Employee Resources

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American Psychological Association

APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 121,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

Student Support Services Project

The Student Support Services Project exists to develop and promote the implementation of a statewide system of comprehensive, multi-tiered supports for all students across Florida. This includes providing leadership and expertise related to the social, emotional, behavioral, mental, physical health, and safety of all students to engage in effective academic and behavioral instruction and interventions.

Kids Mental Health Information

This website was developed to help parents and caregivers understand their child’s mental health issues. We have expanded the site to offer videos and training for early care and education providers and pediatric providers. The website offers both local and national resources as well as links to publications, facts and figures and frequently asked questions.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC is the nation’s health protection agency, working 24/7 to protect America from health and safety threats, both foreign and domestic. CDC increases the health security of our nation.

National Alliance on Mental Health

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Preventing Youth Suicide

Brief Facts and Tips from the National Association of School Psychologists

Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide

Brief Facts and Tips from the National Association of School Psychologists

The Children’s Trust

The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue derived from property taxes, established by voter referendum in 2002. Our mission is to partner with the community to plan, advocate for and fund strategic investments that improve the lives of all children and families in Miami-Dade County. We envision a community that works together to provide the essential foundations to enable every child to achieve their full potential… Because All Children Are Our Children.

Center for Childhood Resilience

Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR) is dedicated to promoting access to high-quality mental health services for children and adolescents across Illinois and nationwide.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Help from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

SEDNET

The Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) creates and facilitates a network of key stakeholders committed to assisting in the provision of a quality system of care for students with or at-risk of emotional and/or behavioral challenges.

The Parent Handbook on Childhood and Teen Depression 

Created by Erika’s Lighthouse with the mission to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. Erika’s Lighthouse is dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education.

Manual Para Padres Sobre La Depresion Infantil Y Adolescente

Created by Erika’s Lighthouse with the mission to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. Erika’s Lighthouse is dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education.

Parent Engagement

Created by the Division of Adolescent and School Health to provide information for parents and families.

Learning to Help Your Child and Your Family

Created by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for parents and caregivers

COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit

CDC developed this COVID-19 Parental Resource Kit: Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-being to help support parents, caregivers, and other adults serving children and young people in recognizing children and young people’s social, emotional, and mental health challenges and helping to ensure their well-being.

How Parental Involvement Affects the Mental Health of Students

Created by Family Living Parenting, to help parents and caregivers understand the impact of parental involvement on mental health and provide different ways that parents and caregivers can get involved in their children's lives.

Mirror Face- A Book on Self Love

Supporting Children After the U.S. Capital Attack

Created by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) for parents and caregivers

Banyan's Health Mobile Crisis Response Team

Provides support during crisis situations with the goal of restoring balance to the individual's functioning and minimizing the potential of long-term psychological trauma.