Resources

If you are in need of immediate help:

UK- https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
UK, for anyone under 19- https://www.childline.org.uk/
US- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
US- https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Other Mental Health Resources

https://www.nami.org/Home

NAMI- "the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 48 State Organizations who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need."

They offer classes, trainings, resources, etc, to people nationwide for FREE. Please check out their website thoroughly if you’re not already familiar with them. They do have a section specific to teens and young adults as well.

https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Teens-Young-Adults

2. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Military OneSource- "Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more."

It's FREE! You can create an account in a few mins and then explore and enjoy everything they have to offer. You can call or email them to have them help you locate specific resources that you need. They will do all the leg work for you. So, instead of you spending countless hours online, just tell them what you need, and they’ll typically give you a 24 hour or less turnaround. They are absolutely amazing! I wish more people utilized them. They also have a specific section for teens' resources.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/?s=teens

3. http://familysupportamerica.org/

Family Support America- Family Support America was created out of a passion for researching health-related topics and delivering the truth to anyone who exercises intellectual curiosity. She offers a lot of amazing resources on all sorts of topics, mental health included.

4. https://www.nasponline.org/

NASP- "The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is a professional association representing more than 25,000 school psychologists, graduate students, and related professionals throughout the United States and an additional 25 countries worldwide. As the world's largest organization of school psychologists, NASP works to advance effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health. Our vision is that all children and youth thrive in school, at home, and throughout life."

The NASP vision is that all children and youth access the learning, behavior, and mental health support needed to thrive in school, at home, and throughout life. They have a section specific to military families/teens as well.

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/mental-health/military-connected-families

5. https://www.aacap.org/

AACAP- "The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers." They have a section specific to military families as well.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Military_Families_Resource_Center/Home.aspx

6. https://www.militaryfamily.org/no-notes-no-records-no-problem/

Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC)- The website copied here will explain how an MFLAC can support families. Every base around the world has an adult and child MFLC assigned to them. Provides broad-ranging counseling services to military personnel and their dependents. Services are provided confidentially with the exception of duty-to-warn situations.

There are currently five MFLCs available on RAF Mildenhall. Three are dedicated to working with adults and two (CYB) are dedicated to providing services to youth.

Location: RAF Mildenhall A&FRC, Bldg. 460

Adult MFLC: 07554 522831 or 07554 630138

Child and Youth MFLC: 07917 304708 or 07721 465663

SOW Adult MFLC: 07468 108083

100 SFS and 100 MXG Adult MFLC: 07379275096

7. https://www.nationalfamilysupportnetwork.org/family-support

Family to Family Support- "Across the country, Family Support and Strengthening organizations work with families in a multi-generational, family-centered approach to enhance parenting skills, foster the healthy development and well-being of children, youth, and families, prevent child abuse, increase school readiness, connect families to resources, develop parent and community leadership, engage males and fathers, support healthy marital and couples relationships, and promote family economic success. Founded in 2011, the National Family Support Network (NFSN) is a membership-based organization comprised of statewide networks of two or more Family Support and Strengthening programs, such as Family Resource Centers, working together within a collective impact framework to ensure coordinated quality support for families. As the United States’ coordinating body for Family Strengthening & Support networks, the NFSN currently has 30 member networks, comprised of more than 3,000 Family Support and Strengthening organizations, representing the great geographical and demographic diversity of the nation."

There are organizations all across the United States that offer Family to Family Support locally in specific states.

Every state that has a Family to Family Support Network will help you find local resources and support specific to your needs. There are so many amazing resources out there for mental health.

8. http://portlandfamilycounseling.com/workshop/

Portland Family Counseling- For online "parenting teens" classes, resources, and blog. Topics include communication, technology use, limit setting, attachment, and connection. Taught by licensed and seasoned professionals that know teens. Very good value and information.

9. https://teenmentalhealth.org/

TeenMentalHealth.Org- Great resource for anyone dealing with teens and mental health. A resource for friends of struggling teens, parents, teachers, etc. Lots of fantastic free resources for mentally-healthy living, combatting stigma, and educating. Definitely check it out!

Books (all recommended by our speaker, Ms. Susan Doak)

All links are Amazon links

1. Boundaries: When to say Yes, How to say No to Take Control of your Life. (2017) by Dr. John Townsend

2. Boundaries with Teens. (2006) Dr. John Townsend

3. How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk. (2012) by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

4. Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence. (2015) by Laurence Steinberg

5. You and Your Adolescent: The Essential Guide for Ages 10-25. (2011) by Laurence Steinberg

Resource document from Family Advocacy (provided by Capt Andrea Galeucia)

(Lakenheath specific in some cases)