Social Emotional Development and Mental Health
Links
- Advocacy, Inc.
Advocacy, Inc. believes all people have worth and dignity. We advocate for, protect and advance the legal, human and services rights of Texans, adults and children with disabilities.
- Division for Early Childhood Intervention
The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Division for Early Childhood Intervention is a statewide program for families with children, birth to three, with disabilities and developmental delays. ECI's mission is to assure that families with young children with developmental delays have the resources and support they need to reach their goals. Services are provided by a variety of local agencies and organizations across Texas.
- Mental Health America of Texas
Information on children and family mental health issues and education, Parents as Teachers (PAT) early childhood education project, and programs of Mental Health America of Texas, a nonprofit education and advocacy organization. The web site also includes information for families struggling with a parental mental illness and suicide and other mental health resources.
- Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (TACCRRA)
TACCRRA's mission is to build solutions for children that link parents, child care professionals, employers, and communities together. TACCRRA, a private non-profit organization that coordinates a statewide network of child care resource and referral agencies, is dedicated to enhancing the quality and availability of child care in Texas. TACCRRA is the lead agency for the Positive Behavioral Support Project (PBS), which offers training sessions and interventions to support a positive, proactive approach to children with challenging behaviors.
- Texas Association for Infant Mental Health (TAIMH)
TAIMH is dedicated to improving the quality of nurturing relationships for infants, young children, and their families. Activities include professional development, networking, and a quarterly newsletter. TAIMH offers endorsement for child and family providers through the TAIMH Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Based Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health. Chapters include the Hill Country, West Texas and North Texas Associations for Infant Mental Health.
- Texas Suicide Prevention Council and Mental Health of Texas
Information about suicide prevention, suicide prevention training and best practices in Texas, including national resources, sponsored by the Texas Suicide Prevention Council and Mental Health America of Texas.
