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NAMI Video - Suicidal Ideation: How Losing My Mom Affected Me Content Note: This video discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. NAMI Presenter Brittany Barrett discusses growing up with a mother with multiple mental health conditions who later lost her life to...

NAMI Knowledge Article: I am experiencing stress related to a mass violence incident/natural disaster/other trauma. What are some ways I can support myself? Remind yourself that stress reactions after mass violence, disaster or other trauma are normal and OK. ...

About Treatment NAMI Knowledge Article: Can I get mental health help even though I'm only a minor? Experiencing mental health symptoms can be scary and confusing. That's why speaking up and asking for help is a sign of strength. It can be hard to know what to...

NAMI Children and Teens Knowledge Center section mental health conditions are common among teens and young adults. 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses develop by age 14, and 75% develop by age 24. A mental health condition isn't your fault. These conditions d...

Program Summary Our addiction treatment program is tailored to your exact needs. We provide a safe and welcoming environment with the best clinicians in the country to help you heal. Addiction Treatment Everyone’s addiction problem is different! Tailored ...

The following link leads to an extensive workbook published by Harmless, a national user led self harm organization that provides support, information and consultancy about self harm to individuals who self harm, their friends, families and professionals. Wor...

What is self-harm Reasons for self-harm Many people describe hurting themselves as a way of dealing with difficult feelings or overwhelming situations. Often people who self-harm are experiencing extreme distress and self-harm is the only...

Most young people who self-harm don’t feel suicidal and don’t intend to end their own life. However, self-harm is a risk factor for suicide and deep feelings of distress can lead to thoughts of suicide. If your child is self-harming they should be asked if the...

As a parent you may suspect that your child is self-harming. If you are worried, and have ruled out other potential abuse, look out for these potential signs: Unexplained cuts, burns or bruises Blood stains on clothing or dirty tissues in the bin Keeping ...

Discovering Self-Harm Some children may tell their parents directly about their self-harm. Other parents find out from friends, teachers or health professionals. Discovering that your child is self-harming can feel very upsetting, unsettling, and stressful. P...

The information below is from Coping with Self-harm: A Guide for Parents and Carers developed by researchers from the University of Oxford. Overdoses: Get your child to an emergency department as soon as possible Try to find out what they have taken and t...

Your GP If you are concerned about your child particularly if the self-harm or distress increases or you notice problems such as anxiety or low mood, you should seek further help. This is best done through your general practitioner (GP), who may refer your ch...

URP Genesis House is a luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. With a low client-to-staff ratio, we deliver customized and comprehensive care to those struggling with a substance use disorder. This personalized attention combined with our facility’s num...

For those dealing with sexual violence, domestic abuse, and trafficking. Domestic Violence Prevention & Intervention An intervention and healing program for Native women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence, including ...

Designed to honor resilience, foster prevention, and promote cultural practices. Healing Journey To join, please call (612)-728-2000 Healing Journey uses harm reduction strategies and the Ojibwe teaching "zhoo-way-nah-dig" ("taking care of each other") to p...

Culturally Responsive Support for Native Women and Their Families In our cultural spaces, there is no hierarchy—such systems were imposed on us by colonialism, creating neglected roles and causing ongoing harm and displacement. Many Nations have preserved t...

Support for parents and families. Services are grounded in Indigenous Parenting philosophies. Family Stabilization is committed to help stabilize families by providing resources and services such as parenting and life skills, prevention and reunification, hou...

Kinooamaage Wii’gaming- (Anishnaabemowin “Place of Learning”) As Native people are still alive with active culture and ceremony, Kinoomaage Wii’gaming is a space of learning where culture and tradition live. Teachings are offered through virtual and in-person...

What To Do If Someone You Love Goes Missing? Missing Adult Checklist: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ac26062506fbee9f6d08994/t/61d7425ef1ef376b9edf4122/1724943182767/Missing+Adult+Checklist.pdf  Runaway Youth Checklist: https://static1.squarespace.c...