Mental health for youth

Finding low- or no-cost mental health resources for young people can be difficult. To expand resources, Butte 2-1-1 launched MentalHealth4Youth.net in May. It’s a searchable guide to mental health providers who serve children under the age of 18. “No one has to struggle alone or in isolation, help is available,” says Tara Sullivan-Hames, the director of Butte 2-1-1. “This new website as well as the 2-1-1 telephone helpline serve as connecting points for people to find support when they need it.” The informative website was created in partnership with the Butte County Department of Public Health and covers a wide range of mental health needs for children and teens including suicide prevention, play therapy, grief support groups, behavior disorders, autism resources, developmental concerns, psychiatric disorders, anger management programs and violence.