Resources for Parents of Children with Mental Health Disabilities

There are many resources to support parents of children with mental health needs, including educational materials on diagnoses and treatments, support groups to connect with other parents, and advocacy organizations to help you understand your rights and protections. These tools empower you to make informed decisions and find the support your family needs.

These resources offer guidance, support groups, and tools to help families manage mental health challenges and promote emotional well-being.

NAMI

Offers education, support groups, and advocacy for families affected by mental illness.

Mental Health America

Provides screening tools, educational resources, and support programs for mental health.

Child Mind Institute

Offers information, resources, and telehealth services for children's mental health needs.

AACAP

Provides resources, including fact sheets, for families on mental health conditions in children.

Financial support helps families cover mental health care costs, including treatment and therapy. Programs offer grants, assistance, and emergency aid for those in need.

SSI for Children

Provides financial support for children with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions.

Medicaid & CHIP

Offers free or low-cost health coverage for eligible children, including mental health services.

Patient Advocate

Provides co-pay relief programs and a financial resource directory for various health conditions.

Educational support provides accommodations like IEPs or 504 plans, along with counseling and tutoring, to help children with mental health challenges succeed in school.

Understood

Offers resources for learning and attention issues, including support for mental health challenges.

Parent Info Center

Provides resources on special education rights and guidance on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Wrightslaw

Offers information on special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

These resources offer financial aid, support groups, legal help, and community services to assist families in accessing mental health care and support.

Federation of Families

Supports families with mental health challenges through education, advocacy, and resources.

Suicide Lifeline

Offers 24/7 free, confidential support for individuals in distress. Phone: 1-800-273-8255

SAMHSA Helpline

Provides treatment referrals and mental health support services. Phone: 1-800-662-4357

Parent to Parent

Offers emotional and informational support to families of children with special needs.

Learning Disabilities

Provides resources for learning disabilities, often linked to mental health issues.

State Resources

Check your state’s Department of Health for additional mental health support programs.

Laws like the ADA, FMLA, and Section 504 protect individuals with mental health conditions, ensuring equal access to support and job security.

IDEA

Ensures students with disabilities receive proper educational services.

Section 504

Prohibits discrimination in programs receiving federal funding.

ADA

Protects against discrimination in public life, including workplaces and schools.

FMLA

Provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons.

ESSA

Supports success for students, including those with disabilities.

Legal support helps employees navigate ADA rights, workplace discrimination, and accommodation requests, with guidance from the EEOC

EEOC

Enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, including for caregivers of individuals with disabilities.

ACLU

Advocates for civil rights, including disability rights and workplace discrimination.

NDRN

Provides advocacy services for people with disabilities across the U.S.

Legal Aid at Work

Offers free legal services to low-income workers facing workplace discrimination.

Workplace Fairness

Provides resources and information about workplace rights and legal support.

NELA

Connects individuals with employment lawyers who specialize in employee rights.

ABA Legal Answers

Provides free legal advice to low-income individuals on various issues, including workplace matters.