• The Enrichment Center - School-Based mental health counseling program in Madison City. Schools. TEC Website has great resources for parents and students. Speak to your MCS School Counselor for referral information and services. 

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

• The Caring House - Grief Support services for children and teens. The Caring House is a non-profit and services are free of charge. Call (256) 265-HOPE (4673) to learn more. 

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

• Wellstone Emergency Services Pediatric Unit - The WellStone Emergency Services (WES) Pediatric Unit provides 24/7 crisis care for youth (ages 12-18) experiecning mental health emergencies. Accepts walk-ins, EMS transfers, and Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) transport. No appointment necessary.  

• Kids to Love - Smith Family Wellness Center provides trauma therapy and support for children and teens

• Not One More Alabama - providing education, hope, and compassionate support to individuals and families affected by addiction, including those in recovery, those still struggling, and those grieving the loss of a loved one.

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

• Crisis Services of North Alabama

• 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

• National PTA Healthy Minds: Prioritizing Mental Health

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  • How to Get Help
    

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• 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 America
  
  

• 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