Featured Resources
Art as a Therapeutic Tool
Youth at our agencies often engage in art projects as part of treatment, education, or recreation while in our care. Here are some inspiring pieces created by our talented youth.
Poetry Slam
From acrostic to free verse, a variety of poetic styles help us explore our feelings with freedom and confidence.
Daily Reflection
Use this sheet to check in on yourself and reflect on the things that support your mental health and well-being each day.Additional Resources
Suicide Prevention Tip: Coping with Stress
Help kids identify ways to cope with stress, relax, and practice resilience in the face of difficult events.
Suicide Prevention Tip: Connection
Connection is incredibly important for kids’ health and well-being. Help your child identify people in their lives they can look to for help.
How Do I Best Support My Child Who Is Grieving Their Friend Who Died by Suicide?
My teenage son's friend committed suicide and my son is having a really hard time. We haven’t talked together about suicide in the past, and I am not sure what approach to take to have these difficult conversations. How do I start the conversation and how do I best support him at this time?
Hope Notes
Our handout provides ready-to-use notes with inspirational sayings to share with others and to start spreading hope.
Back-to-school tips with Luke Spiegelhoff
As the new school year begins some kids are very excited and others might start to get anxious. Luke Spiegelhoff, Nexus-FACTS Clinical Director, provides tips on how you can help your child cope with anxiety.
Back-to-school tips with Brad Franklin
As families prepare for the new school year, tune in with Head Principal Brad Franklin at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School for tips on how to help kids adjust!
Last Minute To-Do's Before Back-to-School
Summer vacation will soon be over and the new school year will begin. There are many ways to help get your family off to a great start in the new school year by scheduling doctor appointments early, creating a routine, getting organized, and building a partnership with your child's teacher.
Mental Health in the Classroom
This guide provides talking points and tips for teachers who may have students struggling with their mental health in the classroom.
