Resources for families dealing with addiction issues. Thanks to Jon Abelman for sharing this link.

To help navigate systems and access resources, KINNECT's Youth Navigator Network provides youth and young adults with resources, connections, and an expanded network of support statewide.

A traumatic event is a frightening, dangerous, or violent event that poses a threat to a child’s life or bodily integrity. Witnessing a traumatic event that threatens life or physical security of a loved one can also be traumatic. This is particularly important for young children as their sense of safety depends on the perceived safety of their attachment figures.

Children who have experienced traumatic events need to feel safe and loved. All parents want to provide this kind of nurturing home for their children. However, when parents do not have an understanding of the effects of trauma, they may misinterpret their child’s behavior and end up feeling frustrated or resentful. Their attempts to address troubling behavior may be ineffective or, in some cases, even harmful.

Recognize the signs of child traumatic stress with the informative infographic developed by SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCSTI).

This collaborative works to evaluate and improve prescribing of atypical antipsychotics and other psychotropic medications.

Learn the steps, who to ask for expert help, and other things to know when you’re filing for crime victim compensation.

This companion user guide was developed to assist families and caregivers in finding a good service provider for young people who have been victimized.