Emergency/Crisis Information

If you are having a psychiatric emergency, please call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For psychiatric emergencies, you can also call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department. Please note that for children under 18 years of age, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has a pediatric Emergency Department and pediatric psychiatric inpatient unit.

For urgent psychiatric issues, you can also call the United Way regional crisis line at 211 or at 904-632-0600. You could also call the Baptist Health/Wolfson Children’s Hospital crisis line at 904-202-7900.

If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.

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Theranest Telehealth Resources for Current Patients

How to prepare for your first telehealth session:
https://theranest.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051511932-Client-Prepare-for-1st-Telehealth-Session​ 

How to join a telehealth session: 
https://theranest.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051512412-Client-Join-Telehealth-Session​

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Local and National General Mental Health Resources

American Psychological Association
Children's Mental Health Page

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mental Health Page 

Child Mind Institute
Website features pages on various issues/stressors, conditions, guides for parents and teachers, etc.

Effective Child Therapy
Website features pages about various symptoms, general information about treatment options and information about specific treatments

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Kids, Teen and Young Adult Support Page

NAMI Florida
Website features education, resources and supports

NAMI Jacksonville Florida
​Website features education, resources and supports as well as programs specific to Jacksonville & NE Florida

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Page

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Local and National Resources for Specific Concerns 

ADHD
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
ADHD Resource Center

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Fact Sheets on ADHD

ADVOCACY
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Website features information about mental health law and advocacy for children and adults with mental health problems 

National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Resources and Materials Page

ANXIETY
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Website features information about stress, anxiety and mood disorders, treatment for kids and teens 

The Children's Center for OCD and Anxiety 
Website features pages on normal anxiety, red flags, parenting tips, treatment and more 

BEHAVIOR DISORDERS & PARENT BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Conduct Disorder Resource Center
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Resource Center

Center for Parent Information and Resources
​Behavior at Home Page

BULLYING
PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center
Website provides resources for parents and educators and features links to the Kids Against Bullying and Teens Against Bullying websites

StopBullying.gov
Website that provides information, resources and supports related to bullying, prevention, and intervention ​

DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Website features information, resources and support for individuals with, affected by and working with mood disorders

DIVORCE
HelpGuide.org
Helping Kids Cope with Separation and Divorce

University of Missouri Extension
Helping Children Understand Divorce

GRIEF
Click here for an updated list of local and national resources to help children, adolescents and families manage grief and loss.

Community Hospice of Northeast Florida
Grief Services Page (services for youth and families are available regardless of whether their loved one received hospice care)

Rainbows for All Children
Website includes resources and support information for children, teens and families dealing with loss due to death, divorce, deployment or other trauma

INTERNET & SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY
KidsHealth
Family Life section of the For Parents- School & Family Life page contains several articles with advice on helping children develop health habits for TV, video games and the Internet, and on teaching them how to be safe online and on social media 

Safety Around the House section of the For Kids- Staying Safe page contains an article for kids about safe use of the Internet and being aware of their online identity

Bullying/Violence section of the For Teens- School & Jobs page and the Safety Basics section of the For Teens- Staying Safe page contain articles for teenagers about handling cyberbullying (as well as in-person bullying), being safe online, and protecting their online identity and reputation

LEARNING
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Website features information and resources about learning disabilities for families, educators and other professionals  

US Department of Education, Office of Special Education 
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Page

​SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Know the Risks of Using Drugs page includes and resources about co-occuring various substances as well as a treatment locator. 

Parent and Caregiver Resources page features fact sheets and brochures to support parents and help them discuss substance use and safety with their children and teens. 

TRAUMA
National Center for PTSD
Website features information, resources and support for individuals with PTSD and their family and friends

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Website features information about types of trauma, treatment and resources for youth and families dealing with trauma