USEFUL LINKS
Useful Links:
American Psychiatric Association
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Texas Branch
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthFinder.gov promotes better health through education and awareness
www.rxdangers.com for information on medication recalls etc
www.loveandlogic.com for information on parenting and education on ways to discipline your child in a loving manner
There are several schools in the DFW area that are for children with learning differences or charter schools, coops, home school programs, etc.
These include but are not limited to:
The Campbell School
Great Lakes Academy
Spring Creek Academy
Theo Coop School in Plano
The Winston School
Shelton School
Fairhill School
Many Montessori schools in the area and smaller private academies might meed your child's needs as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8ed-9NEt7Y
AACAP video about child psychiatry
You find find some screening questionaires at:
Some alternative treatments for ADHD that many people have found to be beneficial include essential oils such as frankincense, cenderwood, and vetiver...
for more info: www.mydoterra.com/grassrootsmama
AddictionResource raises awareness on the dangers of addiction and helps parents stay healthy
and drug-free for themselves and their children https://addictionresource.com/
WWW.REAOFLIGHT.ORG to see about a local family's website about Asperger's
https://quitday.org/support/mental-health/
If you are in need of immediate assistance, including medical advice or medical attention, below are some of the many publicly available resources that may be able to assist you. If you are in need of social services or other resources not listed below, please contact your local government social services office or the police department in your area.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING OR HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING IMMEDIATE DANGER OR PHYSICAL HARM TO YOU OR TO ANOTHER PERSON, PLEASE CALL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
(For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889))
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
(For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: Please use your local relay service number)
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
(For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-787-SAFE) (1-800-787-7233)
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUN-AWAY (1-800-726-2929)
(For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-621-0394)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
(For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-826-7653 [message] or use your local relay service number)
Again, please note that these telephone numbers and agencies are obtained from publicly available resources. If you find that any of the above telephone numbers is inaccurate, please call information at 1-800 555-1212 for another toll free number or 411 for a local service.
MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITALS:
Children’s Medical Center- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient/Day treatment
1935 Motor St. Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: 214.456.8899
Seay Behavioral Health Center-Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient/Day Treatment
6110 W. Parker Road
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: 972-981-8300
Green Oaks Behavioral Healthcare Services-Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry
7808 Clodus Fields Dr. Dallas, TX 75251
Telephone: 972.991.9504
NorthPointe Family Center of Carrollton-Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Day Treatment
4100 Fairway Drive Bldg. 200 Carrollton TX 75010
Phone: 972.394.4357
University Behavioral Health Denton-Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient/Day Treatment
2026 West University Dr. Denton, TX 76201
Phone: 940.320.8100 / 888.320.8101
http://ubhdenton.com/services/children
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