Resources for Parents

HandholdMA Webpage

HandholdMA.org is a new website designed for parents who are concerned about their child's mental health. The website, created by a team of mental health and child development experts in partnership with parents who have "been there," was designed for parents of school-aged children in Massachusetts.

Handhold has three main sections:

• Should I worry? Helps parents explore if their kid is just being a kid, or if their behavior is something to worry about. Parents can learn about signs to look for and get suggestions on what to do next.

• What can I do? Tips, tools, and strategies that have worked for other families, sorted by topic, and picked by Handhold. These are things parents can learn about or do from home.

• Who can help? Carefully selected community organizations and government resources to help families find the right mental health services.

Family Emotional Safety Planning

A great article that walks families through the process of developing an emotional safety plan for use when families experience increased emotions.