Mental Health Resources & Support
You don’t have to figure everything out alone. Below are trusted resources for crisis support, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ support, children and families, trauma, grief, and everyday mental health needs.
These resources are provided for education and support and do not replace individualized medical or psychiatric care.
Crisis & Immediate Support 🚨
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support. Support is available for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health crises, or substance-use concerns.
Crisis support and mental health resources for LGBTQ+ young people.
Peer support created by and for transgender and questioning people.
Education, resources, and support for LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies.
Resources supporting equitable, affirming healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.
ADHD & Neurodivergence 🧠
Education, support, and evidence-based resources for children and adults with ADHD.
Resources developed from an autistic self-advocacy perspective, with an emphasis on inclusion, accessibility, and disability rights.
Practical, evidence-based information about children’s mental health, ADHD, anxiety, behavior, learning differences, and parenting.
Resources developed from an autistic self-advocacy perspective, with an emphasis on inclusion, accessibility, and disability rights.
Practical ADHD information and tools for organization, executive functioning, relationships, parenting, and everyday life.
Children, Teens & Family Support 👪
Practical, evidence-based information about children’s mental health, ADHD, anxiety, behavior, learning differences, and parenting.
Educational resources to help families understand childhood and adolescent mental health conditions, treatment options, medications, and when to seek professional care.
Resources for parents navigating ADHD, learning differences, executive functioning challenges, school accommodations, IEPs, and 504 plans
Information and advocacy resources for families of children with disabilities, including education rights, school supports, and special education.
Information for children, teens, parents, and caregivers about recognizing, preventing, and responding to bullying and cyberbullying.
*For parents: A child struggling emotionally or behaviorally is not automatically a “bad kid,” and overwhelmed parents are not automatically doing something wrong. Understanding what is driving the behavior is often the first step toward changing it.
Emergency Services 🏥
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, has a life-threatening medical or psychiatric emergency, or cannot remain safe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Crisis Text Line 📱
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
LGBTQIA+ & Gender-Affirming Support 🏳️🌈
🌱 Trauma, Grief & Healing
Educational information about trauma, PTSD, treatment options, coping strategies, and resources for individuals and families.
Trauma-informed resources for children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and professionals.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Trauma-informed resources for children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and professionals.
Dougy Center
Grief support and resources for children, teens, young adults, and families experiencing a death or significant loss.
What’s Your Grief
Practical grief education, coping tools, and resources for understanding the very non-linear process of grieving.
Healing doesn’t have a deadline. Trauma and grief can affect sleep, mood, relationships, concentration, physical health, and how safe the world feels. Support is available, and treatment should meet you where you are rather than where someone thinks you “should” be.
Educational Use: These resources are intended for general education and support. They do not replace individualized medical or psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services.
📥 Free Guides & Downloads
Practical tools you can save, print, or use between appointments. These resources are designed to make mental healthcare a little easier to understand and navigate.
📋 First Psychiatric Visit Checklist
What to bring, medication information to gather, questions to consider, and what to expect at your first appointment.
.💊 Psychiatric Medication Tracker
Keep track of medications, doses, benefits, side effects, previous medication trials, and questions for your next appointment.
🧠 ADHD & Executive Function Toolkit
Simple strategies for planning, task initiation, time management, organization, forgetfulness, and the infamous “I walked into this room for a reason” phenomenon.
🛟 Personal Mental Health Safety Plan
A structured worksheet for identifying warning signs, coping strategies, supportive people, professional resources, and steps to take when safety concerns increase.
🌡️ Mood & Symptom Tracker
Track mood, anxiety, sleep, energy, concentration, medications, and other symptoms over time to help identify patterns.
🌱 Grounding & Coping Skills Guide
Simple grounding, breathing, sensory, and emotional-regulation techniques for anxiety, panic, trauma responses, and overwhelming moments.
👪 Parent Guide: Preparing Your Child for a Psychiatric Visit
Tips for preparing for an evaluation, gathering school and treatment records, discussing medications, and helping children know what to expect.
Mental Health, Without the Clinical Jargon
Real conversations about mental health, neurodivergence, identity, relationships, grief, burnout, and everything that makes being human unnecessarily complicated.
These articles are designed to educate, challenge outdated ideas, and help you better understand yourself or someone you care about.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions are normal. Getting clear answers about your care should be, too. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about working with Heffron Health & Wellness.
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Description text goes hereHeffron Health & Wellness accepts several commercial insurance plans. Coverage varies by insurance company and individual plan, so benefits and eligibility should be verified before your appointment. Self-pay options are also available.
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Description text goes hereHeffron Health & Wellness provides psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. Services are available for patients ages 3 and older, with treatment individualized based on age, developmental needs, symptoms, and clinical appropriateness.
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Description text goes hereBoth. Heffron Health & Wellness provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy based on each patient’s individual needs. Some patients may benefit from ongoing therapy with a dedicated therapist in addition to psychiatric care. When appropriate, recommendations or referrals for additional therapy services may be provided.
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Item descriptionAppointments are reserved specifically for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice whenever possible. Late cancellations and missed appointments may be subject to a fee in accordance with the practice’s cancellation policy and applicable insurance requirements. Emergencies and unexpected circumstances are considered individually.
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Item descriptionMedication refill requests should be submitted through the patient portal whenever possible. Please request refills before your medication runs out and allow adequate time for processing. Some medications, particularly controlled substances, may require a scheduled follow-up appointment before a new prescription can be issued. Refills are provided based on clinical appropriateness, medication monitoring requirements, and applicable prescribing regulations.
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Item descriptionNot always. Laboratory testing depends on your medical history, symptoms, current medications, and the medication being considered. When laboratory monitoring is clinically indicated, your provider will discuss what testing is needed and why.
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Controlled medications may be prescribed when clinically appropriate after a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Prescribing decisions are individualized and may require additional records, prescription-monitoring review, laboratory testing, drug screening, treatment agreements, or ongoing follow-up. An appointment does not guarantee that a specific medication will be prescribed.
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Item descriptionAbsolutely. Patients are encouraged to discuss medications that have helped previously, medications they are interested in, or treatments they would prefer to avoid. Your provider will review those preferences along with your symptoms, history, diagnoses, potential risks, and treatment options. A request for a particular medication does not guarantee that it will be prescribed.
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Yes. Telehealth psychiatric services are available to eligible patients located in Arizona at the time of the appointment. Certain clinical situations may require in-person evaluation, additional monitoring, or referral to another level of care.
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Your initial psychiatric evaluation is more than a quick symptom checklist. We review your current concerns, psychiatric and medical history, medications, previous treatments, sleep, functioning, safety, substance use when relevant, family history, and treatment goals. Together, we develop an individualized treatment plan based on your needs.
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Initial psychiatric evaluations generally require more time than follow-up visits because we are getting to know you, your history, and your treatment goals. Follow-up appointment length varies depending on clinical needs and whether psychotherapy is included with medication management.
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Absolutely. Heffron Health & Wellness provides inclusive, affirming psychiatric care. Sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, relationship structure, neurodivergence, and individual differences are approached with respect and without judgment.
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Yes. Evaluation and treatment may include ADHD and concerns associated with neurodivergence across different stages of life. Treatment focuses not only on symptoms, but also on functioning, strengths, individual needs, and practical strategies that work in real life.
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Heffron Health & Wellness is an outpatient psychiatric practice and is not an emergency or crisis-response service. If you are experiencing an immediate psychiatric or medical emergency, are in immediate danger, or cannot remain safe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In the United States, you may also call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.