Working with
the youth

Quick Help (24/7 Crisis & Specialized Hotlines)

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

• Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

• Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/

• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: https://rainn.org/

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

• Love is Respect (teen/young adult dating abuse): https://www.loveisrespect.org/

• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

• StrongHearts Native Helpline: https://strongheartshelpline.org/

• National Runaway Safeline: https://www.1800runaway.org/

• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: https://www.childhelphotline.org/

• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

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Local to New York, Nassau County, & Suffolk County

• Nassau University Medical Center – CPEP (Psychiatric Emergency Dept.): https://www.numc.edu/

• Hispanic Counseling Center (Hempstead): https://www.hispaniccounseling.org/

• 211 Long Island (Searchable directory): https://www.211longisland.org/

• Nassau Domestic/Sexual Violence Hotline (via NYS): https://opdv.ny.gov/

• Substance Use Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.gov/

 

 

Screening & Safety Tools (for Schools & Families)

• PHQ-9 / PHQ-A & GAD-7 (depression & anxiety): https://www.phqscreeners.com/

• NICHQ Vanderbilt (ADHD forms): https://nichq.org/downloadable/adhd-vanderbilt-assessment-scales/

• C-SSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale): https://cssrs.columbia.edu/

• Stanley-Brown Safety Plan Template: https://sprc.org/online-library/safety-planning-guide-quick-guide-clinicians/

 

School-Ready Education & Implementation Resources

• MHANYS School Mental Health Resource & Training Center: https://www.mentalhealthEDnys.org/

• The Jed Foundation (JED) – High School Programs: https://jedfoundation.org/our-work-in-high-schools/

• Child Mind Institute – Family Resource Center: https://childmind.org/family-resource-center/

• Understood.org – Learning & Attention Support: https://www.understood.org/

 

Anxiety & Depression Worksheets

• Therapist Aid – Free, printable worksheets on anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, and more: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheets/anxiety/none

• University of Arkansas CAPS Anxiety & Depression Reduction Workbook (multi-page PDF): https://health.uark.edu/mental-health/resources/caps-resources-anxiety-depression-reduction-workbook.pdf

• Journaling Prompts & Reflection Exercises

• PositivePsychology.com – 30 Best Journaling Prompts for Improving Mental Health: https://positivepsychology.com/journaling-prompts/

• DreamDash Journal – 50 Journal Prompts for Anxiety and Depression (Free PDF): https://dreamdashjournal.com/50-journal-prompts-for-anxiety-and-depression-free-pdf-printable-worksheet/

• 100+ Journal Prompts for Kids (Gratitude, mindfulness, emotional growth): https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/blogs/articles/journal-prompts-for-kids

• 5 Journal Prompts for Middle School Mental Health: https://balanceapp.com/blog/effective-journal-prompts-for-middle-school-mental-health

• 80 Journal Prompts for Kids to Process Big Emotions: https://www.makinwellness.com/80-journal-prompts-for-kids/

• Therapeutic Writing Prompts for Children & Adolescents: https://www.childtherapyguide.com/writing-prompts

 

Self-Care Worksheets & Tools

• Self-Care Wheel – Printable and exercises for building self-care across six domains: https://positivepsychology.com/self-care-wheel/

 

Vision Boards & Goal-Setting Tools

• Canva Vision Board Maker – Online templates to design vision boards: https://www.canva.com/create/vision-boards/

• Notion Vision Board Templates – Free customizable goal-setting boards: https://www.notion.com/templates/collections/top-7-free-vision-board-templates-in-notion

 

General Navigation & Referrals

• NAMI HelpLine: https://www.nami.org/help

• SAMHSA Helpline & Resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline