BREAKING: We just released the newest iteration of our comprehensive psychiatric beds report. Watch the video "How State Psychiatric Bed Shortages Leave Families Helpless" below, and read the report, "Prevention Over Punishment” https://lnkd.in/e9WmND4G for insights into the declining number of state hospital beds in the U.S. #PreventionOverPunishment
Treatment Advocacy Center
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, VA 1,791 followers
Eliminating Barriers to the Treatment of Serious Mental Illness
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Treatment Advocacy Center is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness (SMI). The organization promotes laws, policies, and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org
External link for Treatment Advocacy Center
- Industrie
- Non-profit Organizations
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 11-50 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Arlington, VA
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- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1998
- Spezialitäten
- mental health, mental illness, advocacy, research, psychiatric treatment, and severe mental illness
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200 N Glebe Rd
Ste 801
Arlington, VA 22203, US
Employees at Treatment Advocacy Center
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Lynda Kaufmann
Vice President of Development and Public Relations. Psynergy is growing !
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Kelly Russo
Experienced Philanthropic Professional || Strategic Development || Donor & Volunteer Engagement || Fundraising || Major Gifts
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Lisa Dailey
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Stephen Segal
President, Board of Directors at Treatment Advocacy Center
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Research suggests that up to 40% of people with psychotic disorders experience suicidal thoughts, up to 30% of people with psychotic disorders attempt suicide, and up to 10% of people with psychotic disorders die from suicide. If you have lost a loved one with SMI to suicide, TAC joins you in mourning this National Suicide Prevention month.
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The full recording of TAC's latest webinar on leading a legislative campaign as a severe mental illness advocate has been posted to our YouTube account! Find it here: https://lnkd.in/egcn9Y5u Thank you to everyone who attended! #severementalillness #advocacy
How to Become a Severe Mental Illness Advocate
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TAC's Community resource center provides helpful links and information on dozens of specific topics relating to severe mental illness. Find the articles relevant to you with our search tool here and at the link in our bio: https://lnkd.in/eDwdW3hb
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On National Grief Awareness Day, it's important to understand Ambiguous Loss, a type of grief that often comes with having a family member with SMI. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eEsDDYbf
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We are happy to share a personally speaking blog by Anita Fisher about her family's experience with the California CARE Act. Anita is the mother of an adult son with SMI, and a mental health family educator. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4e3WnCI
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Register for our webinar "Leading a Legislative campaign" here: https://lnkd.in/egfYqxjS #smi #severementalillness
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To submit a request for help from TAC's helpline, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e4qHXyxy #smi #severementalillness
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Navigating care for SMI can be confusing and overwhelming. Browse the Joan C. Scott Community Resource Library 24/7 for information and resources to help you in your journey. https://lnkd.in/ecb38aRY #severementalillness #smi
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We are happy to share a new personally speaking blog by J.W. Asbridge, the creator of Moms Who Care, an organization devoted to encouraging our overburdened, burned out mental healthcare staff. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ewRaHAWS
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