At Samara Family Services, our goal is to support your teen and your family in getting the help you need to heal, learn, and thrive. We’re committed to building healthier teens and happier families all across the country.
Navigating the ocean of parenting information—websites, blogs, books, articles—can be overwhelming and time-consuming, especially when your family needs help now. We’ve done the work to curate what works from the vast amount of resources and information available on teen mental, emotional and behavioral health. Below is a list of a few of our favorites to help you through moments of difficulty. We welcome your call to discuss your family’s needs and how we can help.
Does my teen need help now?
Begin the Journey
Find Out If Your Teen’s Situation Requires Urgent Action - Does My Teen Need Help Now?
How to Have Conversations About Motivation and Readiness to Change - The Readiness Ruler
Staying Safe
Starting with Strengths
Improving Communication
Researching Options Away from Home
Get help finding a therapeutic boarding school or residential treatment center. - Second Shelter, Haid & Donnelly
A guidebook for the journey to a happier, healthier relationship with your struggling child - Journey of the Heroic Parent, Brad Reedy
For parents wanting to ensure successful treatment and transition back home from residential or wilderness programs. - Not By Chance, Tim Thayne
Healing the Whole Family
A guide for parents willing to take an honest look at their own patterns and do the hard work of healing the family as a whole unit. - The Parallel Process - Krissy Pozatek, MSW
Crisis Support Services
Suicide Hotline: If you or a loved one need immediate, free 24/7 support, call 988. Text messaging 24/7 is available by texting 988. For 24/7 chat, go to 988lifeline.org/chat.
Mental Health First Aid - A skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) “Navigating a Mental Health Crisis Guidebook” - A resource guide for those experiencing a mental health emergency, created by the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (Free, 24/7 chat support with trained counselors)