• Addiction / Substance Abuse
• Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
• Autism
• Cerebral Palsy
• Depression
• Developmental Disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuromuscular Disease
• Neuropathy
• Parkinson's Disease
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Stroke

Addiction/Substance Abuse

Need Help? Call 1-800-662-HELP or visit the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator.

The New Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain
An engaging component of the Learn Genetics Web site, from the University of Utah's Genetic Science Learning Center.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA's mission is to lead the United States in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse Information for the Public
From the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Provides links to public information about drug problems, alcoholism, addiction, drug abuse, drinking problems, and about treatment for these problems.

Alcoholism Information
From Medline Plus: Trusted Health Information for You, a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Drug Abuse Information
From Medline Plus: Trusted Health Information for You, a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Utah 24-Hour Crisis Lines
Mental Health Crisis Lines operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are open to anyone needing mental health crisis services. The organizations listed provide crisis counseling and mental health information and referrals. All calls are confidential and may be made anonymously. If there is a life-threatening emergency, or if you have concerns or fear of danger, immediately call 911.

Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
The State of Utah's agency responsible for ensuring that prevention and treatment services for substance abuse and mental health are available statewide. If you, a friend, or family member is struggling with a mental health problem or a problem with alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, there is help available.

Utah Behavioral Healthcare Network
The network consists of all of the community mental health and substance abuse providers in Utah that operate under the responsibility of the Local Mental Health and Substance Abuse Authorities (County Governments). Its fourteen members deliver the public services for mental health and substance abuse throughout the state.

Utah Addiction Center at the University of Utah
Dedicated to the prevention of chemical addiction and the improvement of patient care through research, education and clinical training.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Center for Alzheimer's Care, Imaging and Research, University of Utah
The Intermountain West’s most comprehensive treatment, research and education resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The center works to raise standards for dementia care by empowering patients, caregivers and physicians with the most current knowledge available and state-of-the-art diagnostic methods, including positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.

Alzheimer’s Association and Utah Alzheimer's Association
Working to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Autism

Autism Society of America
Promoting lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.

Utah Autism Research Program at the University of Utah
Researching autism spectrum disorders to improve our understanding of the causes and, ultimately, the successful treatments for autism spectrum disorders. Current projects include genetic studies using Utah's unique genealogical resources, studies of brain development in children with autism, and studies of the immune system in autism.

Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy
Providing information on cerebral palsy and serve as an advocate for the rights of disabled people.

Depression

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Find your local NAMI chapter here.

Developmental Disabilities

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
A professional association run by and for professionals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

The Arc
National organization of and for people with mental retardation and related development disabilities and their families.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation
Dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy, to work for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.

American Epilepsy Society
In support and enhancement of the study, acquisition, dissemination, and application of medical knowledge concerning epilepsy in all of its phases: biological, clinical and social.

Multiple Sclerosis

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Aiming to end the devastating effects of MS.

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Working to ensure the best quality of life for those coping with MS by providing comprehensive support and educational programs.

Neuromuscular Diseases

Muscular Dystrophy Association
A voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.

Neuropathy

The Neuropathy Association
A public non-profit organization established by people with neuropathy, their families and friends, to provide support and education, and to fund research to find a cure.

Parkinson's Disease

National Parkinson Foundation
The largest organization serving persons affected by Parkinson disease throughout the world. The Foundation supports research for a cure and programs dedicated to improving care and quality of life.

Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation
The organization's goals are to increase awareness of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), to improve treatments, and, through research, to find a cure.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain Injury Association of Utah
Its mission is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy. Their star program is “Return to Work” in which they prepare recovering individuals to reenter the workplace, and help them get their job back or find a new one.

Stroke

The Stroke Center at the University of Utah
Dedicated to providing comprehensive, high quality care for patients with cerebrovascular disease.

American Heart Association
A national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.