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Finding Your Way: A Guide to Mental Health Support in Erie County, PA
Many parents and caregivers have concerns about their child’s behavior, emotions, or development—but figuring out when to seek help, where to turn, and how to get started can feel overwhelming.
This guide is designed to make that process easier. It walks you through how children’s services work in Erie County, explains the different types of support available, and helps you understand where to go and how to get connected. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to take the next step, this resource helps point you in the right direction.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. This program is taught by trained leaders with lived experience, and includes activities, discussions and informative videos.
211 Resource Navigators are available free of charge by phone, text and chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. Resource navigators assess the needs of each person and offer connections confidential crisis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and utilities payment assistance, employment services, veteran services and childcare and family services.
This tool is a starting point for caregivers of children up to 5 years old who are concerned that there could be a delay in their child’s development. The tool provides: Resources to help your family learn more about physical developmental delays and related conditions in children & tips to start a conversation with your pediatrician.
This fact sheet, provided by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network gives an overview of trauma, describes traumatic stress symptoms, and ways children may be impacted.
Many parents worry about how much or how little their child eats and wonder if they're getting enough nutrients to help them grow. This article offers guidance on the nutritional needs of children at various ages.
