Resources for Parents
Parents have the hardest and most important job in the world. Here are some resources to help.
Looking for someone in your school district to connect to about your child’s mental health? We suggest the following:
- Social worker
- School counselor
- Student assistance counselor
- Nurse or wellness staff
- Administrator
- School psychologist
The Parent Backpack has a variety of resources related to behavioral health and parenting
PSNRI is a group of parents, family members, transition-age youth, and adults with behavioral health lived experience who want to support and help peers. They work with statewide and national partners to empower children, youth, families, and individuals through support, education, and advocacy to prevent abuse and neglect and move toward health, wellness, and recovery.
RIPIN helps individuals, parents, families, and children achieve their goals for health, education, and socio-economic well-being by providing information, training, education, support, and advocacy for person/family-centered care and policy and system change. You can reach them on their website or by calling 800-464-3399.
The Hotline is available 24 hours a day for the prevention of child abuse. You can call or text 800-422-4453.
Advice from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about talking with teens about mental health and suicide.
Learn about ways to keep yourself and your household members safe and reduce suicide risk at home.
English | Spanish | Portuguese
A guide for young adults aged 14-25 about getting ready to be in charge of their healthcare. The guide includes information about mental health and crisis services. You can find the Spanish version here.
Learn tips and strategies for helping to improve your child’s mental health while also taking care of yourself! English | Spanish
Does your child’s school have a student assistance counselor through Project Success? Learn more on the RISAS Resources for Parents webpage.
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) has free webinars for parents on topics like suicide prevention in the home, positive parenting, and supporting your LGBTQIA+ child.
Learn about the importance of locking up over-the-counter and prescription medications (also available in Spanish). Locking up medicines is part of “suicide proofing” your home.
Other Resources
Some helpful articles from Child Mind Institute:
- Taking a Child to the Emergency Room
- What to Do if You Are Worried about Suicide
- Signs a Child May Be Suicidal
- Your Teenager May Be Depressed
Take care of yourself: 15 self-care strategies for parents