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Treating mental illnesses is an important step in keeping youth away from alcohol and illegal drugs. About half of teens and young adults who receive alcohol or drug treatment also have mental disorders.
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For local referrals

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) National Mental Health Information Center: 1-800-789-2647 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST)

  • SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center Mental Health Services Locator

  • National Strategy for Suicide Prevention's State Prevention Programs

  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    1-800-273-TALK (8255)


    For more information

    SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services

    National Institute of Mental Health

    American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    The National Suicide Prevention Resource Center

    National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center


    Helpful organizations

  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
    • (En Español)
  • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
  • National Mental Health Association


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    Last updated on 7/16/08