Government, Organizations and Projects

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State

Accessible PA
Accessible PA combines the latest information on programs and services in one convenient site for people of all ages with disabilities, as well as their families and support providers.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
PA PowerPort is a gateway for all services and programs within the state.

Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN)
DRN – a merger of PA Protection & Advocacy and the Disabilities Law Project – is a statewide, non–profit corporation designated as the federally–mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of all adults and children with disabilities. 

MH/MR Administrators Association of Pennsylvania
The association which represents the county mental health administrators is an affiliate of the County Commissioners Association in Pennsylvania.

MHAPA Children's News
A project of MHAPA and its partners across the state, this children's news site provides information on children's mental health issues in Pennsylvania — advocacy efforts, events, policy, etc.

Models for Change (MacArthur Foundation grant)
In partnership with its grantees in the juvenile justice field, the MacArthur Foundation has developed a working framework for a model juvenile justice system.  Pennsylvania was the first state chosen to participate in the Models for Change initiative.

NAMI PA
NAMI PA is dedicated to helping mental health consumers and their families rebuild their lives and conquer the challenges posed by severe and persistent mental illness.

Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP)
OMAP, part of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, assures access to quality healthcare for Pennsylvanians eligible for Medical Assistance.

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)
OMHSAS, part of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, is responsible for managing the state mental hospitals, and providing funding and oversight for Community Mental Health Services, HealthChoices Behavioral Health Services and Substance Abuse Services.

OpenMindsOpenDoors (OMOD)
A project of MHAPA, OMOD is a Pennsylvania initiative aimed at ending discrimination against people with mental illnesses.

Pennsylvania Bulletin
Online resource that includes Statewide and local court rules; the Governor's Proclamations and Executive Orders; Actions by the General Assembly; Rulemakings by State agencies; Proposed Rulemakings by State agencies; and State agency notices.

Pennsylvania Community Providers Association
The Pennsylvania Community Providers Association (PCPA) is a trade association whose members are community agencies serving persons with mental illness, mental retardation, or substance abuse.

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
The Department of Public Welfare helps people meet their basic needs by providing health care and other critical support services for children, the elderly, people with chronic diseases, persons with disabilities and low income families and adults in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania General Assembly
Search bills and resolutions before the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives. This site also provides calendars for both the Pennsylvania Senate and Pennsylvania House.

Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP)
PHLP is a nationally recognized expert and consultant on access to health care for low-income consumers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association (PMHCA)
PMHCA is a statewide membership organization representative of the individual and collective expression of people who have recovered or are recovering from mental illness.

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society
The Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society represents Pennsylvania Psychiatrists in advocating for their profession and their patients, and to assure access to psychiatric services of high quality.

Pennsylvania Psychological Association
A member of the American Psychological Association, the purpose of the Association is to advance psychology in Pennsylvania as a means of promoting human welfare.

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National

American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
AACAP's mission is the promotion of mentally healthy children, adolescents and families.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disabilities.

Building Blocks for Youth
An alliance that seeks to protect minority youth in the justice system and promote rational and effective justice policies.

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
An organization established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.

Juvenile Law Center
Through legal advocacy, research, publications, public education and training, Juvenile Law Center works to ensure that the child welfare, juvenile justice and other public systems provide vulnerable children with the protection and services they need to become happy, healthy and productive adults.  

Mental Health America
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives.

National Mental Health Consumer's Self-Help Clearinghouse
Connects individuals to self-help and advocacy resources, and offers expertise to self-help groups and other peer-run services for mental health consumers.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is a grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.

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