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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The Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program: 2017 Report to Congress
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This 2017 Report to Congress presents a data-based summary of the outcomes of various programs funded by the Children’s Mental Health Initiative (CMHI).
Florida Healthy Transitions’ Peer-to-Peer Service Delivery Model
Research and Training Center (RTC) for Pathways to Positive Futures
Describes program model of utilizing young adult peers with lived and life experiences
Family Engagement in Systems (Infographic)
Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA)
Infographic outlines 8 best principles and practices for family engagement
What Is Child Welfare? A Guide for Mental and Behavioral Health Professionals
Child Welfare Gateway
Overview of how mental health professionals and child welfare workers can support each other
Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Improving Shared Decision-Making in Civil Commitment and Involuntary Hospitalization
Pacific Southwest Mental Health Tech. Transfer Network (MHTTC) (SAMHSA)
Webinar explores strategies for improving the process of civil commitments for youth and their families.
Meeting the Needs of ALL Families
Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA)
Brief resource sheets highlighting the unique needs of today’s diverse families
#Things2Consider: Strategic Sharing
Youth MOVE National
Tip sheet to help young adults and youth-serving adults with using stories of lived experience to promote systems change
Community Interventions to Promote Mental Health and Social Equity
Journal: Public Policy and Public Health
Discusses community-based interventions that promote mental health and social equity
Family Navigator Model: A Practice Guide For Schools
Pacific Southwest Mental Health Tech. Transfer Network (MHTTC) (SAMHSA)
Guide to support education agencies and school leaders interested in building or enhancing a family navigator program
Creating Trauma-Informed Policies: A Practice Guide for School & Mental Health Leadership
Pacific Southwest Mental Health Tech. Transfer Network (MHTTC) (SAMHSA)
Deep dive into developing, implementing, and evaluating trauma-informed and compassionate school policies
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).