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Resources

For Immediate Crisis

Below we've included some resources that can provide immediate, accessible support. 

*If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911*

988

Call or text "988" for immediate mental health support. There is also a chat feature, find it below.  

HelpLine

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a number of resources for those seeking immediate help and support. You can call 1-800-950-6264, text “HelpLine” to 62640, or email them at helpline@nami.org.

Howard Center

The Howard Center Mental Health Urgent Care is a free and accessible space for adults (18+) that are experiencing a self defined mental health crisis and need immediate support. They are located at 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT and can be reached at 802-488-6482.

For LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project offers a chat feature that provides LGBTQ+ youth with a safe space to get help and support, find it below. 

For New Parents

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers support for new parents. Whether you need support while adjusting to parenthood, or you are struggling and need advice, you can call or text 833-852-6262.

For Support & Education

Here you can find various ways to obtain general information about mental health, local or virtual support, educational resources, and more!

SAMSHA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a number of resources surrounding mental health and substance use care. They have tools to find a local providers, information about types of treatment, and ways to help cover costs. Find more information here:

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers plenty of information about local organizations and support groups for people and families experiencing mental illness, as well as educational tools for identifying mental illness: Find more information here: 

Center
for the Developing Child

The Harvard Center for the Developing Child is an evidence based collection of resources about child development, including articles, podcasts, and a search feature to locate specific topics. Find more information here: 

Child Mind Institute 

The Child Mind Institute, Family Resource Center is a comprehensive website with educational information about early childhood development, parenting guides, and answers to many common questions. Find more information here: 

Trans Lifeline

The Trans Lifeline Resource Library offers an immense amount of resource options for transgender youth and adults alike. This includes safe hotline options, articles about a range of important topics, and more. Find more information here: 

For Educators

This section includes our current book, article, and media recommendations for educators and folks interested in developmental psychology and/or neuroscience alike! 

Books

  • The Psychology of the Child – Jean Piaget & Rachel Inhelder

  • Engaging the Rewired Brain – David A. Sousa

  • Brain Research and Learning Theory: implications to improve student learning and engagement – Perry R. Rettig and Toni M. Bailey

  • The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are (III) – Daniel J. Siegel

Scholarly Articles

"Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Neuroscience Training" - National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Board on Health Sciences Policy; Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders; Editors: Clare Stroud, Rapporteur, Sheena M. Posey Norris, Rapporteur, and Lisa Bain, Rapporteur (2021). 

"The Community-Engaged Lab: A Case-Study Introduction for Developmental Science" - Judy Liu, Scott Partington, Yeonju Suh, Zoe Finiasz, Teresa Flanagan, Deanna Kocher, Richard Kiely, Michelle Kortenaar, Tamar Kushnir (2021). 

Media

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