Resources for Families, some updates for 2024
For a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health emergency, call 988
For most things, you should start with your own pediatrician, family practice doctor, nurse practitioner or County Health Department.
Our Resources include Parenting Class Workbooks and Supplies. These are designed for physical classes, led by a professional. If you would like to order a Parenting Class Kit, or find out more about our 4 session parenting classes, email Dr. Reeves at drlreeves@rsggp.com
You can also ask questions of Dr. Reeves from this website. Use the Question and Answer forum located under "About" on the top left, or at the bottom of the Home Page.
Your child's school may be doing quite a lot! Your nearest school will have information about early learning programs, early intervention programs, mental health services, suicide and violence prevention, and much more. CALL! The counselors are likely available by phone, and the office staff will know the answers to many questions. Unfortunately, most of the CARES money (COVID relief) is done, but high speed internet is still coming to rural areas. Many things were set in motion to help families, and some are quite surprising.
All communities have at least some programs to help children and families. Your regional United Way and your County health department can help you find these. Most counties have a mental health center as well. Most communities have Food Banks.
For accurate information on preventing TEEN SUICIDE, please visit www.mayoclinic.org . Go to that site, type “teen suicide” in the search box. Choose “Teen Suicide, What Parents Need to Know.”
There is a program to report possible Teen Violence before it happens. Visit https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/ to learn more.
The nearest YMCA likely offers after school care, and summer camp programs. Often there is financial assistance available
Your local library has books to borrow and sponsors children’s programs.
If you are concerned your child might have a developmental delay, the Child Find program can help you. Do a search for “Child Find” followed by the name of your state.
For information about mental illnesses of all types, The National Institute of Mental Health is a helpful resource. SAMSHA is a national resource for help with substance abuse and mental health. Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
If you, or someone you know, is affected by domestic violence, www.thehotline.org is very helpful.
For general information about families and parenting, www.healthychildren.org is a website sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
For information on getting free books, Reach Out & Read and Imagination Library are helpful.
Whatever your question or need may be, it is valid! Do not give up on finding help for your child and your family.