National Empowerment Center
The mission of the National Empowerment Center Inc. is to carry a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been labeled with mental illness. They are a consumer/survivor/ex-patient-run organization and live a personal journey of recovery and empowerment. NEC has a toll-free information and referral line. A Spanish speaking information specialist is also available. They have a great deal of information about topics such as advance directives, shock treatment, schizophrenia, self-help groups in your area, legal services in your area, meditation and self-help techniques, coping with depression, and more.
You can reach them by phone at: Toll free: 800-POWER2U (800-769-3728); Outside the U.S.: 978-685-1494; Local: 978-685-1494. They are not a crisis line and do not provide counseling over the phone. If you are in a crisis, they can refer you to help and supports in your area.