NorthWest Clinical Research Center is a multi-specialty medical research facility providing medical evaluation and follow-up at no cost for community members interested in participating in clinical trials. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical research services and interim care to our patients. Patient safety is our top priority and experience, specialized expertise, and appreciation for our patients underscore every service we provide.

Thank you for being a hero! Your participation in research gives hope to countless individuals living with schizophrenia.

Below, you will find several advocacy organizations in your area where you and your loved ones can find support and information on your condition.

As a volunteer in this research study, you have the opportunity to participate in Project RockSTARR and have a donation made in your honor to one of organizations below. If you want to know more about Project RockSTARR, please go HERE.

Thank you for being a part of this important research!


NorthWest Clinical Research Center Local Advocacy Organizations:

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Your local NAMI Affiliates and volunteer leaders work in communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy, and support group programs.

At NAMI-Eastside, we are working to improve the quality of life for those affected by mental illness by shining a light on the realities that those living with mental illness face every day. We do this by sharing knowledge and helping to end the stigma associated with mental illness. To this end, we offer support groups as well as educational classes and presentations involving mental illness at various locations throughout eastern King County. We are creating a community of support and empowering those impacted by mental illness and making positive changes in the mental health care system through our advocacy work. NAMI-Eastside is a grassroots non-profit organization, part of the national NAMI organization, and an affiliate of NAMI Washington.

NAMI Eastside, WA
16307 NE 83rd St Ste 203
Redmond, WA 98052-3867
Phone: (425) 885-6264
Email: info@nami-eastside.org
www.nami-eastside.org


MHA is a powerful voice for healthy communities throughout the nation and offers information, referrals, and resources for individuals living with any type of mental illness. One of MHA’s services includes online screening, which is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.

MHA of Greater Tarrant County believes in building awareness of mental wellness within the community. We strive to provide knowledge and outreach which aid to improve the lives of those we serve by helping them to remember their true nature and resilience. We offer education and advocacy, with focus on a individual’s right to live an independent and fulfilling life.

MHA of Greater Tarrant County
3136 West 4th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 335-5405
www.mhatc.org

MHA National
500 Montgomery Street, Suite 820
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 684.7722
www.mhanational.org


Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) changes lives, saves lives and impacts lives, through education, peer support groups and advocacy for those diagnosed with a mental health illnesses and empowers their family and friends to embrace their independence, advocate for improved services, and to love them for who they are.

DBSA has support groups in most states, as well as peer-based, wellness-oriented support and empowering services and resources available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them—online 24/7, in local support groups, in audio and video casts, or in printed materials distributed by DBSA, its chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.

DBSA Greater Seattle was formed as an independent group in 1972 and later became affiliated with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (formerly National DMDA), making it the oldest local chapter in the nation. The group meets twice a month and is open to all persons with depression or bipolar disorder (manic depression) and their friends and family. Other interested parties (such as students or health professionals) may attend subject to the group’s approval.

DBSA Greater Seattle
Phone: (206)748-1577
Email: dbsaseattle@gmail.com
http://dbsaseattle.org/

DBSA National Office
55 E Jackson Blvd, Suite 490
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (800) 826-3632
Email: programs@dbsalliance.org
www.dbsalliance.org

This list only includes those advocacy organizations that The STARR Coalition is affiliated with. If you know of other advocacy organizations that could be included in this list, please contact us at starrcert@thestarr.org.  Thank you!