This report highlights the systemic risks that youth in distressed communities face, linking high child poverty rates and low high school graduation rates to high rates of violent crime, teen pregn
This report addresses the unique challenges for practitioners in developing, strengthening, and disseminating evidence-based practice (EBP) for children, adolescents, and their families.
This publication provides a step-by-step explanation of the planning process, including tips on how to organize and promote a community briefing, how to best utilize the information gained from the meeting, and real-life examples of how community briefings can build community awareness.
Louis de la Parte, Florida Mental Health Institute
This study examines financing strategies used by states, communities, and tribes to support the infrastructure, services, and supports that comprise systems of care.
Natural and manmade disasters have heightened awareness of the critical need to support effective mental health responses. This publication is based on a facilitated discussion between a group comprised of mental health consumers, policymakers, providers, and others involved in the disaster response community.
This online resource aims to help communities build partnerships, assess their needs and resources, and choose a program design that can be replicated in their community.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
