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.

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.

Suicide Prevention

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

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.

Learning to Help Your Child and Your Family

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

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.

WestCare/The Village South Mobile Response Team

Provides immediate, on-site behavioral health crisis intervention services to individuals of all ages.