Helpful Information for Parents
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Things you can do to support the Children or Teens in your life
Discover if your teenage child is depressed or anxious. Take our quick online quiz! How Are You Feeling?
Find an agency that serves the mental health needs of children and/or teens in our Services Directory. Or, if you want personalized help finding the mental health or addiction resources you need, call the Navigator at 440-240-7025.
If you or a family member are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 1-800-888-6161.
Register for the next Mental Health First Aid for Youth training or request a basic suicide prevention class. It is completely free, and gives you the skills to recognize a child’s need and support them. View Training Opportunities!
Learn More About Mental Illness and Addicition
Heroin and Opiates in Lorain County
Marijuana Talk Kit: What you need to know to talk to your teen about marijuana
Youth and Marijuana Use – Impacts on Brain, Development and Public Safety DFAA
Project DAWN (overdose prevention and Nalaxone kits)
Hidden in Plain Sight from Power to the Parent
National Night of Conversation Resource Kit
Vaping / E-cigarettes: What you need to know from Kids Health
For more resources, see our full Library of Information by Topic.
More Helpful Information for Parents