Resources.

Mental Health Information Sheets
Designed to support individuals and caregivers in understanding and managing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and behavioral disorders. Each resource offers accessible strategies, tools, and guidance for navigating mental health concerns:

Behavioral Disorders: Gain insight into Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) and explore tools like socioemotional skills training and parenting strategies.
Anxiety: Learn about common symptoms and treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Depression: Discover therapies like Behavioral Activation and resources for coping with persistent sadness or disinterest.
Trauma and PTSD: Access information on symptoms and the healing process after traumatic events.
Substance Use: Identify patterns of disordered use and learn skills to support sustainable recovery.

National and Arizona Mental Health Resources

Click here to view our comprehensive list of mental health and substance use resources to support individuals across different age groups and needs.

Helpful Skills: Tools and strategies such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, and behavioral activation to promote resilience and manage challenges.
Hotlines: A selection of emergency and support hotlines for immediate assistance, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Youth & Family Mental Health Resources: Local services offering crisis stabilization, therapy, and specialized programs for young people and families in Maricopa County.
Adult Mental Health Resources: Access to crisis intervention, counseling directories, and walk-in mental health care facilities.
Youth & Family Substance Use Resources: Programs providing substance use counseling, prevention services, and relapse support tailored for families and youth.
Adult Substance Use Resources: Comprehensive services including residential treatment, outpatient programs, and harm reduction resources.

For detailed information and additional support, reach out to these services directly.

Know Your Rights Overview

This resource provides critical information on navigating encounters with law enforcement and understanding your rights during police interactions. This information sheet is designed to empower individuals with knowledge of their rights and access to essential legal support resources. Key sections include:

Miranda Rights: Explanation of your constitutional right to remain silent, request an attorney, and refuse consent to searches.
Interactions with Police: Guidance on what to do if stopped on the street or in a vehicle, including how to assert your rights calmly and effectively, and insights into common law enforcement strategies.
Immigrant Rights: Information on protections for non-citizens, including how to handle immigration-related encounters with law enforcement or ICE.
Legal Aid: A directory of organizations in Maricopa County offering free or low-cost legal services for youth, immigrants, and vulnerable populations.

What protections exist for youth during law enforcement interactions?

Click here to view our list of state-level policies and practices.

The list details critical factors such as the upper age limit for juvenile questioning, requirements for counsel and parental presence, recording mandates, time limits, and prohibited interrogation techniques.
It provides insights into statutory laws, case precedents, and statewide/local initiatives aimed at protecting juveniles' rights during law enforcement interactions.