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Mental Health Resources

 

Disclaimer
We provide these resources for educational and informational purposes only, and they are not intended as a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or therapy. The Mendng Forge Therapy & Wellness Center does not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the accuracy, relevance, or quality of information on any external websites or resources listed.
When you use these materials, you do not establish a therapeutic or medical relationship with The Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center or any of its clinicians. If you are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a qualified, licensed mental health professional.
If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You may also contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate support.

Resources for Children

Autism
What is Autism & Tools That Can Help
What Is Autism
History of Autism
Dr. Temple Grandin
Seeking a Proper Diagnosis
Types of Treatments
Using Social Stories
Visual Timers for Children and Adults with Autism
Importance of Using Visual Supports
Family Resources
Autism Speaks Resources
Dr. Mary Barbera: Turn Autism Around
Family Voices Tennessee
Katie Beckett Program
"Tennessee’s Katie Beckett program is for children under the age of 18 with disabilities or complex medical needs.  This program is for children who are not Medicaid eligible because of their parents’ income or assets." (n.d., TN Department of Disability & Aging)​​
KidCentralTN
Tennessee Voices
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Autism Resources
Tools for Educators
Autism Helper
Autism Speaks: Autism in the classroom: Strategies for success
National Autism Resources
School Community Tool Kit
Strategies for Using Time Timers for Students with Autism
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Autism Resources
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Training for Educators
Visual Supports in the Classroom (Resource 1)
Visual Supports in the Classroom (Resource 2)
Adhd
ADHD in Teens and Children

Resources for Teenagers'

 
Crisis
National Suicide Phone Number: 1-855-274-7471
If you are in an immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the local emergency room
988 Lifeline
Teen Line
Trevor Project Crisis Line
Tennessee Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention
Anxiety
Joon
Hope+Wellness
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Calm App: Mindfulness for Teenagers
Social Media Anxiety
NAMI Teens: How to Talk About Mental Health with Parents, Friends & School
Adhd
ADHD in Teens and Children
Body Image
Joon
Young Minds
National Eating Disorder Association
Nemours Teen Health: Body Image & Self-Esteem
Bullying
Nemour's Hospital: Dealing with Bullying for Teens
Stop Bullying.gov
Dating Violence
Teens for Courage
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
WRAP TN
Healthy Relationships for Teens: 9 Red Flags to Watch
Signs of Teen Dating Violence
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Depression & Loneliness
Joon
What is Behavioral Activation?
Boston Children's Hospital: Guided Self-Management Tools for Depression
NAMI Teens: How to Talk About Mental Health with Parents, Friends & School
Grief & Loss
Teen Grief
Dougy Center
Aspire Counseling: Teen Grief: Tips from a Teen Counselor for Coping with Loss and Bereavement
The Children's Room: Teen Resources
LGBTQ+ Resources
The Trevor Project
It Gets Better
Living with Health Conditions
Children's Minnesota The Kids Expert: Dealing with a Health Condition
Self-Harm
Link to Harmless App
Crisis Text Line: How to Cope With Self-Harm
Sexual Assault
Rainn: The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
WRAP TN 
Substance Abuse
Al-ANON / ALATEEN
Nemours Teens Health: Dealing with Addiction

Resources for Adults

 
 
 
 
 
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Crisis
National Suicide Phone Number: 1-855-274-7471
If you are in an immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the local emergency room
988 Lifeline
Trevor Project Crisis Line
Tennessee Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention
 
Anxiety
Anxiety & Depression Association of America: Tips and Strategies to Manage Anxiety and Stress
ADHD
CHADD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Autism
Autism Speaks: Resources for Autistic Adults
Bipolar Disorder
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
International Bipolar Foundations
Body Image
National Eating Disorders
Dating Violence
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
WRAP TN
Depression
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
WRAP TN
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders
Grief & Loss
David Kessler: Grief.com
Heal Grief.com
Grief & Loss During Pregnancy and Postpartum 
Miscarriage Hurts: Support After a Miscarriage
Postpartum Support International: Loss and Grief in Pregnancy
Pet Grief & Loss
How Do I Overcome the Grief of Losing My Pet? Healing After Pet Loss: Tips and Resources
Living with Health Conditions
Center for Chronic Illness: Support Groups
LGBTQ+ Resources
The Trevor Project
It Gets Better
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
International OCD Foundation
Perimenopause/Menopause
The 'Pause Life by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
NAMI: How can I get help/support for schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder?
Self-Harm
Link to Harmless App
Crisis Text Line: How to Cope With Self-Harm
Sexual Assault
Rainn: The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
WRAP TN 
Substance Abuse
National Substance Abuse Hotline
SAMHSA Helpline
What is Substance Abuse​​
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