Leveraging Our Tools to Help Children
This Resource Hub reflects our commitment to supporting those who serve children by offering useful information, practical tools, and proven best practices. We invite parents, educators, service providers, and community members to explore these resources, share them with others, and join us in building a culture of collaboration that benefits our children today and for generations to come.
Appalachian Ohio Child & Family Health Data Dashboard
A comprehensive source for Appalachian Ohio community health data, featuring 200+ indicators. This site helps healthcare providers, policymakers, schools, and community leaders address health inequities and improve youth well-being across the region.
Food Pantry Resource List
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Scan the QR code or visit freshtrak.com to be directed to your closest food pantry.
Videos
Policy Briefs
Explore our policy briefs below, each available in PDF format for easy reading. Inside, you’ll discover data-driven insights and recommendations that can help shape effective advocacy efforts for the children of our region.
Behavioral Health Symposium presentations
Watch videos of our past symposium presentations below or on our YouTube account.
Newsletters
Keep up to date with the Appalachian Children Coalition. View our past newsletters below.
Mental Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Below is a selection of available and free resources:
ParentGuidance: on demand courses addressing parent concerns
Quick video on suicide risk factors and how to respond
Quick video on suicide risk factors
Quick video on how to support your child's well-being
The Kids Mental Health Foundation: helpful articles and activities to strengthen your child's wellbeing
Crisis Resources
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 (call, text, or chat) and ask for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS).
MRSS is a statewide behavioral health crisis support for youth ages 20 and under. You define the crisis. If it feels like one, call 988 and ask for MRSS. There is no cost to use MRSS; you do not need insurance.
Crisis Text Line: Text “start” to 741-741
National Help Line for Substance Abuse: 800-662-4357
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
NowMattersNow: online support groups for anyone experiencing distress
SeizeTheAwkward: resource for having hard conversations and strategies for self-care