Rogers Memorial Hospital is in the process of collecting a number of other sites and resources on the web that might be of use or interest to you. We will continue to update this section as appropriate links arise.

If you offer mental health resources and would be willing to mutually link pages, please contact the marketing department by calling 800-767-4411.

Quick Links:
Adult Mental Health
Affiliations
Anxiety Disorders
Chemical Dependency
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Eating Disorders
General Mental Health
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Older Adult Mental Health
Other Treatment Centers

American Residential Treatment Association
A good resource for adult mental health residential programs. The American Residential Treatment Association was formed in 1992 to promote and enhance residential mental health treatment. The Member organizations of ARTA offer a variety of services and are able to respond to a wide range of needs. Listing in their directory reflects membership and does not imply any specific recommendation or endorsement.

Gift from Within
A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. The site includes articles and resources on PTSD and a Support Pal Network where they match survivors around the world by email, post office mail and phone.

Mental Health Association in Milwaukee County
Information, advocacy, and community education about mental health and mental illness, including an onsite resource center and website; referrals for mental health care; information about prevention; a speakers bureau; a Business Outreach program which offers presentations and resources on workplace mental health issues; support groups; free depression and anxiety screening; and the Invisible Children's Program, a support program for families where a parent has a mental illness. No fee. M-Th, 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. F, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Mental Health Association in Waukesha County
The Mental Health Association in Waukesha County, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that serves the community by promoting mental health. Since 1963, MHA volunteers and staff have helped people cope with emotional problems and worked to improve treatment for people experiencing a mental illness.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.

Depression and Bipolor Support Alliance (DBSA)
1-800-826-3632
DBSA is the nation's leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses - depression and bipolar disorder. The organization provides up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably.


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Affiliations

Center for Addiction & Behavioral Health Resource (CABHR)
Rogers Memorial Hospital announces its membership in the Center for Addiction and Behavioral Health Research (CABHR), located at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. CABHR is a Wisconsin non-profit partnership of public and private health and education organizations dedicated to research and to the sharing of information to guide health care decisions. Rogers Memorial will help with recruitment for various clinical trials involving behavioral health care as well as be involved in training psychologists, nurses and social workers.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Rogers Memorial Hospital announces collaboration with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Through our respective child and adolescent psychiatry programs, we will create a system for transitioning patients between inpatient and outpatient care.

Froedtert & Community Health
Rogers Memorial Hospital formed an alliance with Froedtert & Community Health, which includes Froedtert Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital, to provide strategic planning and program development in psychiatric and behavioral health for Froedtert & Community Health.

Medical College of Wisconsin
Rogers Memorial Hospital expands services to include Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) psychiatric services at Rogers Memorial's Milwaukee location. With the additional Medical College staff, psychiatrists will coordinate expanded services in medical/psychiatric care, clinical trials and psychiatric education.

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Anxiety Disorders

Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy
This site offers research information aimed at professionals on research and new treatment developed within the behavioral and cognitive sciences.

The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Provides current research information and networking resources for individuals, family members and professionals. Includes information on the annual national conference.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Provides prevention and treatment information for individuals, family members and professionals.

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
A voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational materials, advocating on legislative issues and supporting OCD treatment research.

The Trichotillomania Learning Center
This Center is a national non-profit organization established to provide information, support, and referral sources regarding the experience and treatment of trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling).

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Chemical Dependency

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. NIAAA also provides leadership in the national effort to reduce the severe and often fatal consequences of these problems.

National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Recent scientific advances have revolutionized our understanding of drug abuse and addiction. The majority of these advances, which have dramatic implications for how to best prevent and treat addiction, have been supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). NIDA supports over 85 percent of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA)
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a coalition of communications professionals – from advertising, the media industry, public relations, research companies, actors guilds, production companies – dedicated to one mission: to help kids and teens reject substance abuse by influencing attitudes through persuasive information.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is the federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.

Herrington McBride Alumni Association
The Herrington McBride Web site provides a gathering place for alumni of the McBride Treatment Center, the Herrington Recovery Center of Rogers Memorial Hospital, or other recognized treatment programs that view as their mission the treatment of alcoholic and other chemically dependent individuals.

National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
NAADAC's mission is to lead, unify and empower addiction focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, knowledge, standards of practice, ethics, professional development and research.

Community Substance Abuse Information, Education and Referral Agencies:

Addiction Resource Council, Inc.
W228 N683 Westmound Drive, Waukesha
262-524-7920

IMPACT Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, Inc.
2266 N Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee
414-773-0211

Racine Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.
818 6th Street, Racine
262-632-6200

Ozaukee Council, Inc.
101 Falls Road, Grafton
262-375-1110

Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse of Washington County
1625 E. Washington, West Bend
800-488-1181

Wisconsin Association on Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.
6411 Enterprise Lane, Suite 107, Madison
800-787-9979

For the time and place of a 12-step meeting near you, call:

Alcoholics Anonymous..........414-771-9119
Narcotics Anonymous...........800-240-0276
Cocaine Anonymous.............414-258-5433

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
AACAP is an organization that assists parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. Information is provided as a public service, but no individual consultations can be provided.

Autism Society of Wisconsin
ASW is a Wisconsin-based organization that provides support and information to the public. ASW sponsors an annual conference, offers a free quarterly newsletter, provides referral information, and maintains a Wisconsin directory of people who can give additional information or assistance. There are local chapters in Appleton, Chippewa Valley, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau, and Two Rivers/Manitowoc areas.

Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
An organization committed to supporting and promoting the development and adjustment of children with or those at risk of serious emotional disturbance. The Center is dedicated to a policy of collaboration at Federal, state, and local levels that contributes and facilitates the production, exchange, and use of knowledge about effective practices.

Center for Mental Health Services
A site with information on the Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health communications campaign to help families, educators, health care providers, and young people themselves recognize mental health problems, as well as to help seek or recommend appropriate services. The campaign was designed to work with the Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families program.

Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is a parent-led, not-for-profit, Web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, pediatric bipolar disorder.

Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
A nonprofit organization serving people with ADHD. CHADD provides science- and evidence-based information about ADHD to parents, educators, professionals, the media and the general public.

Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health (FFCMH)
A national parent-run nonprofit organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. FFCMH sponsors an annual conference, publications and other helpful resources.

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Eating Disorders

Academy for Eating Disorders
Serves eating disorder professionals by promoting effective treatment, developing prevention initiatives, stimulating research and sponsoring international conferences and regional workshops.

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
This website provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. The goal is to provide assistance, in the form of information, resources, and treatment referrals to those suffering from eating disorders (and their loved ones) in order to help them start on the road to recovery and healthy living.

Eating Disorders Recovery Support (EDRS)
Eating Disorders Recovery Support was established in order to promote the recognition and treatment of eating disorders in all populations. They aim to reduce the shame and stigma currently attached to eating disorders and mental illness; improve access to care for those suffering from eating disorders in the form of support groups, advocacy, and screening for eating disorders; and lobby our representatives for improved coverage for psychiatric illness and ultimately mental health parity.

Eating Disorder Recovery Center
Easy to navigate resource site provides information on eating disorders pertaining to both men and women. Additionally, information available on self harm, body image, mood disorders, physiological complications, dangerous chemicals, Missouri state law concerning treatment, shame, suggested readings with bookstore, a message forum for support

The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action
The Eating Disorders Coalition has a mission to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority. You can support the EDC by participating in lobby days and by joining the Friends and Family Action Counsel.

Eating Disorder Alumni Association
For more information about the Rogers Memorial Eating Disorder Alumni Association, please contact the Eating Disorder Center at 800-767-4411.

Gurze Books
A clearinghouse for eating disorders books and journals, plus links to informational websites.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
ANAD offers services, resources, information on pending legislation and links to other organizations.

The National Eating Disorders Association
Offers treatment referrals, a media advocacy program and links to other informational sites.

Something Fishy
The Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders is dedicated to raising awareness about eating disorders. The eating disorders treatment finder at Something Fishy contains listings from over 1,500 therapists, dieticians, treatment centers and other professionals worldwide working to help those with Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating and Binge Eating Disorder recover

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The Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy
A professional organization concerned with the application of behavioral and cognitive sciences to understanding human behavior. Includes fact sheets, audio and video resources, and a therapist directory.

Growth Groups
A great resource site for the mental health professional.

Internet Mental Health
An enormous site devoted to all facets of mental health with a section on obsessive-compulsive disorder. Among the subjects covered here are the success rates of various kinds of treatment for the disorder.

Psych Central
An index for psychology, support, mental health issues, resources, and people on the Internet.

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FAQ (Most Frequently Asked Questions About OCD)
This site answers Frequently Asked Questions, and offers an excellent overview of the condition, from symptoms to neurochemical causes.

Madison Institute of Medicine
A non-profit organization committed to education of rofessionals and the general public about treatment and research of obsessive-compulsive disorder and bipolar disorder.

The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
The new website provides up to date information about OCD, personal stories by people with the disorder and their family members, recommended books, recent media coverage of OCD, OCF, Chicago activities and more.

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
A voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational materials, advocating on legislative issues and supporting OCD treatment research.

OCD Resource Center
This site offers a good explanation of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a resources listing that includes support groups all over the country, and a schematic explanation of the role the neurotransmitter serotonin and its role in the illness.

Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Los Angeles Body Dysmorphic Disorder Clinic
This clinic specializes in the treatment of BDD, as well as other psychiatric disorders that frequently co-exist with BDD such as depression, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other anxiety disorders.

Trichotillomania Learning Center
The Center is a non-profit resource for compulsive hair-pullers & skin-pickers, their families and friends, and others interested in learning about this often-misunderstood disorder.

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Older Adult Mental Health

AARP
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, we seek to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose.

Milwaukee Department on Aging
866-224-9695
The mission of the Milwaukee County Department on Aging is to affirm the dignity and value of older adults of Milwaukee County by supporting their choices for living in, and giving to, the community. The Department on Aging provides advocacy and planning for one of the largest and most rapidly growing segments of Milwaukee county's population.

Elder Law Center/Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Group
608-224-0660

Medicare Supplement/Long-term Insurance Information and Counseling
800-242-1060

Waukesha Senior Services
262-548-7828

Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
800-815-0015

Other Treatment Centers

Kartini Clinic
Kartini Clinic offers inpatient hospitalization, intensive outpatient and regular outpatient care to patients aged 6-22. We have dedicated clinical milieux for college-age adults (to age 22), anorexia sub-type restricting, and anorexia sub-type binge-purge (we do not combine the two populations). Our medical director is board certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. We have two psychiatric nurse practitioners who undertake med management for our patients, and half a dozen masters-level therapists who provide individual, group, family, art, and movement therapies.

The OCD Center of Los Angeles
A psychotherapy program in Los Angeles providing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders and related anxiety disorders. This specialized treatment program is individually tailored to the specific needs of each client and may include individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy and/or home visits.