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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.
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.
The Family Dinner Project, a nonprofit initiative started in 2010, champions family dinner as an opportunity for family members to connect with each other through food, fun and conversation about things that matter.
The Emotional Intelligence Network offers you 4 experiments to reduce conflict and break frustrating patterns. Try them now to tap into empathy and creative problem solving with your kids.
Visit the Highmark Caring Place to find articles and information addressing the common questions parents have about their grieving children.
Join this webinar hosted by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America to "Learn how to: Set realistic expectations, Seek support from others, Prioritize self-care, and Communicate openly"
From the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Read to learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
From the National Institute of Mental Health "This brochure presents information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis in young children, older children, teens, and adults, and treatments."
From the National Institute of Mental Health. Learn more about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, why it happens, and what works.
Read to learn about mental health stigma- what it is, how it can impact well-being, and how we can all take action to reduce it.
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.
