- Madison City Schools
- Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Matters: Keynote Speaker - Dustin Haraway
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If you were able to attend the Mental Health Matters Family Workshops event on April 4, please complete our exit survey linked here:
Mental health professionals shared great information in the breakout sessions. You can find content from these workshop sessions here:
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Supporting Children and Teens through Grief and Loss
2022 Caring House Supporting with Loss Powerpoint Handout MHSummit.pdf 444.48 KB (Last Modified on April 11, 2022)

Area Resources
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NAMI Huntsville - Area resources including a list of local counseling service providers
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National Children’s Advocacy Center - Prevention and intervention services for children and families.
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The Caring House - Grief Support services
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Crisis Services of North Alabama
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The Enrichment Center - School-based mental health counseling program
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Wellstone/NOVA Center for Youth and Family - Mental health screenings and treatment resources
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United Way of North Alabama - DIAL 2-1-1 from your phone or search the database online to get help with non-emergency needs.
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PIRC: through Children's of Alabama - a confidential psychiatric response center designed to assist in finding the appropriate level of mental health care.
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What can you do if you are concerned with your child’s mental health?
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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.
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
Mental Health Resources
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- National PTA Healthy Minds: Prioritizing Mental Health
- 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.
- 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
- 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