Children’s Behavior and Emotions
Even little people can have big emotions. Children of all ages can struggle with mental health concerns. And everyone’s brain is wired a little differently. Getting help to give words to your child’s feelings or make sense of their behaviors can make a world of difference.
These programs can help families (and teachers!) understand and address emotional and behavioral challenges that arise in young children.
Durham Resources
ABC
A 10-session service for families with infants and toddlers, ABC helps to build the attachment and connection between parents and children under age 4
All Neurotypes
Celebrating and Honoring Neurodiversity through summer camps, play groups, and training programs.
Alliance Health Access and Information Center
Referrals to mental, substance abuse and behavioral health professionals for families with Medicaid or with no insurance; also serves as a 24/7 behavioral health crisis line
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
Evaluation, service coordination and intervention (therapies) for children 0-3 with suspected or confirmed developmental delays.
Duke Children’s Evaluation Center
Referrals, evaluation and short-term treatment for children and young adults experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges.
EChO Program at Exchange Family Center
Consultants work with childcare providers and families to support children 0-5 years’ old who have challenging behavior in the classroom.
El Futuro
Outpatient, culturally affirming mental health evaluations, therapy, and treatment in Spanish for adults and children ages 6+.
Exchange Family Center’s Family Support Program + Workshops
Parent coaching and family therapy to support a healthy family environment for kids 0-12.
Martha S. Urbaniak Clinic at the Center for Child & Family Health
Outpatient mental health clinic serving children of all ages who have experienced trauma and young children (2.5-6-year-olds) with challenging behavior.
Please note that there are a number of private mental health providers and clinics in our community with specialized training in assessing and treating young children’s emotional and behavioral needs.
This website does not currently maintain a directory of private providers. Please check out the programs above or contact your child’s doctor and insurance company for other referrals to a therapist that works with young children.