Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/p.html
This extensive site offers additional information on many of the topics covered by the two workshops: drugs (use, dosage, side effects, brand names); descriptions of mental illnesses including dementia (under "Disorders"); for some diagnoses, clients’ stories of what it is like to live with the disorder; articles and booklets, some of which you may be able to use to help clients learn more about mental illness; and links to other sites.

Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz.org/
The Western North Carolina Chapter, http://www.alz-nc.org/
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter, http://www.alznc.org/

NC Live
http://www.nclive.org
Readers who do not have a major university library close at hand--and even some of those who do--may have some difficulty finding social work journals. However, this wonderful resource, funded by the NC Legislature, Duke Endowment, and Cannon Foundation, makes full-text versions of many articles available to individuals over the Web. Consult a librarian at your local public library or community college to use this data base or to obtain your own password for using it on your personal computer in the office or at home. Select "Full Text" at the opening screen. You may find "MasterFile Premiere" and "Academic Search Elite" very helpful.

National Association for the Mentally Ill
http://www.nami.org/
This is the most familiar of the advocacy organizations for people and families affected by chronic mental illness. Its home page contains press releases, some information on the impact of mental illness on our society, and contacts for state affiliates.

NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Home page: http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/
Listing of Area Programs: http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/lmedirectory.htm

NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
Home page: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/
Directories of aging services by county: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/services/svcbycnty.htm
Area Agencies on Aging: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/aaa.htm

NC Cooperative Extension Service at NCSU
About living wills and health care power of attorney: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/frm/pubs/fcs364.php. See also Carol Schwab's article on advance instruction about mental health care.

National Association of Social Workers
http://www.naswdc.org/
Information on membership, practice issues, practitioners, and the Code of Ethics.

National Institute of Mental Health (National Institutes of Health)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Mental Help Net
http://mentalhelp.net/
A site for providers of mental health services, with links to information on disorders and treatments, professional resources, and managed care.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/