Adolescent Mental Health
Parents tell us...
"My son doesn't like to leave his room. I am worried that he is depressed or using drugs."
"My teen doesn't want to talk to a therapist. What else can we do?"
"I am not a fan of giving my kids medication, but maybe it would help. I need more information."
Find a mental health provider
Mental health safety plans for teens
Suicide prevention plan graphic organizer
Dating and relationship safety plan
Planning for future mental health crisis toolkit: Oregon's Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
Other resources
OFSN peer support for families
Managing a mental health condition in college
Parent guide: "Set to Go" mental health support for college
Teen substance abuse information
Parent tips to prevent suicide
Q Center: Resources for youth and families who are LGBTQ
Video: Dating/sexuality
Human Rights Campaign: Resources for parenting children and youth who are transgender
If your child is hearing or seeing things that other people do not, contact Early Assessment and Support Alliance.
Your child's doctor can consult with a child psychiatrist about medications OPAL Oregon Psychiatric Access Line
Disclaimer
Inclusion of resources on our site does not imply endorsement nor does exclusion mean we do not think it is valuable. We work to keep our list of resources current and relevant but it is not exhaustive.
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