SW 472 : Social Work in Health Care: Health Care Organizations and Programs

The Centers for Disease Control gathers a wide range of information.

"The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)." [Agency website]

"The Department of Health and Human Services is the Cabinet-level department of the Federal executive branch most involved with the Nation's human concerns. In one way or another, it touches the lives of more Americans than any other Federal agency. It is a department of people serving people, from newborn infants to persons requiring health services to our most elderly citizens." [U.S. Government Manual]

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is Michigan's public assistance, child and family welfare agency.

Access federal mental health information

U.S. Government organization that conducts and disseminates research to significantly improve prevention and treatment and to inform policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.

U.S. Government organization that performs clinical research to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.

U.S. Government organization that administers regional centers providing information and support for initiatives like prevention of mental illness, recovery support, health reform, and more.

Information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone or provide referrals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).