Postpartum Depression Support:
Always contact your obstetrician if you feel you may be suffering from postpartum depression.
For a short questionnaire to help you decide if you may be suffering from postpartum depression, go to:
http://psychology-tools.com/epds/
For local postpartum depression support groups, please call (919) 454-6946
Developmental Concerns:
Children’s Developmental Services Agency:
For children age 0-3 with special developmental needs (including speech, occupational, or physical therapy), visit this site and scroll down to find your local CDSA Office. CDSA is a service of the public school system, and will provide you with a free, comprehensive developmental evaluation and access to early intervention services.
Wake County CDSA: (919) 662-4600 Ext. 239
Wake County Preschool Services:
For children age 3-5 with special developmental needs who live in Wake County, contact Wake County Preschool Services for a free, comprehensive evaluation for special educational needs:
https://wakesmartstart.org/
Phone: (919) 851-9550
Project Enlightenment:
For guidance regarding toddler and preschool behavioral concerns, contact Wake County Project Enlightenment. Services include daycare and preschool behavioral consultation, developmental screening, parent behavioral workshops, and individual parent behavioral counseling:
http://projectenlightenment.wcpss.net
(919) 856-7774
Autism:
For community resources for children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder, contact:
University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program
http://www.teacch.com
North Carolina Autism Society
http://www.autismsociety-nc.org
If you are concerned that your child may have symptoms of autistic spectrum disorder, please talk to your child’s doctor.
You can also download a free screening tool for autism in toddlers at:
ADHD:
For information and support for children and adolescents with ADHD, contact:
If you are concerned that your child may have symptoms of ADHD, please discuss your concerns with your child’s doctor. If needed, please consider completing these rating scales:
NICHQ Vanderbilt ADHD Assessment Scale for both parents and teachers
Weight Problems:
For concerns about your child’s weight and fitness, contact:
Mental Health Crisis:
The following community resources are available for urgent mental health crises for children and adolescents. For non-urgent mental health concerns, please contact our office for specific advice, guidance, and referrals.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
This is the first number you should call if you or a loved one is experiencing any mental health crisis. Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can connect you with the services you need. Please call 911 if the crisis involves a medical emergency.
The Hope Center for Youth & Family Crisis - 400 West Ransom St, Fuquay Varina
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
or
Monarch Behavioral Health Urgent Care- 319 Chapanoke Rd, Suite 102, Raleigh
M-Th: 8 am - 10 pm
Fri: 8 am - 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 8 am - 5 pm
