Resources & Support
Support you can turn to, when it matters most.
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
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
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
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
A trusted national organization offering education, advocacy, and evidence-based resources for individuals with ADHD and their families.
Smart But Scattered Kids
A trusted national organization offering education, advocacy, and evidence-based resources for individuals with ADHD and their families.
ADDitude Magazine
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. They also have a great podcast.
Autism Resources
The UCLA Peers Program has free online videos on Youtube that demonstrate social skills though roll play examples for various scenarios.
https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/peers/resources/role-play-videos
Parenting & Family Support
Lives in the Balance
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.
Dr. Becky Good Inside
Dr. Beck is a leader in the field of parenting and her podcast is a easy way to get practical, effective tips on parenting for all ages.