Resources
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on the National Institute of Mental Health.(el enlace es externo)
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association(el enlace es externo) offers information, resources, and networking opportunities to help adults with ADHD.
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(el enlace es externo) (CHADD) provides education, advocacy and support to educators, professionals, and parents of children with ADHD.
- Madison Area Adults with ADHD(el enlace es externo) Support Group Meeting occurs once a month.
- The National Resource on ADHD(el enlace es externo) is a program of CHADD and provides science-based information on ADHD.
- Read an overview on ADHD in Adults on PsychCentral(el enlace es externo).
- Take the ADD/ADHD Test(el enlace es externo) to determine severity of symptoms.
- Surviving ADD (When you’re not the one who has it)(el enlace es externo) is a blog written by the partner of a person with ADD and is written from a compassionate and practical perspective.
Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County(el enlace es externo) provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability.
- The Area Agency on Aging (el enlace es externo) serves individuals who are age 60 and over and/or their family members by providing information and assistance in accessing services that will help older adults stay in their own homes and communities. The AAA also publishes The Caregiver Chronicles Newsletter each month.
- Support for Individuals with Dementia(el enlace es externo) is available throughout Dane County and this web page lists several options for gathering with others who may be experiencing early stages of memory loss.
- For information on how to get involved with Alzheimer’s disease research in Madison, visit the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center(el enlace es externo).
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services(el enlace es externo) provides resources for Dementia and Family Caregiving.
- My Choice Wisconsin(el enlace es externo) works collaboratively with local agencies and health care providers to ensure our members have ample choices and high-quality support and services from a diverse network.
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin(el enlace es externo) offers support on a more local level to those affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
- Journey of Aging(el enlace es externo) is a resource guide for caregivers and aging adults in Dane County.
- National Institute on Aging(el enlace es externo) offers the latest news, information and research on healthy aging in the U.S.
- On January 1, 2019, NewBridge(el enlace es externo) officially came into existence as a non-profit organization serving older adults in Madison and Monona. While a new organization, it has a long history of service. Each of the Senior Coalitions has provided service for over 40 years.
- Alzheimer’s Association(el enlace es externo) offers the latest information on Alzheimer’s Disease research, clinical trials, fundraising and advocacy opportunities, 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) and how to become involved in fighting Alzheimer’s whether you have it, care for someone who does, or work in a field that connects you with sufferers of the disease.
- Visit the Know the 10 Signs(el enlace es externo) page of the Alzheimer’s Association web site
- The Caregiver Teleconnection (el enlace es externo)is a free, bilingual, and confidential program that connects caregivers and family members to information and support through live telephonic sessions or on demand via the web.
Alcoholism
- The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (el enlace es externo)is a statewide resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services. The helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call 211.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism(el enlace es externo) strives to understand the impact of alcohol on human health and well-being.
- Alcoholics Anonymous(el enlace es externo) is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.
- Al-Anon(el enlace es externo) provides support to friends and family of problem drinkers.
- Smart Recovery (el enlace es externo) supports individuals who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behaviors (substances or activities), by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions; and to work towards long-term satisfactions and quality of life.
Anger Management
- American Psychological Association(el enlace es externo) provides resources for those wishing to control their anger.
Anxiety
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America(el enlace es externo) (ADAA) is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depressive, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders.
- National Institute of Mental Health(el enlace es externo) offers information about symptoms, risk factors, and treatment for Anxiety Disorders.
Caregivers
- Caregiver Action Network (CAN)(el enlace es externo) works to improve the quality of life for those who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
- Family Caregiver Alliance (el enlace es externo) is the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care for loved ones at home.
- Lotsa Helping Hands(el enlace es externo) offers a way to join a community of caregivers and post requests for help and support within that community.
- National Alliance for Caregiving(el enlace es externo) works to advance family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services(el enlace es externo) provides resources for Dementia and Family Caregiving.
- The Area Agency on Aging (el enlace es externo)serves individuals who are age 60 and over and/or their family members by providing information and assistance in accessing services that will help older adults stay in their own homes and communities. The AAA also publishes The Caregiver Chronicles Newsletter each month.
- Journey of Aging(el enlace es externo) is a resource guide for caregivers and aging adults in Dane County.
- National Institute on Aging(el enlace es externo) offers the latest news, information and research on healthy aging in the U.S.
- AARP(el enlace es externo) provides information for caregivers and lists other resources on their web site.
- The Caregiver Teleconnection (el enlace es externo)is a free, bilingual, and confidential program that connects caregivers and family members to information and support through live telephonic sessions or on demand via the web.
- The Center for Patient Partnerships (el enlace es externo)works to empower patients in the healthcare system. They advocate for patients and their families, educate future professionals, and perform research to help make medicine more inclusive.
Depression
- Beck Depression Inventory(abre en una nueva ventana) is a self-assessment tool and can be helpful in identifying symptoms of depression.
- National Institute of Mental Health(el enlace es externo) provides information about Depression.
- American Psychological Association(el enlace es externo) provides resources for those suffering from Depression.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness(el enlace es externo) (NAMI) provides education, advocacy, and support for those directly or indirectly impacted by mental illness.
Disability
- Access to Independence(el enlace es externo) provides resources, services, and advocacy for people with any type of disability, and of any age.
- The Arc Wisconsin(el enlace es externo) promotes and protects the human rights of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
- My Choice Wisconsin(el enlace es externo) works collaboratively with local agencies and health care providers to ensure our members have ample choices and high-quality support and services from a diverse network.
- Dane County Family Support & Resource Center(el enlace es externo) provides in-home and community support to families in Dane County who are raising children with significant disabilities at home.
- Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County(el enlace es externo) provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability.
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development(el enlace es externo) provides information on recognizing the signs of a learning disability.
- Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired(el enlace es externo) is a legislative advocate for Wisconsin residents who are blind/visually impaired and also provides vision services to those who need them.
Domestic Violence
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Services(el enlace es externo) in Madison, Wisconsin offers a wide array of crisis intervention and community education/prevention programs, including a 24-hour Help Line and domestic violence shelter.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline(el enlace es externo) provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to victims of domestic violence.
- UNIDOS(el enlace es externo) exists to empower the community to break the cycle of domestic violence, end sexual assault and promote healthy family systems. (UNIDOS (el enlace es externo)existe para fortalecer a la comunidad a romper el ciclo de violencia doméstica, poner fin a la agresión sexual y promover sistemas familiares saludables.)
- Freedom, Inc (el enlace es externo)serves Hmong, Black, Khmer victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. They also have Queer/LGBTQI specific services.
- Project RESPECT (el enlace es externo)serves adult and juvenile victims of: prostitution, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking.
Eating Disorders
- Understanding Eating Disorders: Free E-Mental Health Resources(el enlace es externo) from the University of Texas-Austin.
- The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc.(el enlace es externo) (ANAD) works to fight eating disorders in the United States. ANAD assists people struggling with eating disorders and also provides resources for families, schools and the eating disorder community.
- The National Eating Disorders Association(el enlace es externo) (NEDA) supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and connects them to local and national resources.
End of Life
- Agrace(el enlace es externo) is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization and offers care and support through the stages of a serious illness.
- Heartland Hospice(el enlace es externo) provides care wherever you call home: in your house, a skilled nursing center, an assisted living facility or independent living facility.
- The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)(el enlace es externo) is a nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. Web site includes good information on hospice.
- The Center for Patient Partnerships (el enlace es externo)works to empower patients in the healthcare system. They advocate for patients and their families, educate future professionals, and perform research to help make medicine more inclusive.
- Questions and Answers on Advance Directives (abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)is a document created by the American Hospital Association to help get started on end of life planning.
- ADRC has a checklist- https://daneadrc.org/documents/pdf/End-of-Life-Checklist-ADRC.pdf(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- AARP has list of things that should be done - https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/when-loved-one-dies-checklist.html(el enlace es externo)
Financial Issues
- Many banks and credit unions will help you to create a personal budget and/or may offer money management seminars. Check with your financial institution for more information.
- Greenpath Financial Wellness(el enlace es externo) offers information and consultation related to financial health and debt management.
- Dane County UW-Extension Financial Education Center(el enlace es externo) teaches money management skills to Dane County residents.
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)(el enlace es externo): Several insurance plans give rebates for participation. You are able to purchase organic veggies, delivered to work or home, with recipes, from a local farmer and you pay up front to the farmer directly (which helps the farmer) and you are able to get a rebate at the end of the year.
- Dane County Time Bank(el enlace es externo): Timebanking is based on a philosophy that our communities work better when all of our contributions are valued. When you need something like minor home repair, child care, companionship, an exercise buddy, look on Community Weaver and contact a member directly, or call the Timebank coordinator and ask.
Gambling Addiction
- Gamblers Anonymous(el enlace es externo) offers help and support to those who want to recover from a gambling problem.
Grief and Loss
- What’s Your Grief(el enlace es externo) is a blog co-authored by two mental health professionals in Baltimore. Their mission is to promote grief education, exploration, and expression in both practical and creative ways.
- The Dougy Center(el enlace es externo) provides resources and support to children, teens, young adults, and their families who are grieving a death.
- The Compassionate Friends (el enlace es externo)provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
- Agrace(el enlace es externo) is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization and offers care and support through the stages of a serious illness.
- Heartland Hospice(el enlace es externo) provides care wherever you call home: in your house, a skilled nursing center, an assisted living facility or independent living facility.
- The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)(el enlace es externo) is a nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. Web site includes good information on hospice.
- Though no longer in operation, the American Hospice Foundation's(el enlace es externo) web site is still online and offers some very helpful guidance on experiencing grief.
Housing
- The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison provides a comprehensive list of housing resources on their website.
Legal Help
- The Neighborhood Law Clinic(el enlace es externo) (NLC) provides free legal information to residents of Dane County and surrounding counties in limited circumstances. NLC is part of the University of Wisconsin Law School's Economic Justice Institute. NLC clients receive legal services from law students, who are supervised by attorneys.
- UW Law School's Restraining Order and Survivor Advocacy Clinic(el enlace es externo) (ROSA) assists victims/survivors of intimate-partner violence and/or crime. Law students assist with Restraining Order petitions, providing direct representation at injunction hearings (restraining order hearings), and providing relevant resources under the supervision of experienced clinical faculty.
- Madison College Legal Clinic(el enlace es externo) offers free legal advice to students and community members.
- Community Justice, Inc.(el enlace es externo) are "lawyers for everyday people", a non-profit law firm working to close the justice gap in South Central Wisconsin and making justice affordable for all.
- Legal Action of Wisconsin(el enlace es externo) provides legal help to low-income individuals.
- WI State Bar Lawyer Referral Service(el enlace es externo) allows you to search for an attorney online or by phone.
- Questions and Answers on Advance Directives (abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)is a document created by the American Hospital Association to help get started on end of life planning.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ) Resources
- The CDC LGBT Health web page(el enlace es externo) offers many resources for LGBT youth, their friends, family, and educators.
- OutReach-South Central Wisconsin’s LGBT Community Center(el enlace es externo) is located in Madison and works to promote equality and quality of life for LGBT people through community building and human services.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services(el enlace es externo) lists a number of LGBT Health Resources.
- The Pride Institute(el enlace es externo) in Eden Prairie, MN offers a residential treatment program for substance abuse, sexual health, and mental health for the LGBTQ community.
Marriage/Relationship Issues
- The American Psychological Association(el enlace es externo) provides guidance on marriage and divorce.
- The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center(el enlace es externo) offers resources and information on relationships and family.
Mental Health
Journey Mental Health Crisis Line
(608) 280-2600
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline(el enlace es externo)
1-800-273-8255
- ETF Mental Health Resource(el enlace es externo) web page outlines steps you can take to feel better if you aren't thriving.
- Journey Mental Health Center(el enlace es externo) is located in Madison and provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services to residents of southern Wisconsin.
- Mental Health America of Wisconsin (el enlace es externo)offers local resources to achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness(el enlace es externo) (NAMI) provides education, advocacy, and support for those directly or indirectly impacted by mental illness.
- National Institute of Mental Health(el enlace es externo) is the lead federal agency researching mental health disorders.
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline(el enlace es externo) 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
- Worksheet: Breaking Habits(abre en una nueva ventana)
Mental Health Resources in Spanish
Recursos de Salud Mental en Español
- Puede encontrar información en español sobre una variedad de problemas de salud mental en espanol.mentalhealth.gov(el enlace es externo).
- Racismo y violencia: cómo ayudar a los niños a enfrentar las noticias(el enlace es externo) (Child Mind Institute)
- El Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre (el enlace es externo)(MMHRC) tiene información sobre la salud mental y el bienestar emocional en español.
- Depresión(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Ansiedad(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Salud mental de niños y adolescents(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Esquizofrenia(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Trastorno bipolar del ánimo(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Trastorno por estrés postraumático(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Trastorno de la alimentación(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Trastorno de la personalidad(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Apoyo a padres y familias: salud mental y bienestar de niños y jóvenes(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Identidad cultural y salud mental(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Estrés(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
- Prevención del suicidio(abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)
Mental Health Resources in Hmoob
- The Hmong Institute Hmoob Kaj Siab(el enlace es externo) provides holistic culturally- and linguistically- competent mental health, case management, support, and health education services.
Mindfulness & Meditation
- UW-Health Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction(el enlace es externo) is part of UW Health's Integrative Health Program and offers a variety of group and individual meditation programs.
Parenting
- Dane County United Way Resources and Programs for Parents(el enlace es externo) offers community resources for parents online or by calling 211.
- Family Voices of Wisconsin(el enlace es externo) is a statewide network of families who have children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities and those who work on their behalf.
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development(el enlace es externo) provides information on recognizing the signs of a learning disability.
- Information and articles about parenting are found on the American Psychological Association(el enlace es externo).
- Safe Communities (el enlace es externo)is an online resource for family and friends of people battling drug addiction.
Racism & Mental Health
- Anti-Racism Resources For White People (el enlace es externo)(Forbes) includes a long list of books on this topic.
- The Child Mind Institute provides guidance on talking to kids in Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News(el enlace es externo). En español(el enlace es externo).
- How to Talk to your Children about Protests and Racism (el enlace es externo)(CNN)
- Anti-Racism for Kids 101: Starting to Talk About Race (el enlace es externo)(Books for Littles)
Resiliency
- Resiliency In Action(el enlace es externo) offers information and a quiz that encourages you to test your own resiliency.
- Hard-Wired to Bounce Back(el enlace es externo) is an article that discusses research on our ability to bounce back from adversity.
Retirement
- PLATO(el enlace es externo) is a self-directed, volunteer-led, nonprofit organization serving more than 900 lifelong learners living in and around Dane County. Most members are approaching or actively enjoying retirement. All share a passion for learning and a desire to stay engaged with the world and with others who share their interests. No formal education or university affiliation is necessary to join.
Sleep Disorders
- The National Institutes of Health provides information about sleep disorders on more than one of its sites:
- Information from UW Health about Shift Work Sleep Disorder(el enlace es externo).
Substance Addiction
- The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (el enlace es externo)is a statewide resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services. The helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call 211.
- Journey Mental Health Center(el enlace es externo) is located in Madison and provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services to residents of southern Wisconsin.
- Tellurian(el enlace es externo) specializes in substance abuse and chemical addiction treatment, with an emphasis on co-occurring mental health disorders. Tellurian offers case management and residential treatment in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Narcotics Anonymous(el enlace es externo) is a global, community-based organization that offers recovery from the effects of addiction.
- Safe Communities (el enlace es externo)is an online resource for family and friends of people battling drug addiction.
Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline(el enlace es externo)
Call, text, or chat 988
Veterans Crisis Line(el enlace es externo)
Dial 988, then press 1
Text 838255
- Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (el enlace es externo)provides all survivors and co-workers of law enforcement suicide with enduring support while working with the agency to provide respect and dignity to the families and law enforcement community.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Crisis Resources(el enlace es externo)
- Surviving a Suicide Loss (abre en una nueva ventana)(el enlace es externo)is a resource and healing guide for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
- Survivors of Suicide Services(el enlace es externo) through Journey Mental Health Center provides information and support to persons who have been affected by suicide.
- The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)(el enlace es externo) is a federally supported resource center providing technical assistance, training, and materials to increase the knowledge and expertise of suicide prevention practitioners.
- All One Health Info Sheet(abre en una nueva ventana) provides warning signs and ways to help someone considering suicide.
Support Groups
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin(el enlace es externo) offers several support groups in Southern Wisconsin:
- Psychology Today Support Groups Listing(el enlace es externo) includes detailed professional listing for psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, counselors, support groups, and treatment centers.
Tobacco Addiction
- UW Health Smoking Cessation Resources(el enlace es externo)
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services sponsors the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line(el enlace es externo). It's free and available to Wisconsin residents ages 13 and older who want to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing nicotine products.
- Quitting Using Intensive Treatments Study (QUITS)(el enlace es externo) is a research study at the University of Wisconsin to help people quit smoking.
- Smokefree.gov(el enlace es externo) offers support, tips, tools and expert advice to help you quit smoking.
- The American Cancer Society(el enlace es externo) provides incentive and support to stop smoking.
- CDC How to Quit Smoking Resources(el enlace es externo)
Trauma
- Emotional Freedom Techniques(el enlace es externo) (EFT) is a self-help method based on research showing that emotional trauma contributes greatly to disease. Clinical trials have shown that EFT tapping is able to rapidly reduce the emotional impact of memories and incidents that trigger emotional distress.
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services(el enlace es externo) includes information about Trauma-Informed Care on its web site.
- SAMHSA’s Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Emotional Distress(el enlace es externo) points out the common warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress.
Veterans
Veteran's Crisis Line(el enlace es externo)
1-800-273-8255, Press 1
- Madison Vet Center(el enlace es externo) offers support services for veterans.
- Dane County Veterans Service Office(el enlace es externo) provides links to opportunities, benefits, and social organizations for veterans.
- Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs(el enlace es externo) provides information and resources to Wisconsin veterans.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs(el enlace es externo) has a web site to help veterans and their family members navigate benefits.
- Resources for Veterans(el enlace es externo) including a four-part series about Afghanistan Veterans and how they can get help through VA.
Work/Life Balance
- FEI Workforce Resilience is the City of Madison’s external EAP provider. Find additional articles, videos, and webinars related to work-life balance.
- Dial 211(el enlace es externo) in order to connect with vital human services for everyday life or times of crisis.
- Information from UW Health about Shift Work Sleep Disorder(el enlace es externo).