Evidence-based resources for children, teens, adults, parents, and professionals.
An online course teaching parents how to help an anxious child at home.
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Self-paced e-learning for kids 7-13, based on Coping Cat principles.
Learn MoreCamp Cope-A-Lot has been used in hospitals, clinics, and homes for two decades, helping tens of thousands of young people across the U.S. access evidence-based care they otherwise may not have reached.
A reading list for children and teens, organized by age.
Books to Empower those who support Children & Teens
“One of the greatest sources of stress for parents is feeling unable to help their kids with stress. Thankfully, two leading experts have written an informative, practical book that will make it easier to support children with anxiety and depression.”
“This timely masterpiece gives parents the tools to prevent, address, and overcome childhood anxiety. It's the closest thing to having the greatest minds in the field by your side, coaching every step.”
“Packed with practical activities that translate proven strategies into language kids find engaging. Every child who struggles with anxiety should check out this book.”
“Khanna and Ledley guide parents through resilience-building exercises with warmth and clarity. This is an invaluable resource for families facing ‘what if’ worries.”
Printed Coping Cat Manuals and Workbooks are available for purchase from our partners at Workbook Publishing Inc.
The original Coping Cat Workbook by Philip Kendall is the gold-standard psychotherapy treatment for anxiety in children. Sixteen therapy sessions promote coping skills for dealing with anxiety.
Based on the Coping Cat, The CAT Project: CBT for Anxiety in Teens provides sixteen sessions for individual cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) for anxiety in older adolescents (14-17 years of age) using a workbook format.
Created as a group treatment designed to be implemented in K-8 schools, CATS is a CBT program for students that has been proven effective in randomized controlled trials.
Articles and clinical insights from our team on treating and understanding pediatric anxiety and OCD.
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We've curated some of the organizations and resources we most often recommend to families, clinicians, and educators. These external resources are provided for informational purposes; inclusion does not constitute endorsement.
Trusted information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and finding care.
Science-backed resources for anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
Fact sheets and resources based in evidence for mental health.
Videos and workshops on evidence-based treatment from APA Div. 53.
From the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth, and Families.
Research-based information about mental health conditions and psychotherapy.
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Research updates and provider & support group search for BFRBs.
If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support. In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, call 911. These are crisis services across Pennsylvania. Numbers and services change often, and while we do our best to keep this list updated, a call first is recommended to check before proceeding. Your county crisis line (dial 211) should be able to give you the most up to date information.
| Resource | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Immediate danger to life, or a medical emergency |
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988 | 24/7, anywhere in the country. In Chester County, calls from a cell phone route to the local crisis center; texts go to the national center |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME or PA to 741741 | 24/7, text only. Both keywords reach the same counselors |
| Your county crisis line | Dial 211, or see the state list | Every Pennsylvania county runs a 24/7 crisis line with a mobile team. Find yours in the Pennsylvania county crisis services list |
| PA Support & Referral Helpline | 1-855-284-2494 | Statewide support for emotional distress that is not an emergency |
| Resource | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County: Valley Creek Crisis Center, Exton | 610-280-3270 | 24/7 phone line and mobile crisis team for children, teens, and adults. Walk-in 7 AM to 11 PM. Free to Chester County residents |
| Delaware County: Crisis Connections Team | 1-855-889-7827 | 24/7 mobile crisis team for all ages, free to Delaware County residents. Comes to homes, schools, hospitals, and other community settings |
| Montgomery County: Mobile Crisis | 1-855-634-4673 | 24/7 and free to anyone currently in Montgomery County, not only residents. Phone support or an in-person team. Also reachable as 1-855-634-HOPE |
| Montgomery County Emergency Service, Norristown | 610-279-6100 | 24/7 crisis hotline and walk-in for psychiatric and substance use emergencies |
| Philadelphia Crisis Line | 215-685-6440 | 24/7. Dispatches mobile crisis teams for both adults and children. Any child or teen living in Philadelphia is connected to a Children's Mobile Crisis Team through this line, regardless of insurance |
| Resource | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County: resolve Crisis Services 333 N. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh |
1-888-796-8226 | 24/7, 365 days, free to all Allegheny County residents. Phone, walk-in with no appointment, or a mobile team that travels anywhere in the county. Also reachable as 1-888-7-YOU-CAN |
| Allegheny County children and teens: CACTIS | 1-888-796-8226 | The children and adolescent arm of resolve, free to all young Allegheny County residents. Intake line 412-864-5065 |
| Outside Allegheny County | Dial 211 | Use your own county crisis line from the Pennsylvania county crisis services list. Every county has one, staffed around the clock |
Two psychiatric emergency centers built specifically for children serve the Philadelphia region. Outside those, a child is evaluated at a general emergency department or through the county mobile crisis team.
| Center | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CHOP Behavioral Health and Crisis Center 501 S. 54th St., Philadelphia |
445-428-5800 | 24/7 walk-in. Evaluates children ages 5 to 17. Open to any child or teen 18 and under in the Philadelphia area, including the suburbs, regardless of insurance or severity. Roughly 30 to 40 minutes from the Main Line |
| Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center 3300 Henry Ave., Falls Two Building, 3rd Floor |
215-878-2600 | 24/7. Also reachable at 844-211-4652 |
| Anywhere else in Pennsylvania | Dial 211, or see the state list | Call the county mobile crisis team first. They can evaluate at home and direct you to the right emergency department if one is needed, which often avoids an unnecessary ER wait. Find your county in the Pennsylvania county crisis services list |
Verified September 2026. This list is provided for convenience and is not a referral or endorsement. The OCD & Anxiety Institute does not provide emergency or after-hours crisis coverage.