Now to ensure our younger generations and their families are educated on mental health and the resources available for those in need, we are excited to announce our Take Care of You Initiative.

In partnership with youth, we meaningfully engage them in the program incorporating mental health promotional activities in schools.

This initiative increases the conversation of mental health awareness and empowerment to ensure our younger generations and their families are educated on mental health and resources (See below for Teen Mental Health Resources).

For more information and to get involved, please see the contact information below.

Take Care of You Initiative Flyer

Sonia Murdock
Executive Director
Postpartum Resource Center
of New York
sonia@postpartumny.org
631-422-2255

Erin Mascaro
Sounds of Silence
Race Director/Event Co-Chairperson
erin@soundsofsilenceny.org

TEEN MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

These resources are not a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency or crisis, immediately call 911.

Youth National Suicide Prevention Line: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth
Call 24/7 1-800-273-8255 or Lifeline Chat

In New York State:

ProjectTEACH: projectteachny.org/parent-and-family-page
Parent and Family page containing information and resources.

School Mental Health Resource Training Center: mentalhealthednys.org
The Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) has established the School Mental Health Resource and Training Center to support all NYS public and private schools to implement Chapter 390 of the Laws of 2016, requiring mental health instruction as part of the K-12 health curricula.

Other Resources:

The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org
LGBTQ youth are not alone. TrevorLifeline Trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.

TrevorText is a confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678678

NotOkApp.com: The notOK App® gives you the ability to get immediate support from your friends, family, or peer network. notokapp.com

Association for Children's Mental Health: acmh-mi.org

Child Mind Institute: childmind.org

Mental Health America: mentalhealthamerica.net

National Association on Mental Illness for Teens & Young Adults: nami.org/Find-Support/Teens-and-Young-Adults

National Institute of Mental Health: nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml

Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine: adolescenthealth.org/Resources/Clinical-Care-Resources.aspx

Mental Health Literacy: mentalhealthliteracy.org

Young Minds Advocacy: ymadvocacy.org

Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders:
Finding the Help you Need.
Serving New York State Families Since 1998

In New York State please email us or call

State-wide Helpline:
Toll free: 855-631-0001
Office: 631-422-2255
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For help outside of New York State and the United States,
please contact the Postpartum Support International.

The information on this site is not intended to diagnose
or treat any medical or psychological condition.
Please consult your doctor for individual advice
regarding your own situation.

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