ADS Center FAQ
What services do you provide?
The ADS Center provides practical assistance to individuals, States, public and private organizations in the design, implementation, and operation of programs and initiatives to reduce discrimination and stigma associated with mental illness. The ADS Center:
- Provides useful resources and information about effective approaches for people or organizations interested in countering discrimination and stigma
- Makes others aware of research on discrimination and stigma, including research regarding the public?s attitudes about, and behaviors toward people with mental illnesses.
- Offers information about available publications, events, and issues of relevance regarding discrimination and stigma.
- Provides literature that addresses discrimination and stigma.
- Offers technical assistance and training to help others create their own anti-discriminations/anti-stigma initiatives, or information to help connect individuals with effective campaigns and programs that already exist in their community.
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How can I find out about the different programs and campaigns available to fight stigma?
The ADS Center continuously researches campaigns and programs (Local, State, National, and International). To get the most update information on campaigns and programs, you may visit our online map: http://www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov/map or call us at 1-800-540-0320 Monday ? Friday from 9A.M. to 5 P.M. Eastern time.
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How can I receive copies of publications, articles, and other information provided by the ADS Center?
Please contact the ADS Center at 1-800-540-0320 or email us at stopstigma@samhsa.hhs.gov with your request.
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I received an announcement about a teleconference training the ADS Center is hosting. How can I participate?
All teleconferences hosted by the ADS Center are open to the public at no cost. You can register for our teleconferences through our web site, http://www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov/teleconferences or you may contact us directly to register at 1-800-540-0320. You will be provided with a confirmation via email 1-3 days prior to the teleconference training. This confirmation will provide you with all the necessary information to dial in and participate.
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Can I receive continuing education credits from participating in any of the ADS Center teleconference trainings?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide continuing education credits.
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What materials are needed to participate in ADS Center teleconference trainings?
All ADS Center trainings are hosted via telephone. We provide presentation slide shows for your benefit. These slide shows are downloadable 1-3 days prior to the teleconference training through a link provided via email. You may also access the presentation slide show directly from our web site http://www.stopstigma.sahmsa.gov/teleconferences.htm.
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I registered for the upcoming teleconference training, but I did not receive a confirmation.
Confirmation emails are sent 1-3 days before a teleconference. If you do not receive it, please check your bulk mail, spam, and/or junk folders. Some e-mail providers automatically direct e-mail to these folders. If you are still unable to locate it, call the ADS Center directly at 1-800-540-0320 or stopstigma@samhsa.hhs.gov.
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