Meet Little Monsters - Coloring and Activity Book - Mental Health Crisis Resources

Aug 26, 2026

Meet Little Monsters is a coloring and activity book designed to help young people express and explore feelings through a fun, creative, and empowering approach. It includes guidance on using the resource and encourages open conversations between children and safe adults. The publication also provides practical mental health crisis support information and referrals, including 24/7 crisis lines and local community resources, along with NAMI programs and educational options.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

How to use this resource

Coloring activities and discussion prompts

Crisis and support information

24/7 crisis services and lifelines

Local information and referral services

NAMI programs and groups

Acknowledgements and mission

meet little monster! a coloring and activity book Butler County Mental Health Crisis Services can be accessed by calling 1-800-292-3866 or by texting \#63288 . Crisis services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Information and Referral Services The Center for Community Resources provides Information and Referral (I&R) services for anyone with human service needs who resides in Butler County. This can include county funding for behavioral health supports for those without insurance or assistance in applying for services paid for by Beacon Behavioral Health Managed Care. CCR can also help with linking individuals and families to social determinants of health needs such as utility assistance, transportation, food, and clothing resources. Call 724-431-3748. NAMI Butler County PA offers free Family Support Groups, Family to Family educational sessions, FaithNet, and the Book Discussion Group. Staff and dedicated volunteers work to raise awareness and reduce stigma for those affected by mental illness. Call 724-431-0069 or [email:info@namibutler.org](email:info@namibutler.org) Navigating a Mental Health Crisis Guide NAMI’s Crisis Guide provides important, potentially lifesaving information for individuals and their loved ones experiencing mental health crises. This guide outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, strategies to help de-escalate a crisis, availablt resources and so much more. Visit [nami.org/crisisguide to](nami.org/crisisguide to) read and download the guide. NAMI Basics and NAMI Basics On Demand NAMI Basics is a six-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. The program is free to participants and available in person in more than 40 states as well as online. Visit [nami.org/basics](nami.org/basics) for more information. NAMI Crisis Text Line You can text with a crisis counselor who is available to provide support 24/7 by texting ‘NAMI’ to 741-741 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Dial 988. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Production and distribution of this document locally is made possible through a joint effort of NAMI Butler County PA and Butler County Human Services. Butler County Human Services supports the mental health of children in our community and are proud to sponsor Meet Little Monster Coloring and Activity Book. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The Meet Little Monster Coloring and Activity Book was developed by NAMI Washington as a tool for young people to express and explore their feelings in a fun, creative, and empowering way, and to foster dialogue between children and the safe adults in their lives. This project began in the summer of 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. NAMI Washington recognized that young children—suddenly cut off from their friends, teachers, coaches, club leaders, and school counselors—were experiencing big and powerful feelings without the community support and reassurance that they had access to before quarantine. After some brainstorming, NAMI Washington reached out to Honor Heindl, a licensed clinical social worker by day and passionate illustrator by night, to help bring Little Monster to life. After several months of collaboration, Meet Little Monster made its debut for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in 2021. Meet Little Monster was written and designed by Sophia Nicholson Keener and illustrated by Honor Heindl. NAMI would like to thank NAMI Washington for sharing this activity book and making it available to families, organizations, teachers, and young people across the country. Our Vision: NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. Our Mission: NAMI’s mission is to improve the

FAQs

What is the purpose of Meet Little Monsters?

It helps young people express and explore their feelings in a fun, creative, and empowering way while encouraging dialogue between children and caring adults.

How should the book be used at home or in groups?

Color inside and outside the lines, try new color combinations, and work through the brain teasers. Discuss answers and related feelings, and make talking about feelings a routine.

Where can I get 24/7 mental health crisis support?

Crisis services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with options including calling the listed crisis number or using the NAMI Crisis Text Line, plus dialing 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Aug 26, 2026

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