website devoted to providing information about the mental health of children, youth, and families. A system of care is a coordinated network of community–based services and supports that are organized to meet the challenges of children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families. Families and youth work in partnership with public and private organizations to design mental health services and supports that are effective, that build on the strengths of individuals, and that address each person’s cultural and linguistic needs. A system of care helps children, youth and families function better at home, in school, in the community and throughout life.
website:
www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov
KidsHealth
KidsHealth has separate sections for children, adolescents, and parents that includes its own design, age–appropriate content, and tone. There are many in–depth features, articles, animations, games, and resources developed by experts in the health of children and teens. For information on teen mental health, click on "teens" and then click on "Your Mind" to access a broad array of resources for teens.
website:
Mind Zone–Cope.Care.Deal.
Mindzone is a mental health Web site for adolescents funded by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands with support from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
website: