Parent Resources
Community Resources
Finding the right counselor or therapist can be difficult. There are many good providers in the community. Below we provide a guide to understanding the treatment options and some local providers.
The providers listed below represent a sample of those in the area and should not be viewed a recommendation or endorsement of any one provider.
Mental Health Care by Level
There are a few levels of care for children and adults. Below is a guide to understanding the level of care that may be appropriate for your child with a list of local providers.
Weekly Outpatient Counseling – Individual, Group, or Family
Mild impact on functioning in school or home:
Difficulty focusing
Lack of self - regulation
Social struggles
Excessive Worrying
Irritability
Defiant
Volatile
Partial Hospitalization (PH) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
More severe impact on functioning in school or home:
Disruptive
Unable to self-regulate
Possible harm to self or others
Agitated or depressed
Prior counseling attempted
(PH – Full days, education provided; IOP 3-4x/week 3hours/day)
Crisis Intervention-Crisis Assessment Required
Signs a student may be in crisis:
Suicidal statements
Hallucinations
Loss of reality
Self - injury
Eating disordered
Physical violence
Threats to others
A crisis assessment may be obtained by:
Hunterdon Behavioral Health: 908-788-6400 ER or Mobile Outreach Services
Perform Care (877) 652-7624 Mobile Response & Stabilization Services – At School or Home
Licensed Private Practitioner
Self Care for Parents
Guide for Parents:
Resources for Specific Mental Health and Academic Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Guide for Parents:
Informative Websites:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Guide for Parents for School
Helpful Tools and Websites
Grief
Keep an eye out for the annual Hunterdon Hospice Art Bereavement Group - February - April
Helpful Parenting Tools:
Informative Websites
Academic Tutoring & More
Resources to support your child academically outside of school.
HBS Resources:
Outside Providers Websites
Selective Mutism
Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder in which a child is unable to speak in certain settings or to certain people. The most common setting for children with SM to struggle in is school.
Helpful Parenting Tools:
Informative Websites
Anxiety Disorders
More and more students are being diagnosed or presenting with symptoms of anxiety. This has been exacerbated by fears of Covid-19, remote learning, social isolation, and world events.
Helpful Parenting Tools:
Informative Websites