Books on Community Organizing

List of books and articles on community organizing

http://www.justpeace.org/organizing.htm

The Community Organizing Tool Box

"The Community Organizing Tool Box is written specifically with funding organizations in mind, though the perspectives shared may also be useful for others interested in assessing organizing work, including grassroots organizing groups." Developed by the Neighborhood Funders Group.

http://www.nfg.org/index.php?ht=d/Contents/contenttype_id/15/pid/2366/order/rt

Co-Dependency Articles at About.com

http://alcoholism.about.com/od/coda/Codependency_Resources.htm

Office for Civil Rights: Fact Sheets

List of fact sheets provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights that explain consumers rights to receive services and benefits in programs and activities funded by HHS, without facing unlawful discrimination. Includes fact sheets on Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/index.html

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws

A detailed guide to several laws affecting the lives of individuals with disabilities, including psychiatric disabilities. It includes the Americans with Disabilities Act, Telecommunications Act, Fair Housing Act, Rehabilitation Act, and others.

http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm

The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights

The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights: The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) public interest law firm whose mission is to mount a strategic legal campaign against forced psychiatric drugging and electroshock in the United States.

http://psychrights.org/

A Comparison of Competitive Employment Outcomes for the Clubhouse and PACT Models

Andrew D. Schonebaum, Jeremy K. Boyd, and Kenneth J. Dudek. A Comparison of Competitive Employment Outcomes for the Clubhouse and PACT Models. Psychiatric Services, Oct 2006; 57: 1416 - 1420.

http://ps.psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?Volume=57&page=1416&journalID=18

ICCD: International Center for Clubhouse Development

"ICCD is a global resource for communities creating solutions for people with mental illness. They help communities around the world create ICCD Clubhouses, which are community centers that give people with mental illness hope and opportunities to reach their full potential."

http://www.iccd.org/

CFIDS Association of America

CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome) Association of America offers latest research, articles, patient resources and community.

http://www.cfids.org/

The Bipolar Child: A Day in the Life

Brief article that outlines a typical day in the life of a bipolar child or adolescent.

http://www.bipolarchild.com/pdf/bc_newsletter_0506.pdf

NAMI: Teenage Suicide

Information on teenage suicide including basic facts, statistics, warning signs and other resources for further information and support.

http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Teenage_Suicide.htm

NIMH: Child & Adolescent Mental Health

National Institute of Mental Health information on child and adolescent mental health, which includes brochures, published studies, statistics and links to assist in finding treatment.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)

NICHCY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues, focusing on children and youth, birth to age 22.

http://nichcy.org/

NICHCY's 2012 Publications Catalog which includes all available publications and order form.

http://nichcy.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/onlinecatalog.pdf

The Storm In My Brain: Kids and Mood Disorders

Brochure for children, adolescents, and their families on depression and bipolar disorder.

http://www.dbsalliance.org/pdfs/storm.pdf

The Use of Medication in Treating Childhood and Adolescent Depression: Information for Patients and Families

Article on use of medication in treating children with depression and bipolar disorder.

http://www.parentsmedguide.org/parentsmedguide.pdf

Iris the Dragon

Website devoted to the Iris the Dragon children's book series. These books help address the topic of mental health with children.

http://www.iristhedragon.com

NAMI Child & Adolescent Action Center

Project of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill that focuses on improving the lives of children and adolescents with serious mental illness and their families. Includes research, services locations, federal/state policy & legislation, and more.

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Child_and_Teen_Support&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=72&ContentID=38391

The Treatment Relationship in Peer-Based and Regular Case Management for Clients with Severe Mental Illness

Dave Sells, Ph.D., Larry Davidson, Ph.D., Christopher Jewell, J.D., Ph.D., Paul Falzer, Ph.D. and Michael Rowe, Ph.D. (2006) The Treatment Relationship in Peer-Based and Regular Case Management for Clients with Severe Mental Illness. Psychiatric Services, 57:1179-1184.

http://ps.psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?articleID=96947

NAMI: Assertive Community Treatment

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Treatments_and_Supports&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=8075

Assertive Community Treatment Association

"Assertive Community Treatment is an array of services provided by community-based, mobile mental health treatment teams. The mission of the ACT Association is to promote, develop, and support high quality assertive community treatment services that help improve the lives of people diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness."

http://www.actassociation.org/