ParentGuidance.org
The mental health needs of children continue to capture the attention of our families, schools and communities. We are expanding access to resources that help address the social- emotional well-being of children.
ParentGuidance.org, a 24/7 online platform, helps parents promote mental health wellness and self-care. The Cook Center for Human Connection designed these resources to strengthen relationships vital to school communities.
Why is this important?
- In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency, noting increasing rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, and suicide among young people.
- More than 700,000 people in the West Virginia live in communities that do not have enough mental health professionals.
- Educators report increasing behavior challenges and classroom disruptions since the Covid-19 pandemic interrupted in-person instruction.
How is the support delivered?
West Virginia is the first state to offer the Cook Center’s comprehensive supports statewide. ParentGuidance.org works with schools and their communities to empower families to support the mental health needs of children. In West Virginia, there is now free access to an array of tools.
Coaching
Regular one-on-one parent coaching with cognitive behavioral health coaches.
Parenting Sessions
On-demand parenting sessions taught by licensed therapists.
Ask a Therapist
“Ask a Therapist,” a frequently updated question-and-answer forum.