Resources for Families and Patients
Resources for Parents Resources for Young Adults
At the Center for Youth Mental Health, we work diligently to see every patient in a timely manner. However, due to the high demand for services at all of our treatment locations, there may be limited availability for scheduling appointments that could result in a long wait time to see a doctor. If necessary, the following resources are a good place to start in seeking information and the help needed.
Resources and Information for Parents with Children Experiencing Anxiety
Health insurance. A good starting place in your search for a therapist (psychologist, licensed mental health social worker, psychiatrist) and services (individual therapy, medication management, day programs, group therapy) is with your insurance. They can provide you with a list of providers that participate with your particular insurance and should also be able to tell you which providers are accepting new patients.
Primary care provider. Your primary care provider can give you a list of therapists in your area. You will likely have to follow up with your insurance company or the therapists to make sure they participate with your particular insurance. School counselors. School counselors are a great resource and will have lists of therapists and agencies in your area, including information on treatment specialties. They may not have information on which providers accept your insurance, so be sure to check with your insurance company to make sure that your therapist is covered.
National and Government Organizations
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Information for families and youth
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America – Directory of therapists
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies – Information on finding help and a therapist
- National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) – Information on child and adolescent mental health
- MentalHealth.gov – Information for parents and caregivers
- Department of Health & Human Services – Health Resource & Services Administration – A list of federally funded health centers across the US
- Mental Health America – Information on finding therapy
- National Association on Mental Illness – Information on finding support
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800-273-TALK (8255)
Resources for Young Adults Experiencing Anxiety
If you are experiencing anxiety, and wish to set up an appointment with a doctor or therapist
First, you will need to have your health insurance information. Your primary care doctor can also give you a list of therapists in your area. You will likely have to follow up with your insurance company or the therapists to make sure they participate with your particular insurance.
If you are comfortable speaking with one of your school counselors, they are a great resource and will have lists of therapists and agencies in your area, including information on treatment specialties. They may not have information on which providers accept your insurance, so be sure to check with your insurance company to make sure that your therapist is covered.
National and Government Organizations
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Information for youth and students
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America – Directory of therapists
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies – Information on finding help and a therapist
- National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) – Information on child and adolescent mental health
- Department of Health & Human Services – Health Resource & Services Administration – A list of federally funded health centers across the US
- Mental Health America – Information on finding therapy
- National Association on Mental Illness – Information on finding support
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800-273-TALK (8255)