Elementary School

BEACON is a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs. It's common for young people to struggle with behavioral and/or mental health challenges. Please know you are not alone, and neither is your child. We are here to help. Visit the BEACON Portal at: https://beacon.illinois.gov/

Below are resources specific to Elementary Students and their needs.  The Parent/Guardian and Teacher pages have a multitude of other resources specific to various mental health topics.

• Illinois School Board of Education School Wellness Mental Health Page
• National Alliance on Mental Illness "Kids" Resources Page
• PACER Children's Mental health and Emotional or behavioral Disorder Project Featured Resources (videos)
• On Our Sleeves Mental Wellness Guides for Elementary School-Aged Children
• The Imagine Project Downloadable Journals
• The Mood Crew- Pintables for Children to lean about different feelings and emotions
• NIH: Mental Health Tools for Elementary Students
• 30 Mental Health Activities and Videos for Kids