For Parents and Caregivers: Child Trauma Resources
Child trauma is more common than you know. The good news is that treatment works, and recovery is possible. You and your child can overcome and heal after traumatic situations and events. Our child trauma resources for parents and caregivers give you a place to start.
Need Help?
Do you feel sad or scared? We’re here to help:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Massachusetts Statewide Crisis Services Directory
Call: 1-877-382-1609
The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth
United Way 211 Helpline for community services
LINK-KID: A Centralized Referral Service for Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments
Please note: LINK-KID eligibility guidelines have changed.
We are currently accepting referrals for:
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- Youth ages 16-25
- Youth residing in Worcester
- Youth involved with a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) or the Office of the District Attorney (DA)
- Youth in foster care
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Make a referral for an Eligible Youth
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- Call: 1-855-LINK-KID (1-855-546-5543) to speak to someone about getting help. Callers who are deaf or hard of hearing can use MassRelay 7-1-1 to access LINK-KID.
- Email: CTTCreferral@umassmed.edu
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Mental Health and Child Trauma Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Our Resilience Through Relationships initiative promotes resilience skills in children and their caregivers. Our resources support families as they parent children who have experienced trauma. Explore our resources:
Support Child and Perinatal Mental Health Care
Our goal is to improve the standard of child and perinatal (during pregnancy and up to 1 year after delivery) mental health care across the U.S.