Professional Societies & Associations

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DBA NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR MENTAL WELLBEING IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT DRIVES POLICY AND SOCIAL CHANGE ON BEHALF OF OVER 3,400 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE MORE THAN (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED) 10 MILLION CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES THEY SERVE. WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES. WE BUILD THE CAPACITY OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT ORGANIZATIONS. AND WE PROMOTE GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL WELLBEING AS A CORE COMPONENT OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE. THROUGH OUR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID PROGRAM, WE HAVE TRAINED MORE THAN 3.5 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TO IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND AND RESPOND TO SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES.

MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS IS ONE THE LARGEST MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. SEE SCHEDULE OOPERATING MORE THAN FORTY FIVE SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF ADVOCACY, DIRECT SUPPORT AND TRAINING, AND EDUCATION SERVICES IN PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY, CHESTER AND BUCKS COUNTIES AND THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STATE-WIDE AND NATIONALLY. MHP IS AT THE FOREFRONT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WELLNESS SELF-MANAGEMENT APPROACHES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM MAJOR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SUPPORTS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS.

TO FOSTER AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT EVERY STATE.

DEDICATED TO FOSTERING, PROMOTING AND STUDYING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY, ALONG WITH ENCOURAGING PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS TO THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY. AAGP ENHANCES THE KNOWLEDGE BASE AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE IN GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH AND BY ADVOCATING FOR MEETING THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OLDER AMERICANS.

THE FOUNDATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE PHYSICIAN ACCESS TO QUALITY CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION THROUGH FACET'S ACCREDITED CME PROGRAM. THE ACTIVITIES WILL UPDATE PHYSICIANS ON NEW DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT MODALITIES, IMPROVE CLINICAL SKILLS, AND IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES.

THE MISSION OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (TXABA) IS TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND APPLICATION OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS TO IMPROVE THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE BY DISSEMINATING KNOWLEDGE FROM THE SCIENCE AND PROVIDING RESOURCES TO THE BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC IN TEXAS IN AN ETHICAL AND HIGH-QUALITY MANNER.

TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE MEDICAL EDUCATION OF MEMBER AND NONMEMBER PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS IN THE NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL COMMUNITY

The purpose of the Society is to expand knowledge related to biological function through scientific and professional publications and electronic media, education, science policy, scientific meetings, program development, and member services. The Society champions the importance of physiology forachieving breakthroughs in health, disease and the understanding of life.

TOGETHER, WE EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REIMAGINE WHAT IS POSSIBLE BY CREATING INCLUSIVE CAMP AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES, INSPIRING CONFIDENCE AND JOY, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION.

TO FURTHER THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS AND THERAPY.

INTERNATIONAL POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION (IPPA) HAS A THREE-PART MISSION: (1) TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS RESEARCH-BASED APPLICATIONS, (2) TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION AMONG RESEARCHERS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND PRACTITIONERS OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AROUND THE WORLD AND ACROSS ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES AND (3) TO SHARE THE FINDINGS OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY WITH THE BROADEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE.

TO ADVANCE CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONNECTION.

To improve the delivery of county and local based mental health substance abuse and development disability services and practices throughout the United States

ADVOCATE FOR ETHICAL AND EFFECTIVE RESILIENCE, WELLNESS AND RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. IMPROVE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF OUR WORKFORCE THROUGH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CERTIFICATION TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH BEHAVORIAL HEALTH CONCERNS THRIVE IN THEIR ROLES AND COMMUNITIES AS FULL CITIZENS.

To support the distribution of information related to percepual controll theory for individuals and organizations. IAACT supports trained falculty by providing instructional certification.

Scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of social psychology. Annual meeting held each October to further this mission. SESP also publishes two research journals which can be accessed online by all members.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PROMOTING CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK.

PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES CORPORATION D/B/A DELAWARE PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE ("PHMSC") IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES THAT HELP VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. PHMSC PARTNERED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE'S COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES TO ESTABLISH THE DELAWARE PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE.

The promotion of behavioral healthcare services in the State of Wyoming.

AS THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND OVERCOME BARRIERS TO CARE; INVEST IN THE FUTURE LEADERS OF PSYCHIATRY; SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TRAINING TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE; AND LEAD PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS PUBLIC CHALLENGES IN MENTAL HEALTH.

THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY OF BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY IS TO: 1. PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH INVESTIGATING THE NATURE, CAUSES, MECHANISMS, AND TREATMENTS OF DISORDERS OF THOUGHT, EMOTION, AND BEHAVIOR.2. FOSTER DEVELOPMENT OF INVESTIGATORS IN PSYCHIATRY.3. EDUCATE YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND CLINICIANS ABOUT THE BIOLOGICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS MORE GENERALLY.4. DISSEMINATE THE HIGHEST QUALITY KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF PSYCHIATRY.

TO PROVIDE "CULTURALLY-MINDED EVIDENCED-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, PREDOMINANTLY NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH COMMUNITY AND TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROVIDERS WHILE THEY DO IT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMS RELATED TO PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND PRE-DOCTORAL AND POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING, AND PERFORMS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROJECTS FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RELATED TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHRONIC DISEASES.

Provide services to protect the public safety and welfare of New Jersey citizens through education, identification, evaluation, treatment plan and advocacy for impaired licensed healthcare and other professionals

TO REACH OUT AND HELP THE FAMILIES OF FALLEN FBI AGENTS BY EASING THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF OBTAINING A COLLEGE EDUCATION.

THE PURPOSE IS TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE NETWORK WITH AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT WILL DEVELOP NEW AND INNOVATED MODELS OF CARE, UTILIZE BEST PRACTICES, STABLIZE QUALITY OF SERVICE AND DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES INCLUDING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES.

TO FOSTER INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CARE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER AND RELATED CONDITIONS.

THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF DRUG COURT PROFESSIONALS (TADCP) IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CRIME, AND RECIDIVISM IN TENNESSEE BY PROMOTING, ADVOCATING, AND SUPPORTING RECOVERY COURTS AND INDIVIDUAL TADCP MEMBERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTES POSITIVE CHANGE IN CRIMINAL AND ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFORMING OFFENDERS INTO POSITIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF PSYCHOANALYSTS ABOUT THE SPECIALIZED NATURE, THEORY, AND CLINICAL PRACTICE OF RELATIONAL PSYCHOANALYSIS AND PSYCHOTHERAPY; CREATING AND MAINTAINING AN ORGANIZED NETWORK OF PSYCHOANALYSTS FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES AND THE SHARING OF IDEAS AND PROJECTS; ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF THE PROFESSION OF PSYCHOANALYSIS WITH A FOCUS ON RELATIONAL PSYCHOANALYSIS.

To transform communities and the mental health system throughout California to empower, support, and ensure the rights of consumers, eliminate stigma, and advance self-determination for all those affected by mental health issues by championing the work of consumers and consumer-run organizations.

Organize, represent and educate body psychotherapists

PROVIDE A COMMON GROUND FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDY, RESEARCH, AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AMONG INDIVIDUALS FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES ENGAGED IN PREVENTIVE, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.

1) PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS OF LUBBOCK-COOPER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ("LCISD"), INCLUDING EFFORTS TO INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS IN LEARNING AND PREPARATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE; 2) PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS THAT GRADUATE FIOM LCISD

PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO RECOGNITION, TREATMENT AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, MENTAL ILLNESS, PAIN, PROPER PRESCRIBING, PHYSICIAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND OTHER ASSOCIATED MORBIDITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE.

THE MARCE SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA IS COMMITTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF CLINICAL CARE, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION(CARE). PROMOTING INTERDISCIPLINARY PREVENTURE AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO CHILDBEARING WOMEN, THIER FAMILIES, AND GENERAL MEDICAL COMMUNITY. ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSTIC, TREATMENT AND INEGRATIVE CARE STRATEGIES.

Our activities include influencing and effecting social change; and developing programs whereby psychologists of African ancestry can assist in solving problems of Black and other ethnic groups in our communities.

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) CLINICIAN CERTIFICATION AND DBT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION

The New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP) is the statewide organization that represents the profession of school psychology. NYASP serves children, their families, and the school community by promoting psychological well-being, excellence in education and sensitivity to diversity through best practices in school psychology.

TO PROMOTE RECOVERY AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE LIVES OF CENTRAL VIRGINIANS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS SUPPORT AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES

Advance the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, professional practice, education and policy.

Southeast Wisconsin Grief Network falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

Texas University and College Counseling Directors Assn falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

Southern States Psychiatric Hospital Association Inc. falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

Virginia Certification Board falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society of Greater Washington Inc. falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

North Dakota Association for Play Therapy falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

Napa-Solano Psychological Association falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

International Society for the Psychological Treatments of the falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists Inc. falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.