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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Youth and Young Adult Peer Support: A Model for Youth Violence Prevention & Promoting Wellness
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Outlines the essential elements of a successful youth peer support program, with example from Fairbanks Native Association, a Healthy Transitions grantee
Ethics in Parent Peer Support: Balancing Your Lived Experience and Professional Roles
The National Technical Assistance Network for Children’s Behavioral Health (TA Network)
Tool for parent peer support providers to use for discussion with their supervisors and peers on ethical issues they face each day
Using Disaggregated Data to Reduce Mental Health Disparities and Improve Student Mental Health
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Guidance for schools and districts to identify focus populations for mental health supports
Supporting Family Participation in Systems of Care
The National Technical Assistance Network for Children’s Behavioral Health (TA Network)
Brief tip sheet with practical, sensitive policies and practices for engaging families
Applying Implementation Science to Project AWARE
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Brief describes implementation science principles, processes, and strategies to support school mental health efforts
Trauma Informed Practices in Schools
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
List of evidence-based programs for schools to support resilience and healing
Southern Maryland BRIDGE Finance Plan Executive Report
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Sample finance plan and evaluation report for a System of Care
Designing and Implementing Drop-in Centers for Youth of Transition Age: Lessons Learned from the Field
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Describes examples and lessons learned from Healthy Transitions sites using drop-in centers to connect with youth
Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Among Young Adults: A Fact Sheet for Providers
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Fact sheet discusses young adult co-occurring disorders and treatments
Relationships First: Creating Connections that Help Young People Thrive
Search Institute
User-friendly summary of Search Institute research on positive developmental relationships
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).