Youth Mental Health
NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine
The NAMI Teen and Young Adult (TYA) HelpLine is a free, nationwide teen and young adult peer-support
service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults who have a
mental health condition or may not have a condition but may still be going through a difficult time in
their life.
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET
Call: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text: “Friend” to 62640
Webchat: nami.org/help
Email: helpline@nami.org
The NAMI Teen and Young Adult (TYA) HelpLine is a free, nationwide teen and young adult peer-support
service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults who have a
mental health condition or may not have a condition but may still be going through a difficult time in
their life.
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET
Call: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text: “Friend” to 62640
Webchat: nami.org/help
Email: helpline@nami.org
"Meet Little Monster" Children’s Mental Health Coloring & Activity Book
NAMI announces the release of “Meet Little Monster”, a mental health coloring and activity book created for young children as a tool for them to express and explore their feelings in a fun, creative and empowering way, as well as to help foster dialogue between children and the safe adults in their lives.
NAMI is proud to make “Meet Little Monster” available for download to families, organizations, teachers and young people across the country at no-cost.
NAMI is proud to make “Meet Little Monster” available for download to families, organizations, teachers and young people across the country at no-cost.
| nami_meet-little-monster_eng.pdf |
Good Grief of Northwest Ohio
goodgriefnwo.org/
A resource for anyone who is looking for ways to help children who are grieving the death of someone important to them. Aims to build awareness of and support for grieving children and their families in Northwest Ohio and provide a safe atmosphere where healing can take place.
goodgriefnwo.org/
A resource for anyone who is looking for ways to help children who are grieving the death of someone important to them. Aims to build awareness of and support for grieving children and their families in Northwest Ohio and provide a safe atmosphere where healing can take place.
| goodgrief_handbook_2019.pdf |
Center for Child and Family Advocacy
219 E Washington St, Napoleon, Ohio, 43545
419-592-0540
theccfa.org/
The CCFA serves Fulton, Defiance, Henry, Paulding and Williams counties and empathetically nurtures healthy relationships through education and prevention while providing individualized comprehensive treatment and advocacy to empower families. This is done by providing services to address general mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, for children, adolescents and adults. In addition, the agency specializes in responding to, advocating for, and assisting in the healing of individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.
219 E Washington St, Napoleon, Ohio, 43545
419-592-0540
theccfa.org/
The CCFA serves Fulton, Defiance, Henry, Paulding and Williams counties and empathetically nurtures healthy relationships through education and prevention while providing individualized comprehensive treatment and advocacy to empower families. This is done by providing services to address general mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, for children, adolescents and adults. In addition, the agency specializes in responding to, advocating for, and assisting in the healing of individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.
NAMI Youth MOVE Ohio
youthmoveohio.com
youthmoveohio.com
NAMI Ohio PAC (Parent Advocacy Connection)
Trained parent advocates with lived experience when children require services from multiple sources (mental health, schools, juvenile courts, disabilities, drugs/alcohol), it can be difficult for parents to navigate through the systems and overwhelming. PAC recognizes the challenge and has supports available through the connection. Local contact: Wendy Jennings, CFPS 419-439-8131.
Trained parent advocates with lived experience when children require services from multiple sources (mental health, schools, juvenile courts, disabilities, drugs/alcohol), it can be difficult for parents to navigate through the systems and overwhelming. PAC recognizes the challenge and has supports available through the connection. Local contact: Wendy Jennings, CFPS 419-439-8131.
NAMI National Youth and Young Adult Resources
nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/Youth-and-Young-Adult-Resources
nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/Youth-and-Young-Adult-Resources
