Crisis Information:
Make sure your child has access to immediate help in case they ever need it. Consider sitting down with them and adding these resources to their contacts.
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741, or message them on WhatsApp. Young people of color can text “STEVE” to 741741 to reach culturally trained counselors.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988. (They offer translation services in over 250 languages.)
A basic resource for parents and caregivers:
Common Sense Media (CSM) is an American nonprofit organization that reviews and provides ratings for media and technology with the goal of providing information on their suitability for children. It also funds research on the role of media in the lives of children and advocates publicly for child-friendly policies and laws regarding media and education.
Mental Health Resources – NAMI Louisville – NAMI Louisville
https://namilouisville.org/mental-health-resources
Advocating for better mental health
Kentucky Psychological Association
American Psychological Association Find a psychologist
National Register of Health Service Psychologists – resources and help finding a psychologist
https://www.findapsychologist.org/
Harvard Graduate School of Education