Links

Addiction and Recovery

» Al-Anon & Alateen Organizations

Al-Anon & Alateen information for Northern California. These organizations are for anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking or use, such as friends or family members.

» Alcoholics Anonymous Resources

A list of many resources related to Alcoholics Anonymous, including history, meetings, definitions, etc.

» Bay Area Recovery Resources

A list of resources, questions, meetings, etc. in the SF Bay Area. Includes questions to help determine if alcohol is influencing you or someone you love in addictive ways; special notes for teenagers; and newsletters.

» Crystal Meth Resources

Resources for anyone trying to shift their relationship with crystal meth.

» Overeaters Anonymous in San Francisco

Information about Overeaters Anonymous in San Francisco, including questions to help you determine if OA would be helpful for you.

» San Francisco Cocaine Anonymous

Cocaine Anonymous 12-step meetings in San Francisco and other North San Francisco areas.

» San Francisco Narcotics Anonymous

San Francisco Narcotics Anonymous website. For anyone who may be influenced by drugs in an addictive way.

Children

» American Mental Health Association

Articles by the American Mental Health Association on various topics about psychotherapy in general, as well as parenting, children’s mental health, etc.

» Article Collection

An extensive collection of articles on parenting and how to address the mental health needs of children. This website includes articles on many different specific difficulties, including anger, eating disorders, depression, gifted children, and ADHD.

» Child and Adolescent Mental Health: National Institute of Mental Health

A web site devoted to Child and Adolescent mental health, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Includes discussions about disorders, treatment, and the impact of trauma on children.

» Child and Adolescent Mental Health: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

A web site of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this page discusses child and adolescent mental health. Other pages on the site provide resources for specific aspects of child rearing: dealing with drugs and alcohol, resources for parents, etc.

» Children Booklets and Information

A web site devoted to producing booklets and information directed to children. Most focus on helping children with specific problems they may encounter, such as bullying, divorce, eating disorders, ADHD, etc.

Couples

» Couples Article

This web article discusses couples’ therapy and issues that couples may work on in psychotherapy, as researched by the American Mental Health Alliance.

» Couples Information

This is an extensive compendium of articles addressing many situations that couples may encounter. Includes how to live with someone with a specific difficulty (depression, ADHD, etc.) how to learn about yourself from relationships, “how to” guides and fact sheets, etc.

» Mental Health Article

A website devoted to articles about mental health. This page lists articles addressing how relationship issues can impact men and women differently. It also points to pages dealing with men’s mental health, women’s mental health, gay and lesbian relationships, etc.

» MFTs Brochure

An online brochure by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. This describes the background and minimum qualifications that MFTs bring to couple’s and family work.

» Role of Marriage and Family Therapy

This article from www.mayoclinic.com, for CNN, describes the role of marriage and family therapy in helping to address issues that may arise in relationships.

» Six Truths for Couples

A reprint from “Psychology Today” magazine, this article is called “Six Truths for Couples”

EMDR

» EMDR Information

Webpage where many topics about EMDR are addressed by the combined staff of Great Ormand Hospital and University College, London.

» EMDR International Association

Website for the EMDR International Association. Addresses many questions regarding EMDR treatment.

» EMDR Overview

An overview of EMDR from this well-renowned health website.

» Stages in EMDR Therapy

A more detailed description about the stages used in EMDR therapy. Other pages on this same site address manyh other aspects of the treatment, including its history, research, FAQs, etc.

Gifted

» California Association for the Gifted

The home page for the California Association for the Gifted. This website tends to be education -focused, including many articles addressing various options (home schooling, advancement, enrichment programs, etc) and legislation regarding gifted education. Also includes lists of scholarships available for the gifted, and links to many other web pages.

» Gifted Identity and Development

A list of books, articles, and websites dealing with gifted identity and development. Special pages for parents, children, & teens.

» National Association of Gifted Children

The home page for the National Association of Gifted Children. Specific pages devoted to parenting, publications, summer and enrichment programs, etc.

» SENG

The home page for SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted). Specific pages addressing parenting, diagnosis, finding a qualified psychotherapist, gifted adults, and multicultural outreach.

» Summer Institute for the Gifted

The home page for Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG), this lists some summer enrichment programs, both residential and day programs, across the country, run by SIG.

Individual Psychotherapy

» California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

From the website of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, this page addresses questions such as “What is a Marriage and Family Therapist?”, “Why use a Marriage and Family Therapist?” etc.

» Choosing the Right Mental Health Therapist

Ten guidelines for finding the best mental health professional to meet your needs. Written by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

» Common Mental Health Myths

A list of common myths about mental health. While some of these are phrased specifically for army personnel, the responses are generally applicable for anyone considering mental health treatment.

» Mental Health Medications

A Canadian website devoted to medications commonly prescribed for mental health reasons. Specific pages for each drug lists potential benefits, side-effects, etc.

» National Mental Health Association

A web page of the National Mental Health Association, containing frequently asked questions and links to pages on specific topics. Includes information on depression, eating disorders, anxiety, etc.

» National Mental Health Association

A web page of the National Mental Health Association, containing frequently asked questions and links to pages on specific topics. Includes information on depression, eating disorders, anxiety, etc.

Infertility

» Fertility Plus

Fertility Plus – A non-profit website providing information written by patients, for patients about trying to conceive.

» Queer Parents

Queer Parents – Website for Prospective Queer Parents, a San Francisco-based organization whose purpose is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and a social gathering space for queer (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc.) people who are interested in child raising and parenting.

» Serono Fertility

Serono Fertility – Website includes many ‘booklets’ addressing various aspects of infertility, including ovulation induction, male infertility, assisted reproduction technologies, dealing with insurance, and the emotional demands of dealing with infertility. This site is sponsored by Serono S.A., which is a global biotechnology leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. listing this link does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of serrano.

» Surrogacy Alternatives

Surrogacy Alternatives – For families considering surrogacy, this website addresses many of the aspects involved. The information provided is a good sampling of important things to consider regarding surrogacy. Listing this site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of Surrogacy Alternatives, Inc.

» UCSF Infertility

UCSF – UCSF is a provider in San Francisco of infertility treatments, including male and female medical procedures. Their website includes a list of all of their services and providers. Listing this site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of UCSF.

LGBT

» Center for Lesbian Health Research

The website for the Center for Lesbian Health Research, at the University of California, San Francisco. This contains many articles concerning physical and mental health topics of particular relevance to lesbians.

» Gay Men’s Health Information

A website devoted to gay men’s health, including mental health.

» LGBT Recovery Resources

The San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Community Center often offers events concerning mental health. It also is a great resource for finding support groups, activities, and other community resources

» LYRIC

The website for the San Francisco Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC). This is a community center for LGBTQ youth age 23 and under, and offers mental health services and many other programs

» New Leaf

A multipurpose community-based and non profit outpatient counseling center, New Leaf is one of the nation’s largest counseling centers for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. It provides free and low-cost psychotherapy for appropriate clients, and offers group and individual services to address addiction and recovery.

» San Francisco Gay Asian Pacific Alliance

The San Francisco Gay Asian Pacific Alliance, including their events calendar. Breaking isolation is an important component of mental health for gay men and lesbians; this is one of many organizations in the SF Bay are which can help to achieve that goal.

» San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Community Center

The San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Community Center often offers events concerning mental health. It also is a great resource for finding support groups, activities, and other community resources.

» TARC

The San Francisco Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center (TARC). TARC is a San Francisco based non-profit working to empower the community we serve to lessen the incidence of HIV infection, disease progression and homelessness among the residents of the Tenderloin neighborhood using harm reduction philosophy and practice. They also offer many services for the transgendered population.

» Tom Weddell Health Center

This is the website for the Tom Weddell Health Center, which includes a Transgender Clinic

» UC San Francisco AIDS Health Project

The University of California San Francisco AIDS Health Project offers free support groups and short-term individual psychotherapy counseling to both individuals, and to couples. Services are available for those living with HIV/AIDS, and also anyone who is HIV-Negative and concerned about HIV risk and exposure, or wanting to remain HIV Negative.

Relationships and Communication

» Communication Information

This website provides a list of articles devoted to communication, including guidelines for fighting, talking about sex, and taking care of yourself.

» Communication Skills

An article describing skills and tips for good communication.

» Conflict Information

A website hosted by the BBC including articles on many facets of conflict. How to identify your style in managing conflict, productive arguing, etc.

» Free Personality Test

A free online test site that will give you a basic idea of your personality type. This uses the Myers-Briggs personality types, based on the work of Carl Jung.