Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
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NYS Office of Mental Health: Information for Children, Teens and Their Families
Emotional health matters for children and teens. It can affect their educational development and ability to connect with friends and family. Emotional health can also affect their ability to cope with life's setbacks.
In New York, we offer a range of services to help you to identify emotional health needs and to provide treatment or support. The earlier you know that your child has an emotional health need, the sooner you can act. It is a fact that children can and do recover from even the most serious emotional disturbances.
This website will keep you engaged with services, support and information.
Mental Health Association (MHA) Online Screening
Take a mental health test. Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.
Mental Health Association (MHA) Hub in Spanish
Centro de Recursos de Salud Mental en Español
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI offers a family support group n the 2nd Thursday evening of each month (when school is in session) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Haverstraw Head Start, 138 Maple Avenue, Haverstraw. (Spanish)
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
SAMHSA offers a services locator for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs and resources nationwide.
School Mental Health: Community Resources Searchable Database
The database is searchable by county.
Specializes in supporting the LGBTQ community. Call 866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678.
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.
At TherapyforBlackMen.org, we want to break the stigma that asking for help is a sign of weakness.
With a rapidly growing directory of 573 therapists and 55 coaches throughout the fifty states thus far, we are here to provide judgment-free, multiculturally-competent care to Black men.
Life Is Complicated, But Finding Support Shouldn't Be. Whether you’re facing a tough moment with your mental health or just looking for everyday guidance, you’ll find expert advice, real stories, and practical tools to help you navigate it. You Are Okay exists to remind young people they’re not alone and that hope is possible.
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IEPs, 504 Plans and FBAs Explained
Students who have a hard time at school may benefit from programs designed to help meet their educational needs or learning styles. These programs were created by federal laws and are available to eligible students at public schools. The most common offered are 504 plans, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).