Mental Health Resources
General
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
CHADS Coalition - Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide
Metropolitan Council of Community Mental Health Centers - Kansas City's community mental health centers
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institute of Mental Health
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Young Adults and Mental Health: A Guide for Parents - How to talk with your kids about mental health and creating an open dialogue
Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Creating Your Personal Stress Management Plan - A 10-point plan to managing stress
Bullying:
Missouri School Violence Hotline
MO - Anti-bullying Laws - Outlines anti-bullying laws and policies in public education in Missouri
National Crime Prevention Council
Depression
Domestic Violence:
CAP4Kids: The Children's Advocacy Project of Kansas City - Domestic Violence Hotline: 816-HOTLINE
Hope House - Domestic Violence Hotline: 816-461-HOPE
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
Grief & Loss
American Hospice Foundation - Care and support for dying and grieving people of all ages
Compassionate Friends - Supporting family after a child dies
Solace House - A center for grieving children, individuals, and families
LGBTQ
CDC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Health
Gay, Straight Alliance Network
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
Military
Home Front Alert: the Risks Facing Young Children in Military Families
Parenting
Family Education - A variety of parenting topics presented by category (i.e., kids, teens, etc.)
Parent University - Parenting workshop provided by Lee's Summit CARES
Sexual Assault and Rape
MOCSA - Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault: 24 Hour Crisis Line 816-531-0233
Substance Abuse
Adolescent Substance Abuse - An educational website sponsored by the CRC Health Group
KC Alcoholics Anonymous - Strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Safe and Sober - A parent's guide to the changing culture of underage drinking
Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Missouri Suicide Prevention Training Program
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Suicide.org - Suicide prevention, awareness, and support
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education - The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.