Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

The mission of the Department of Human Services is to promote the highest level of independence for all individuals regardless of disability or disorder. Links provide information regarding: Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Developmental Disabilities; Mental Health; Human Services Center; Rehabilitation Services.

This site provides information to consumers regarding health and human services available in the state of South Carolina including: cash assistance, child support, childcare, food stamps, and Medicaid.

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare oversees all Children, Youth & Families, Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Income Maintenance, Medical Assistance and Social Program issues in the Commonwealth. The website offers information many of their program areas.

This site provides information to consumers regarding health and human services available in the state of Oklahoma including: cash assistance, child support, childcare, food stamps, developmental disability services, long-term care, transportation and Medicaid.

This site provides a list of resources and contacts regarding issues of health and advocacy in Oklahoma.

The Department of Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) works to ensure the availability of services and supports that assist individuals in living the life they choose; to promote their health and safety; and to assist and support the families of these individuals in achieving these goals. The website offers information to advocates, citizens, county boards and providers.

The North Dakota Department of Human Services' mission is to provide quality, efficient and effective human services, which improve the lives of people. The website offers information on Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, Child Support Enforcement, Financial Help, Medicaid and other Medical Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Services to Individuals with Disabilities.

The Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled in New York serves people with mental disabilities and their families by providing independent oversight of the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State.

The Human Services Department serves over 600,000 New Mexicans each month by administering several large state and federally funded programs including: Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps & Child Support Enforcement Services.

This site provides information and links on: Health Care, Disability Programs, Welfare Services, Children's Services, & Working Families in New Jersey.