Emergency & Crisis Support
If you or your child are in immediate danger, call 911.
For urgent mental health support, the following resources are available 24/7:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for confidential support during emotional distress or mental health crises. - Integral Care 24/7 Crisis Helpline
512-472-HELP (4357)
Local crisis support for Austin and Travis County. - Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, text-based crisis support.
General Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org
Trusted, evidence-based information across a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns including anxiety, depression, behavior challenges, ADHD, autism, parenting, and school related concerns. I love the Thriving Kids Project videos (under the education tab) and highly encourage you and your child to watch them together!
Neurodiversity
https://www.neurodiversityhub.org
Website dedicated to providing valuable education and resources that help smooth the transition for neurodivergent individuals entering the workforce. Includes information for high school and college level students, employers and universities.
ADHD & Executive Functioning
ADDitude Magazine
https://www.additudemag.com
Practical, lived-experience-informed strategies for ADHD in children, teens, and adults. Articles are written by leading experts in the field and are concise, actionable, and easy to engage with—especially for busy or wandering minds.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
https://chadd.org
A trusted national organization offering education, advocacy, and evidence-based resources for individuals with ADHD and their families.
Smart But Scattered Kids
https://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com
Executive functioning strategies and tools from experts Peg Dawson and Richard Guare, focused on building skills like organization, planning, emotional regulation, and follow-through in children and teens
Parenting & Family Support
Lives in the Balance
https://livesinthebalance.org
Dr. Ross Greene’s approach to understanding challenging behavior through lagging skills and unmet needs. I love the idea of a collaborative parent/child team approach to solving challenges.