EMERGENCY RESOURCES:
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE:   CALL or TEXT 988
CRISIS TEXTLINE:   TEXT 741741
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?  CALL 211
 
Information & Resources for Parents:
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration:

• https://www.samhsa.gov/

MHA (Mental Health America):  

• https://mhanational.org/

Adolescent Abuse & Addiction:

• https://www.greenmountaintreatmentcenter.com/resources/parents/

Talking With Your Child About Drugs:

• https://library.samhsa.gov/product/talk-they-hear-you-5-conversation-goals-talking-with-teens-about-alcohol-and-other-drugs-mini-brochure/pep20-03-01-003
• https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov
• https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/media/dea-highlights-tips-talking-youth-guides

(CT) Governor’s Prevention Partnership:

• https://gppct.org/resources/substance-misuse-prevention/

Vernon (CT) ROCKS Coalition:

• https://www.vernonrocksct.org/

Understanding Self Harm:

• https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/

United States DEA:

• https://www.dea.gov/togetherforfamilies

 
Mental Health Resources:
What is Mental Health, Warning Signs:

• https://www.vernonrocksct.org/mental-health/

How to Talk About Mental Health:

• https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-tal

The Center for Mental Health:

• https://www.nyp.org/youthmentalhealth

Addiction Resources:
Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 800-662-4357
Western MA Treatment Resources Helpline: 413-532-2111
Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous: www.na.org
MA Substance Abuse Helpline: 1-800-337-5050
CT Residents – Substance Use Disorder Resources & Info:

• https://uwc.211ct.org/substance-abuse-resources-and-information-for-connecticut-residents/