Family Guide: Mental health concerns

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Start Talking Before They Start Drinking

Use of alcohol at an early age may cause problems later in life. Kids who drink alcohol before age 15 are five times more likely to have alcohol problems as adults than those who first drink at age 21 or older.

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) National Mental Health Information Center: 1-800-789-2647; 1-866-889-2647(TDD) (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST)
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center Mental Health Services Locator

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For more information about culturally sensitive services, call the Office of Minority Health Resource Center at 1-800-444-6472, or TDD at 301-230-7199.

SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) National Toll-Free Help Lines. Help lines from a number of different organizations.

SAMHSA's (CMHS)
- Children's and Adolescents' Mental Health
- Research, Training, and Technical Assistance Centers
Helpful organizations
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Mental Health Association
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

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Last updated on 1/24/07

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