RESOURCES
This Resource Directory was created for clinicians, administrators, educators, service providers, families, peers, and all who want to learn more about children’s, youth, and family mental health.
Use the search bar to find resources related to a specific keyword or mental health challenge, such as “depression” or “ADHD.”
You can also find resources related to settings or age groups (Transformation Team Subjects), topic areas, or diverse populations.
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Communication and Referral Pathways: A Toolkit for Streamlining the Continuum of Care for a Seamless Transition
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Toolkit to support state, tribal, and local efforts to streamline the transition from child- to adult-serving systems for young adults
Ten Tips on Outreach to Families (Infographic)
Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA)
Tips from family leaders for effective outreach to families
Healthy Transitions Initiative Issue Briefs
Research and Training Center (RTC) for Pathways to Positive Futures
Four issue briefs highlighting lessons learned from the first funded sites of the Healthy Transitions Initiative
Core Competencies for Peer Workers In Behavioral Health Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Overview of 12 categories of core competency for peer support workers
School Mental Health Referral Pathways Toolkit
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Best-practice guidance, tools, and strategies to improve coordination between schools and youth-serving agencies
Guidance Manual: Peer Involvement and Leadership in Early Intervention in Psychosis Services: From Planning to Peer Support and Evaluation
Nev Jones, Felton Institute, Stanford University
Models, best practices, and examples of engaging peers as leaders in first episode psychosis services
Mental Wellness Coping Statement Cards
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Coping cards designed to help non-clinicians provide coping strategies for young people
Family-run Organizations (Infographic)
Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA)
Infographic displaying the roles and principles of family-run organizations
Return on Investment in Systems of Care for Children With Behavioral Health Challenges (Summary Brief)
National TTA Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC)
Summarizes cost implications foradministrators and policy makers considering investing in a System of Care approach
Brief Series: Funding Strategies to Build Sustainable School Mental Health Programs
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health (TA Partnership)
Series of briefs to help System of Care communities partner with schools and build school programs
The NTTAC Team has reviewed and compiled these resources. All resources are the property of their creators. The views expressed in these resources are not necessarily shared or endorsed by NTTAC or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).