Mental Health Resources and Articles
Mental Health Resources for Families
Community Resources for Families:
A free service afforded to NJ residents as a part of the NJ System of Health providing behavioral health resources and services to families in crisis
A Mental Health center that provides affordable mental health services to individuals in Northern New Jersey. Fair Lawn utilizes this program to support our students K-6 within the schools.
Care Management Organization that serves youth ages 5-21 with behavioral challenges, substance abuse, and disabilities
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
Provides support, advocacy, and education to families of children with emotional/behavioral needs
Bergen County Board of Social Services
Helps families meet their needs and achieve their highest potential
Provides a list of names, addresses, and phone number to a variety of local food pantries
A link to the state early childhood, parenting, and professional resource center
A not for profit organization that supports individuals with disabilities in Bergen and Passaic Counties
Mental Health Resources for Students and Families:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
24/7 hotline that provides support to people in distress
Interactive Planner For Caregivers
A web based program that helps parents plan and create schedules for their children
Helping Children Build Resiliency
An article and information on building resilience
Information on trauma and how to support children
Preventing Youth Suicide: Facts & Tips
Information about youth suicide prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
A service that provides support and resources to those impacted by suicide
Articles and More Resources Pertaining to COVID-19
NASP - Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
NASP - Countering COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Care
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (English, Spanish, and Chinese versions available).
Child Mind Institute Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
School’s Out: A Parents’ Guide for Meeting the Challenge During the COVID-19 Pandemic
National Public Radio Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
Infoaboutkids.org Parents and COVID 19: Helping Your Children
American Psychological Association (APA) Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe
American Psychological Association (APA) Advice for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in the Era of COVID-19
Anxiety and Depression Association of America How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus
The Jed Foundation Tips for Self-Care and Managing Stress
How Right Now Dealing with Grief
Bergen Resource Net Resources to Maintain Wellbeing and Balance in COVID-19 Times