Bipolar Disorder Health Center
Table of Contents
Getting Help
If you are unsure where to go for help, ask your family doctor. Others who can help are listed below.
Mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or mental health counselors
- health maintenance organizations
- community mental health centers
- hospital psychiatry departments and outpatient clinics
- mental health programs at universities or medical schools
- dtate hospital outpatient clinics
- gamily services, social agencies, or clergy
- peer support groups
- private clinics and facilities
- employee assistance programs
- local medical and/or psychiatric societies
You can also check the phone book under "mental health," "health," "social services," "hotlines," or "physicians" for phone numbers and addresses. An emergency room doctor can also provide temporary help and can tell you where and how to get further help.