Chapter One: Brain Injury   Chapter Two: Developmental Disabilities
Chapter Three: Physical Disabilities   Chapter Four: Blindness
Chapter Five: Deafness   Chapter Six: Mental Illness
Chapter Seven: Chemical Dependency   Chapter Eight: Aging Issues

Mental Illness

Mental illness affects an individual's thinking, behavior or mood, and sometimes interrupts one's life. Many mental illnesses are the result of chemical imbalances in the brain. There are a variety of therapeutic interventions which can address the illness and provide support for people and their families. The websites listed below will provide additional information.

    National Alliance for Mental Illness

    Mental Health Association of Onondaga County

    New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
1-800-624-4143

    Liberty Resources

    The Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc.

    Transitional Living Services

    New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services

  

Nami-Promise

Network of Care for Behavioral Health

 Network of Care