Mental Health

  • Mental Health First Aid Blog: stories, thoughts, and reflections from Mental Health First Aid.
  • Wayside Youth and Family Support Network Parent-Peer Partnership Program:
    Offers guidance, resources, and support to parents/caregivers of children with social, emotional, behavioral, learning differences, or mental health needs.
  • Hand Hold MA: has information about signs to look for, tips for parents, and community organizations/resources for finding mental health services for children and families.
  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): national mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Has resources such as mental health education, webinars, support groups, and more.
  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration):  agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Has resources such as public messages, mental health related press announcements, community programs, and helplines.
  • Belmont Wellness Coalition Helping A Teen in a Mental Health Crisis Tip Sheet.
  • MassMed, Resources for Students: Information for middle school and high school aged students useful for self-help and for friends and peers.