Local, Statewide and Nationwide
Mental Health Related Prevention Programs
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of specific types of mental health issues such as problem gambling, suicidal feelings, sexual addiction, shopping addiction or cluttering through a variety of educational interventions in situations where prevention is a realistic option. The programs help people understand the nature of the problem, the impact of the issue on the lives of individuals and families, the risk factors and warning signs, and sources of treatment and support that are available in the community.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Capital Area
P O Box 3467, Fairfax, VA, 22038
Main:
(646) 632-5189
Toll Free:
(800) 273-8255
Vision Health
Programs provided by optometrists, ophthalmologists, occupational and physical therapists including vision exams, treatment for eye disease, provision of glasses, diagnosis of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Services also include low vision and vision loss therapies.
American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 420, Alexandria, VA, 22311
Main:
(202) 467-5081
Toll Free:
(800) 424-8666
Fax:
(703) 465-5085
American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 420, Alexandria, VA, 22311
Main:
(202) 467-5081
Toll Free:
(800) 424-8666
Fax:
(703) 465-5085
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
1825 K Street NW, Suite 1103, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 454-6400
Toll Free:
(877) 324-5252
Fax:
(240) 454-6401
National Eye Institute (NEI)
31 Center Drive MSC 2510, Bethesda, MD, 20892
Main:
(301) 496-5846
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
415 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002
Main:
(202) 234-1010
Fax:
(202) 234-1020
Statewide and Nationwide
Mental Health Related Prevention Programs
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of specific types of mental health issues such as problem gambling, suicidal feelings, sexual addiction, shopping addiction or cluttering through a variety of educational interventions in situations where prevention is a realistic option. The programs help people understand the nature of the problem, the impact of the issue on the lives of individuals and families, the risk factors and warning signs, and sources of treatment and support that are available in the community.
2001 S Street, NW Suite 630, Washington, DC, 20009
Main:
(202) 332-9595
Fax:
(202) 332-9599
2001 S Street, NW Suite 630, Washington, DC, 20009
Main:
(202) 332-9595
Fax:
(202) 332-9599
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA, 22203
Main:
(703) 524-7600
National Alliance on Mental Illness Virginia (NAMI VA)
PO Box 18086, Richmond, VA, 23226-8086
Main:
(804) 285-8264
Toll Free:
(800) 950-6264
Fax:
(804) 285-8464
National Council for Behavioral Health
1400 K Street Northwest Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20005
Main:
(888) 244-8980 x4
National Council on Problem Gambling
730 11th Street NW, Suite 601, Washington, DC, 20001
Main:
(202) 547-9204
Toll Free:
(800) 522-4700
Vision Health
Programs provided by optometrists, ophthalmologists, occupational and physical therapists including vision exams, treatment for eye disease, provision of glasses, diagnosis of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Services also include low vision and vision loss therapies.
Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI)
2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 877-4000
Fax:
(804) 877-4003
111 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Main:
(212) 821-9384
Toll Free:
(800) 829-0500
Fax:
(212) 821-9707
111 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Main:
(212) 821-9384
Toll Free:
(800) 829-0500
Fax:
(212) 821-9707
22512 Gateway Center Dr, Clarksburg, MD, 20871
Main:
(800) 437-2423
Fax:
(301) 258-9454
Eye Cancer Network Foundation
115 East 61st Street, Suite 5B, New York City, NY, 10065
Main:
(212) 832-8170
P.O. Box 429098, San Francisco, CA, 94142
Main:
(415) 561-8500
Toll Free:
(877) 887-6327
Fax:
(415) 561-8567
P.O. Box 429098, San Francisco, CA, 94142
Main:
(451) 561-8500
Toll Free:
(877) 887-6327
Fax:
(415) 561-8567
Foundation Fighting Blindness
6925 Oakland Mills Road, #701, Columbia, MD, 21045
Main:
(410) 423-0600
Toll Free:
(800) 683-5555
Fax:
(410) 872-0438
Foundation Fighting Blindness
6925 Oakland Mills Road, #701, Columbia, MD, 21045
Main:
(410) 423-0600
Toll Free:
(800) 683-5555
Fax:
(410) 872-0438
Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.
1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5, Flower Mound, TX, 75022
Main:
(214) 888-0220
Fax:
(214) 888-0230
111 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Main:
(212) 821-9200
Toll Free:
(800) 829-0500
300 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
Main:
(630) 571-5466
300 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
Main:
(630) 571-5466
Lions Eyeglass Recycling, Inc.
501 Elm Avenue, SW,, P.O. Box 1772, Roanoke, VA, 24008
Main:
(540) 345-8823
Fax:
(540) 982-8195
501 Elm Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016
Main:
(540) 342-5466
Fax:
(540) 989-5225
Macular Degeneration Foundation
P. O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV, 89053
Main:
(888) 633-3937
Fax:
(702) 450-2908
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20010
Main:
(202) 877-1000
National Association for Visually Handicapped
111 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Main:
(212) 821-9200
Toll Free:
(800) 829-0500
Fax:
(212) 212-9707
