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Children's Behavioral Health Collaborative - Palm Beach County
A collaboration of five local mental health agencies that assess and treat children's serious behavioral, emotional or mental health problems
A collaboration of five local mental health agencies that assess and treat children's serious behavioral, emotional or mental health problems
An app, involving the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Palm Beach County School District, for students, parents, faculty and staff that that provides two-way communication to report threats and suspicious activity, as well as receive alerts, bulletins and news about security concerns
Justice services — violence prevention and support services, based in West Palm Beach, for at-risk adolescents and those involved in the juvenile justice system, including mentoring, the Intensive Home Detention Program and Back to a Future Youth Reentry Program
Youth Peer Mentoring Program — encourages independence by providing education, support and assistance to help teens with a mental health condition meet their full potential
A public, comprehensive and centralized web-based ‘virtual hub’ that helps Palm Beach County families navigate their child’s journey and more efficiently access resources and community-based programs and services.
Recovery program for assessment and treatment for alcohol and substance abuse
Highridge Family Center — Residential treatment center in West Palm Beach offering a three-month weekday program for troubled youth ages 11 to 16
Supporting cradle to career pathways for children and young adults with special needs, such as autism, ADHD and other learning challenges, including the Unicorn Village Academy, the Unicorn Connection Center and virtual program services
Anonymous online form to report bullying at school
This free support line is a state of Florida initiative to expand behavioral health services, such as peer-to-peer support, to current and former first responders throughout the southeast region. Services are available throughout Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. Every call is confidential and can be anonymous.
Organization based in Jupiter promoting the emotional well-being and drug-free living of children and adults in Palm Beach, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties
A national, privately funded website with information on substance-abuse addiction and rehabilitation, including how to find the best fit for treatments centers in your area
Offers support, free developmental and behavioral screenings, referrals to resources and care coordination to boost children's growth and development
A global hub to connect international autism communities with resources and services for children and their families. A 26-acre facility in Jupiter provides tuition-free education for ages 3 to 21 at two charter schools on The Els Center of Excellence campus.
Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency — provides free child development and social-emotional/behavioral screenings to Palm Beach County children through age 5 to determine if they're eligible for services funded by Children's Services Council
Palm Beach County North Intergroup — hotline, meetings and more based in West Palm Beach
SMART Couples — free programs to strengthen marriages and relationships, including premarital classes
Teen Outreach Program, a youth development program known as TOP that builds self-esteem, confidence and goal-setting among middle and high school students in Palm Beach County
Based in West Palm Beach, support, services and information for at-risk children and their families in South Florida
Teen hotline, including online chat from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Or, texting available 24 hours a day by texting your ZIP code to 898211.
Child-abuse prevention and family crisis management services based in West Palm Beach
CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) — support and counseling for families struggling with an unruly, truant or runaway preteen or teen
"Navigating a Mental Health Crisis" — a resource guide that outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs, de-escalation strategies, resources that may be available, and guidance on how to advocate for a person in crisis
Mentoring 4 Kids — free role-model program for children ages 6 to 14
Positive Parenting Program, known as Triple P, offers free seminars and one-on-one guidance to help families improve the parent-child relationship
School Counseling — fosters academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development
Programs and services to assist minorities in empowering youth, promoting financial stability, providing housing and counseling, encouraging community development and preventing crime
Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services — program for families struggling with an unruly, truant or runaway preteen or teen, providing counseling, residential shelter and referrals
Individual and family counseling
Mental health services in Delray Beach for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction
Behavioral Health Services — crisis assessment, prevention, education and support team
This counseling agency provides free Peer Support Groups for children, young adults, and adult caregivers after the death of a loved one. Groups are open to anyone who has lost a parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, or friend as a result of illness, accident, suicide, or homicide. Losses can be recent or in years past.
Common Sense Parenting — a six- to seven-week parenting course to improve family communication, discipline and relationships
Positive Parenting Program, known as Triple P — free seminars and one-on-one guidance to help families improve their parent-child relationships
The first full week of May every year, this national week encourages families and communities to unplug and engage with each other. The website by Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood supports local ideas and events to encourage playing outside and family activities without screens to improve mental and physical health.
Services, information and intervention related to eating disorders
First Step to Success — in-home early intervention services for children up to age 5 with mild developmental delays
Based in West Palm Beach, local information and services related to mental health, including support groups and an online screening test
Youth Services — local services and support for children, including mental health, education, summer and other programs
Family-to-Family — free 12-session course for caregivers of family members with severe mental illness
24-hour hotline, live chat service and website of crisis resources to support people in distress
Help Me Grow – information, guidance and developmental assessment of children up to age 8
A website dedicated to children's health, behavior and development, from The Nemours Center for Children's Health Media