Parent & Caregiver Youth Mental Health Resources
If you are in crisis call 1-800-567-HOPE (4673) or 988 or text 741 741
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
As a parent or caregiver, you know your child better than anyone. It can be difficult to know whether changes in mood, behavior, or emotions are simply part of growing up or signs that your child may need additional support. The good news is that you don't have to navigate these concerns alone. This page provides information, practical tips, warning signs to watch for, and trusted resources to help you support your child's mental health and well-being. Whether you're looking for guidance, reassurance, or help during a crisis, we hope you'll find tools and resources that can help your family thrive.
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Concerned About Your Child?
Signs Youth May Be Struggling
How to Talk to Your Child
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Concerned About Your Child?
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Signs Youth May Be Struggling
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How to Talk to Your Child
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Crisis Resources
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Many young people experience emotional pain, stress, anxiety, depression, or feelings of hopelessness. While most youth who struggle with mental health challenges are not thinking about suicide, it is important to recognize warning signs and know how to respond when concerns arise.
Warning Signs That Require Immediate Attention
​​Seek help right away if your child or teen is:
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Talking about wanting to die or kill themselves
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Expressing feelings of hopelessness or having no reason to live
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Saying they feel like a burden to others
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Looking for ways to harm themselves
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Giving away valued possessions or saying goodbye
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Engaging in self-harm or increasingly risky behavior
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Withdrawing from family, friends, or activities they once enjoyed
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Showing dramatic changes in mood, behavior, or personality
If You Are Concerned
​Take all talk of suicide seriously.
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Stay calm and listen without judgment.
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Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide.
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Do not leave them alone if there is an immediate safety concern.
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Remove or secure potentially dangerous items if needed.
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Reach out to professional help right away.
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Crisis Resources
​Call or Text 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or thoughts of suicide.
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Emergency Situations
If your child has attempted suicide, is at immediate risk of harming themselves, or you believe their safety is in danger:
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Call 911
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Go to the nearest emergency room
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Contact local emergency services
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Remember
Talking about suicide does not increase the risk of suicide. In fact, asking a young person directly and compassionately about their thoughts and feelings can open the door to support, hope, and safety.
You do not have to navigate this alone. Help is available, and recovery is possible.
Local Resources
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Family Resource Center
The mission of Family Resource Center is to provide specialized behavioral health services to individuals, children and families in our multi-cultural communities in order to strengthen family life and promote personal growth.
SAFY
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) of America is a leading national nonprofit organization providing a full continuum of services for youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Coleman Health Services
Coleman Health Services of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties (AAH) provides behavioral health services to adults. Our experienced and licensed staff serves individuals who are in a crisis, seeking assistance for an emotional or behavioral problem, have severe and persistent mental illness, and/or have substance abuse issues.
The A.C.C.E.S.S. Center
The Allen County Community Engagement and Specialized Services (A.C.C.E.S.S.) Center is a community based resource for youth, families, schools and other community agencies.
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Family Resource Center
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The mission of Family Resource Center is to provide specialized behavioral health services to individuals, children and families in our multi-cultural communities in order to strengthen family life and promote personal growth.