Early childhood experiences can affect the way children respond to the world around them for the rest of their lives. The early social and emotional development of children is impacted by various factors including access to necessary resources and supportive adults. The promotion of preventive and treatment services can be critical to the wellbeing of infants and toddlers. This guide contains a list of both community and behavioral health resources that specialize in supporting the birth through five population.
Refer to the Birth Through Five Tool for considerations when referring a child aged birth through five for High Needs Services.
Planning for transition into adulthood should begin for any child involved in behavioral health care when the child reaches the age of 16. Transition planning should focus on the youth’s needs and how those needs can be met through resources and services as they approach adulthood. An assessment of self-care and independent living skills, social skills, work, and education planning, earning potential, and psychiatric stability should be conducted to identify areas of need. Additional areas that require advance planning include living arrangements, financial, and legal considerations. This guide contains a list of both community and behavioral health resources that specialize in providing support to TAY members.
Refer to the TAY Tool and Transition to Adulthood Checklist for considerations when working with young adults during the transition planning process.
Members who have been victims of human trafficking and/or sex trafficking may have experienced force, fraud, or coercion to lure them into labor or commercial sex act(s). It is important to note that certain populations are more vulnerable than others. Among these populations are children and young adults who are experiencing homelessness and may not be linked to appropriate community and natural supports. Helping connect vulnerable populations can decrease safety risks by ensuring basic needs are met, putting proper supports in place, and providing education on the signs and risks of human trafficking. Below is a list of comprehensive community, behavioral health resources and prevention services for children and adults.
The health needs of LGBTQ+ youth and adults can differ from those of their peers. Supports and services tailored to help the LGBTQ+ population are critical in order to promote safety, increase access to care, and improve health outcomes. This list of services and resources was compiled with the unique needs of LGBTQ+ members in mind.