NAMI Getting Your Child Mental Health Support and Accommodations in School page

As a parent or caregiver, it can be frustrating to watch your child struggle at school with behavioral, emotional, learning or attention issues and not know how to help them. Often, when children are grappling with emotional and behavioral challenges, these difficulties interfere with their school performance and functioning. As a result, they may need help — not just with their academics, but also to address their emotional needs.

Parent to Parent USA

A national organization that provides parent-to-parent support as a core resource for families with children who have a special health care need, disability, or mental health concerns. Through a one-to-one “match” system, experienced parents provide emotional support to families and assist them in finding information and resources. Their website offers a Parent-to-Parent program by State finder. 

Find your local NAMI

There are more than 600 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates across the country. Many NAMI affiliates offer an array of free support and education programs. Local NAMIs may be able to provide contact information for local social services, community services board, and other community services. To locate use the Find Your Local NAMI on our website.

Wings Across Alabama Warmline

A free, confidential, non-crisis peer support warmline available at 1-844-999-4647, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide Alabama callers and people from outside Alabama with emotional support. Their Warm Line Specialists are Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) who use their personal experiences living through various mental health challenges, homelessness, suicidal ideations, feeling overwhelmed, substance abuse, and loneliness to support callers. When you need someone to listen without judgement or criticism, they are available.