The New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP).

NYSPEP supports and promotes quality parenting education, parenting educators, communities, and parents.

Find a parent educator here or more information on how to become a parent educator.

https://www.nyspep.org/

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Families Together in New York State

Families Together in New York State represents, supports and advocates for youth and families voice in policy and systems change to ensure an equitable and inclusive journey that fosters belonging, wellness, and empowerment for all.
Providing New York families with support and advocacy.

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Project TEACH Parent and Family Resources: Project TEACH Parent and Family Resources: Information for parents about mental wellness at different stages of a child/youth's development and the typical questions that may be asked in a child's wellness visit with their pediatrician. All printable materials are available in English as well as the six most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English Proficiency in the State of New York.  https://projectteachny.org/parent-and-family-page/

Zero to Three: Website on early childhood learning and activity tips. www.zerotothree.org

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HEARS Family Line

OCFS HEARS Family Line
(Help, Empower, Advocate, Reassure and Support)
1-888-55HEARS ( 1-888-554-3277 )
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nutrition and Resources (WIC)

Healthy food is just one way WIC helps families. WIC also provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and connections to community resources during pregnancy and to new moms, infants, and kids under 5. Check out WIC’s new “Chat with Wanda” for an easy three-minute screening.

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Mental Health

Mental Health and Wellness Information

Resources to help New Yorkers understand mental wellness, cope with everyday stress, and stay resilient.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/publications/

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Be Well – Your Wellness. Your Way.
Be Well is here to help all New Yorkers learn about mental health topics like wellness, resilience, stress, and trauma. This website offers tips and strategies to support your mental wellness and navigate tough times.

https://bewell.ny.gov/

 

Mental Health is Health
This initiative aims to normalize conversation, create a connection to resources and inspire action on mental health.

https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/

 

Transition Age Youth
A compilation of resources for young people transitioning to adulthood, their families and service providers.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/consumer_affairs/transition_youth/resources/

 

Youth Power!
Working to ensure young people have meaningful involvement on all levels of the services they receive.

https://www.ftnys.org/youthpower/

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Substance Abuse Prevention

Talk2Prevent: A number of resources for parents grouped under three categories: Connecting, Communicating, and Consequences. https://talk2prevent.ny.gov

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Know the Facts Campaign: Awareness materials on addiction and treatment. Available in Spanish and English. https://combataddiction.ny.gov/resources