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Phone: 517 372-4016

Parent Line: (888) ACMH-KID (226-4543)

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Support for You

Taking care of your self is one of the most important things you can do for you and your family! ACMH knows the value of self-care and want to dedicate this space to all of you. We hope to create a place where you can come, look around, relax, unwind and get inspired. We will share self-care resources and ideas of how to make sure you are taking time to care for yourself everyday.

Want to connect with other families? The Youth Mental Health Project – Parent Support Network holds FREE, CONFIDENTIAL support meetings for parents and caregivers who are concerned about their children’s, teens’ and young adults’ mental health. ALL virtual meetings are open to parents and caregivers located anywhere! Click here for this month’s calendar.

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Transitions RTC recently shared some Self Care Tip Tip-sheets we think are great including:

Parents Chime In – Self Care Transitions ACR
Self-Care for Families or Caregivers Transitions ACR

Need some help to ‘Survive Home Based Life’  during the Coronavirus Pandemic? Find yourself suddenly home with the kids and need some ideas to keep them busy? Check out the following resources who are currently offering Free online learning tools and ideas for families and kids of all ages:

  • ABCmouse.com
  • ABCYA.com
  • Abney Academic Extention
  • Amazing Educational Resources
  • BrainPOP
  • FunBrain.com
  • GoNoodle.com
  • Highlights Kids
  • Kalamazoo Public Schools Learning Hub
  • Kids Discover
  • Learning A-Z
  • National Geographic Kids
  • Newsela
  • Michigan State University: Educational resources
  • Oxford Owl for Home
  • PBS Kids
  • Phonics Hero
  • ReadWorks.org
  • Scholastic Learn at Home
  • Squiggle Park
  • Starfall.com
  • Storyline Online
  • Switch Zoo
  • TIME for Kids
  • Wonderopolis
  • WordWorld
  • Virtual Field Trips
  • VOOKS

Parent Guide To Resilience From Why Try

Struggling with Anxiety or Uncertainty Due to the Coronavirus? HelpGuide resources that may help: 

Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Worry from HelpGuide

Dealing with Uncertainty During the Coronavirus Pandemic HelpGuide

Other Self Care Resources:

Meditations and Calming Exercises Free From Calm.com

Suggestion # 1 Watch Hilarious & Uplifting Videos To Make You Smile A Little:)

Kid President believes the things we say can help make the world more awesome.

If you have a saying you think would make the world more awesome share it in the reply box below and we will add it to our page!

Images often capture places and things that can also bring a smile or a sense a peace. or serenity.  A few we enjoy are pasted below – If have one you that helps you or you would like to share let us know in the reply box below.

 

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Earlier Posts

Resources to Support Your Child & Family’s Mental Health This Holiday Season

Supporting Children & Teens During This Holiday Season National Child Traumatic Stress Center
Child Mind – Holidays During the Pandemic Child Mind Institute
Seven Tips to Get Ready for the Holidays  Children’s Mental Health Ontario
COVID-19 Holiday Season May Be Particularly Hard on Kids: What to Do
Rethinking the Holidays  and Covid 19 and Holiday Stress from On Our Sleeves
5 Ways to Reduce COVID Holiday Disappointment for Kids Understood.org
CDC Guidance for Holidays and Small Gatherings

MDHHS Shares Covid-19 Guidance for Holiday Travel & Gatherings

Check out the ACMH Holiday 2020 Newsletter for more holiday season tips and  information.

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  • Home
  • Get Help
    • Accessing Mental Health Services For My Child
    • Understanding my Child’s Mental Health Challenges
    • Collaborating with the Professionals Working with My Family
    • Navigating
      • Problems at School
      • Navigating the Juvenile Justice System
      • Navigating the Child Welfare System
      • The Mental Health System
    • Finding Resources for Housing, Employment, Childcare, Healthcare and Other Family Supports such as SSI/SSDI
      • Housing
      • Employment
      • Childcare
      • Free or Low Cost Medications
      • Health Care Coverage
    • Military Family Support
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Get Information
    • Children’s Mental Health 101
      • I Am Worried About My Child’s Mental Health
      • Possible Red Flags
      • Who can help
      • How to Access Mental Health Services and Supports
      • I Just Found Out My Child Has a Mental Health Disorder
      • Common Diagnosis
      • Treatments & Supports
      • Questions to Ask About Treatment
      • How to be Actively Involved in Your Child’s Treatment
      • What to Expect
      • When Accessing Mental Health Services Using Public Mental Health
      • When Accessing Mental Health Services Using Private Insurance
      • What to Expect if Your Child is in Crisis
      • Mental Health by Age & Stage
      • Additional Children’s Mental Health Resources
    • Ask the Expert
    • ACMH Projects
      • Parent Support Partner
      • Youth Peer Support
      • Family Action Partnership
      • Statewide Family Network
      • Other Projects & Collaborations
    • For Community Agencies
    • Child and Family Services
      • Public Mental Health
      • Juvenile Justice
      • Child Welfare
      • Education
    • Training Opportunities & Calendar
      • ACMH Trainings
      • Community Partner Trainings
      • Youth Mental Health First Aid
      • Youth Peer Support Project
      • Webinars
      • Parent Support Partner (PSP) Training Calendar
      • ACMH Staff Portal
  • Get Support
    • Support for You
    • Family Stories
    • The Manual
    • Online Discussions
    • Find Support in Your Local Community
    • Help To Create a Local Parent Support Group
  • Get Involved
    • Importance of Family Voice in Creating Effective Services & Supports
      • Family Driven
      • Youth Guided
    • Share Your Story
    • Family Leadership Opportunities – Share Your Voice!
      • Parent Leadership Opportunities
  • Youth Page
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My daughter has been sent home from school for the third time this week for behavior issues. We have a behavior plan in place as a part of her IEP but I am not sure anyone is following it. I am worried that she is falling behind by being out of class all the time. I am also worried I may lose my job if I have to keep picking her up; I have had to leave work twice this week already.

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  • Home
  • Get Help
    • Accessing Mental Health Services For My Child
    • Understanding my Child’s Mental Health Challenges
    • Collaborating with the Professionals Working with My Family
    • Navigating
      • Problems at School
      • Navigating the Juvenile Justice System
      • Navigating the Child Welfare System
      • The Mental Health System
    • Finding Resources for Housing, Employment, Childcare, Healthcare and Other Family Supports such as SSI/SSDI
      • Housing
      • Employment
      • Childcare
      • Free or Low Cost Medications
      • Health Care Coverage
    • Military Family Support
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Get Information
    • Children’s Mental Health 101
      • I Am Worried About My Child’s Mental Health
      • Possible Red Flags
      • Who can help
      • How to Access Mental Health Services and Supports
      • I Just Found Out My Child Has a Mental Health Disorder
      • Common Diagnosis
      • Treatments & Supports
      • Questions to Ask About Treatment
      • How to be Actively Involved in Your Child’s Treatment
      • What to Expect
      • When Accessing Mental Health Services Using Public Mental Health
      • When Accessing Mental Health Services Using Private Insurance
      • What to Expect if Your Child is in Crisis
      • Mental Health by Age & Stage
      • Additional Children’s Mental Health Resources
    • Ask the Expert
    • ACMH Projects
      • Parent Support Partner
      • Youth Peer Support
      • Family Action Partnership
      • Statewide Family Network
      • Other Projects & Collaborations
    • For Community Agencies
    • Child and Family Services
      • Public Mental Health
      • Juvenile Justice
      • Child Welfare
      • Education
    • Training Opportunities & Calendar
      • ACMH Trainings
      • Community Partner Trainings
      • Youth Mental Health First Aid
      • Youth Peer Support Project
      • Webinars
      • Parent Support Partner (PSP) Training Calendar
      • ACMH Staff Portal
  • Get Support
    • Support for You
    • Family Stories
    • The Manual
    • Online Discussions
    • Find Support in Your Local Community
    • Help To Create a Local Parent Support Group
  • Get Involved
    • Importance of Family Voice in Creating Effective Services & Supports
      • Family Driven
      • Youth Guided
    • Share Your Story
    • Family Leadership Opportunities – Share Your Voice!
      • Parent Leadership Opportunities
  • Youth Page
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