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Brain and Behavior Research Foundation Infoline staff is available to answer basic questions about the symptoms, causes and treatments of psychiatric illnesses. Information on support groups and other mental health organizations can also be provided.

This service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. At other times, callers may leave a name and number, with a description of the type of information requested and a staff member will contact them.

Brain and Behavior Research Foundation does not give out medical advice. If urgent care is needed, please refer to a mental health professional or call 911. The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation Infoline was developed to provide educational materials and to answer many frequently asked questions. It is not staffed by medically degreed individuals but by master's level staff members familiar with psychiatric diseases

You may also e-mail Nami at info@nami.org.

Trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to all who have questions about or are affected by serious mental illness.

The Information HelpLine offers:

• Information. We provide general (non-professional) information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression; issues affecting children, adolescents & young families; general questions about medication; NAMI programs (such as Family-to-Family and In Our Own Voice); NAMI policy positions (such as mental health parity) … and a whole lot more!


• Referrals. Callers are referred to NAMI state offices, local affiliates and support groups throughout the country and to other organizations serving the needs of those affected by serious mental illness.


• Support. Trained volunteers - consumers and family members - are in a unique position to offer support and empathy from people who know what it's like and who have "been there."

Bereavement Support Groups:
(loss of spouse, child, parent, children's groups, etc)

• Hospice Care Network: Woodbury and Bay Shore, call (516) 832-7100
• Good Shepherd Hospice: meets in Nassau and Suffolk Locations call 631-465-6253
• Schneider Children's Hospital "Center for Hope", New Hyde Park, Call Susan Thomas 516-470-3123
• The Compassionate Friends support group (loss of a child). www.compassionatefriends.org for your local chapter

Long Island Survivors of Suicide
181-34 Aberdeen Road
Jamaica, NY 11432
Contact: Bill or Beverly Feigelman, 718-380-8205
feigelw@ncc.edu or visit www.lisos.org
Meeting Place: Temple Tikvah
3315 Hillside Ave.
New Hyde Park, NY 11030
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
2nd Wednesday of the month, from 7:30-9:30PM