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Mental Health Links - Children and FamiliesOrganizations- http://www.acf.dhhs.gov
A federal agency funding state, local and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
- http://www.aacap.org
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information as a public service to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders which affect an estimated 7 to 12 million children and adolescents at any given time in the United States.
- http://www.aamft.org
One of the goals of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy is to advance professional interest in marriage and family therapy. On the site you can locate a family therapist in your area, find books, articles, and information on family problems, and get facts on therapy.
- http://www.bgca.org/
In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more.
- http://education.indiana.edu/cas/
Programs that focus on meeting the social and emotional growth and development needs of adolescents through providing support to adults working with youth, investigating current social issues and providing tools for teens to learn and practice new, healthy behaviors.
- http://www.cfwd.org
Provide assistance and support to program participants in the following areas: Parenting, life-skills training, employment/job readiness, educational attainment (GED), child support, substance abuse, criminal justice issues (domestic violence), health and mental health issues, youth services and referral services as needed.
- http://www.bpkids.org/
A virtual community center run by a national, not-for-profit, parent-based organization for families raising children and adolescents diagnosed with (or at risk for) early-onset bipolar disorder. Includes message boards, chat rooms, on-line support groups, an on-line searchable database of professionals and research data.
- http://www.childhelpusa.org/report_hotline.htm
The National Child Abuse Hotline.
- http://www.coaf.org/
Children of Alcoholics Foundation is a national non-profit organization that provides a range of educational materials and services to help professionals, children and adults break the intergenerational cycle of parental substance abuse.
- http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cb/publications/rpt_abu.htm
A fact sheet dealing with how to report suspected child abuse.
- http://www.connectforkids.org/homepage1535/index.htm
Connect for Kids, an award-winning multimedia project, helps adults make their communities better places for families and children. The Web site offers a place on the Internet for adults—parents, grandparents, educators, policymakers and others—who want to become more active citizens, from volunteering to voting with kids in mind. It also offers several fact sheets on disaster mental health and talking to children about war.
- http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Coping_Tips_for_Siblings_and_Adult_Children_of_Persons_with_Mental_Illness.htm
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill has coping tips for siblings and adult children of persons with mental illness.
- http://www.va.gov/
Federal agency responsible for administering veterans’ benefits and services, including the special Homeless Veterans Program.
- http://www.empowercolorado.com
Non-profit organization for family members of children and adolescents with brain disorders. They offer support groups and free educational courses supported and paid for by NAMI.
- http://www.familiesusa.org/
National nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans.
- http://www.familyconnectionsnj.com
Private, non-profit agency that provides professional counseling and educational services to individuals, children and families. They offer school based and crisis intervention services.
- http://www.family.samhsa.gov
A public education Web site, developed to support the efforts of parents and
other caring adults to promote mental health and prevent the use of alcohol,
tobacco, and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds.
- http://www.familypride.org
The mission of the Family Pride Coalition is to advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered parents and their families through mutual support, community collaboration, and public understanding.
- http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/fast/
A program that supports the development of relationships among parents, schools, and the community to enhance children's academic and social performance.
- http://www.ffcmh.org/
The Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is a national advocacy and support organization for families of children with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. The web site provides information about the Federation's philosophy and concept of family support, membership options, the annual conference, the quarterly newsletter of the Federation and other publications, family involvement in managed care for children and youth, and additional resources related to childhood disorders.
- http://www.georgetown.edu/research/gucdc/
Serves children, adolescents with serious emotional needs, and their families. The Center influences local, national, and international programs and policy and supports related conferences and training institutes, consultation on systems change and service delivery, and agency and organization collaboration.
- http://specialchildren.about.com/cs/radattachment/ht/Attachment.htm
10 steps to helping your adopted child develop a healthy relationship. Learn how to strengthen bonds.
- http://www.rwjf.org/aboutGrantees/npoDetail.jsp?id=IPP
The purpose of this program, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is to accelerate the dissemination of successful injury prevention programs developed by Columbia University.
- http://www.dcchildrens.com/about/abt5a_mn.asp
The vision of the International Center to Heal Our Children is to help foster, promote, and maintain the emotional health of our children who are traumatized psychologically, by acts of violence, disasters, or terrorism. This site provides several online publications on the emotional responses of children to disasters.
- http://www.kidsandfamilies.org
Kids & Families Together's mission is to build bridges between people and give the kind of support that keeps families emotionally connected to one another; they support collaborative adoption practices. Through its Center it is committed to bringing the best training materials, support, and resources to our foster, kinship and adoptive communities.
- http://www.kotb.com/
Kids on the Block is an educational puppet programs that enlightens children on the issues of disability awareness, medical-educational differences, and social concerns.
- http://www.kidspeace.org/
Mental and behavioral health treatment programs, crisis intervention services and public education initiatives for kids and families, supported by the National Center for Kids in Crisis.
- http://mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_adolvio.html
This online guide offers a selection of recent, high quality resources and tools for further research. It is aimed at health professionals, policymakers, and researchers who are interested in tracking timely information on this issue.
- http://www.larabida.org/
La Rabida is the only hospital in the country solely dedicated to caring for children with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or who have been abused or neglected. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, La Rabida has been caring for children since 1896.
- http://www.laffcmh.com/
Louisiana Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is a
parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth
with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families.
- http://www.medicare.gov
This is the official U.S. government site for people with Medicare, the Nation’s largest health insurance program. It is sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that runs the Nation’s Medicare program.
- http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/11.cfm
The National Mental Health Association's fact sheet titled, Mental Illness in the Family: Recognizing the Warning Signs & How to Cope.
- http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm
This is a publication about adopting a child with special needs.
- http://www.n4a.org/
The 661 N4As plan, develop, and arrange for services to assist older people who are in the greatest need. The N4As contract with 27,000 service provider agencies and public and private groups to provide home and community-based care services.
- http://www.nasponline.org
NASP has made these materials available free of charge to the public in order to promote the ability of children and youth to cope with the anniversary of September 11. The materials may be adapted, reproduced, reprinted, or posted on websites without specific permission as long as the integrity of the content is maintained and NASP is given proper credit. A great resource for parents, caregivers and other nonprofessionals. Helpful do's and dont's.
- http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information provides a national resource for professionals and others seeking information on child abuse and neglect and child welfare.
- http://www.fatherhood.org/
NFI encourages fathers to take a positive, active role in their children’s lives by educating the public about the benefits of parent involvement.
- http://www.nicwa.org/
This is a national group dedicated to the well-being of American Indian children and families. Its goal is for every Indian child to have access to community-based, culturally-appropriate services which help them grow up safe, healthy and spiritually strong – free from abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation, and the damaging effects of substance abuse.
- http://www.nichcy.org/
NICHCY is the national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues. Anyone can use our services—families, educators, administrators, journalists, students. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).
- http://www.nichd.nih.gov
This organization conducts research on the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families and populations. On-line publications on a variety of topics related to pregancy, human development, and children are available.
- http://www.nia.nih.gov
One of the National Institutes of Health, NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and providing public education.
- http://www.alzheimers.org/
Information on Alzheimer's research, Alzheimer's disease publications, and links to related health and mental health resources. Also lists a toll-free number for information and referrals, answers to Alzheimer's questions, and to order publications.
- http://www.nlci.org/
The National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI) is the only National Latino organization that focuses exclusively on children. Its mission is to serve as the voice for young Latinos. NLCI staff fulfills this mission by promoting and implementing the National Latino Children’s Agenda.
- http://www.naspcenter.org/index2.html
This site provides information in English and Spanish about mental health education for teachers and parents.
- http://www.nn4youth.org
The National Network for Youth is made up of over 800 organziations, young people and individuals committed to creating opportunities for America's youth. They advocate for young people who have been challenged by conditions of abuse, neglect, family conflict, shortage of resources, prejudice, and other challenges.
- http://www.help4adhd.org/
The National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD was established with funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a national clearinghouse of information and resources for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The website provides answers to frequently asked questions about this condition. Information is also avaialable in Spanish.
- http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/nehcrc/
The Native Elder Health Care Resource Center is a national resource center for older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, with special emphasis on culturally competent health care. Located in the School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado.
- http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/
Works to improve services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disabilities and their families by strengthening the knowledge base for effective services and systems of care.
- http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/
Works towards promoting effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
- http://www.helpnothassle.org/
The Project is a community based non-profit venture that encourages youth to successfully deal with the concerns they face daily and to avoid high-risk activities such as drug use, unsafe sex, violence, criminal activity and running away. It offers youth and those who care about them, confidential, non-judgmental and non-threatening access to the services they need with absolutely no strings attached.
- http://www.soyunica.gov/
Public education campaign helping Hispanic girls and their mothers build and enhance their self-esteem, mental health, decision-making, and assertiveness skills.
- http://www.saafamilies.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to harmonious step-family relationships.
- http://www.systemsofcare.net/
Systems of Care is an on-line technical assistance resource for grant communities. The site includes news about the program; news and information about upcoming meetings and events; publications, documents, and files of logos and other art; and links to related web sites. It also includes contacts and detailed information about grant communities and program partners.
- http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/
The Administration on Children and Families is a component of the Department of Health and Human Services.
- http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/index.htm
Federal agency responsible for ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of, and have access to, culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promote independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in the community.
- http://www.cartercenter.org/healthprograms/showdoc.asp?programID=6&submenu;=healthprograms
Mrs. Carter continues her advocacy efforts through The Carter Center's Mental Health Program, founded in 1991. The program focuses on mental health policy issues with four strategic goals:
To reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses;
To achieve equity for mental health care comparable to other health care;
To advance promotion, prevention, and early intervention services for
children and their families;
To increase public awareness worldwide about mental health and mental
illness and to stimulate local actions to address those issues.
- http://www.fathering.org/
This site provides resources on fatherhood research, pointers for interacting with children, and a tool for assessing “personal fathering profiles.”
- http://www.childadvocate.net/
Child Advocate is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of children, families and professionals while addressing mental health, medical, educational, legal and legislative issues.
- http://www.ncmhjj.com
The mission of the NCMHJJ is to promote awareness of the mental health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system and to assist the field in developing improved policies and programs based on the best available research and practice.
- http://www.nyuchildstudycenter.org/
This web site has many articles that deal with children and violence,
death, and dangerous situations. This organization is a member of the
National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
- http://www.parentsfoundation.com/index.htm
The Parent's Foundation is a unique residential community dedicated to providing brief, transitional and long-term care (housing and support) for adults who suffer from mental illness. Although based in Connecticut, this program accepts applications from individuals throughout the United States.
- http://www.thearc.org/siblingsupport/ussiblingprogramslist.htm
A database of over 350 national programs dedicated to the interests of
brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.
- http://www.sweeneyalliance.org/
The Sweeney Alliance is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that provides help to families and professionals coping with grief and stress. Since 1990, we have developed and facilitated specialized programs that teach children and adults how to reinvest in life and living following a life-altering event such as the death of someone loved, divorce, violence, neglect or disability.
- http://www.unitedparents.org/
Support, assistance, education, and resources for families of children with emotional, behavior, and mental disorders.
- http://www.psy.miami.edu/
This site has a link to a pdf. report on Helping Children Cope with Disaster written by Dr. Annette La Greca of the University of Miami.
Online Resources- http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/ncaianmhr/journal/11(2).pdf
This issue describes the program evaluation component of Circle of Care.
- http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/americaschildren2000.PDF
America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2000 is the
fourth report in an annual series prepared by the Interagency Forum on
Child and Family Statistics. This forum is a collaborative effort of 20 Federal agencies.
- http://www.applesforhealth.com
Weekly online health magazine that offers current news on health related topic for the family, home, business and lifestyle. Includes a section on mental health and a wide variety of mental health related information in each topic area listed. Information is presented in 6 languages
- http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/contents.html
This website is about growing up with medical problems and disabilities. The goal is to help people understand what it is like from the perspective of children and teens who are doing so.
- http://www.4woman.gov/BodyImage/Bodywise/bp/boys.pdf
The information on this fact sheet includes suggestions for creating a school environment that discourages disordered eating and promotes the early detection of eating disorders.
- http://www.caregivermn.org/HomePage.asp
The CaregiverMN.org web site is a service of DARTS (Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors), located in West St. Paul, Minnesota. DARTS is a nonprofit organization that provides professionally coordinated in-home and transit services to seniors and their families.
- http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm
A newsletter for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption published by the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
- http://www.childrensdefense.org/childwelfare/mentalhealth/resourcekit/full.pdf
This Children's Defense Fund Children 's Mental Health Resource Kit has
information on accessing mental health screens and assessments through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) programs.
- http://www.injuryprevention.org/info/data.htm
This web page provides charts and tables illustrating children’s injury data for each U.S. State and Territory.
- http://www.coping.org/
Free, on-line self help books for parents of children with special needs.
- http://www.informacionparapadres.org/depression.htm
Esta es una Hoja de Datos de la serie existente sobre Desórdenes
de Salud Mental, emocional y de comportamiento que pueden surgír durante la
infancia o adolescencia.
- http://www.aacap.org/publications/apntsfam/suicide.htm
Cada año miles de adolescentes se suicidan en los Estados Unidos.
El suicidio es la tercera causa de muerte más frecuente para los jóvenes de
entre 15 y 24 años de edad, y la sexta causa de muerte para los de entre 5 y
14 años.
- http://www.elderweb.com/
A large, established collection of eldercare information on the World Wide Web.
- http://www.focusas.com/
An Internet clearinghouse offering resources, support, and information to help parents and families navigate the troubled waters of adolescence.
- http://www.healthpoweronline.com/
Health Power is a nationally unique, not-for-profit corporation committed to minority health improvement through: a.) Health Information, b.) Health
Promotion, c.) Technical Advice and Assistance to Organizations, and d.)
Partnerships and Networking.
- http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids/
Quick facts about how to be healthy and have fun and subjects for homework help for children 8 to 12 years old.
- http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/disaster.htm
Strategies for parents who are comforting children after a disaster. It explains that children must be allowed to talk about the frightening parts of the disaster and that their experience must not be minimized.
- http://childadvocate.net/help_children_cope.htm
A printable booklet developed by the Penn State University Pediatric Trauma team to help parents and professionals deal with disaster and related issues can be found on this site. It can be used in schools, clinics and other settings.
- http://www.iser.com/
This is a nationwide directory of professionals serving learning disabled and special education communities. It is intended for use by parents and caregivers.
- http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/learning_problem/eatdisorder.html
This site is intended for use by kids and provides information on body image and eating disorders.
- http://www.lowermanhattan.info/health/mental.asp
This is a key public initiative which is being jointly administered by the New York City Mayor's Office and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC). The section of the web site on mental health provides information about dealing with the aftermath of September 11th and a range of mental health resources available to people living in that community.
- http://www.mhaging.org/
An online resource where older adults, their families, and caregivers can obtain mental health services specific to the needs of older adults; and information on how to advocate for specific needs.
- http://www.bt.cdc.gov/children/
The National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT) assesses
and provides recommendations for Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy
Thompson regarding the preparedness of the health care system to respond to
bioterrorism as it relates to children. June 2003 recommendations indicate
that more attention should be given to safeguarding the mental health and
well-being of children in the event of a terrorist attack.
- http://www.nicwa.org/services/techassist/mentalhealth/index.asp
The Center for Mental Health Services Child, Adolescent and Families Branch initiative to improve access for American Indian children's mental health care.
- http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asp
This website offered information on coping strategies such as how to adjust while living in a climate of uncertainty. This site is more focused on families not directly touched by the disaster itself. This site has an interesting page that dealing with issues of hatred and prejudice as well as touching upon cultural and ethnic differences. This site is easy to navigate.
- http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov/subcommittee/children_family020703.doc
Summary Report
- http://www.familydiv.org/nothingtohide.php
A touring phtograph-text exhibit created by the non-profit Family Diversity Projects is found on this site. It features portraits of twenty individuals and their families whose lives are affected by mental illness
- http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/panic.htm
This fact sheet presents a brief overview of panic disorders in children and adolescents. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, and prevalence of the disorders are reviewed.
- http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/cmh/childreport.htm
The Report of the Surgeon General's Conference on Children's Mental Health: A National Action Agenda represents an extraordinary level of collaboration among three major Federal Departments: the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and the Department of Justice. It introduces a blueprint for addressing children's mental health needs in the United States.
- http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ALSC/Resources3/Dealing_with_Tragedy/Web_Sites_on_Dealing_with_Tragedy.htm
This website is a clearinghouse of information to aid parents, teachers and caregivers who wish to discuss with the terrorist attacks with children and teens. Good links to other organizations.
- http://www.saferchild.org/drugs&.htm
Safer Child, Inc. provides parents, caregivers, and educators worldwide with the resources and information they need in order to help all children grow up healthy, safe and happy. The group addresses topics such as mental health, substance abuse, and violence.
- http://www.special-educations.com/
This web site is dedicated to services for children with learning and motor disabilities. It provides related information on education, employment, laws, organizations and resources for families and professionals.
- http://www.stopfamilyabductionsnow.org/
StopFamilyAbductionsNow.org is a campaign from the Polly Klaas Foundation, a national nonprofit that helps find missing children and prevents them from going missing in the first place. They accomplish their goals by promoting public policies, educating the public, and providing families, law enforcement and communities with the ongoing support and expertise needed to protect children.
- http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/depressd.htm
This fact sheet presents parents with an overview of childhood and adolescent depression, including a discussion of the incidence and prevalence of depression, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment.
- http://hardgrove.freeservers.com/ogre01.html
Free online storybook that addresses abuse -- by M.W.Hardgrove, 1998.
- http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/preventingattacksreport.pdf
This report, Final Report and Findings of the Safe School Initiative:
Implications for the Prevention of School Attacks in the United States, is
the result of a collaborative effort of the United States Secret Service and the United States Department of Education.
- http://www.aoa.gov/alz/public/alzcarefam/resources_carefam/resources_carefam.asp
This on-line resource offers information about where and how caregivers can obtain assistance and support. The Administration on Aging is the Federal government’s source for information on aging and the agency dedicated to policy development, planning, and the delivery of supportive home and community-based services to older persons and their caregivers.
- http://wdh.state.wy.us/mch/adolesc.htm
The Adolescent Health program supports Wyoming's Youth Improvement Plan by funding and partnering with various State government agencies and youth task forces, such as Wyoming’s Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force and Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Task Force.
- http://www.4girls.gov
Sponsored by the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and
Human Services, www.4girls.gov gives girls information that will help them
to understand their health needs right now and as they grow into women. This site is designed especially for girls between the ages of 14 and 19, and
provides reliable, current health information that focuses on the many health topics pertaining to adolescent girls' health concerns.
- http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/clearinghouse/clearinghouses.html
SAMHSA has a wide variety of publications and other media products for the
general public and for providers of substance abuse and mental health
prevention and treatment services. Interested persons can receive these
products by mail from SAMHSA's Clearinghouses.
- http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/mental.html
A collection of electronic resources intended for use by parents, educators, researchers, health practitioners, and teens.
- http://www.fema.gov/kids/tch_mntl.htm
A checklist to assess a child’s mental health status, following a disaster or traumatic experience.
- http://www.aacap.org/meeting/index.htm
This site is designed to serve AACAP members, parents, and families. Information is provided to aid the understanding and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and other mental disorders.
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