TweetSharePinShare0 SharesEarly diagnosis and appropriate services for children and their families can make a difference in the lives of children with mental disorders. Families play an important role in supporting their children through struggles and treatment. Check out our list of resources for available services, more information, and tools. Childhood Mental Health Resources Local Services Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation Program Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation is a free resource offered through the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) that supports children’s social–emotional development from birth through age five within early learning programs participating in Keystone STARS. IECMH Consultants specialize in early childhood development and mental health and well-being. They work with parents and caregivers in the early care and education setting to provide onsite or virtual classroom observations; screening/assessment strategies for children and classrooms; implement a process to identify strengths and opportunities for growth; facilitate the creation of an action plan to support children and classroom staff; and provide Referrals for additional supports if needed. For more information, visit pakeys.org/iecmh. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Keystone Pennsylvania Chapter NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is a grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by mental illness through recovery-focused support, education, and advocacy. Resources about mental illnesses and services are available. For more information, call 412.366.3788 or visit namikeystonepa.org. Steel Smiling Steel Smiling aims to bridge the gap between Black people and mental health support through education, advocacy and awareness. Their 10-year vision is to connect every Black person in Allegheny County to a positive mental health experience that improves their quality of life. For more information, call 412.532.9458 or visit steelsmilingpgh.org. The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers is an Early Intervention service provider in Allegheny County for children ages zero to three. For more information, call 412.885.6000 or visit afit.org. The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh offers behavioral health services for children and adolescents ages 5 to 21. Their licensed therapists and Certified Nurse Practitioner work closely with each client and their family to develop skills to manage mood, thinking, and behaviors – making the move towards resiliency and healing. For more information, call 412.420.2400 or visit amazingkids.org. Allegheny Intermediate Unit DART The Allegheny Intermediate Unit offers DART Preschool Early Intervention for children in Allegheny County, ages three to five, who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities at no cost to parents. For more information, call 412.394.5700 or visit aiu3.net. National Resources National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI offers a variety of programs, support groups, and a helpline for those in need. For more information, call 1.800.950.6264 or visit nami.org. National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. Visit nctsn.org for more information. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH offers resources, brochures, and fact sheets on mental health disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. For more information, call 1.866.615.6464 or visit nimh.nih.gov. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families. SAMHSA Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series (DBHIS) focuses on disaster behavioral health resources for children and youth, their families, and child-serving professionals. DBHIS offers resources that can be used by parents and other caregivers and school staff to teach children about disasters, how to prepare before they occur, and coping with their disaster reactions. Learn more: samhsa.gov/dbhis-collections/children-and-youth-resource-collection SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI) improves treatment and services for children, adolescents, and families who have experienced traumatic events. The mission of NCTSI is to transform mental health care for children, adolescents, and families affected by trauma throughout the country by improving the quality of community-based trauma treatment and services and increasing access to effective trauma-focused interventions. Learn more: samhsa.gov/child-trauma/about-nctsi The Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health The Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health is a global organization that partners with associations of infant mental health so that associations can support, grow, diversify, and advocate for their local infant & early childhood mental health-informed workforce. For more information, call 734.785.7705 ext. 7210 or visit allianceaimh.org. 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