Family Resources
Online Sources
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The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
AHCCCS administers Medicaid funding in Arizona. To see if you qualify for medical assistance for AHCCCS, apply here.
The Child Mind Institute offers insights and advice on common concerns and tips for facing challenges many families share. The Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event Guide includes advice for how to help children from birth to age 18.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Offers local support groups and online support groups for family members and friends of people with mental health disorders.
Fingerprint for Success' Depression at Work Article
Bev Campling from Marlee created this article about depression and burnout in the workforce. It focuses on reducing the stigma of depression as well as provides answers and suggestions to questions such as " Can depression at work actually be burnout?" and "Can you be depressed without knowing it?" Additionally, it provides online resources for support.
Healthy Children, from the American Academy Pediatrics, provides information for parents, including "Ten Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide"
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI's website has a "Find Support" section for families and caregivers with guidance on what to do during a crisis, how to best support recover, and taking care of your own mental health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH has many resources, including a fact sheet on diagnosis and treatment for children for mental health disorders.
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services offers mental health resources and information at MentalHealth.gov , including tips on how to talk to children about mental health.
Article: Tips and Resources for Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth
This article is from a Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law firm While located in Texas, Author Mona Hosseiny-Tovar compiled helpful tips, resources, and discusses various myths around LGBTQ+.
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This article is from NST Attorneys at Law where they emphasize the trauma and risks of developing PTSD from car accidents for individuals, families, and children. Additionally, they discuss protective factors and various treatments, such as CBT, EMDR, and CPT, that are available.
Youth Mental Health Project is a grassroots organization that educates and supports families and communities so they can support the social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health of youth.
MFT Programs Resources for Suicide
This article contains information and resources about suicide. The resources are broken down further by LGBTQ+, Veterans, people who are neurodivergent, and various others. While still not specific to Arizona, there are great resources and help find aid to those who need it.
Article: Jobs & Career Guide for People with Mental Illness.
This article is from Frank Hackett, a professional resume writer and career consultant. This guide offers helpful advice on how to find a job while dealing with mental health treatment. It includes tips for writing resumes and cover letters, practicing for interviews, and staying confident. Dr. Barbara Cox shares her advice on job hunting and taking care of your mental health during the process.
