Resource Library

Welcome to the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center’s (NFSTAC) Virtual Resource Library. Please use the search form below to access resources pertaining to families whose children experience mental health and substance use challenges across the lifespan, and the workforce, organizations and communities that support them.

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Total Results: 470

	Name	Description	Topics
Multimedia	Important Strategies for Family/Caregivers and the Family Peer Support Workforce Working with Families of LGBTQ+ Children	Important Strategies for Family/Caregivers and the Family Peer Support Workforce Working with Families of LGBTQ+ Children was hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance...
Video	The Impact of Mental Health on Students & Youth Part 4: How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Youth about Mental Health	Part 4 of this webinar series provides learners with tools to assess mental health in young people, recognize common mental health disorders, and identify differences between...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health, School Age, Training and Education
Infographic	10 Tips for Family Caregivers	Caregiver Action Network's (CAN) 10 Tips for Family Caregivers infographic offers tips and simple guidelines to help the 90 million Americans caring for a loved...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Parenting/Caregiving
Video	10 Ways to be an Awesome Board Member	A 7:30-minute video from Allison Brewin on the role of a non-profit board member.	Workforce Development
Web Page	11 Life Skills That Can Help Your Child in Recovery	This article offers a list of several important life skills that a child in recovery may find useful on their journey to reach and maintain...	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Document	5 Things You Should Know About Stress	This fact sheet from National Institute of Mental Health discusses five things to know about stress and how to manage it.	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Parenting/Caregiving, Physical Health
Video	7 Lessons Learned from Nonprofit Leaders Webinar	Nonprofit leaders face many challenges as they work toward achieving their organization’s mission. How can they lead effectively as they juggle multiple demands? By watching...	Workforce Development
Web Page	9 Facts About Addiction People Usually Get Wrong	This article provides 9 key facts related to addiction in an attempt to clear up common misconceptions.	Addiction, Substance Use, Training and Education
Document	A Glossary of Terms for Insurance Coverage for Substance Use and Addiction	This glossary consists of common terms that may prove helpful as families try to understand and navigate insurance coverage as it relates to substance use...	Addiction, Policy and Advocacy, Substance Use
Document	A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma	When youth witness or experience a horrible event, they often do not have words to help make sense of what is happening and do not...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Trauma and Violence, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Document	A Parent's Guide to Raising Resilient Kids	This guide for parents and other caregivers shares research-based best practices and resources with the goal of fostering positive child development and helping children lead...	Early Childhood, Parenting/Caregiving
Video	A Teen's Guide to Autism	This video is useful for teens and parents to learn about how people with autism spectrum disorder may behave and express themselves differently from others....	Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Document	A Week of Well-Being for the Holiday Season Toolkit	Practical Tips, Strategies, and Resources to Support Bliss and Peace for You and Your Family during the Holiday Season. Learn how to: Create a blissful...	Mental Health, Peer Support
Web Page	Active Minds	Active Minds is a nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. They are dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger...	Mental Health, School Age, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Multimedia	Addressing Overdose, Death, Disease and Injury: Why It's Important to Support Harm Reduction	This webinar was hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) in March of 2022 Webinar Description: This has been the deadliest year...	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Web Page	Addressing Teen Drug Use: Set Limits & Monitor Behavior	This brief article describes some strategies parents can use to monitor and restrict their teen's drug use.	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	Adelphi University Center for Nonprofit Leadership	The Center for Nonprofit Leadership promotes excellence in leadership by providing multifaceted resources that are responsive to the needs of the nonprofit sector. The Center...	Workforce Development
Web Page	ADHD	This webpage includes a comprehensive guide to ADHD. It covers symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, and tips for managing ADHD.	Diagnosis, Medication, Parenting/Caregiving, Treatment
Document	ADHD Parents Medication Guide	This guide was designed to help parents and caregivers make decisions about the use of medication as a treatment for a child with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity...	Medication, Mental Health, Treatment
Web Page	ADHD Resource Center Resource Center	Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition which includes difficulties with attention, increased activity, and difficulties with impulsivity. Estimates show that between 3 and 7...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Adjustment Disorder Basics	Adjustment disorder is an unusually strong or long-lasting reaction to a stressful event such as divorce, a death in the family or moving to a...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Advisory Councils: 9 Keys to Success	Many nonprofits employ advisory councils - a collection of individuals who advise and support the governance work of the board or the management tasks carried...	Workforce Development
Document	Advocating For Your Child - Facts for Families	According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2012), 1 in 5 children will experience signs and symptoms of a psychiatric disorder at some...	Parenting/Caregiving, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence	The African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence is a national enter funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and...	Mental Health, Training and Education
Multimedia	Am I Enabling Addiction by Helping My Child?	This article and brief video address the concept of enabling, offering scenarios that could be considered to be examples of enabling a child's continued substance...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)	A voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading...	Suicide
Web Page	American Psychiatric Association	Learn about common mental disorders, including symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. Find answers to your questions written by leading psychiatrists, stories from people living...	Diagnosis, Medication, Mental Health
Web Page	Annie E. Casey Foundation	The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children at risk of poor educational, economic, social and health...	Evaluation, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Anorexia Nervosa Basics	Anorexia is characterized by severe weight loss, a dangerously low body weight, extreme exercise and a distorted body image. This guide from Child Mind Institute...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Anxiety and Children - Facts for Families	Anxious children are often overly tense or uptight. Some may seek a lot of reassurance, and their worries may interfere with activities. Parents should not...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, School Age
Web Page	Anxiety and Depression Association of America	Anxiety and Depression Association of America is an international nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Treatment
Web Page	Anxiety Basics	Children can be diagnosed with different kinds of anxiety depending on what they are struggling with. In this guide from Child Mind Institute you'll learn...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, School Age
Web Page	Anxiety Disorders Resource Center	Anxiety in children is expected and normal at specific times in development. However, parents should not discount a child's fears. Because anxious children may also...	Diagnosis, Medication, Mental Health, School Age
Document	Anxiety Disorders: Parents’ Medication Guide	The purpose of the Anxiety Disorders: Parents’ Medication Guide is to provide parents with an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand resource on treating anxiety disorders in children....
Web Page	Are There Any Alternatives When a Physician Offers My Child Opioids for Pain?	This article explores numerous alternatives to opioid prescriptions for pain, including alternative medications, procedures, and treatments.	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	Asperger's Disorder - Facts for Families	Asperger's Disorder was a term previously used to describe one of the pervasive developmental disorders. Children and adolescents diagnosed with Asperger's Disorder had problems in...	Diagnosis
Document	Assessing Readiness to Become a Parent Peer Support Provider	Assessing Readiness to Become a Parent Peer Support Provider, was developed in an attempt to support the field in identifying strong family members to recruit,...	Peer Support, Workforce Development
Web Page	Attachment Disorders - Facts for Families	Attachment Disorders are psychiatric illnesses that can develop in young children who have problems in emotional attachments to others. Parents, caregivers, or physicians may notice...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Facts for Families	Any child may show inattention, distractibility, impulsivity, or hyperactivity at times, but the child with ADHD shows these symptoms and behaviors more frequently and severely...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): The Basics	This brochure focuses on basic information about ADHD in both children and adults including what it is, signs and symptoms, causes, treatments, and how to...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Video	Autism - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology	What is Autism? Autism is now referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and encompasses previously defined separate yet similar disorders like Asperger syndrome. Autism...	Mental Health
Web Page	Autism Resource Center	Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as 1 in 150 American children. Types of autism include autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and Asperger's syndrome. The...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Autism Society	The Autism Society of America provides advocacy, education, information and referral, support, and community at national, state and local levels through a strong nationwide network...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Autism Speaks	Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Diagnosis, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving
Document	Autism Spectrum Disorder	This brochure from the National Institutes of Mental Health informs parents and adults on the range of symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including social...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents' Medication Guide	The purpose of the Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Medication Guide is to provide parents with an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand resource on treating autism spectrum disorder...	Mental Health, Treatment
Web Page	Autism Spectrum Disorders - Facts for Families	Most infants and young children are very social creatures who need and want contact with others to thrive and grow. They smile, cuddle, laugh, and...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Autistic Self Advocacy Network	The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN was created to serve as a national grassroots disability...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law	The Bazelon Center is a national non-profit legal advocacy organization that promotes equal opportunity for individuals with mental disabilities in all aspects of life, including...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy
Tool	Be Prepared: Crisis Plan Worksheet	Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) are legal documents completed in a time of wellness that make it possible for people with mental illness to determine what...	Crisis, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Mental Health
Web Page	Beach Center Family Resource Toolkit	The Beach Center focuses on research for and about families who include individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities of all ages are part of a...	Disability, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Parenting/Caregiving
Document	Before a Mental Health Crisis: Creating a Safety Plan	A Family Safety Plan is a document that you create collaboratively with family members and is a “playbook” of the best ways to minimize or...	Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Crisis, Family Involvement and Engagement, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Tool	Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator - SAMHSA	The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Peer Support, Recovery
Video	Best Practices in Navigating HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2: A Client, Family and Organizational Perspective	Understanding HIPAA the substance use disorder confidentiality regulations (42 CFR Part 2) can be confusing for individuals and families who are new to mental health/substance...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Multimedia	Beyond the Great Resignation: Expanding and Supporting Peer Staff	In this Office Hour presented by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) and THRIVE Peer Recovery Services - a peer-run organization started by...	Workforce Development
Tool	BHMEDS-R3 App	The BHMEDS-R3 app is designed as a quick reference for non-prescriber behavioral health professionals and consumers who need general knowledge about medications prescribed for behavioral...	Diagnosis, Medication, Mental Health
Web Page	Bipolar Disorder	This page from the National Institute of Mental Health describes the signs and symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for bipolar disorder (also known as...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Bipolar Disorder Basics	Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by bouts of major depression and periods of mania — euphoria, poor judgment and extreme risk-taking...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens	This page from the National Institute of Mental Health provides information about bipolar disorder in children and teens including its causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Facts for Families	Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic depressive illness) is an illness of the brain that causes extreme changes in a person’s mood, energy, thinking, and behavior....	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Infographic	Bipolar Disorder in Teens and Young Adults: Know the Signs	This infographic from the National Institute of Mental Health presents common signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder in teens and young adults. It is also...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Bipolar Disorder Resource Center	Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes severe or unusual shifts in mood, energy level, thinking, and behavior. People with bipolar disorder experience episodes...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Bipolar Disorder: Parents’ Medication Guide	This guide was developed by the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) to give reliable information about medication used to treat bipolar disorder in...	Medication, Mental Health
Web Page	Blue Avocado	Blue Avocado is an online magazine fueled by a monthly newsletter designed to provide practical, tactical tips and tools to nonprofit leaders. Subscriptions are free....	Training and Education
Video	Board 102 - Structures and Committees: Who’s Going to do That?	This webinar discusses the types of boards used to govern nonprofit organizations. It covers the role of committee work and how to recruit for committees.	Workforce Development
Infographic	Board Chair and Chief Executive Partnership	A strong board chair-chief executive partnership requires both individuals to fully understand their individual roles as well as overlapping responsibilities. This infographic outlines key leadership...	Workforce Development
Document	Board Chair and Chief Executive Responsibilities	A strong partnership between the chief executive and board chair is essential to leading an effective organization. But how do these general roles manifest in...	Workforce Development
Tool	Board Governance and Best Practice Checklist	This checklist can help nonprofit organizations assess their organizational capacity against several best practices recommended by The Center for Nonprofit Resources. The self-assessment will help...	Workforce Development
Video	Board Member Role: Ambassador	Board members play the unique role of ambassadors for the organization. This hour-long webinar covers the things you need to know as an ambassador for...	Workforce Development
Tool	Board Profile Worksheet	A tool for nonprofits to identify and track desirable board skills and characteristics, spotlighting what to seek from new board members.	Workforce Development
Video	Board Recruitment	This 50-minute webinar gives tips and tricks for recruiting great board members.	Workforce Development
Document	Board Roles and Responsibilities Checklist	Adapted from Nonprofit Board Fundamentals, this checklist can help your organization’s leadership identify the board’s key roles and responsibilities that are the foundation for success....
Web Page	Boards in Gear	Boards play an important role in the success of any organization. They move forward an organization’s mission, and they steward the assets and relationships of...	Training and Education, Workforce Development
Web Page	BoardSource	BoardSource works to inspire and support excellence in nonprofit governance and board and staff leadership, believing that strong board and executive leadership is essential to...	Workforce Development
Document	Borderline Personality Disorder	What is borderline personality disorder? Borderline personality disorder is an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. These symptoms often...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Borderline Personality Disorder Basics	In this guide from Child Mind Institute you'll learn the signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder, how it's diagnosed and how it’s treated. Also...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Borderline Personality Disorder in Young People - Facts for Families	Young people may be moody and irritable at times. They may also feel sensitive to being left out. Learning how to regulate emotions is a...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Tool	Brand Development Worksheet	SAMHSA's Brand Development Worksheet: Understanding a Brand’s Six Levels of Meaning	Training and Education
Multimedia	Breaking the Cycle: Families Supporting Youth and Young Adults in the Justice System?	This webinar was hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center. Descripton: The justice system has grown and changed over time. Having a?youth or young...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Web Page	Bring Change 2 Mind	Bring Change to Mind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging dialogue about mental health, and to raising awareness, understanding, and empathy. They have a...	Mental Health
Document	Brochures and Fact Sheets from the National Institute of Mental Health	This fact sheet offers an overview of the benefits of a well-functioning advisory committee and outlines steps mentoring program staff can take to make their...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Bullying Resource Center	Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time...	Mental Health
Web Page	Casey Family Programs	Casey Family Programs is committed to helping states, counties and tribes implement effective child welfare practices. The organization supports and assists child welfare systems in...	Evaluation, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Children's Mental Health	The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad. CDC...	Addiction, Mental Health, Physical Health, Recovery, Substance Use
Web Page	Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation	The Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation translates research in healthy mental development into materials tailored to the needs of each of the target audiences and...	Early Childhood, Mental Health
Web Page	Center for Family Policy and Practice	The Center for Family Policy and Practice is a nationally focused public policy organization conducting policy research, technical assistance, training, litigation and public education in...	Evaluation, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.	The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is a health policy resource center dedicated to improving health care quality for low-income children and adults, people...	Diagnosis, Disability, Mental Health, Physical Health, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Center for Mental Health Services	MentalHealth.org provides one-stop access to comprehensive mental health information. MentalHealth.org aims to educate and guide: the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers,...	Mental Health
Web Page	Center for Nonprofit Resources	The Center for Nonprofit Resources offers resources on becoming a nonprofit leader, fundraising, marketing/communications and board governance.	Workforce Development
Web Page	Center for Parent Information and Resources	The materials found on the Center for Parent Information and Resources Hub have been created and archived for Parent Centers around the country to help...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation	Boston University’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is a research, training, and service organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons who have psychiatric disabilities. Their work is...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Recovery
Web Page	Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity	The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity provides behavioral health practitioners with vital information on supporting the population of people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...	Mental Health, Substance Use
Web Page	Center on Children and the Law	The Center on Children and the Law promotes access to justice for children and families. Their team of attorneys and core staff work on a...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Tool	CHADD ADHD Toolkit – Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Teens	Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) has created a toolkit for parents and caregivers who are just learning about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Characteristics of Financially Healthy Nonprofits	Financial health is about more than cash reserves and endowment balances. Having a large budget or complex accounting system does not always result in good...	Workforce Development
Tool	Child Health Tracker App	Child Health Tracker gives parents the power of on-demand access to their child(ren)’s health information, needs, and providers; and AAP guidance on the vaccinations and...	Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Physical Health, Technology
Web Page	Child Mind Institute	The Child Mind Institute is committed to finding effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving
Tool	Child Mind Institute Symptom Checker	Since individual symptoms can reflect more than one disorder, this tool will give you a range of possibilities and guide you toward next steps. This...	Diagnosis, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	Child Trends	Child Trends conducts independent, actionable research that describes and analyzes how children, youth and families are faring; provides evidence-based technical assistance to programs; clearly communicates...	Evaluation, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Child Welfare Information Gateway	Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. They feature the...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Training and Education
Web Page	Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)	Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national, non-profit, organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition, CHADD publishes...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Tool	Children's Mental Health Resources Nationally and By State from On Our Sleeves	Looking for behavioral health resources in your state? On Our Sleeves has put together 50 states of resources, including an interactive map, to help individuals...	Mental Health, Physical Health, Training and Education
Web Page	Children’s Defense Fund – Leave No Child Behind	The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is an organization that focuses on child advocacy and research. The Children’s Defense Fund Leave No Child Behind mission is...	Evaluation, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Chronic Illness and Children - Facts for Families	The child who is diagnosed with a serious and chronic medical illness is at greater risk for developing emotional problems. Unlike a child who has...	Disability, Mental Health, Physical Health
Web Page	Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Recognizing and Treating Depression	This page from NIMH provides information about depression and mental health for people living with chronic illnesses, including children and adolescents. It discusses symptoms, risk...	Medication, Mental Health, Physical Health
Tool	Clear Health, Clear Communication	If you or someone close to you has received a recent diagnosis, or if you are curious because you heard about a disease, disorder, or...	Diagnosis, Disability, Mental Health, Physical Health
Video	Co-Occurring Disorders Webinar		Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Crisis, Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Use, Suicide, Training and Education
Web Page	College Students with ADHD - Facts for Families	Many students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) attend college. College students with ADHD face a number of challenges, including choosing a supportive school and community where...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Infographic	Combined Core Competencies Infographic	In this year’s Office Hour series, we prepared the Family Peer Workforce for Systems Transformation and Authentic Family Partnership. Learn more below about each of...	Training and Education, Workforce Development
Document	Combined Reframing Language Guide	Reframing Language was created by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center and the National Federation of Families. It was designed to inspire new thinking and...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Peer Support, Training and Education
Web Page	Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation - Facts for Families	Evaluation by a child and adolescent psychiatrist is appropriate for any child or adolescent with emotional and/or behavioral problems. Most children and adolescents with serious...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Conduct Disorder - Facts for Families	"Conduct disorder" refers to a group of repetitive and persistent behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Conduct Disorder Basics	Conduct Disorder (CD) is characterized by callous disregard for and aggression toward others, from pushing, hitting and biting in early childhood to bullying, cruelty and...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Conduct Disorder Resource Center	Conduct disorder is a serious behavioral and emotional disorder that can occur in children and teens. A child with this disorder may display a pattern...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Continuum of Mental Health Care - Facts for Families	Not all children grow from infancy through their adolescent years without experiencing some bumps along the way. Communities provide different types of treatment programs and...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Could I Have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?	Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) begins in childhood and is considered a developmental disorder, but a person may not receive a diagnosis until adolescence or adulthood....	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)	The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) works to protect the legal and civil rights of and secure excellence in education on behalf...	Education System, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy
Video	Creating a YouTube and Google Nonprofit Account	In order to upload videos to YouTube, you must have an account. In this 5-minute tutorial, you will learn how to sign up for an...	Training and Education, Workforce Development
Web Page	Delirium in Children and Adolescents - Facts for Families	Delirium is a serious condition involving severe confusion and changes of behavior. Many conditions can cause delirium such as infection, fever or medication side effects....	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Depression	This page from NIMH provides information about depression including the different types of depression, signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and how...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance (DBSA)	The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a national patient-directed organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding about the...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance's (DBSA) Mood Crew	Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance's Mood Crew was created with all young children in mind. Learning how to recognize and discuss feelings is a key...	Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	Depression in Children and Teens - Facts for Families	Many children have times when they are sad or down. Occasional sadness is a normal part of growing up. However, if children are sad, irritable,...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Depression in Women: 5 Things You Should Know	This page provides information about depression in women including signs and symptoms, types of depression unique to women, treatment options, and how to find help....	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Depression Resource Center	Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. Just because a child seems sad, does not...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Depression: Parents’ Medication Guide	The goal of this guide is to help parents make informed decisions about getting the best care for a child or adolescent with depression.	Mental Health, Treatment
Video	Developing and Implementing State Olmstead Plans to Increase Access to Community-based services for Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses or Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances	This webinar will discuss strategies and considerations for the design and implementation of Olmstead plans. Kevin Martone, who has helped states with Olmstead planning and...	Diagnosis, Disability, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Digital Media Best Practices	The digital media best practices page from SAMHSA covers national trends surrounding commonly used digital/social outreach channels, their best use scenarios, and suggestions based on...	Training and Education, Workforce Development
Multimedia	Digital Strategies to Foster Family Engagement in Addiction and Mental Health Support	Hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center and Partnership to End Addiction in June of 2022. Webinar Description: In this increasingly digital age, digital-based...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Technology
Multimedia	Dinner Party	The Dinner Party is a platform for grieving 20-, 30- and early 40-somethings to find peer community and build lasting relationships. Since 2014, The Dinner...	Peer Support
Web Page	Disability Scoop	Disability Scoop is the nation’s largest news organization devoted to covering developmental disabilities. It offers daily coverage of autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome...	Disability, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Disaster and Trauma Resource Center	A child who has been exposed to a disaster may have been an eye-witness to a disaster. He or she might have been hurt or...	Mental Health, Trauma and Violence
Web Page	Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - Facts for Families	Children with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) have severe and frequent temper tantrums that interfere with their ability to function at home, in school, or...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Basics	In this guide from Child Mind Institute you’ll learn the signs and symptoms of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated....	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: The Basics	This fact sheet provides information about disruptive mood dysregulation disorder including a description of the condition, signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options,...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Diversity and Culture in Child Mental Health Care - Facts for Families	American families come from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Each person’s background affects the way he or she views the world and gets help for...	Mental Health
Web Page	Does My Child Need Opioids to Cope with Severe and Acute Pain?	This article explores a handful of viable alternatives to opioids for moderating severe pain that parents might consider for their children.	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Multimedia	Does My Child Need to ‘Hit Rock Bottom’ to Recover from Addiction?	This brief article and video discuss the common belief related to letting a loved one hit rock bottom before they are able to make any...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	Does Relapse Mean Failure?	In this blog post, a father details how his thinking around the ideas of "relapse" and "failure" changed over time as his son struggled with...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery, Substance Use
Tool	Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator	The Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator, is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons and their family members who are seeking treatment...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Diagnosis, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	Eating Disorders in Teens - Facts for Families	In the United States, as many as 10 in 100 young women suffer from an eating disorder. Disordered eating related to stress, poor nutritional habits,...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Eating Disorders: About More Than Food	This brochure provides information about different types of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. It also addresses how eating disorders are...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Infographic	Education and Mental Health During COVID-19	This infographic summarizes data collected by the National Federation of Families in 2021 about the experiences of parents and caregivers navigating education during the COVID-19...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Education System, Parenting/Caregiving
Infographic	Effecting Change Core Competency Infographic	The second of the Five Core Competencies for Certified Family Peer Specialists (CFPS) is Effecting Change. This infographic explains the skills and knowledge CFPS develop to...
Web Page	Enacting 'Good Samaritan' 911 Addiction Laws: A Parent How-To Guide	This article provides an in-depth walkthrough of steps that especially passionate parents can take to enact 'Good Samaritan' laws in their states. In this article,...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	Engage, Educate, Empower for Equity: E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging (E4 Center)	The E4 Center advances training and workforce capacity with a specific focus on the community-based implementation of evidence-based practices and programs for vulnerable older adults who...	Addiction, Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Crisis, Family Involvement and Engagement, Grandfamilies, Mental Health, Peer Support, Physical Health, Policy and Advocacy, Recovery, Substance Use, Suicide, Training and Education, Trauma and Violence, Workforce Development
Document	Engaging on Social Media - Ideas and Tips	We must always be thinking through how best to engage with your target audiences. Social media is an important way to do this, but not...	Training and Education, Workforce Development
Document	Ethics in Parent Peer Support Workbook: Balancing Your Lived Experience and Professional Roles	Parent peer support partners are frequently faced with ethical dilemmas when working with families, in their workplace and in the community. The Ethics in Parent...	Workforce Development
Tool	Eviction Prevention: A Toolkit and Webinar Recording for Tenants and Service Providers	This toolkit and webinar recording is for individuals with mental health and / or substance use challenges, or co-occurring diagnoses living in community-based low-income housing...	Crisis, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	Families for Depression Awareness	Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides. We offer education, training,...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Multimedia	Families, Make Your Voices Heard: An Introduction to Advocacy	The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) and Partnership to End Addiction presents Families, Make Your Voices Heard: An Introduction to Advocacy. In this...	Addiction, Mental Health, Policy and Advocacy, Substance Use, Training and Education
Document	Family Connections Presentation: Family-Led Crisis Planning 4/4/2024	April 4th, 2024 Family Connections: Family-Led Crisis Planning  Powerpoint PDF "Family led crisis planning promotes a tipping of the scale back to balance, in a...	Addiction, Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Crisis, Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, Recovery, Substance Use, Suicide, Trauma and Violence, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Document	Family Connections: Bullying Behavior 101 (PDF of Slide Presentation)	This is a PDF of the slides presented during  Family Connections: Bullying Behavior 101  on October 5th, 2023. It also includes links to resources shared...	Crisis, Early Childhood, Education System, Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, School Age, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Document	Family Connections: Navigating Resources, Support, & More (OCT 2024)	The October 2024 Family Connections focused on NFSTAC's top supports and resources for family members and the family peer workforce, including curriculums, toolkits, locating National...	Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Early Childhood, Family Involvement and Engagement, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, School Age, Training and Education, Workforce Development, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Infographic	Family Engagement in Systems Infographic	Family engagement is embedded in the values and principles of a system of care. Where to begin and how to make it happen in systems...	Family Involvement and Engagement
Tool	Family Engagement Inventory	Effective family engagement is recognized as a foundation for success across the human services and education fields. Child Welfare Information Gateway developed the Family Engagement...	Family Involvement and Engagement
Document	Family Engagement: Families and Schools Working Together	This toolkit offers resources and a roadmap from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, and the National Center...	Diagnosis, Early Childhood, Education System, Evaluation, Family Involvement and Engagement, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, Recovery, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Family Members Give Well-Meaning Advice But Are Not Always Helpful. How Do I Respond?	This brief article advises parents on how to deal with well-intentioned family members whose advice may be unhelpful and even harmful when their child is...	Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Substance Use
Document	Family Partnership Checklist for the Behavioral Health Workforce	This checklist is intended to help members of the behavioral health workforce reflect on the beliefs, skills, and strategies they possess for effectively partnering with...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Education System, Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health
Web Page	Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan Curriculum	NFSTAC is excited to announce the first fully online course designed to introduce the five Core Competencies family peer specialists master to effectively support families...	Training and Education
Infographic	Family Peer Support for Families, Parents and Caregivers in Mental Health and Substance Use Across the Lifespan	Learn what family peer support is, what family peers do to support families of children—of all ages—with mental health and/or substance use challenges, and the...	Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Family Involvement and Engagement, Grandfamilies, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, Recovery, School Age, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Family Run Executive Leadership Association (FREDLA)	The Family Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA), located in Columbia, MD, serves as the national representative and advocate for family-run organizations and their executive...	Peer Support, Workforce Development
Multimedia	Family Support for Behavioral Health Across the Lifespan: Part 1	How to be Present for Children Who Experience Emotional and/or Substance Use Challenges The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center hosted a 3-part series for...	Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Multimedia	Family Support for Behavioral Health Across the Lifespan: Part 2	How to Support Our Children Who Experience Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges Webinar Description: The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center invites caregivers, family...	Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Multimedia	Family Support for Behavioral Health Across the Lifespan: Part 3	How to Empower Our Children Who Experience Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center invites caregivers, family peer support...	Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Policy and Advocacy, Substance Use
Infographic	Family Support for Eating Disorder Recovery Infographic	Families are vital to eating disorder recovery. This infographic, created by the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders and the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, includes tips...	Mental Health, Physical Health
Web Page	Family Voices	Family Voices is a national organization and grassroots network of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities that...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving
Infographic	Family, Youth, and Adult Peer Support Differentiated	While lived experience is a common thread in peer support roles, there is a difference between the lived experience of family peers, youth peers, and...
Infographic	Family-Driven Language Graphic	The National Federation of Families and its National Family Support Technical Assistance Center developed and prioritized Family-Driven Language for all webinars. We start off every...	Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Education System, Family Involvement and Engagement, Grandfamilies, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, Training and Education, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Document	Famly Connections ""988 & 911: When to Call, What to Expect" Presentation PDF	Feb. 1, 2023: Family Connections, discussed the differences between 988 and 911, myths about 988, calling 988 for a minor child versus an adult child,...	Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Crisis, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, School Age, Substance Use, Suicide, Trauma and Violence, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Fathers Mental Health	New parents may experience unresolved stress, psychological disturbances or symptoms of a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. When men feel this way...	Mental Health
Video	Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits	Through this interactive, hands-on workshop, you will work through the why, what, who, and how of nonprofit finance. The 90-minute webinar covers five main topics...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Finding a Home in Collegiate Recovery	In this blog post, a young man reflects on the profound impact his college recovery program had on him, and advocates for greater recovery support...	Recovery, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Finding Mental Healthcare for Children of Immigrants - Facts for Families	Each year, many immigrants and refugees move to the United States. Coming to a new country can be an exciting new beginning, but adjusting to...	Mental Health
Web Page	Finding the Right Board Members for Your Nonprofit	Entire books have been written about the art of cultivating, identifying, asking and nurturing a strong nonprofit board. While the National Council of Nonprofits doesn’t...	Training and Education, Workforce Development
Tool	FindTreatment.gov	The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and...	Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Use
Video	Focus on the Family: Using Person and Family Centered Care for Mental Health	To achieve and sustain mental health, individuals with serious mental illness need access to an array of treatment options and need to be actively engaged...	Family Involvement and Engagement
Web Page	Framework for a Basic Strategic Plan Document for a Nonprofit	This framework will guide planning teams through completing a basic, goals-based strategic plan. Each section includes directions and links to related information to help you...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Free Management Library	The Free Management Library website is one of the world's most complete, well-organized libraries of 1,000's of highly practical resources for personal, professional, business and...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Gender Differences in Substance Use, Treatment and Recovery	This article provides an overview of gender differences in substance use as a product of both biological and sociocultural factors, advocating for gender-specific treatment options...	Addiction, Substance Use
Document	Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control	This brochure form the National Institutes of Mental Health, discusses what generalized anxiety is, including signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, causes, and treatment...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Multimedia	Getting the Most Out of Your Board Meeting	You can get more out of your board members - as leaders, ambassadors and fundraisers - if you use meeting time more strategically. This one-hour...	Training and Education
Web Page	Getting Your Child Help for Addiction	This article from Partnership to End Addiction focuses on several strategies parents can employ in trying to get help for their children. This includes approaches...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	Glossary of Symptoms and Illnesses	This glossary of brief definitions was developed by American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to help teenagers, parents, teachers, and others learn more about...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Facts for Families	Grandparents are an important resource for both parents and children. They routinely provide child care, financial assistance and emotional support. Occasionally, they are called upon...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Grandfamilies
Web Page	Grief Anonymous	Grief Anonymous is a grief support organization dedicated to assisting those grieving the loss of a loved one.  They are an established, USA-based, global grief...	Peer Support, Suicide
Tool	Grief Anonymous Support Groups	Grief Anonymous offers private Facebook grief support groups for loved ones who have suffered loss because of an overdose or suicide.	Peer Support, Suicide
Web Page	Guide to Behavioral Treatments	If your child has an emotional or behavioral problem, you might be told that behavioral therapy would be a good treatment. This guide from Child...	Mental Health, Treatment
Web Page	Guide to Mental Health Specialists	If you decide you need to seek help for a child who's struggling, you may find yourself facing a bewildering range of different mental health...	Mental Health
Multimedia	HealthyChildren.org	HealthyChildren.org, from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), offers general information related to child health and specific guidance on developmental stages and parenting challenges. Resources are available...	Diagnosis, Grandfamilies, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Physical Health
Web Page	HelpGuide	HelpGuide is an independent nonprofit that provides free, evidence-based mental health education and support. Their mission is to empower people with information they can use...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Trauma and Violence
Infographic	Helping a Loved One Dealing with Mental and/or Substance Use Disorders	This infographic from SAMHSA provides information about supporting a loved one dealing with a mental and/or substance use disorder.	Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Use
Document	Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events: What Parents, Rescue Workers, and the Community Can Do	This brochure describes common reactions to trauma and what parents, rescue workers, and the community can do to help children and adolescents cope with disasters...	Trauma and Violence
Web Page	Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event	This guide from Child Mind Institute was assembled by psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health experts who specialize in crisis situations. It offers simple tips on...	Trauma and Violence
Document	HHS Maternal-Child Emergency Planning Toolkit	The HHS Maternal-Child Health (MCH) Emergency Planning toolkit is designed to improve the capacity of health care, public health, and social services professionals to address maternal and...	Early Childhood, Mental Health, Physical Health
Video	Hidden in Plain Sight | An educational video about products used to store and hide drugs	Hidden in Plain Sight | An educational video about products used to store and hide drugs Talk with your child about drugs. For a...	Addiction, Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Crisis, Education System, Family Involvement and Engagement, Grandfamilies, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Medication, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery, Substance Use, Training and Education, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	HIPAA and Medical Privacy - Facts for Families	HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is a Federal law that was originally passed by Congress in 1996. One part...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Web Page	HIPAA: What Are A Caregiver’s Rights?	When your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, it can be hard to know what to do. You are concerned about their well-being,...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Web Page	Hoarding Disorder Basics	In this guide from Child Mind Institute you’ll learn the signs and symptoms of hoarding disorder, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated. It is...	Mental Health
Web Page	How Can I Get Rid of My Need To "Fix" Things?	This article from Partnership to End Addiction encourages parents to diverge from the idea that addiction is something to be "fixed," lobbying instead for compassionate...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	How Can I Overcome HIPPA Laws, When I Only Want To Help My Child?	This brief article informs parents about HIPPA laws and what information they may or may not be able to access.	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Parenting/Caregiving, Policy and Advocacy
Video	How Do I Deal with the Emotional Rollercoaster of My Child’s Addiction?	In this video, Partnership to End Addiction’s Helpline Specialist, Karla Castro-Soto (MS in Marriage & Family Therapy) addresses the emotional rollercoaster that caregivers are likely...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Video	How Do We Remove Blame When Dealing with Addiction?	In this video, Partnership to End Addiction’s Helpline Specialist, Karla Castro-Soto (MS in Marriage & Family Therapy) discusses the importance of moving away from blame...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	How Do You Manage Taking Prescription Medications While in Recovery?	This article answers several FAQs that relate to the management of prescription medications for one's child while still in recovery from opioid addiction.	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Multimedia	How to Help a Woman Who is Using Opioids and Becomes Pregnant	This brief article encourages readers to be supportive of pregnant women dealing with Opioid Use Disorder and links to a guide on pregnancy and opioids.	Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Early Childhood, Substance Use
Web Page	How to Make a Discharge Plan When Your Child Leaves Addiction Treatment	This article answers some FAQs about discharge plans and outlines some of the key considerations families may want to keep in mind as their child...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery, Suicide
Web Page	How to Make a Recovery Plan With Your Son or Daughter After Treatment	This article offers advise to parents on how to work with their child in making a recovery plan that supports a loved one's personal growth...	Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery
Web Page	How to Properly Document Your Contact with Your Insurance Company	This article from Partnership to End Addiction offers guidance to parents/caregivers as they interact with insurance companies on behalf of children receiving substance use or...	Policy and Advocacy, Treatment
Web Page	How to Staff and Support a Committee	Is staffing a committee more like herding cats or like herding turtles? Actually, it’s more like Dancing with the Stars. An important skill for nonprofit...	Workforce Development
Web Page	How To Talk To Your Child About Vaping	This brief article introduces ideas parents/caregivers can use when addressing vaping with their children. Not only is it important to set the stage for open...	Addiction, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	How to Talk with Your Niece, Nephew or Other Family Member about their Drug Use	This article advocates for the important role an aunt/uncle can serve as a resource for their niece/nephew, and provides some tips on how to conduct...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Substance Use
Web Page	I Got My Son Back: A Mother's Struggle with Her Son's Addiction	In this personal account, a mother reflects on her experience navigating her son's opioid addiction. She touches on the fear and financial burden but also...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery, Substance Use
Web Page	I Hate the Word 'Enable': Getting Blamed and Shamed When You Have a Child with an Addiction	This personal essay pushes back against the stigma associated with families facing challenges with substance use disorders, arguing for the adoption of a more open...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Substance Use
Web Page	I Have Been Told That I am an Enabler. So, How Can I Help My Child?	This brief article pushes back against common usage of the word "enabler," arguing that it often does more harm than good for families, and links...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, Substance Use
Document	I Just Got Denied Coverage: How to File an Insurance Appeal for Substance Use Disorder	This article provides important information regarding the process of filing an appeal in the event that insurance denies coverage for a child's substance use disorder...	Addiction, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy, Substance Use
Infographic	I’m So Stressed Out! Infographic	This infographic from the National Institute of Mental Health is intended for teens and young adults and presents information about stress, anxiety, and ways to...	Mental Health
Multimedia	If Your Child Struggles with Addiction, Peer-to-Peer Parent Support Can Help	This article provides an overview of Partnership to End Addiction's parent coaching program, detailing its logistics, potential benefits, and more. It includes a video highlighting...	Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Multimedia	Implementing a Family-Centered Approach	To help communities move toward family-centered care, the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) prepared a series of companion modules on implementing...	Family Involvement and Engagement
Video	Implementing Effective Systems of Care for Children, Youth and Transition-Aged Youth with or At-Risk of SED in Rural Communities	The panel discussed the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from their experiences in the implementation of effective rural Systems of Care. Their discussion includes research...	Family Involvement and Engagement
Video	Improving Access to Care Through Creating Family Peer Specialists Across the Lifespan	This TA Coalition webinar explores the dimensions of family support across the lifespan. Presenters speak from three unique perspectives highlighting the subtle differences in providing...	Peer Support, Workforce Development
Web Page	Independent Sector	This website features an online collection of current resources for and about the nonprofit community, including podcasts, toolkits, publications, and more. Principles for Good Governance...	Workforce Development
Document	Individual Board Member Self-Evaluation Tool	This tool from the National Council of Nonprofits is a brief self-assessment for individual board members to help gauge how they are fulfilling their responsibilities as...	Workforce Development
Web Page	InfoAboutKids.org	Infoaboutkids.org is an ongoing collaboration of the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth and Families. Their goal is to promote healthy child and family...	Physical Health
Web Page	Insurance Resource Center - Partnership to End Addiction	New Insurance Resource Center - Partnership to End Addiction Insurance Resource Center - Partnership to End Addiction
Tool	InsureKidsNow.gov	Millions of children and teens qualify for free or low-cost health and dental coverage through Medicaid & the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). At InsureKidsNow.gov,...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Mental Health, Physical Health
Web Page	Intellectual Development Disorder Basics	Children with intellectual development disorder (IDD) have deficits in general intellectual functioning. They struggle with skills like reasoning, planning, judgment, thinking abstractly and many types...	Disability
Web Page	Intellectual Disabilities - Facts for Families	Intellectual disability (ID) is a diagnosis given when an individual has problems both in intellectual functioning and the ability to function in everyday activities. An...	Disability
Web Page	Intentional Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medication: What You Should Know	In this article, Partnership to End Addiction addresses the intentional misuse of over-the-counter medication among young people, including a variety of reasons why youth might...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Intermittent Explosive Disorder Basics	Children with intermittent explosive disorder (IED) exhibit short episodes of intense, uncontrollable anger or aggression with very little or no apparent cause. This guide from...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Infographic	Interview Questions to Understand a Candidate’s Family Lived Experience	As Family-Run Organizations (FROs) hire family peers, they want to know that their potential new employee has the lived experience necessary to effectively support families...
Web Page	Jason Foundation	The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young...	Suicide
Web Page	Jed Foundation (JED)	The JED Foundation (JED) is a non-profit organization that exists to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for our nation's teens and young adults. Transitioning...	Suicide
Web Page	Kennedy Forum	The Kennedy Forum leads a national dialogue on transforming the health care system by uniting mental health advocates, business leaders, and government agencies around a...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Mental Health
Web Page	Kids Count Data Center	KIDS COUNT is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation and a premier source of data on children and families. Each year, the Foundation...	Evaluation, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Know Your Rights: Consent and Confidentiality - Facts for Families	Patients and families often wonder what their rights are when they see a doctor. They may have questions about what will happen to the personal...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Web Page	Learning Disorders - Facts for Families	Parents are often worried when their child has learning problems in school. There are many reasons for school difficulties, but a common one is a...	Education System
Video	Legal Essentials of Starting a Nonprofit Organization	Is your nonprofit group ready to incorporate and become a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization? Learn the answer to this critical question and find out how to...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Infographic	Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders	This infographic from the National Institute on Mental Health presents facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. This is also available in Spanish.	Mental Health
Multimedia	Living Successfully with a Mood Disorder	The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance's "Living Successfully with a Mood Disorder" course is designed to help both people living with a mood disorder as...	Mental Health
Web Page	Major Depressive Disorder Basics	The most common form of depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), is characterized by chronic feelings of sadness or worthlessness, irritability, physical lethargy, insomnia and sometimes...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Marijuana: Know the Facts, Connect with Resources	This article overviews the risks associated with marijuana use and offers tips for preventing and/or addressing teen marijuana use.	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Video	Marvelous Max - Autism Awareness for Kids	This animated video for school-aged children and their parents explains how Max, a child with autism spectrum disorder, behaves differently from other children in a...	Mental Health, School Age
Web Page	Maternal and Child Health Bureau	The Maternal and Child Health Bureau strives to provide national leadership and to work in partnership with States, communities, private agencies, and families to strengthen...	Mental Health, Physical Health
Web Page	MedlinePlus	MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Physical Health
Document	Men and Depression	Men and women may experience depression very differently. This brochure describes common signs and symptoms, and treatment options for depression in men. The brochure is...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Mental Health America	Mental Health America (MHA) is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental and substance use conditions and achieving victory over mental illnesses and addictions through...	Disability, Mental Health, Peer Support
Web Page	Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center (MHDD-NTC)	The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center (MHDD-NTC) aims to improve mental health services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. By serving...	Diagnosis, Disability, Mental Health, Training and Education
Web Page	Mental Health First Aid	Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders....	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Training and Education
Web Page	Mental Health Guide for College Students	CollegeStats designed this guide to help you identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues for college students. If left untreated, these issues...	Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Mental Health Insurance - Facts for Families	Insurance benefits for mental health services have changed a lot in recent years. These changes are consistent with the nationwide trend to control the expense...	Mental Health
Web Page	Mental Illness in Families - Facts for Families	Mental illnesses in parents represent a risk for children in the family. These children have a higher risk for developing mental illnesses than other children....	Mental Health
Web Page	Meth is On the Rise Again: What Parents Should Know	Based on the increase in methamphetamine use over the past several years, this article provides some basic information and addresses how addiction and overdose might...	Addiction, Substance Use
Web Page	Military Families - Facts for Families	The American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Facts for Families provide concise and up-to-date information on the challenges facing Military families.	Military (Military Families, Veterans)
Multimedia	Military Families Resource Center	Global conflict and unrest have led to the deployment of large numbers of military personnel (active duty, Reserves, National Guard). As a result of duty...	Military (Military Families, Veterans)
Web Page	Military Families: Coming Home - Facts for Families	Military families look forward to being together after a long deployment with many mixed emotions. Each family member will have different expectations. Every family situation...	Military (Military Families, Veterans)
Web Page	Minding Your Mind	Minding Your Mind’s (MYM) primary objective is to provide mental health education to adolescents, teens and young adults, their parents, teachers and school administrators. Their...	Mental Health
Web Page	Moms on the Frontline	Mothers on the Frontline is founded and run by mothers of children with mental health challenges to promote Children’s Mental Health Justice through storytelling. Mothers...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health
Multimedia	Moving Into Adulthood Resource Center	Young people moving from adolescence into young adulthood are defined as transitional age youth. New tasks often include: moving away from family, becoming independent, developing...	Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones)
Web Page	My Friend Has a Child Who is Struggling With Addiction. How Can I Help?	This essay argues for the important role we can play in supporting others during their family struggles with addiction, suggesting ways in which we can...	Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Substance Use
Tool	My Healthfinder	My Healthfinder is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Disease Control and Prevention and Health Promotion. On the...	Physical Health
Tool	My Mental Health Crisis Plan App	From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the My Mental Health Crisis Plan App helps individuals who have a serious mental illness (SMI) create...	Crisis, Mental Health, Technology
Web Page	My Son is Caught in the Cycle of Patient Brokering	A mother recounts her harrowing experiences watching her son cycle in and out of recovery as her family has fallen victim to the practice of...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery, Substance Use
Web Page	My Son's Addiction Overwhelms Me. How Can I Stop Worrying Constantly?	This brief article advises parents on how to make sure they are taking care of themselves in the midst of a child's battle with addiction.	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	My Son's Siblings Are Resentful of His Substance Use. What Can I Do to Unify Our Family?	This article from Partnership to End Addiction advises parents on how to manage relationships with their other children while navigating one child's substance use disorder...	Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	NADD	NADD is for professionals, care providers and families to promote understanding of and services for individuals who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs. NADD’s...	Disability, Mental Health
Video	NAMI Basics	NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free, six-session online education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger...	Mental Health, Training and Education
Web Page	National Adolescent Health Information Center	The overall goal of the National Adolescent Health Information Center (NAHIC) is to improve the health of adolescents by serving as a national resource for...	Mental Health, Physical Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)	National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected...	Mental Health, Workforce Development
Document	National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs	The National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) outline the core, system-level components of high-quality care coordination for...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Training and Education, Treatment, Workforce Development
Web Page	National Center for Learning Disabilities	The mission of National Center for Learning Disabilities is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and...	Diagnosis, Disability
Web Page	National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare	The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) is a national resource center providing information, expert consultation, training and technical assistance to child...	Addiction, Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use
Web Page	National Child Traumatic Stress Network	The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who...	Training and Education, Trauma and Violence
Web Page	National Council of Nonprofits	The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a valuable resource and proven advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits, working to identify emerging trends, disseminate...	Training and Education
Web Page	National Family Support Network	The National Family Support Network promotes positive outcomes for all children, families, and communities by leveraging the collective impact of state networks and championing quality...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Grandfamilies, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support
Web Page	National Institute of Mental Health Brochures and Fact Sheets by Topic	NIMH offers brochures and fact sheets on mental health disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. Printed materials...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	National Institutes of Health	The National Institutes of Health's mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of...	Mental Health
Web Page	National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse	The National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse is a peer-run national technical assistance and resource center that fosters recovery, self-determination, and community inclusion. The Clearinghouse...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Peer Support
Web Page	National Suicide Prevention Lifeline	The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days...	Suicide
Web Page	Navigating the Holidays When Your Child is in Early Recovery from Addiction	This article offers advice on how families can navigate the holidays while a child or loved one is in early recovery.	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Document	NFSTAC 5/25/23 Family Connections: "Navigating Family Support" Handout	This is a PDF version of  the presentation from the May 2023 Family Connections: Navigating Family Support. Our speakers were Meri Viano, Associate Director, Parent/Professional...	Parenting/Caregiving
Document	NFSTAC Glossary of Terms	This person-centered, family-driven glossary of terms explains key words and phrases used in behavioral health. The language used in the glossary reflects language created and...	Mental Health
Infographic	NFSTAC Resources Infographic	This infographic explains which NFSTAC resources are most beneficial to different audiences, including families, the family peer workforce, the behavioral health workforce, and more!
Web Page	No Beds Available: What To Do When You’re on a Waitlist for Addiction Treatment	This article addresses how to navigate the in-between phase once a child has made the decision to go to treatment for substance use, but accessing...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery, Substance Use, Treatment
Web Page	No Health Without Mental Health	No Health without Mental Health (NHMH) is an emerging social marketing (where the public is “sold” on the need for a change in society) and...	Evaluation, Mental Health
Document	Nonprofit Advisory Boards: Why They Matter, How to Get Them Off the Ground	Is your nonprofit considering setting up an advisory board? Before taking the leap, make sure your organization defines what role the advisory board will play...	Workforce Development
Document	Nonprofit Board Committee Membership: Who Should Serve on Which Committee?	All board members should serve on a board committee, but determining where to place them is often more art than science. This resource, complete with...	Workforce Development
Tool	Nonprofit Health Check: Quick Assessment Tools and Resources	The Nonprofit Association of Oregon developed a set of assessment tools and compiled practical resources to give nonprofit leaders the ability to conduct quick self-assessments...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Nonprofit Hub	The Nonprofit Hub website gives access to guides, webinars and blogs for nonprofits. How to Create A Brand Guide Social Media Guide Creating a Mission...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Normal or Not: When to Get Help - Facts for Families	Parents are naturally concerned about the health and wellbeing of their children. Many parents correctly and comfortably see their youngster as normal. However, some parents...	Parenting/Caregiving
Video	Not Getting Anywhere Talking to Your Child About Their Drug Use?	In this video, Partnership to End Addiction’s Helpline Specialist, Karla Castro-Soto (MS in Marriage & Family Therapy) talks about the challenges one can face when...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Substance Use
Web Page	Obesity In Children And Teens - Facts for Families	The problem of childhood obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. Approximately 12.7 million, or 17 percent, of children and adolescents...	Physical Health
Web Page	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Basics	Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are plagued by unwanted and stressful thoughts and fears that they try to alleviate by performing compulsive rituals like counting...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder In Children And Adolescents - Facts for Families	Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) usually begins in adolescence or young adulthood and is seen in as many as 1 in 200 children and adolescents. OCD is...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Multimedia	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Resource Center	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is seen in as many as 1-3% of children and adolescents. OCD is characterized by recurrent intense obsessions and/or compulsions that cause...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over	This brochure, from the National Institute of Mental Health, provides information on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) including signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment options such as psychotherapy...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Treatment
Web Page	On Our Sleeves	On Our Sleeves is a movement led by Nationwide Children's Hospital to transform children’s mental health through education, advocacy and research. Kids don’t wear their...	Mental Health, Physical Health, Policy and Advocacy, Technology
Web Page	One Mind	One Mind accelerates brain health research and advocacy to enable all individuals with mental health conditions to build healthy, productive lives. Inspired by their founders'...	Mental Health, Policy and Advocacy
Tool	One Mind PsyberGuide	PsyberGuide is a non-profit website reviewing smartphone applications and other digital mental health products. Its goal is to help people make responsible and informed decisions...	Mental Health, Technology
Web Page	Operation Autism	Operation Autism is a web-based resource specifically designed and created to support military families that have children with autism. Operation Autism’s Resource Directory allows you...	Disability, Mental Health
Web Page	Oppositional Defiant Disorder - Facts for Families	In children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), there is an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that seriously interferes with...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Multimedia	Oppositional Defiant Disorder Resource Center	It's not unusual for children, especially those in their "terrible twos" and early teens, to defy authority every now and then. When this behavior lasts...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Infographic	Optimizing Organizational Flow to Prepare Family Peers to Apply for Certification	There are several state-based family peer certification programs throughout the United States that have similar processes to obtain certification. This tip sheet offers best practices...
Document	Oregon Family Support Network - Holistic Crisis Plan Components	Example of what an individual family-led safety and crisis plan might look like.	Crisis, Family Involvement and Engagement, Parenting/Caregiving
Document	Oregon Family Support Network Proactive Crisis Planning	Visual depiction of the crisis cycle. In a family led crisis plan, Oregon Family Support Networ (OFSN)  use the families' experiences, preferences, and culture to...	Crisis, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	PACER Center	PACER Center enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families so each person...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Diagnosis, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Training and Education
Document	PANDAS - Questions and Answers	This fact sheet from the National Institute of Mental Health describes the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Panic Disorder Basics	A child with panic disorder suffers sudden anxiety attacks that include overwhelming dread and physical symptoms that are often confused with a heart attack. This...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Panic Disorder In Children And Adolescents - Facts for Families	Panic disorder is a common and treatable disorder. Children and adolescents with panic disorder have unexpected and repeated periods of intense fear or discomfort, along...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms	This brochure from the National Institutes of Mental Health discusses symptoms, causes, and treatments for panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder associated with sudden...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	PANS and PANDAS: Sudden Onset of OCD Symptoms - Facts for Families	When a child suddenly begins to have new thoughts and unusual behaviors, it can be alarming to parents and family members. If the changes occur...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Infographic	Parent Peer Support Activities Infographic	The Parent Peer Support Activities Infographic from the Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA) outlines the most common activities of Parent Peer Support Providers across...	Peer Support, Workforce Development
Infographic	Parent Peer Support Provider Roles Infographic	The Parent Peer Support Provider Roles Infographic from the Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA) details the variety of roles and positions of the family...	Peer Support, Workforce Development
Web Page	Parent to Parent USA	Parent to Parent USA provides emotional and informational support to the families of children with special needs, most notably through the one-to-one matching of parents...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Family Involvement and Engagement, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	Parenting an Adult Child Guide	Parents and other caregivers who have reached out to the Partnership to End Addiction helpline have asked many questions about how to parent an adult...	Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones)
Web Page	Parents Guide to ADHD	Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) find it unusually difficult to concentrate on tasks, to pay attention, to sit still, and to control impulsive behavior....	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Parents Guide to Autism	This guide from Child Mind Institute gives parents a comprehensive look at autism, from how its diversity can make it difficult to diagnose, to special...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Parents Guide to Children and Multiple Medications	An increasing number of children with emotional or behavioral problems are being treated more than one medication, a practice called polypharmacy. This guide from Child...	Medication, Mental Health
Web Page	Parents Guide to Developmental Milestones	Every child is different, and so is every parent's experience; but experts have a clear idea about the range of normal development from birth to...	Physical Health
Web Page	Parents Guide to Eating Disorders in College	The college years are when young women, and some men, are most at risk for developing eating disorders. This guide from Child Mind Institute explains...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Parents Guide to Emergency Hospitalization	When a child is heading for psychiatric hospitalization, a parent, too, is in a tough place, and a scary one. Knowing what to expect, and...	Crisis
Web Page	Parents Guide to Getting Good Care	When a child is struggling, or his behavior worries you, it can be hard to know whether you need to reach out to a professional....	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	Parents Guide to OCD	Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have intrusive thoughts and worries that make them extremely anxious, and they develop rituals they feel compelled to perform to...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Parents Guide: How to Help a Child with Selective Mutism	Children with selective mutism (SM) are talkative at home but unable to speak in more public settings, including school. This guide from Child Mind Institute...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Tool	Parity Track	Parity Track aims to be the central site for mental health and substance use disorder, parity information and to offer an exclusive look at parity...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Partnering with Families in Behavioral Health: The FAMILY Approach - Online Curriculum Module	This self-paced online curriculum module teaches the behavioral health workforce family-driven language, skills, strategies, and knowledge of resources that will enhance their ability to partner...	Training and Education
Web Page	Partnership for America's Children	The mission of Partnership for America’s Children is to support its network of state and community child advocacy organizations in effective advocacy. The Partnership connects...	Policy and Advocacy
Multimedia	Pathways RTC	The Research and Training Center (RTC) at Pathways aims to improve the lives of youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions through rigorous...	Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Document	Perinatal Depression	Perinatal depression is depression that occurs during or after pregnancy. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. In rare cases, the symptoms are severe...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Physical Health
Web Page	Persistent Depressive Disorder Basics	Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also called dysthymia, is a form of chronic depression, with symptoms that are less severe but longer lasting than other forms...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Physical Symptoms of Emotional Distress: Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders - Facts for Families	Physical complaints are common in children. As many as 1 in 10 children will complain of an ache, pain, or worry about their body on...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Physical Health
Document	Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	This brochure provides information about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including what it is, who develops PTSD, symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help for...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Trauma and Violence
Web Page	Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Basics	Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety condition brought on by exposure to a disturbing event. Symptoms include detachment, difficulty sleeping, irritability, dreaming about the...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Trauma and Violence
Web Page	Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Facts for Families	All children and adolescents experience stressful events which can affect them both emotionally and physically. Their reactions to stress are usually brief, and they recover...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Trauma and Violence
Web Page	Preparing for Life and Recovery Following Treatment	This article advises parents on how to prepare for what life might look like once their child is discharged from treatment and how they can...	Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery
Web Page	Prescription Pain Relievers (Opioids)	Know the facts and connect with support to help you address known or suspected medicine abuse with your child. This page provides an overview of opioids in general...	Addiction, Substance Use, Training and Education
Document	Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations	This document presents a comprehensive set of principles for charitable nonprofit organizations. The intent is to reinforce a common understanding of transparency, accountability and good...	Workforce Development
Infographic	Principles of Harm Reduction (HR) Infographic	This 2-page infographic from the National Harm Reduction Coalition may be used as a quick and easy to read reference of the definition of HR,...
Infographic	Professional Responsibilities Core Competency Infographic	The fifth Core Competency for Certified Family Peer Specialists (CFPS) addresses the ability of family peers to perform basic job skills and follow organization policies,...	Mental Health, Workforce Development
Web Page	Propel Nonprofits	Propel Nonprofits’ programs and services take a holistic approach to meeting the needs of nonprofit organizations, including the ability to bring together strategy, governance, and...	Workforce Development
Multimedia	PsychHub	PsychHub is an online platform providing free, engaging videos about mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention The most comprehensive video library of mental health...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Technology, Training and Education
Video	Psychiatric Advance Directives: Supporting Voice and Choice in Mental Health Crisis Settings	Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) are legal tools that give people living with mental illness voice and choice in crisis situations. There are laws that support...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Mental Health
Web Page	Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents: Different Types - Facts for Families	Psychotherapy is a form of psychiatric treatment that involves therapeutic conversations and interactions between a therapist and a child or family. It can help children...	Mental Health, Treatment
Web Page	PsyCom	Psycom seeks to inspire patients and their caregivers to better understand their mental health conditions and to take an active role in their own care....	Addiction, Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance Use, Treatment
Web Page	Questions to Ask Before Psychiatric Hospitalization of Your Child or Adolescent - Facts for Families	Hospitalization in a psychiatric facility is one of a range of available treatment options when a child or adolescent is mentally ill and in crisis....	Crisis, Mental Health
Web Page	Reactive Attachment Disorder Basics	A child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) has been subject to neglect or abuse and fails to establish the expected bond with his primary caregivers,...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Recovery Support Groups for Addiction: One Size Does Not Fit All	This article outlines the different types of Recovery Support Groups available to those in recovery, including 12-step programs, self-management and recovery training, moderation management, and...	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Video	Recruiting and Building a Strong and Effective Nonprofit Board	Today more than ever, nonprofit boards are expected to raise significant amounts of money. Keith Curtis' extensive work with nonprofits over the past 30 years...	Workforce Development
Video	Recruiting Passionate Ambassadors for Your Mission	In this 60-minute video, Terry Axelrod will show you how to identify, recruit and support a self-sustaining pipeline of passionate ambassadors who will deeply engage...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Reducing the Potential for Harm	This article discusses the potential benefits of harm reduction for a loved one who is struggling with substance use. While it may not be the...	Substance Use, Treatment
Web Page	Reflecting on My Addiction and Recovery, Then and Now	A young man in long-term recovery writes about his path to recovery. Through journaling and thoughtful reflection, his story is one that recognizes the power...	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Infographic	Reframing Language	Reframing Language was created by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center and the National Federation of Families. It was designed to inspire new thinking and...	Addiction, Mental Health
Web Page	Refusing Prescription Opioids in Recovery	This personal story recounts the emotional and logistical challenges faced by a former opioid addict when offered a prescription for painkillers by his dentist.	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Tool	Rental Assistance Call to Action	The purpose of this toolkit is to provide stakeholders with information about how to raise awareness about the rental assistance resources available to tenants and...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support
Infographic	Resiliency, Recovery, and Wellness Core Competency Infographic	The first of the Five Core Competencies for Certified Family Peer Specialists (CFPS) is Resiliency, Recovery, and Wellness This infographic explains the skills and knowledge CFPS...
Infographic	Resources and Natural Supports Core Competency Infographic	The third of the Five Core Competencies for Certified Family Peer Specialists (CFPS) is Resources and Natural Supports. This infographic explains the skills and knowledge CFPS...
Multimedia	Rethinking Substance Use An Earlier and Broader Approach	This webinar, with national experts Greg Dicharry and Linda Richter, Ph.D., describes the early factors that influence a child’s risk and resilience for substance use and...	Addiction, Substance Use
Web Page	Rise	Rise believes that parents have the answers for their families and communities. Their mission is to support parents’ leadership to dismantle the current child welfare...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Parenting/Caregiving, Policy and Advocacy
Tool	SAFE Treatment and Family Support Locator	For every person navigating a substance use or mental health challenge or who identifies as being in recovery, there is often a parent, child, spouse,...	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use, Treatment
Tool	SAFE Treatment Locator	SAFE Project launched the first easy-to-use online treatment locator in 2019, then joined forces with Partnership to End Addiction a year later to add significant...	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use, Treatment
Web Page	SAMHSA's HEART Collective Tipsheet	This tip sheet from SAMHSA's HEART Collective (Healthcare workers and Educators Addressing and Reducing Trauma) helps families understand when, how, and to whom to advocate for...	Education System
Document	Schizophrenia	This brochure from the National Institute of Mental Health provides information about schizophrenia including symptoms, causes, treatment options, and how to find help for yourself...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance	The Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Alliance promotes improvement in lives affected by schizophrenia-related brain illnesses (mental illnesses involving psychosis). The organization promotes hope and recovery...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Tool	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Alliance's Health Storylines App	The Health Storylines app is FREE for all users on iOS and Android devices. There is also a web version available, accessible through the browser...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Technology
Web Page	Schizophrenia Basics	Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by distorted perceptions of reality, including hallucinations, delusions and "disorganized" thinking and speech. This guide from Child Mind Institute explains...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Schizophrenia In Children - Facts for Families	Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric illness that causes changes in thinking, feelings, and unusual or strange behavior. It is uncommon in children and hard to...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	School Refusal - Facts for Families	Going to school is usually an exciting and enjoyable event for young children. However, for some it can cause intense fear or panic. Parents should...	Education System
Web Page	School Services for Children with Special Needs: Know Your Rights - Facts for Families	Some children experience difficulties in school, ranging from physical differences, problems with concentration, learning, speech, language, and perception to problems with behavior and/or making and...	Education System
Document	Seasonal Affective Disorder	This fact sheet from the National Institute of Mental Health provides information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. It includes a description of...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Secrets for Surviving Thanksgiving with an Addicted Son	In this personal account, a father shares his experience going through the holidays while his child was battling substance use. The message emphasizes the importance...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Infographic	Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC)	The mission of the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) is to strengthen the self-advocacy movement by supporting self advocacy organizations to grow...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Multimedia	Self-Care for Parents, Caregivers and Family Members	This online course provided by the National Federation of Families offers parents and caregivers insight, knowledge and tools to help them incorporate self-care strategies into...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving
Web Page	Self-Injury In Adolescents - Facts for Families	Self-injury is the act of deliberately harming body tissue, at times to change a way of feeling. Self-injury is seen differently by groups and cultures...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Separation Anxiety Disorder Basics	In this guide from Child Mind Institute you’ll learn the signs and symptoms of separation anxiety disorder, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated. Also...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Video	Sesame Street: Meet Julia	This Sesame Street video is helpful for parents or caregivers to watch with their children who may be interacting with children with autism. Here, we...	Mental Health
Web Page	Setting Goals For Recovery	The goal setting process is about helping your loved one think about what is important to them and developing a vision of what they would...	Mental Health, Recovery, Treatment
Video	Should I Use Tough Love With My Child Who Is Using Substances?	In this video, Partnership to End Addiction’s Helpline Specialist, Karla Castro-Soto (MS in Marriage & Family Therapy) addresses the idea of using “tough love” with young...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Substance Use
Web Page	Should You Drug Test Your Child?	This article provides an overview of drug screening and its limitations when it comes to detecting substance use in one's child, ultimately suggesting that drug...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Document	Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness	This brochure discusses symptoms, causes, and treatments for social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia), a type of anxiety disorder associated with intense, persistent fear...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Video	Social Emotional Learning and Implications for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances	What do teachers, parents, schools and clinicians need to know about how to address mental health conditions early and in schools? In this TA Coalition...	Early Childhood, Education System, Mental Health, School Age
Tool	Social Marketing Planning Process: Creating Your Social Marketing Plan	This tool was developed by SAMHSA to help system-of-care grantees develop a social marketing plan to serve as their road map to communications and outreach....	Workforce Development
Document	Social Media Guide	Here’s what you learn in this social media guide from NonProfit Hub: The ins and outs of the most relevant social media platforms for nonprofits...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Social Media Guidelines	These sample social media guidelines from SAMHSA are based on best practices. As you are setting the rules for your social media accounts and the...	Training and Education, Workforce Development
Web Page	Specific Phobia Basics	Children with a specific phobia have an excessive and uncontrollable fear of an object or situation that triggers so much anxiety it disrupts normal activities....	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Multimedia	Spotlight Your Family-Run Organization: Strategies for Marketing in Your Community	This Office Hour for Executive Directors of family-run organizations and family leaders was hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center. Successful Executive Directors...	Workforce Development
Multimedia	Stabilizing Housing for Families of Children who Experience Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges Part 1: Understanding the Challenges Families Face and the Benefits Available to Them	Families who have children of any age living with them who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges are more likely than others to experience...	Crisis, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Mental Health, Policy and Advocacy
Multimedia	Stabilizing Housing for Families of Children who Experience Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges Part 2: Understanding the Challenges Families Face and the Benefits Available to Them	Families who have children of any age living with them who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges are more likely than others to experience...	Crisis, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Mental Health, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Stand for Your Mission	The Stand for Your Mission campaign is an ongoing effort to build awareness about the significance of board advocacy in advancing an organization’s mission. The...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Starting College with a Psychiatric Illness - Facts for Families	Leaving home to attend college is an exciting time for both students and parents. Many students with psychiatric diagnoses attend college successfully. However, additional planning...	Diagnosis, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Document	State Fact Sheets - For Grandparents	Generations United, in partnership with The Brookdale Foundation Group, AARP, ABA Center on Children and the Law, Casey Family Programs, ChildFocus, Children's Defense Fund and...	Grandfamilies, Parenting/Caregiving
Document	State Toolkit to End the Nation’s Drug Overdose Epidemic: Leading-Edge Actions and Strategies to Remove Barriers to Evidence-based Patient Care	To ensure access to evidence-based treatment, the toolkit recommends states expand treatment of opioid use disorder in Medicaid and commercial insurance and remove barriers, such...
Tool	Step-by-Step Guide Exercise for Creating a Mission Statement	By itself, your mission statement doesn’t mean much. It’s just words on a page. But if it’s supported by a group of people who care...	Workforce Development
Multimedia	Strategic Planning in Nonprofits Webinar	Strategic planning is vital to nonprofit organizations. A quality plan clarifies the organization's strategic direction and strategies that it will use to achieve its vision...	Workforce Development
Document	Strategic Planning That Makes a Difference and That’s Worth the Time	This publication compiles practical tips, tools and insight from Change Elemental’s work with social justice organizations.	Workforce Development
Web Page	Stress and Drug Use: What Every Parent Should Know	This article discusses the impact of stress on young people and the science behind what is going on in the brain at this time. It...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)	The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public...	Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Use, Treatment
Web Page	Substance Abuse Treatment For Children And Adolescents: Questions To Ask - Facts for Families	Many children and adolescents use alcohol and other drugs. Some develop serious problems which require professional treatment. Examples of treatment include outpatient clinics, twelve-step programs,...	Addiction, Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance Use
Multimedia	Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Privacy Rights for Individuals and Families	A webinar presented by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, the SAMHSA-funded Center of Excellence for supporting families whose children - of any age...	Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Parenting/Caregiving, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Substance Use Disorder Basics	Substance use disorder includes a variety of unhealthy behaviors related to the use of alcohol or drugs. A teenager might have substance use disorder if...	Addiction, Substance Use
Multimedia	Substance Use Resource Center	Use and abuse of drugs and alcohol by teens is a common occurrence and can have serious consequences. Substance abuse can have lasting effects on...	Addiction, Substance Use
Multimedia	Suicide Resource Center	Suicide is a serious and growing problem among children and adolescents. Each year, thousands of young people commit suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause...	Suicide
Document	Supporting Families of LGBTQ+ People	The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity in collaboration with NFSTAC have created a valuable resource to support your LGBTQ+ community and/or family...	Adult Children, Family Involvement and Engagement, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Peer Support, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Document	Supporting Organizational Well-Being and Leader Success Through Mentorship: A Guide to Sustainability	This program guide was designed to enhance your leadership skills through a tailor-made mentorship—supported by our series of 2022-2023 Office Hour series videos from subject matter...	Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Family Involvement and Engagement, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, Recovery, Substance Use, Training and Education, Workforce Development
Video	Supporting Students Experiencing Early Psychosis in Middle School and High School	Although psychosis typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood, some individuals begin to experience psychosis or other early serious mental illness while still in...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Multimedia	Supporting the Workforce on Providing Affirming Services to LGBTQ+ People Recording	Hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (www.nfstac.org) and the Center of Excellence for LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity in June of 2022. Event...	Workforce Development
Infographic	Supporting your child on any ages who experiences Eating Disorders (COE language)	The Grace Holland Cozine Resource Center is dedicated to connecting individuals and loved ones with the critical knowledge and lived experiences to find the help...
Video	SWOT’s Up? How to Do a Strategic Self-Audit of Nonprofit Strengths & Weaknesses	In this 60-minute webinar, learn about the SWOT (Strenghts, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis. A SWOT analysis takes a structured approach that looks at where you...	Workforce Development
Infographic	Systems Knowledge and Navigation Infographic	The fourth of the Five Core Competencies for Certified Family Peer Specialists (CFPS) is Systems Knowledge and Navigation. This infographic explains the skills and knowledge CFPS...	Adult Children, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Education System, Family Involvement and Engagement, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, Substance Use, Training and Education, Workforce Development
Tool	Talk Tool	Talk Tool is provided by Bring Change To Mind. This tool is meant to show the many ways you can talk about mental health with...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Mental Health
Web Page	Talking To Kids About Mental Illnesses - Facts for Families	Kids are naturally curious and have questions about mental illness. Understanding mental illness can be challenging for adults as well as for children. Myths, confusion,...	Mental Health
Web Page	Technology and Mental Health	There are many supports out there for mental health and just some of them involve technology. Learn more about what mental health technologies and tools...	Mental Health, Technology
Document	Teen Depression	This brochure from the National Institute of Mental Health helps teens understand depression and how it differs from regular sadness. It describes symptoms, causes, treatments,...	Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Multimedia	Teen Depression: More Than Just Moodiness	This webpage and infographic from the National Institute for Mental Health helps identify symptoms of depression in teens and offers strategies for getting help.	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Treatment, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Telepsychiatry and Your Child - Facts for Families	Telepsychiatry is the use of videoconferencing to provide psychiatric evaluation, consultation, and treatment. This technology is used by a child and adolescent psychiatrist to provide...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	The Arc	The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and serving them and their families....	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Disability
Video	The Benefits of Family Peer Support: Let's Examine the Evidence	In this presentation, participants learned the definition of family peer support, the foundation of family peer support and how this practice has emerged over the...	Peer Support, Workforce Development
Web Page	The Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity	The Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity advocates for equitable treatment of mental health and substance use disorders They are a collaborative effort toward equal treatment...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Mental Health, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	The National Council for Mental Wellbeing	The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is the unifying voice for over 3,381 of America’s health care organizations that deliver mental health and addictions treatment...	Mental Health, Policy and Advocacy, Workforce Development
Document	The Nonprofit Board Self-Assessment Tool	This paper from the National Center for Nonprofit Boards clarifies the board’s roles and responsibilities as a collective entity and summarizes individual board members’ responsibilities with...	Workforce Development
Document	The Power of Board Advocacy: A Discussion Guide for Boards	This guide from Stand For Your Mission explains how advocacy means using our voices as committed, informed champions for our missions, and provides a starting point...	Workforce Development
Document	The Power of Telling Your Story	Telling your story can be a powerful tool to raise awareness of children’s mental health needs and effective treatment options, as well as to improve...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Peer Support
Web Page	The Powerful Impact of Family Therapy on Addiction	This article from Partnership to End Addiction demonstrates the powerful effect that family therapy can have on change by employing two examples from families that the...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Multimedia	The Washington Nonprofit Institute	Washington Nonprofit Institute's website offers videos, discussion guides, templates, interactive tools, and webinars. Find the following helpful sections and more on their website. 5-Minute Learning...	Workforce Development
Web Page	There Is Hope in Recovery from Addiction, and My Son Is Proof	This personal account details one parent’s experience as they suddenly discovered their child was struggling deeply with substance use. This family’s story emphasizes the reality...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	Tic Disorders - Facts for Families	A tic is a problem in which a part of the body moves repeatedly, quickly, suddenly, and uncontrollably. Tics can occur in any body part,...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	TIPS FOR FAMILIES, PARENTS, & CAREGIVERS TO ADDRESS BULLYING BEHAVIORS	A joint project of the National Federation of Families, National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, and the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Early Childhood, Education System, Family Involvement and Engagement, Grandfamilies, Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support, School Age, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Infographic	Tips for Supervisors Supporting Family Peers in Writing Lived Experience Narratives	Learn how leaders of family-run organizations and supervisors can support family peers in writing their lived experience narratives. Many certification programs require that candidates submit...	Mental Health
Tool	Toolkit for Transformation	In this toolkit, you will find information and resources that parent advocates and their allies around the world have created. We envision the toolkit as...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Tourette’s Disorder Basics	Tics are sudden, recurrent, involuntary movements or vocalizations. If a child has both motor and vocal tics, he is diagnosed with Tourette's disorder. This guide...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Tourette’s Syndrome Association, Inc.	The Tourette Association of America is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive resources and support for all of those in the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Transitioning From High School to College With A Psychiatric Illness: Preparation - Facts for Families	Graduating from high school and planning for life afterwards is an exciting yet challenging time for many young adults and their families. For teens with...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Web Page	Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research	Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research's mission is to promote the full participation in socially valued roles of transition-age youth and young adults (ages 14-30)...	Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Multimedia	Trauma and Child Abuse Resource Center	Child abuse and violence affect millions of children each year. Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. Interpersonal violence is violence between people...	Mental Health, Trauma and Violence
Web Page	Treatment Advocacy Center	The Treatment Advocacy Center is dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. The organization promotes laws, policies and...	Crisis, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy
Document	Treatment for Youth and Young Adults with Mood Disorders and other Serious Emotional Disturbances and Co-occurring Substance Use	This guide from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administation (SAMHSA) reviews interventions on treating substance misuse and substance use disorders (SUD) in youth with...	Diagnosis, Mental Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Trevor Project	The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.	Suicide, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Trichotillomania Basics	A child with trichotillomania feels the urge to pull out hair from the scalp or other parts of the body. In this guide from Child...	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Document	Understanding HIPAA: What Parents Need to Know About Privacy & Their Adult Child’s Health Information	The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) is a federal law that sets national privacy standards limiting the use and disclosure of...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support)
Document	Understanding Psychosis	This fact sheet covers the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for psychosis. This information is also available in Spanish.	Diagnosis, Mental Health
Video	Understanding the WHY Behind Your Child's Substance Use	In this video, Partnership to End Addiction’s Helpline Specialist, Karla Castro-Soto (MS in Marriage & Family Therapy) discusses the importance of understanding the “why” behind youth substance...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Substance Use
Web Page	Understood	Understood is a non-profit dedicated to serving the millions of families of kids who learn and think differently. Fifteen nonprofit organizations have joined forces to...	Education System, Mental Health, Workforce Development
Video	Using Peers to Support Re-Engaging Families	When mental health problems increase, people with serious mental illness may lose relationships with family members and friends. Peers act as non-clinical support and navigators...	Family Involvement and Engagement, Peer Support
Document	Vaping - What Families Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults	This guide provides information about vaping for parents/caregivers including what vaping is, why it appeals to youth, what the health risks are, and what you...	Addiction, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Vaping and Marijuana: What You Need to Know	This article outlines the dangers of marijuana consumption among youth, specifically when consumed through vaping devices.	Addiction, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Video	We Want You!	How do you find volunteers to serve on your Board of Directors? This 30-minute webinar examines why ongoing Board recruitment is healthy and necessary. They...	Workforce Development
Web Page	Weight Gain from Medication: Prevention and Management - Facts for Families	Psychiatric medications can be very helpful, even life saving, for some children and adolescents. However, some of these medications may lead to weight gain. The...	Medication
Tool	Wellness Tracker	The Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance's Wellness Tracker consists of one main Mood Tracker and seven supporting systems, behavior, and lifestyle trackers designed to work...	Mental Health, Physical Health, Technology
Web Page	What Can I Do to Help Deal With Feelings Of Anger Towards My Daughter?	This article provides tips to help parents deal with negative emotions they may be experiencing towards a child as a product of their substance use...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Video	What Do I Do If My Child Relapses After Treatment?	In this video, Partnership to End Addiction’s Helpline Specialist, Karla Castro-Soto (MS in Marriage & Family Therapy) talks about the possibility of relapsing after treatment...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Recovery, Substance Use
Infographic	What Does Board Service Entail?	This infographic illustrates the main roles of board members, including the 10 basic responsibilities of board members, how boards rate themselves on these responsibilities, and...	Workforce Development
Web Page	What I Tell Parents Looking to Get Their Child Into Treatment	This article advises parents on what to be wary of when looking for substance use treatment for their child, lest they fall victim to predatory...	Addiction, Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Substance Use, Treatment
Video	What is a Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD)?	A psychiatric advance directive or mental health advanced directive is also called a PAD. It is a document that allows you to state your choices...	Crisis, Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Mental Health
Web Page	What is a Psychiatric Emergency? - Facts for Families	Most families know when to call an ambulance or bring their child to the emergency room when they seem physically ill. Families may have a...	Crisis, Mental Health
Document	What is an Advisory Board and Should We Have One?	Organizations are considering creating advisory boards or advisory committees of one kind or another. At the same time, others write to ask how to disband...	Workforce Development
Web Page	What is Family Therapy for Addiction and How Can It Help My Family?	This article from Partnership to End Addiction provides an in-depth explanation of family therapy and its potential benefits, including an overview of some of the core...	Addiction, Family Involvement and Engagement, Substance Use, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	What is Vivitrol? Answers for Parents	This brief article and extended video break down the benefits of Vivitrol as part of a MAT plan, using both scientific explanation and a personal...	Addiction, Recovery, Treatment
Web Page	What Parents Need to Know About College Binge Drinking	This article outlines some basic information that parents should be aware of concerning binge drinking as they prepare to send their children to college. It...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	What to Look for - and What to Avoid - when Searching for an Addiction Treatment Program	This article from Partnership to End Addiction provides a comprehensive list of what to look for in a treatment facility as well as a list...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery, Treatment
Web Page	What You Shouldn't Expect When Your Child is in Recovery from Addiction	A young person offers her perspective on recovery and the expectations caregivers may hold that often need to be abandoned. Rather than hoping for a...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Recovery, Substance Use
Web Page	When it Comes to Your Child’s Addiction, Leave the Past in the Past	This personal essay argues for the importance of leaving the past behind us and instead focusing on the present and future when it comes to...	Addiction, Parenting/Caregiving, Substance Use
Web Page	When To Seek Help For Your Child - Facts for Families	Parents are usually the first to recognize that their child has a problem with emotions or behavior. Still, the decision to seek professional help can...	Mental Health
Web Page	Where To Find Help For Your Child - Facts for Families	Parents are often concerned about their child's emotional health or behavior but they don't know where to start to get help. The mental health system...	Mental Health
Multimedia	Who is Taking Care of You? A Self Care Webinar with National Expert Sue Badeau	A webinar presented by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center - April 2021 Description: In the mental health and substance use fields, whether as...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Peer Support
Document	WISE Center Teacher Well-Being Workbook	The Wellbeing In School Environments (WISE) Workbook was created to assist teachers in prioritzing their own well-being and mental health. It was written for teachers, educators,...	Education System, Mental Health
Web Page	Withdrawing from "Withdrawal:" The Language of Addiction Matters	This article argues for the use of language around addiction that carries less stigma, specifically when it comes to the word "withdrawal".	Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Video	Words Matter Wednesday 2024 Video Playlist	In May 2024, at Words Matter Wednesday, we explored equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame...
Web Page	Working with Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in the Digital Age - Facts for Families	Healthcare technologies are changing rapidly. Child and adolescent psychiatrists increasingly use digital health tools such as video and messaging technologies, patient portals, and electronic health...	Mental Health, Technology
Web Page	Wrightslaw	Wrightslaw contains accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Wrightslaw is home to the Special Ed Advocate,...	Legal (Justice Systems, Incarcerated Family Support), Policy and Advocacy
Web Page	Youth Mental Health Project	The Youth Mental Health Project is a group of individuals who believe that mental health is imperative to all health. They empower young people, parents,...	Caregiving/Caregiver Support, Mental Health, Parenting/Caregiving, Physical Health, Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	Youth Move	Youth M.O.V.E National is a youth-led national organization devoted to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices of...	Lifespan Transitions (Age, Education, and other Milestones), Youth, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Web Page	ZERO TO THREE	ZERO to THREE's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who...	Early Childhood, Mental Health

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