We thank you for taking the big step that led you to this page.
As parents, we know how hard it is to watch your child struggle with depression and mental illness. We hope these resources can be a help to you. If you know of ones we haven’t listed, please contact us.
We’ve included some of our favorite resources below, but we encourage you to do your own exploring of each site and to reach out to local and national resources that really speak to you. We know there’s no “one size fits all” solution to mental illness, but we hope to help as many people better understand it and get the help they need.
UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION AND MENTAL ILLNESS
Depression and mental illness aren’t a flaw in someone’s character, they’re a flaw in brain chemistry, and they can be better understood. Here are some resources we’ve found valuable.
LOCAL RESOURCES IN MONTANA
Nearby resources where you can reach help quickly near Laurel.
GET A FREE COUNSELING SESSION
Remember, you are not alone. Our community has resources to help those who are troubled and may have thoughts of suicide. Take this first step. Pastors and school counselors can offer a free voucher to children in Yellowstone County who are 18 or younger. Please use this link to contact us to request a free voucher. We know one visit will not solve the problem, but it can be a valuable first step to getting help.
NATIONAL RESOURCES AND MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
These are some of the most unique and valuable organizations fighting depression and suicide on a national-level. See what they have to say, and reach out for more help.
