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Advocacy Agency Links State Alcohol and Drug Council of North Carolina http://www.alcoholdrughelp.org Education, advocacy, information and referral for drug and alcohol issues 1-800-688-4232 ARC of North Carolina http://www.arcnc.org Advocacy, information and services for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. 1-800-662-8706 Mental Health Association of North Carolina http://www.mha-nc.org Advocacy and education about mental illness. 1-888-881-0740 NAMI NC (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) http://www.naminc.org Advocacy, education and support for persons and their families who are living with severe and persistent mental illness or with a dual diagnosis of substance abuse. 1-800-451-9682 LOCAL Arc of Mecklenburg County, Inc. www.arcmeck.org Advocacy, information and support for persons and their families living with mental retardation and developmental disabilities 704-332-4535 Council for Children, Inc. http://www.councilforchildreninc.org Advocates for individuals or for classes of children who have special needs. (704) 372-7961 Mental Health Association of the Central Carolinas http://www.mhacentralcarolinas.org Advocacy, education, support and referral to services for mental health and substance abuse issues. (704) 365-3454 NAMI Charlotte, (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) http://www.nami-charlotte.org Advocacy, education and support groups for persons and their families living with severe and persistent mental illness or a dual diagnosis with substance abuse. (704) 333-8218 For Youth • For Parents • For Professionals, Parents and Other Adults • Advocacy Agency Links • Federal Government Resources