• Supporting Children’s Mental Health: Tips for Parents and Educators
• Talking to your teen about mental health 
• National Institute on Mental Health -  Resources for child and adolescent mental health. 
• The Teen Brain: 7 things to know 
• Children and Mental Health 
• Mentalhealth.gov - What to look for and how to talk about mental health.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Mental Health Fact Sheets from NAMI on different mental health conditions 
• Mental Health America 
• National PTA Healthy Minds: Prioritizing Mental Health
• Child Mind Institute Resources for Families 
• 44 Children’s Books About Mental Health 
  
• Military Child Resources for mental health 
• Not One More: Resources on Addiction 
• Suicide Prevention Resources:
• The Jason Foundation - Information on youth suicide
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Information in Alabama

• NAMI Huntsville - Area resources including a list of local counseling service providers

• National Children’s Advocacy Center - Prevention and intervention services for children and families. 

• The Caring House - Grief Support services

• Crisis Services of North Alabama

• The Enrichment Center - School-based mental health counseling program 

• Wellstone/NOVA Center for Youth and Family - Mental health screenings and treatment resources 

• United Way of North Alabama - DIAL 2-1-1 from your phone or search the database online to get help with non-emergency needs. 

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.  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 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 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.