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Additional Children’s Mental Health Resources

There are so many great resources available online today where you can quickly and easily find information to help you better understand your child’s mental health needs and we have shared some of our favorites below. Check back often as we will be adding resources as we go. If you are unable to find what you are looking for or have trouble accessing information online please call the ACMH office and we’ll send you information instead.  Also if you know of a great resource you think we should add to our list let us know in the reply box below and will see about getting it added. Happy Reading!

Crisis Resources

If you are in a crisis, or know someone who needs help now

Dial or Text  988

Or to chat click Lifeline Chat

Calls are free and confidential, and available 24/7.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a network of local crisis centers that provide free & confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What Happens When You Call The Lifeline?

First, you’ll hear an automated message featuring additional options while your call is routed to your local Lifeline network crisis center. We’ll play you a little music while we connect you to a skilled, trained crisis worker. then A trained crisis worker at your local center will answer the phone. This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and get you the help you need.

New MDHHS Suicide Prevention Website was recently updated and includes a variety of resources and information for individuals who are having thoughts of suicide or know a loved one who is in crisis. Resources include a communications toolkit, a county map of coalitions and crisis lines, fact sheets, trainings and information about the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Suicide Awareness, Prevention & Support Resources for Families

Holding On To Life Toolkit

How To Talk to Your Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family

Jason Foundation

Creating a Family Safety Plan

SAVE Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Publications/Resources:

Explaining Suicide to Children

Frequently Asked Questions

Responding to Survivors

Identifying High Risk Children

Is Someone You Know is Thinking of Suicide

 

Children’s Mental Health Sites We Like

 

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at www.aacap.org

Anxiety & Depression Association of America, ADAA at: www.adaa.org

Autism Alliance of Michigan at www.autismallianceofmichigan.org 

The Balanced Mind Network at www.thebalancedmind.org

C.H.A.D.D. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at: www.chadd.org

Child Mind Institute at www.childmind.org

Child Study Center at www.aboutourkids.org/families 

Children’s Mental Health Network at www.cmhnetwork.org

Kids Mental Health Information Portal: www.kidsmentalhealth.org

National Institute of Mental Health at www.nimh.nih.gov

Psych Central at www.psychcentral.com/disorders

SAMHSA, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration at:  www.samhsa.gov

Teen Health at: http://kidshealth.org/teen/

Other Sites & Topics of Interest:

**Links and resources in this section are currently being updated. 

Bullying:

How to Deal With Bullies – A Parent’s Guide

Know Bullying App SAMHSA

StopBullying.gov

Early Childhood Resources:

Sesame Street in Communities – Traumatic Experiences 

Zero to Three

Mental Health in Schools:

SchoolMentalHealth.org offers resources for parents, clinicians, educators, administrators, and even students on mental health topics. The information on this site is based on current research.

http://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/index.html

Substance Abuse:

Drugfree.org or the Partnership for Drug-free Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing teen substance abuse and helping families impacted by addiction. Their website has a wealth of information that families need to understand the ever-changing drug and substance use landscape.

http://www.drugfree.org/

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for Teens (http://teens.drugabuse.gov): Provides information and resources to students and their parents about drugs and neuroscience, and supports educators and parents to facilitate student learning.

http://teens.drugabuse.gov

SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign (http://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking): Provides information about the dangers of underage drinking and gives families and communities prevention tips.

http://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking

Addiction Resource Guide For Kids and Parents from CharlottesWeb.com

The Importance of Teen Substance Abuse Prevention from Addiction Center

Alltreatment.com is a new resource where you can locate Teen Alcohol & Substance Use Treatment Centers near you as well as addiction information and resources.

Support for Siblings:

Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns.

http://www.siblingsupport.org/

Transition Age Youth:

Going to College: a Resource Guide for Teens with Disabilities

**One important thing to keep in mind when looking at information is that all children and youth are not alike . One child with bipolar disorder may have an entirely different experience than another child with the same condition and one suggestion may work for one child and family and not for another. So it is very important for you to consider the information you read as general guidelines. Your child’s condition may not be like everything you read. If you have additional questions about what you read feel free to call ACMH today!

ACMH Family Resource Guide

TRAUMA: The National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative recently released new infographics to try to understand Child Trauma. Click the links below to learn more:

NCTSI Trauma Infographics

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Do you know what to do in the case of natural or other disaster? See resources below to help create a plan for you and your family in case the unexpected happens!

Disaster CMH Ready Final[2][1]

Disaster Family Disaster Plan[1][1]

Disaster About our child or youth[1]

Mental Health America : Offers tips on how parents can help their children thrive in a high school setting and links to external resources that further explain the psychological development of young people at this age. http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/back-school

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  • 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
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      • Free or Low Cost Medications
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  • 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
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      • Parent Support Partner
      • Youth Peer Support
      • Family Action Partnership
      • Statewide Family Network
      • Other Projects & Collaborations
    • For Community Agencies
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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet the ACMH Staff
    • ACMH Board of Directors
    • ACMH Job Opportunities
    • ACMH Annual Reports
  • 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
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