Washington University Resources:
Washington University Department of Psychiatry
Volunteer for Health – A program at Washington University for individuals to get involved with medical research.
Global and National Resources:
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness – The Nation’s voice on mental illness
Schizophrenia.com: Indepth Schizophrenia News, Information and Support
Open the Doors – A global program to fight the stigma of schizophrenia. The website also contains helpful information for people with schizophrenia, their families, and health care professionals.
World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders – A global organization dedicated to helping people with schizophrenia and their loved ones.
MayoClinic - Schizophrenia Information from MayoClinic.com
Local Resources:
Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri – This frequently updated website contains links to almost all mental health resources in the area.
NAMI-St. Louis
Independence Center – A local organization that provides services for adults with mental illness to help them live and work in the community.
Self-Help Center – An area non-for-profit agency with resources for adults with mental illness including support groups like Schizophrenics Anonymous and a lunch program.
Peter and Paul Community Services - An ecumenical human service agency committed to providing immediate and transitional housing and supportive services to the homeless, especially those experiencing mental illness, HIV/AIDS and drug and alcohol addiction.
Karla Smith Foundation - With support groups, peer-to-peer coaching, education programs, and awareness events, the KSF helps bring balance into lives that are affected by mental illness or suicide of a loved one.