Where can I find a good support group for children or adolescents?
My child has returned to school and social activities now that she is at home from the hospital, but is feeling so isolated because she is uncomfortable talking about her illness. She is seeing a therapist but I wonder if it might be beneficial for her to be in a support group with others who are struggling so that she doesn't feel so alone. Where can I find a good support group for children or adolescents?
Both NAMI and NMHA are excellent resources to assist you in finding a good support group for your child or adolescent.
You may want to contact various mental health organizations specifically devoted to children and adolescents, including The Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (www.ffchm.org /703-684-7710), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (www.aacap.org), the National Association of School Psychologists (www.nasponline.org, 301-657-0270), or try Resources for California's Family Support Programs at: www.familyresourcecenters.net.
