SAMHSA
US authority on mental health, wellbeing, and recovery resources.
Visit SAMHSA →Open via USA.gov if the main site does not load →Trusted Sources & Organizations
Every link below is a publicly available, reputable source. Rootwork paraphrases their guidance — visit the originals for full detail.
How to use this directory
These organizations are the foundation of everything on Rootwork. We read their public materials, paraphrase the parts most relevant to employment, and link back to the originals so you can explore further.
We group them by what they offer:
- Crisis and mental health support — SAMHSA, 988 Lifeline
- Understanding early experiences — CDC ACE Study, NCTSN, NCBI/PubMed, Psychology Today
- Employment and workforce programs — WorkforceGPS, NYEC, National Fund, Mobility Mentoring, JAN
- Supportive workplace culture — CTIPP Toolkit, BSR
If a link does not load in your region, some entries include an alternate path. All of these resources are free to access.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support by call, text, or chat — available 24 hours a day.
Visit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline →Learn more via SAMHSA →NCTSN
National Child Traumatic Stress Network — resources for young people, families, and educators.
Visit NCTSN →CDC — ACE Study
Foundational research on early childhood experiences and lifelong health.
Visit CDC — ACE Study →WorkforceGPS
US Dept. of Labor workforce resources for supportive, inclusive employment.
Visit WorkforceGPS →CTIPP Toolkit
Supportive Workplaces Toolkit (2025 edition) — practical guidance for every level of an organization.
Visit CTIPP Toolkit →National Youth Employment Coalition
Youth employment best practices for supportive workplaces.
Visit National Youth Employment Coalition →National Fund for Workforce Solutions
Workforce development research and programs that center people and their strengths.
Visit National Fund for Workforce Solutions →Mobility Mentoring
Center for Working Families coaching model that pairs people with mentors for career and life goals.
Visit Mobility Mentoring →Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free guidance on workplace adjustments — from quiet space to flexible schedules.
Visit Job Accommodation Network (JAN) →NCBI / PubMed
Peer-reviewed research on wellbeing and occupational functioning.
Visit NCBI / PubMed →Psychology Today
Accessible articles on early experiences and workplace dynamics.
Visit Psychology Today →BSR
Business case for supportive employment and inclusive workplace culture.
Visit BSR →Resources we cite most often
Across Rootwork's pages, these sources appear most frequently because they offer the clearest, most practical guidance for people returning to work after difficult early years:
- SAMHSA — foundational principles for supportive environments and a national helpline for treatment referrals
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — immediate, free support by call, text, or chat
- NCTSN — resources specifically for young people who experienced difficult events, including guides for daily life
- CTIPP Toolkit — the most comprehensive guide for building supportive workplace culture, updated in 2025
- WorkforceGPS — US Department of Labor resources for inclusive employment programs
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) — free expert advice on workplace adjustments
All sources are publicly available and free to reference. We link back to original organizations on every content page.