Resources

ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America): anxiety and treatments - https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/managing-anxiety
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - http://cdc.gov/children-mental-health/about/about-anxiety-and-depression-in-children.html
Lynn Lyons: books, videos, podcasts, workshops - https://www.lynnlyons.com/
Karen Young and Hey Sigmund: children's books, videos, parenting, and education - https://www.heysigmund.com/

ADDitude: articles, strategies, parenting, webinars, medication and testing information - https://www.additudemag.com/
Healthline article: general information on ADHD - https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd
Understood: information on learning differences, navigating special education/IEPs and school concerns, self-esteem - https://www.understood.org/

211: California community services such as housing, food, mental health, healthcare, transportation - https://www.211ca.org/
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County - https://capc-coco.org/
Contra Costa Crisis Center: 24/7 Crisis Hotline - call 211 | text HOPE to 20121 | https://cccc.myresourcedirectory.com/
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 24/7 Crisis Hotline - call 800-656-4673 | https://www.rainn.org/
STAND! for Families Free of Violence in Concord: 24/7 Crisis Hotline - call 1-888-215-5555 | https://www.standffov.org/
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 24/7 Crisis Hotline - call 1-800-273-8255 | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Trevor Project: crisis support and resources for LGBT+ youth - 24/7 Crisis Hotline: call 1-866-488-7386 | https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Parents.com: general information on how to navigate divorce with kids - https://www.parents.com/divorce-coparenting-8741828
Second Saturdays: meetings occur every second Saturday of the month; explore legal, financial, emotional, and parenting concerns with a panel of experts - https://www.secondsaturday.com/locations/california21/

Dr. Dan Siegel: explores parenting, development, and emotion regulation from a neuroscience perspective; books, videos, resources - https://drdansiegel.com/
Quest Therapeutic Camps and After School Program: behavioral-based group therapy program for kids and teens addressing social skills, executive functioning, emotion regulation, impulse control, and more - https://www.questcamps.com/
Zones of Regulation: emotion regulation program often used in school settings - https://www.zonesofregulation.com/index.html

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network): support in navigating LGBT+ rights in the school system - https://www.glsen.org/
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays): organization to support LGBT+ people and families, local chapters and support groups available - https://pflag.org/
The Trevor Project: crisis support and resources for LGBT+ youth - 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 | https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Research findings on LGBT+ youth and mental health by The Trevor Project, 2021 - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/The-Trevor-Project-National-Survey-Results-2021.pdf

Buddhify meditation app - https://buddhify.com/
Gina Biegel and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T): mindfulness and stress management for teens and parents - https://www.stressedteens.com/
Headspace: mindfulness practices for all ages, website and app available - https://www.headspace.com/
Mindful: articles, parenting, mindfulness practices - https://www.mindful.org/
Mindsight Institute by Dr. Dan Siegel: workshops, trainings, and resources for parents and professionals - https://www.mindsightinstitute.com/

Dr. Dan Siegel: explores parenting, development, and emotion regulation from a neuroscience perspective; books, videos, resources - https://drdansiegel.com/

Michelle Garcia Winner and Social Thinking: executive functioning, emotion regulation, social skill building - https://www.socialthinking.com/
Quest Therapeutic Camps and After School Program: behavioral-based group therapy program for kids and teens addressing social skills, executive functioning, emotion regulation, impulse control, and more - https://www.questcamps.com/