Help for parents of children with mental illness

Find Help, Parent Stories, and Support Forums

Looking for help for your child? It is frustrating, isn’t it? That is why I am starting this site, to help parents like you navigate the complex world of mental health care.

1. Search for providers in your area. (we are adding more everyday) 2. Submit a Provider you trust. 3. Rate a provider you’ve used 4. Share your struggle on our Support Forum  5. Know you are not alone, read our Parent Stories.

Only 1 in 5 children with a mental illness receives treatment. Let’s change that! 

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@Wit’s End does not endorse any of the providers listed on the site. 

Parent Stories

Christmas Past. Christmas Presents
21 Dec 2015

Christmas Past. Christmas Presents
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How Mental Illness Shapes Our Christmas About ten years ago, we had “The Best Christmas Ever!”  My kid’s declaration, not mine.  At the time we were still a family of four, their Dad... READ MORE

We are not alone.
30 Sep 2015

We are not alone.
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A note from a former colleague changes my life, and hers. Alone at my kitchen table trying to launch this huge project, sometimes I get overwhelmed and discouraged. Last week I received a note... READ MORE

Privately Saving Charlie
16 Sep 2015

Privately Saving Charlie
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My son Charlie suffers from what can be a life threatening chronic illness. As any mother would, I have dedicated my life to keeping my son alive, improving his condition and finding help... READ MORE

Why Michael Jordan is Wrong
19 Aug 2015

Why Michael Jordan is Wrong
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Michael Jordan hates labels. He rips them off of strangers in movie theaters and airplanes. And Michael Jordan is also right, clothing labels can be irritating and painful, but they can stop you... READ MORE