Below is a list of Web site links/organizations and referral forms that you may find helpful.

In case of an emergency, parents need to seek help immediately from a hospital, doctor or mental health center — or call 911. For non-emergency concerns throughout South Dakota, call 1-800-377-0941

American Academy of Pediatrics — Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry — Promotes understanding of mental illnesses to remove the stigma associated with them; advance efforts in prevention of mental illnesses, and assure proper treatment and access to services for children and adolescents.

Avera Mental Health Resources — Behavioral Health Services includes in and outpatient care within Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center Sioux Falls

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation — The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is a parent-led, not-for-profit, Web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, pediatric bipolar disorder.

Mental Health America — Formerly known as the National Mental Health Association, Mental Health America is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives.

The NAMI Child & Adolescent Action Center (CAAC) — works to improve the lives of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses and their families through advocacy, support and education. We offer resources for parents, professionals and advocates on advocacy, support and education.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.

Sanford Behavioral Health — The Sanford Behavioral Health Clinic is part of a system that includes more than 100 clinics, 300 physicians and 24 hospitals.

Sioux Falls Mental Health Guide — This Guide was established to help the consumer more readily identify and select licensed/credentialed practitioners and agencies that provide a variety of mental health services in the Sioux Falls area.

South Dakota Suicide Prevention — Discover the basics of suicide prevention, learn more about school-based programs, or explore the tools communities might use in the battle against suicide.

South Dakota Voices for Children — Advocating for our children … healthy, educated, safe. The mission of South Dakota Voices for Children is to improve the lives of children through policy and program advocacy.

The Virtual Office of the Surgeon General — The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury.

Referral Forms

Letter to Clinicians — This is a letter to mental health clinicians informing them of the tools (Referral Form and Referral Feedback Form) for use with physicians.

Letter to Physicians — This is a letter to physicians informing them of the tools (Referral Form and Referral Feedback Form) for use with mental health practitioners.

Referral Form — This form is for use by physicians when working with children who they wish to refer to a mental health practitioner. By completing the form with the family and sending it to the mental health practitioner enables the physician to receive feedback from the clinician on the child who is referred and with the necessary consent given.

Referral Feedback Form — This form is for use by mental health practitioners when working with children who have been referred by physicians. It informs the referring physician of the status of the child who has been referred.