What Every Parent Should Know About Mental Health
WISP Parent WebinarsWhat Every Parent Should Know About Mental Health![]()
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Mental Health Resources
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for mental health crises, emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or substance-use-related crises. You can call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Call 211: Information and referrals for food, child care, counseling, and other community resources.
Brightlife Kids offers free behavioral health coaching and resources to California families with children from birth through age 12. Families do not need insurance, a referral, or payment to participate. Parents, caregivers, and children can receive one-on-one video coaching, use secure chat, and access articles and videos.
The Jed Foundation offers resources for parents and caregivers who want to better understand and support the mental health of teens and young adults. Parents can find practical tools for recognizing warning signs, starting supportive conversations, and helping a young person connect with additional support.
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health at Home
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health at Home![]()
Free Mental Health Trainings & Professional Development
CDE Recommended Trainings Listed Below:
OSG - Aces Aware Learning Center
This free online training helps educators and youth-serving professionals understand the effects of trauma and toxic stress on children and adolescents. Participants learn practical strategies to create safe, supportive environments, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and apply trauma-informed practices that support student well-being and success.
SPTAC - SAMSHA
CDPH - School Health
This free, self-paced training provides an introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, trauma-informed care, and resilience-building strategies. Participants learn how ACEs impact health and well-being, the importance of early identification and support, and evidence-based approaches to mitigating the effects of toxic stress in children, youth, and families.
NAMI
This free, self-paced training from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) helps educators and youth-serving professionals better understand the impact of trauma on children and adolescents. Participants learn how trauma affects behavior, identify signs of trauma, use supportive and trauma-informed communication strategies, and create safe, supportive environments that promote resilience and healing. The training takes approximately three hours to complete and includes a certificate of completion.
The Wellness in Schools Program Training Recordings
The Wellness in Schools Program Training Recordings![]()
The Wellness in Schools Program Training Recordings
