- Schools: School counselors and social workers are often a great resource for information and guidance.
- Mental Health Professionals: Therapists can provide individual, family, and group counseling.
- Crisis Hotlines: If you are concerned about your teen's safety, there are 24/7 hotlines available.
- Youth Groups: Youth groups, like Boy or Girl Scouts, can help your teen connect with positive peers and mentors.
- Religious Organizations: Many religious organizations offer youth groups and counseling services.
- Online Resources can provide information and support.
- Parent Support Groups: Groups like Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous can help parents cope with stress.
- Parenting Classes: These can teach you positive parenting skills.
Online Resources:
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Provides information on mental health disorders and treatments.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: Provides education, support, and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families.
- The Jed Foundation: Provides resources and support for teens and young adults struggling with mental health issues.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741