Immediate Resources | Child Guidance & Family Solutions

Individual Early Childhood Mental Health Consultations

Are you concerned about the behavior of a young child? Our trained Early Childhood Consultants can advise you by phone, virtually via Zoom, or in person. We will assess needs, link your family to…

Resources for Social Unrest

Child Guidance & Family Solutions is standing by to provide mental health assistance to City of Akron residents and others who become concerned about recent events surrounding the Jayland Walker…

How Children Respond to Anxiety (video)

Join CG&FS therapist Pam Miller-Crooks to discuss the affects of stress and anxiety on the lives of children. Learn how to identify anxiety in young children and strategies to help children cope…

988 – the New National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

On July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will have a new number – 988. 988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number—it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and…

Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events

After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what they should say to children and what’s best not to share with them. Learn ways the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends caregivers…

Once I was very, very scared

A little squirrel announces that he was once very, very scared until he finds out that he is not alone. This story is a great resource to help children learn how to respond to fear through supportive…