Several federal government agencies offer programs and help for people who have bipolar disorder or other mental illnesses.

Below are some of the agencies that can help people with chronic mental illnesses. In many cases, these agencies can direct you to a local or nearby regional office. E-mail addresses and hours of operation are shown where available.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: (800) MEDICARE (633-4227) or (410) 786-3000
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
TTY: (866) 226-1819
www.cms.hhs.gov

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Office of Communications
6001 Executive Blvd., Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: (866) 615-NIMH (6464) or (301) 443-4513
TTY: (301) 443-8431
Fax: (301) 443-4279
E-mail: nimhinfo@nih.gov
www.nimh.nih.gov

Social Security Administration (SSA)
Office of Public Inquiries
Windsor Park Building
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: (800) 772-1213
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (E.T.) (recorded information available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
TTY: (800) 325-0778
www.ssa.gov/disability

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
P.O. Box 42557
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (800) 789-2647
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (E.T.)
TDD: (866) 889-2647
Fax: (301) 984-8796
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov