Guide to Finding Helpful Resources for NYS Families of Teens and Young Adults with Behavioral Health Challenges

To-Do	Resources
Find Office of Mental Health resources	Resources to get started in your community: goo.gl/i6Hn4u goo.gl/W8H87P OMH’s searchable directory of New York State mental health programs by type, location, and service: goo.gl/WqHp1K
Educate yourself about substance use disorder and the types of care available	General information about substance use disorder treatment along with answers to frequently asked questions about treatment options and additional resources: goo.gl/EZVYuq NYS recovery resources: goo.gl/une8w3
Learn about transition resources in NYS	Helpful transition resources from NYS Department of Mental Health: goo.gl/MdSEQ9 Multiple Systems Navigator has a wealth of information, tips, and guidance for transition across systems in NYS: goo.gl/Ewwkkn Directory of Transition and Youth Services Statewide Team at ACCES-VR: goo.gl/yxRa49 Guide to using ACCES-VR transition services: goo.gl/4hNQrK NY Mental Health Association guide for Transition Age Youth: goo.gl/isbUaS
Find family support and resources	Local resources directories from Regional Parent Advisors: goo.gl/NhwCQd Contact your NYS OMH Regional Parent Advisor to fnd out about family support services within your region: www.ftnys.org/parent-advisors The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a national leader in advocacy for people with mental illness. Find your local afliate here: www.naminys.org/nys/afliates-county Families Together in NYS is a family-run organization that represents families of children with social, emotional, behavioral, and cross-systems challenges: www.ftnys.org In New York City, the Mental Health Association’s Family Resource Centers work to reduce the isolation of parenting a child with mental health challenges: goo.gl/wIWJw8