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Resources Suggested by Our Counselors and Staff

The following resources are suggested by our counselors and staff.  None of these resources were created by Aspen Family Counseling. The contents of the following websites and apps are property of the creators, and have no affiliation with Aspen Family Counseling. 

We hope you find them to be useful!

🛡️ Prevention & Crisis Support🚨

Prevention and Response Columbia County (PARCC)
A hub for mental health education, prevention programs, and county support services.
https://www.parccinfo.org/
 

Prevent Suicide Columbia County
Local efforts, events, and support to build a suicide-safer community.
https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/preventsuicide/Home/tabid/9349/Default.aspx
 

Prevent Suicide Wisconsin – 24/7 Crisis Numbers
Crisis line directory by county for urgent help anytime.
https://www.preventsuicidewi.org/county-crisis-lines
 

⚡ ADD/ADHD Resources 🎯

ADDITUDE Magazine
Expert tips, tools, and research-backed strategies for thriving with ADHD.
https://www.additudemag.com/
 

T.O.V.A.® (Test of Variables of Attention)
A computerized assessment that provides useful data when diagnosing attention difficulties.
https://tovatest.com/
 

😟 Anxiety Support & Education🧘

Anxieties.com
Free courses, videos, and step-by-step tools to manage anxiety.
https://anxieties.com/
 

Anxiety Canada
Evidence-based strategies and programs, including anxiety self-management apps.
https://www.anxietycanada.com/
 

Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Research, articles, and ways to connect with professionals specializing in anxiety and mood disorders.
https://adaa.org/
 

Anxiety Resource Center
Helpful links, articles, and ongoing support options.
https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/resources/helpful-links/
 

🧠👶 Child Mental Health & Parenting Tools🧩👨‍👩‍👧

Aha! Parenting
Gentle, psychology-based strategies for raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids.
https://www.ahaparenting.com/
 

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Professional guidance on diagnoses, treatments, and mental health development.
https://www.aacap.org/
 

Child Development Institute
Parenting advice, developmental milestones, and behavior guidance.
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/
 

Child Mind Institute
Articles, guides, and toolkits for child mental health challenges from top experts.
https://childmind.org/
 

Lives in the Balance
Collaborative problem-solving strategies to reduce challenging behaviors.
https://www.livesinthebalance.org
 

Love and Logic
Tools that teach responsibility and self-regulation through positive parenting.
https://www.loveandlogic.com
 

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Resources for understanding and supporting children affected by trauma.
https://www.nctsn.org/

The REACH Institute
Training and guidance for evidence-based pediatric mental health practices.
https://thereachinstitute.org/
 

👨‍👦 Family & Relationship Support❤️

Support for Stepdads
Advice, community, tools, and encouragement for navigating blended family life.
https://supportforstepdads.com/
 

Worry Wise Kids
Resources focused on helping children cope with excessive worry and anxiety.
https://worrywisekids.org/

🌧️ Depression & Mood Disorder Support💙

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Peer-led support groups, education, and wellness tools for living with mood disorders.
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
 

Families for Depression Awareness
Resources to help families support loved ones with depression or bipolar disorder.
https://www.familyaware.org/
 

MakeItOK
Campaign to end stigma and start open, honest conversations about mental illness.
https://makeitok.org/
 

National Network of Depression Centers
Research-backed information on treatment, resilience, and wellness programs.
https://nndc.org/
 

👁️‍🗨️ EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)🔁

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Directories, research, and education on EMDR therapy.
https://www.emdria.org
 

EMDR Institute, Inc.
Overview of EMDR, training resources, and clinical information.
https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/
 

🧠 General Mental Health🙂

The Mental Health Coalition
Collaborative advocacy group dedicated to ending the stigma around mental health.
https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/
 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Support groups, education programs, and a national helpline for individuals and families.
https://www.nami.org/Home
 

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Trusted research, data, and detailed information on mental health disorders.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
 

📱 Mental Health Apps & Digital Tools🛠️

Find comprehensive app libraries at:
MindApps.org: https://mindapps.org/Home
MindTools.io: https://mindtools.io/find-a-program/
 

Popular app options include:

  • Be Mindful Online — Structured mindfulness training

  • Calm — Meditation, sleep stories, relaxation

  • Calm Harm — Tools to resist or delay self-harm urges

  • Daylio — Simple mood and habit tracking

  • E-Couch — Web modules for depression, anxiety, trauma, & more

  • Headspace — Guided meditation for stress & focus

  • iMoodJournal — Mood tracking with insights

  • Insight Timer — Large library of free meditations

  • Mindshift — Anxiety management strategies

  • Pacifica — Stress & anxiety coping skills

  • Recovery Record — Eating disorder recovery support

  • Rise Up + Recover — Logging tools for eating disorders

  • Serenita — Stress reduction exercises

  • SHUTi — Insomnia treatment program

  • Stop, Breathe & Think — Mindfulness check-ins

  • Wildflower Mindfulness — Simple daily mindfulness practices
     

🕊️ Grief Support🕯️

Grief.com
Free videos, tools, and grief education from renowned specialists.
https://grief.com/free/
 

Mindfulness & Grief Institute
Workshops, guided practices, and resources for mindful healing through loss.
https://mindfulnessandgrief.com/
 

🚨 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lines📞

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Education, advocacy, research, and community events.
https://afsp.org/
 

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for immediate crisis support via text.
https://www.crisistextline.org/
 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988 (formerly 1-800-273-8255) for 24/7 emotional support.
https://988lifeline.org

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