HarfordTalks

Harford is Talking - Are You?

No matter where you are, it is always a good time to talk to your kids about difficult situations, including the subject of substance use and mental health.  Within this site, you will find questions and tips to ask your children such as what they know about these topics, how to practice refusal skills in difficult situations, and what you as a parent should know about your child's mental health including the topic of youth suicide and when to seek help.  Click on the bubbles and images or any of these links to Start the Conversation, find the Answers to the Hard Hitting Questions Your Child Asks, and important Resources to go to when you need more help.

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Your Child and Suicide speech bubble button
Tips for your childs Mental Wellness speech bubble button
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Suicide Hotline numbers - 988 or 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
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Suicide Second leading cause of death in children 10 to 14 with sad girl
Stressed billboard link to "your child and stress" web page
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