Children & Teens

Talk it Out Line: 800-258-5011
Helping parents and caregivers cope with the stress and increases needs resulting from caring for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When it builds up, talk it out.
Sponsored by the State of Connecticut

Talking With Children:
Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
By: SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
Tips for parents with older children at home
By: Caroline Miller, Child Mind Institute

Supporting Families During COVID-19 - Child Mind Institute
Offering Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians (10am and 4.30pm) &
Phone consultations for follow-up about Facebook Live events and other questions about the best way to manage kids at home

Simple Activites for Children and Adolescents

Activities for children and adolescents with no screen time
Activities with no screen time that require limited supplies
Activities that involve screen time
Activities that are calming or for quiet time