Resources
Practical Resources to Enhance Care and Partnerships
After exploring the PMHCA Technical Assistance Toolkit, use these evidence-based resources to deepen your work. This page complements the toolkit with additional tools, guidance, and training to support implementation, strengthen partnerships, and expand access to pediatric mental and behavioral health care.
- Suicide Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Clinical and community strategies for youth suicide prevention.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Strengthen ED-community connections and postvention planning.
- Pediatric Mental Health Minute: Screening Tools – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Educational video on pediatric screening tools.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Adapt for ED provider training sessions.
- Telehealth: Improving Access to Pediatric Health Care – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Guidance on integrating telehealth into pediatric care.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Develop consultation lines and telebehavioral workflows.
- Clinical Conversations – ACCESS Mental Health
- What it is: Monthly behavioral health learning sessions.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Ongoing education for ED providers.
- Substance Use Screening & SBIRT – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Pediatric SBIRT implementation guidance.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Improve ED screening and referral processes.
- EIIC EMS Clinician Resources
- What it is: Prehospital pediatric readiness tools.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Strengthen EMS–ED care coordination.
- EIIC ED Clinician Resources
- What it is: Webinars, simulations, and pediatric readiness tools.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Standardize ED behavioral health protocols.
- QuickStats – Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
- What it is: Visual data on healthcare trends and health IT use.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support ED education and system improvement efforts with data visuals.
- Suicide Research Symposium
- What it is: Annual conference on suicide prevention research.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Stay current on research and emerging practices.
- SAMHSA Data – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- What it is: Behavioral health datasets and reports.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Inform ED preparedness and education efforts.
- Creating an Emergency Plan for Telebehavioral Health – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- What it is: Telebehavioral crisis preparedness guidance.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Build emergency protocols into telehealth consultation lines.
- Improving Behavioral Health Care in the ED – Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- What it is: Framework for building coordinated behavioral health systems.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Develop consultation lines and ED-community systems of care.
- Telehealth for Behavioral Health Care – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- What it is: Operational telebehavioral health implementation guidance.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Build sustainable telehealth consultation models.
- National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Checklist and Toolkit – EMSC
- What it is: ED pediatric readiness assessment and improvement toolkit.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Identify gaps and guide protocol development.
- National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) Checklist and Toolkit – EMSC
- What it is: EMS pediatric readiness checklist and tools.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Align EMS and ED screening protocols.
- Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Visual tool identifying healthcare access barriers.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Identify gaps and target telehealth or consultation support.
- Barriers to Care Map – National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
- What it is: Visual tool identifying healthcare access barriers.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Identify gaps and target telehealth or consultation support.
- Promoting Optimal Development: Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders Through Developmental Surveillance and Screening – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: AAP guidance on early developmental screening and surveillance.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support ED developmental screening protocols and early intervention pathways.
- Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Behavioral and Emotional Problems – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: AAP roadmap for behavioral and emotional health screening.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Guide ED behavioral screening workflows with a family-centered focus.
- Partners For Kids: Pediatric Accountable Care in Ohio – Partners For Kids
- What it is: A coordinated pediatric accountable care model in Ohio.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Inform ED consultation and referral coordination models.
- Community Toolbox: Databases of Best Practices – Community Tool Box
- What it is: Database of evidence-informed community health interventions.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Identify proven strategies to strengthen community behavioral health systems.
- Community Toolbox: Best Change Processes – Community Tool Box
- What it is: Guidance on implementing sustainable community change efforts.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Inform structured behavioral health implementation planning.
- Community Toolbox: Services – Community Tool Box
- What it is: Capacity-building services for community health initiatives.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support assessment and planning for community behavioral health expansion.
- Wraparound Services – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- What it is: Framework for individualized, team-based supports across systems of care.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Strengthen coordination between ED providers, schools, and community partners.
- Ohio Department of Children and Youth – Ohio Department of Children and Youth
- What it is: Model for implementing wraparound supports in school settings.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Guide school-based collaboration and integrated student support planning.
- Wraparound Ohio – Wraparound Ohio
- What it is: Tools for team-based planning for youth with complex needs.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Develop coordinated care plans linking EDs, families, and schools.
- 988 Partner Toolkit – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- What it is: Outreach and implementation materials for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Promote crisis access pathways and align EDs with 988 services.
- Resources for Coping with School Tragedies and Community Violence – Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
- What it is: Crisis response and recovery tools for schools and communities.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Equip ED and community partners with trauma-informed crisis support strategies.
- 13 Reasons Why Clinician Toolkit – 13 Reasons Why
- What it is: Guidance for clinicians on addressing youth reactions to the series and suicide-related themes.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Educate ED providers on media influence and youth suicide risk discussions.
- Community Toolbox: Toolkits – Community Tool Box
- What it is: Practical guides for community assessment, planning, intervention, and advocacy.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Strengthen ED provider skills in community needs assessment and culturally responsive care.
- Social Media and Youth Mental Health Advisory – Vivek Murthy
- What it is: Advisory outlining social media’s risks and benefits for youth mental health.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Educate ED clinicians on digital influences impacting pediatric behavioral health.
- Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence – American Psychological Association
- What it is: Evidence-based recommendations for adolescent social media use.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support provider education on social media-related mental health concerns.
- Teen Mental Health Apps – Childhelp
- What it is: Curated list of mental health apps designed for teens.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Equip ED providers with digital tools to recommend to adolescents.
- AACAP Resource Centers – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- What it is: Condition-specific mental health resource hubs for children and adolescents.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Educate families, ED clinicians, and community partners on pediatric behavioral health topics.
- AACAP Facts for Families Guide – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- What it is: Concise fact sheets on common child and adolescent mental health conditions.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Provide families with accessible behavioral health education materials.
- AACAP and APA Parents’ Medication Guides – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- What it is: Medication guides explaining benefits, risks, and treatment considerations.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support informed family decision-making about psychiatric medications.
- AACAP Suicide Resource Center – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- What it is: Youth suicide prevention and risk identification resources.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Educate families and ED teams on suicide prevention and safety planning.
- Family Intervention for Suicide Prevention (FISP) Implementation Study
- What it is: Review of FISP implementation and outcomes in youth suicide prevention.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Inform integration of family-based suicide interventions into consultation services.
- Telehealth 101: Get Plugged in to Your Child’s Health – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Introduction to telehealth for families, including benefits and preparation tips.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Prepare families for telebehavioral consultations and remote crisis support.
- What Is HIE? – Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
- What it is: Overview of Health Information Exchange and secure electronic data sharing.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support development of secure data-sharing systems for coordinated pediatric care.
- HRSA Health Information Technology Training and Technical Assistance Center (HITEQ) – Health Resources and Services Administration
- What it is: Training and technical assistance to optimize EHR and health IT systems.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Educate ED partners on effective electronic documentation and data-driven care improvement.
- Health Information Technology – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Guidance on pediatric EHR implementation, patient portals, and health IT regulations.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Develop teleconsultation documentation systems tailored to pediatric needs.
- Critical Crossroads Toolkit – Health Resources and Services Administration
- What it is: Toolkit to help EDs manage pediatric mental health crises.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Implement structured crisis response protocols in emergency settings.
- County Funding Opportunities to Support Community Members Experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis – National Association of Counties
- What it is: Overview of funding streams for behavioral health crisis services.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Identify financial resources to strengthen ED crisis response systems.
- Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide – National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- What it is: Evidence-informed framework for immediate psychological support after crises.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Incorporate practical stabilization strategies into ED protocols and provider training.
- EIIC Telehealth Toolkit: Legislation and Policies
- What it is: Overview of telehealth laws, regulations, and implementation considerations.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Guide compliant telehealth consultation line development and educate ED teams on regulatory requirements.
- EIIC Telehealth Toolkit: Funding, Support and Reimbursement
- What it is: Summary of telehealth funding sources, reimbursement policies, and advocacy efforts.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Identify sustainable funding strategies for telebehavioral services and ED consultation models.
- Telehealth Readiness Assessment Tool – Maryland Health Care Commission
- What it is: Framework for assessing telehealth readiness across technology, training, and outcomes.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Evaluate and strengthen ED telehealth preparedness.
- Telehealth Resource Center Program – Health Resources and Services Administration
- What it is: Technical assistance and training support for telehealth implementation.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Provide ED providers with guidance to enhance telebehavioral services.
- Telehealth Implementation Playbook – American Medical Association
- What it is: Step-by-step guidance for launching and integrating telehealth services.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support ED integration of telebehavioral workflows.
- Telehealth Therapy with Youth Desk Guide – Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
- What it is: Practical strategies for conducting telehealth therapy with children and adolescents.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Inform the development of effective pediatric teleconsultation practices.
- EIIC PEAK: Suicide
- What it is: Expert-developed suicide screening videos, infographics, and assessment tools.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Educate ED providers and help design efficient suicide screening workflows in the ED.
- Behavioral Health Screening Tools
- What it is: Comprehensive list of suicide and behavioral health screening tools.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support ED care pathway development and consultation line screening processes.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) ASQ Toolkit
- What it is: Evidence-based suicide risk screening tool for youth and adults using yes/no questions.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Standardize suicide screening and improve ED efficiency.
- SAFE-T (Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage)
- What it is: Structured five-step suicide risk assessment framework.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Train ED providers on structured suicide risk assessment and triage.
- ASQ BSSA (Ask Suicide-Screening Questions Brief Suicide Safety Assessment)
- What it is: Curriculum for screening adolescents for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Develop ED-focused adolescent substance use screening workflows.
- The Adolescent Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Curriculum
- What it is: Evidence-based suicide risk screening tool for youth and adults using yes/no questions.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Standardize suicide screening and improve ED efficiency.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Mental Health Tools for Pediatrics
- What it is: Quick-reference table of pediatric mental health screening tools.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Guide ED providers in selecting appropriate screening tools.
- Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- What it is: Validated tool to assess suicidal ideation and behavior.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Use within consultation lines and ED suicide screening protocols.
- Linehan Risk Assessment and Management Protocol (LRAMP)
- What it is: Suicide risk assessment and management protocol.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Enhance suicide risk management workflows.
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Rating Scales
- What it is: Pediatric behavioral health rating scales for families and schools.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support community partner collaboration and early identification.
- #CrisisTalk – CrisisNow
- What it is: Learning community focused on crisis care best practices and collaboration.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Connect families and partners to broader crisis support networks.
- Child Mind Institute Emergency Resources – Child Mind Institute
- What it is: Guides for families navigating behavioral health emergencies.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Provide practical support materials to families during crises.
- Assessing Developmental Delays – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Parent guidance on identifying developmental delays and screening.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Support early identification and referral during ED or consultation encounters.
- Family Voices Telehealth Checklist & Worksheet – Family Voices
- What it is: Checklist to help families prepare for telehealth visits.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Equip families for successful pediatric telebehavioral appointments.
- CARES Telehealth 2020 Curriculum – Family Voices
- What it is: Webinar series teaching families how to use telehealth effectively.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Strengthen family engagement and telehealth readiness.
- A Guide to Promoting Health Care Workforce Well-Being During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic – Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- What it is: Strategies to support the healthcare workforce's well-being and reduce burnout.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Educate ED and EMS clinicians on resilience and mental health sustainability practices.
- Responder Self Care Strategies – Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
- What it is: Practical self-care guidance for responders and behavioral health professionals.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Promote stress management and resilience among ED teams managing pediatric crises.
- Payment Reform in the Patient-Centered Medical Home: Enabling and Sustaining Integrated Behavioral Health Care
- What it is: Analysis of payment models that support integrated behavioral health services.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Inform financial strategies to sustain telebehavioral consultation lines.
- Taking a Look at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Implementation One Year After Launch – KFF
- What it is: Review of 988 implementation, funding, and system performance.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Guide development of sustainable crisis response and funding models.
- Making It Safer: A Health Center’s Strategy for Suicide Prevention
- What it is: Case study on implementing consistent suicide assessment and intervention practices.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Strengthen standardized suicide prevention protocols within consultation services.
- Increasing Mental Health Engagement From Primary Care: The Potential Role of Family Navigation – American Academy of Pediatrics
- What it is: Strategies for integrating family navigators to improve mental health engagement.
- How PMHCA teams can use it: Enhance patient follow-through and engagement within consultation and referral pathways.