Join us on Tuesday, November 7 from 5:00-7:00pm for Madison City Schools' annual district-wide Mental Health Fair at Journey Middle School.

Stop by to browse community resource tables, talk to mental health experts, view the student art showcase, and participate in family games and activities. We will have food trucks and door prizes. School-based therapists from The Enrichment Center will lead a session at 6:00pm titled "The Mental Health Informed Parent." Join us and learn about strategies to support mental wellness and recognize signs of a mental health struggle in youth.

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Resource Spotlight:

Download Connect Alabama: Behavioral Health Services and Treatment Finder App

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Need help in a crisis? Call 988 for free 24/7 support.

The Enrichment Center - School-Based mental health counseling program in Madison City. Schools. Website has great resources for parents and students.

National Children’s Advocacy Center - Trauma counseling services and support, parenting classes, and advocacy. Located in Huntsville.

The Caring House - Grief Support services

Crisis Services of North Alabama and SPEAK of North Alabama Suicide. Prevention. Empowerment. Awareness. Knowledge.

Wellstone/NOVA Center for Youth and Family - Mental health screenings and therapy resources through the Mental Health Center.

United Way of North Alabama - DIAL 2-1-1 FROM YOUR PHONE OR SEARCH THE DATABASE ONLINE TO GET HELP WITH NON-EMERGENCY NEEDS.

NAMI of Huntsville - List of area mental health providers, education and community support

Partnership for a Drug Free Community - Information on substance use prevention, support, and treatment.

Consult with your child’s doctor or pediatrician. Describe what concerns you and ask for recommendations. They may provide a referral for a Mental Health Professional.

Contact key people at your child’s school. Who should you reach out to? The School Counselor is a great resource to start if you aren’t sure. Click here for the Madison City School Counselors Contact List.

Teachers can also provide insight such as changes or concerns in your child’s behavior. Ask: Are they noticing similar concerns?

Crisis help lines are available:

National Suicide Prevention Line: Call or Text 988 for free 24-hour help

Crisis Text Line - A free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis. Text HOME to 741741

If you or your child are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Remember: You are not alone! Reach out for help.

Have a safety concern for a student or school? Text to Protect is a confidential way for students to report concerns that may affect our students or schools via text or email. 256-604-2345 or texttoprotect@madisonal.gov

Feeling anxious? Try a grounding exercise like this one:

This and other helpful resources can be found at The Enrichment Center's Resource Page for Students.