ARMSTRONG
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
ARMSTRONG
Support groups/support for parents whose children have any kind of behavioral challenges, developmental, social or emotional concerns or addictions
PA FAMILIES INC
STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK
1-800-947-4941
PLEASE CALL FOR UPDATED LIST OR EMAIL.
LOCAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNSEL
LICC
Group works to improved education etc or children in the early intervention process, parents and professionals.
Patty Hellings
1-800-272-2746
ARMSTRONG COUNTY TRANSITION COUNSEL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
Skip McGreevy
Transition Consultant
ARIN Intermediate Unit
2895 West Pike
Indiana, Pa. 15701
724-463-5300 Ex. 1105
skipm@iu28.org
Transition Consultant
ARIN Intermediate Unit
2895 West Pike
Indiana, Pa. 15701
724-463-5300 Ex. 1105
skipm@iu28.org
RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK FORCE #28
This group meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services. Members include parents, school officials and community reps. Any parent welcome.Serves Armstrong and Indiana County
Joanne Taylor- 724-397-2040
Barbara Telthorster 724-349-8230
Denise Phillips denisep126@hotmail.com
Dr. Irene Mergen 724-463-5300
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
MOPS
Support and social group of moms with preschool children, for info call
Nikki Kunkle- 724-354-4817
FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
Support and training for foster parents
Janice King
724-845-7826
THE ARC ARMSTRONG COUNTY
124 Armsdale Rd, Suite B 8
Kittanning Pa 16201
724-545-3426
Cindy Bracken - President
Advocacy, educational, Arc rec club, Camp Sunshine,
ARMSTRONG COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER-ABOARD SPONSORED
Group meets at Arm Co Memorial Hosp. but not June,July, August.
Melissa Penman MSW
Family Behavioral Resources
262 South Water Street, Suite 3
Kittanning Pa 16201
724-548-7747 or 724-548-8913
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Family support, social skill/play
3rd Tuesday , 6:30-8pm
724-548-7747
Melissa Penman
FORTIFIED FAMILIES
Support group for parents/caregivers of children
2895 West Pike
Indiana Pa 15701
724-463-5300
Parent support, all types
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Formerly parents anonymous
Support group for parents who wish to end abuse of children, etc.
Ruth McCall
808 Jefferson Ave
Natrona Heights Pa 15065
724-224-9534
PARENT MENTOR
Anita Laird
1031 First St
Kittanning Pa 16201
724-783-6681
FAMILY PSYCHO-EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP
Parents, clients, loved ones of those affected by behavioral/mental/emotional issues
Brianne Hankey
Fred Sharrow
Family Counseling Center
300 South Jefferson St
Kittanning Pa 16201
724-545-4581
724-545-4582
TAF
TRANSCULTURAL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP
Adoptive/foster/caregivers support group
Suzanne Gourley
3113 1st Street
Apollo Pa 15613
724-478-2223
PARENTS TRAINING PARENTS- HEARING ISSUES
Individual/group meetings for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Trainings, support etc.
Mary Jo Wojton
724-763-2194
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
Support for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
HAVIN, Helping All Victims in Need
PO Box 983
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-8888
1-800-841-8881
CHILD SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for child survivors of sexual assault and their parents. A group for adults is also available.
HAVIN, Helping All Victims in Need
PO Box 983
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-8888
1-800-841-8881
SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for adult survivors of sexual assault.
HAVIN, Helping All Victims in Need
PO Box 983
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-8888
1-800-841-8881
PARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN AND OTHER SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS
520 Rosslyn Ave
Springdale Pa 15144
724-274-4611
GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN OF SUBSTANCE-ADDICTED PARENTS
Meets Monday night at 6:30pm at
All of Us Care
1650 Main St
Sharpsburg Pa 15215
412-782-6855
FAMILY EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP
Group is for family & friends of those addicted to substances and helps them understand the process of addiction & recovery. Education and support for families to talk about their struggles & successes.
Arc Manor, 200 Oak Ave, Kitt Pa
724-548-7607 or 800-323-1333
No registration is necessary to attend.
ALANON
Support group for parents/friends of those abusing alcohol
Helen
New Kensington
724-337-3570
AL-ANON
Christ Prince of Peace Office
Catholic Charity Rooms
1008 Rear Sixth Ave
Ford City Pa 16226
Meet Wed. at 7pm
For Information call Mary Jo at 724-763-2194
AL-ANON
Salem Hills United Church of Christ
Off Route 85 Kittanning Pa 16201
Saturday at 8pm
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Sue Wesner
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh Pa 15213
412-246-5619
SOMEONE’S CARING SURVIVOR’S OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Support for those who have had loved ones commit suicicde
Robin S Miller
Bereavement Specialist and Educator
724-287-3706
724-287-2273
SOMEONE’S CARING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Support for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one
Robin S Miller
Bereavement Specialist and Educator
724-287-3706
724-287-2273
SOMEONE’S CARING SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS
Parents who have experienced the death of a child
Robin S Miller
Bereavement Specialist and Educator
724-287-3706
724-287-2273
ALANON- BROOKVILLE
Linda
814-856-2972
ALANON-BUTLER
Support for family/friends who have loved one abusing alcohol
Jane
724-285-7588
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE- BUTLER
Deb
724-776-2305
Mary Dee
724-758-0526
OASIS-OVERDOSE AND SUICIDE INTEGRATED SUPPORT GROUP
A group for those grieving loss of loved one due to overdose and /or suicide. Group is a partnership between ACMH Foundation & VNA Hospice Services
Facilitator Lisa Peterman & Cindy Byers Please contact hospital at 724-548-8500 for information on times/dates of meetings
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Group is for adults who have the loss of a loved one through death from one month to two years ago. Meetins held at the Armstrong County Health Center
265 S McKean St
7-i:30pm on 3rd Tuesday of month. No cost and no registration.
Info call 1-877-862-6659 ext 520
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC.
IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
Offers support groups and advocacy on a regular basis.
113 Market Street, Kittanning
724-548-5054
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 6:30-8pm at MHA facility at 150 S. Jefferson St, Kittanning
TEEN SUPPORT GROUP
Group is for depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar and meets at 6:30pm-8pm at
First Baptist Church
2230 Center Ave, Ford City across from Lenape Technical School
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for families of people with mental illness meets 6:30pm-8pm Wed.
First Baptist Church
2230 Center Ave, Ford City across from Lenape Technical School
Info call 724-548-5054
NARANON IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
List of sites
NARANON
MONDAY - "PIONEER N.F.G." (NE)
SINCE JUNE 2003
PUNXSUTAWNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PCS)
GYMNASIUM
SINCE JUNE 2003
PUNXSUTAWNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PCS)
GYMNASIUM
216 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET
PUNXSUTAWNEY 15767
KIM (814) 938-2236
DAVE (814) 938-7378
START: 5:30 PM
PUNXSUTAWNEY 15767
KIM (814) 938-2236
DAVE (814) 938-7378
START: 5:30 PM
THE MENTOR PARENT PROGRAM
ADVOCATES
Kim Rhodes
PO Box 47
Pittsfield Pa 16340
Gail Walker
1-888-447-1431
814-563-3470
Program to provide support and services to parents of children with disabilities birth to age 26
BUTLER AREA BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Home of Donna Hatfield
112 Forrest Mere Circle
Butler Pa 16001
( call for directions)
Donna Hatfield 724-282-1721
Dottie Ardell 724-285-3472
1st Tuesday of month, 7-8:30pm
This is a new group, met in November for first time. Input from members will determine format.
KIDS TOGETHER
Volunteer non-profit that provides information on inclusive communities, schools, includes an inclusive education listserve, email, newsletter, website info.
PO Box 45
Quakertown Pa 18951
PA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The principal purpose of the Assoc shall be to advance the education and welfare of children and youth with exceptionalities.
Contact:
Dreamalee Brotz
Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS
201 E. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting Pa 19462
610-825-1500 Ext 2014
SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK
Helps parents of special needs children find resources in Pa and provides technical assistance to help groups develop, expand and maintain programs and support systems that serve children with special needs.
1-877-986-4550
WEBSITE
PARENT TO PARENT
Linking familes of children or adults with disabilities or special needs.
Network created by families for families of children and adults with special needs. We connect families in similar situations with one another so that they may share experiences, offer practical information and/or support.
1-888-727-2706
Parent to Parent of PA
1-888-727-2706 will connect you with your nearest regional office.
SE Region
Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Lancaster, Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Schuylkill
Regional Coordinators: Cara Forrest
Office: Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13, 1110 Enterprise Road, Ste A, East Petersburg, PA 17520
Office Ph: 717-606-1298
Fax: 717-606-1445
Email: seregion@parenttoparent.org
NE RegioN
Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Wayne, Susquehanna
Regional Coordinator: Jody L. Miller
Office: Community Relations Department, Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St, Honesdale, PA 18431
Office Ph: 570-251-3208
Fax: 570-253-8993
Email: neregion@parenttoparent.org
SC Region
York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Bedford, Lebanon, Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Huntingdon, Blair, Juniata, Mifflin
Regional Coordinator: Carmen Krawczak
Office: N/A
Office Ph: 717-762-1711
Email: ckrawczak@parenttoparent.org
NC Region
Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Centre, Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga, Potter
Regional Coordinator: Melisa Hunter
Office: 2401 Reach Road, Ste 206., Williamsport PA 17701
Office Ph: 570-321-8585
Office Fax: 570-323-1738
Email: ncregion@parenttoparent.org
SW Region
Somerset, Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland, Cambria, Indiana, Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver
Regional Coordinators: Rachel Olbeter, Nicole Zilli
Office: N/A
Office Ph: Rachel-724-420-5035, Nicole-724-836-4409
Email: rolbeter@parenttoparent.org (Rachel), swregion@parenttoparent.org (Nicole)
NW Region
Clearfield, Jefferson, Clarion, Venango, Lawrence, Mercer, Forest, Elk, Cameron, McKean, Warren, Crawford, Erie
Region Coordinator: Lisa Kray
Office: Forest/Warren County Human Services, 623 Elm Street, PO Box 276, Tionesta, PA 16353
Office Ph: 814-755-7610
Office Fax: 814-755-7617
Email: nwregion@parenttoparent.org
PRADER-WILL SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
Debbie Fabio
104 Persimmon Place
Cranberry Township Pa 16066
724-779-4415
ABC EDUCATION ADVOCACY
Step-by-Step Parent Advocacy and Resources for families of children with special needs in Pa public Schools
Contact is Pam Cook
412-851-0252
ACHIEVA
711 Bingham St
Pittsburgh Pa 15203
412-995-5000
1-888-272-7229
A member of The Partnership
Organization that helps people with disabilities and their families, offers support, services etc.
WIC
WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN NUTRITION PROGRAM
Provides nutrition education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social service
Orgs. PLEASE NOTE; A CHILD WITH AN ACCESS CAR ( MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ) IS INCOME ELIGIBLE FOR WIC BENEFITS HOWEVER ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR HOUSEHOLD INCOME, REGARDLESS IF THEY HAVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR NOT.
1-800-942-9467
MOMSTELL
Support/education/advocacy for parents of children involved with drugs
PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717-730-2020
Sharon Smith
ABOARD
Support for parents of children with autism/autism spectrum, website etc
Howard Carpenter
35 Wilson St
Suite 100
Pittsburgh Pa 15223
1-800-827-9385
PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT
Provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or service.
CALL- 1-800-274-3258
1-866-236-6310 TTY
EMAIL - staff@phlp.org
1-888-890-5665
1-888-572-7368
717-561-0098
EDUCATION LAW CENTER
Non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education
PHILADELPHIA CONTACTS
215-238-6970
WEBSITE- www.elc-pa.org
AUTISMLINK
Support, information etc
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford Pa 15090
412-377-8778
PA EDUCATION FOR ALL COALITION
Diane Perry
The Partnership
Institute on Disabilities
Temple University
1301 Cecil B Moore Ave
Room 423 Ritter Annex
Philadelphia Pa 19122
215-204-3031
610-522-0698
Chapter meetings, on-line community, Parent Consultant Network
JOEY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Just Open Everybody’s Eyes
Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues
REMEMBERING ADAM INC
Deborah Fowler
Support and substance abuse prevention
PO Box 665
Hastings Pa 16646
814-344-8026
1-877-767-ADAM
PA TOURETTE SYNDROME ALLIANCE, INC
1-800-990-3300
717-337-1134
Provide Information and Support for those touched by Tourette Syndrome in the state of PA.
Provide Consultants to assist parents and schools with educational plans.
Advocates will do IEP for any child diagnosed with tourettes in any county in Pa
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
List of Health and Human Services
List of Advocacy Resources
Parent Guides
A website with information for parents and families.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PENNSYLVANIA
MHAPA works on behalf of mental health through advocacy, education and public policy.
Wendy Luckenbill, Family/Child Policy Coordinator
1-800-692-7443
PENNSYLVANIA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CAP
Advocacy program helps people who are seeking services from the OVR, Blindness, Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law.
Provides you with info and advice about rehab programs, advises you of your legal rights and responsibilities, helps you resolve problems that may arise while you are seeking services from rehab programs,
There is no charge.
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE
215-557-7112
1-877-533-1593
HARRISBURG OFFICE
717-233-1593
PEAL CENTER
Pennsylvania’s Parents Training and Information Center serving Western and Central Pa. Organization provides disability info, info about special education process and parent’s rights, Parent Advixors are available to provide info and resources to assist the family with problem-solving strategies and direct them to other community resources ,trainings in Understanding IEP’s, IDEA’04, Building Continuity, etc
For information contact:
Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership Center
1119 Penn Avenue
Suite 400
Pittsburgh Pa 15222
412-422-1040
1-866-950-1040
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE ALLIANCE- PENN SACCA
Group is committed to the expansion of high quality school-age care and after-school programs for children and youth. Membership is dedicated to the support of school-age professionals ands the development of quality school-age programs through advocacy and education.
Carolyn Hawk- 570-323-7134
Joyce Lang- 610-332-6541
STARFISH ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION
This is an Internet community for families of children with neurological disorders such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, Asperger’s, PDD, SID, learning disabilites, OCD, tourette syndrome, etc. Services include forum boards, interactive chat room, moderated chats, informational resources, online classes in educational advocacy, education consultations.
216-283-2377
Starfish Advocacy Assoc
3341 Warrensville Center Road
Suite 203
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
OVR provides services to eligible persons with disabilites with the goal of getting or keeping competitive employment. You will be eligible for OVR services if: You have a disability that is physical, mental, or emotional impairment which results in a substantial impediment to employment, and you can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from services provided, and ,
Vocational Rehabilitation services are required for you to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment. A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will determine eligibility.
OVR provides a wide range of services to eligible applicants. The individual being served and the vocational rehabilitation counselor develop an Individualized Employment Plan jointly. The services you receive will be arranged to meet your individual needs. Not everyone will need every service. OVR services include: diagnostic services, vocational evaluation, counseling, training, restoration services, placement assistance, assistive technology, and support services. There is no chanrge for diagnostic services, counseling and job placement. However, a customer maybe required sharing the cost of other services after a financial needs assessment is completed.
Additional information , including local OVR office locations can be found on www.dli.state.pa.us, click on disability services. Also find OVR offices across the state.
724-656-3070
1-800-442-6379
DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) is a statewide, non–profit corporation designated as the federally–mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of all adults and children with disabilities. DRN works with people with disabilities and their families to ensure their rights to live in their communities with the services they need, to receive a full and inclusive education, to live free of discrimination, abuse and neglect, and to have control and self–determination over their services.
General information /questions can be emailed to intake@drnpa.org where intake workers who are advocates and attorneys.
Harrisburg Office
1414 N. Cameron St., Suite C
Harrisburg, PA 17103
1-800-692-7443 [Voice]
1-877-375-7139 [TDD]
(717) 236-8110 [Voice]
(717) 346-0293 [TDD]
(717) 236-0192 [Fax]
(717) 236-0192 [Fax]
Philadelphia Office
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut St., Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19107–4798
(215) 238-8070 (Voice)
(215) 789-2498 (TDD)
(215) 772-3126 (Fax)
Pittsburgh Office
429 4th Avenue, Suite 1901
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1505
(412) 391-5225 [Voice]
(412) 467-8940 [TDD]
(412) 391-4496 [Fax]
drnpa-pgh@drnpa.org [Email]
Wexford Office
8500 Brooktree Road
Suite 100
Wexford, PA 15090
800-276-0928 [Voice]
724-934-1344 [Fax]
PA STATE FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
We advocates for all those who care about children and their families. We work supportively with foster, adoptive, and kinship families, and with local foster parent associations and agencies who care for the children we serve. Psfpa.info@psfpa.com
800-951-5151
717-671-0102
ACQUIRED BRAIN INURY NETWORK OF PA
Barbara A. Dively, President
Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Phone: 215-699-2139 Email: info@abin-pa.org
Web: www.abin-pa.org - brochures, resources
E-News: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/abin-pa
ATTACHMENT DISORDERATTACh, the Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children, is an international coalition of professionals and families dedicated to helping those with attachment difficulties by sharing our knowledge, talents and resources.
PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Mission is to administer and enforce the PHRAct and the PFEOA of Pa for the identification and elimination of discrimination and providing of equal opportunity for all persons.
PITTSBURGH OFFICE
412-565-5395
HARRISBURG OFFICE
717-787-9784
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE
215-560-2496
ACCESS DOCTORS
Gives you the tools you need to create an accessible home or public building.
TEENCENTRAL.NET
TeenCentral.Net is a prevention and intervention resource for teens and is dedicated to improving the lives of all youth by providing emotional support and appropriate references in a safe Web environment where identity is protected and anonymity is respected.
BRAIN INJURY ASSOC OF PA
2400 Park Drive
Harrisburg Pa 17110
717-657-3601
866-635-7097
JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK
JAN helps you hire,retain,promote qualified employees/applicants with disabilities, provide accommodationoptions,etc
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
Website provides info on FASD.
FASD is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These may include physical , mental, behavioral, and /or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications.
SELECTIVE MUTISM SITES
Several sites below with info on selective mutism.
ELKS HOME NURSE PROGRAM
Patricia O’Connor Director
814-781-7860 pato@ncentral.com
Margie Wood Asst Director
724-225-1395 mwood15301@comcast.net
ELK HOME NURSE
Angela Yackuboskey, LPN
Serves clients in Indiana and Armstrong counties and is affiliated with AccessAbilities. Can be reached at Greensburg Office
724-832-8272 x 1108
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ONLINE CHAT SUPPORT GROUP
Group is for parents who are raising children with special needs.
PITTSBURGH LEARNING CENTER
3579 Masonic Way
Pittsburgh Pa 15237
412-931-3181
Maria Paluselli and Beverly Anderson, Directors
Center for children with dyslexic/learning challenges
YOUTH OUTREACH UNION
Meets at the Beehive
1327 East Carson St
Pittsburgh Pa 15203
Contact Mike Reber
YOU is a support and advocacy network of young adults for young adults. It’s members are either involved in a child serving system or they were. This support is peer driven and the group works to meet youth where they are to solve problems and deal wit issues that are important to them.
Website: www.youthoutreachunion.com
Mail address:
Youth Outreach Union
PO Box 97771
Pittsburgh Pa 15227
PENNSYLVANIA PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN
Supports parents of children with low vision, visual impairment and blilndness throughout Pa.
Contact Carlton Walker, President
213 North First St
McConnellsburg Pa 17233
717-485-3383
717-658-9894 c
GENERATIONS UNITED SENIORS 4 KIDS
Civic engagement initiative that demonstrates the important role older adults can play in support of issues directly benefitting children and youth. We help adults age 50+create statewide networks of community leaders and grassroots volunteers that raise visibility of older adults in support of high-quality early care and education.
Anne Tria Wise
Intergenerational Engagement Manager
Generations United
1331 H St. NW Suite 900
Washington DC 20005
202-289-3979
PA OFFICE FOR THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING
PA Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing phone: 717-783-4912 or 1-800-233-3008 e-mail ra-li-ovr-odhh@state.pa.us
THE PA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE BLIND
The PA Partnership for the Blind contact Gordon Boe at 215-699-6535 or g.boe@comcast.net
PA SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE DEAF
Pa Society for the Advancement of the Deaf www.psadweb.org
ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS
Especially for Parents is an online network and forum where parents of children and youth with special health care needs can share knowledge and offer support. Members are able to start a discussion, share tips, tricks and shortcuts, offer support to others, write a blog, create a group for parents with similar interests or situations, create a virtual meeting spot for a local community group, invite friends to become community members, and promote events. Visit us by going to www.pamedicalhome.org and clicking on the “Parents” button!
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION
2950 Potshop Road
PO Box 859
Worcester, Pa 19490
800-223-0222
610-584-5530
Fax 215-412-9396
MARCH OF DIMES
5168 Campbell’s Run Road, Suite 101
Pittsburgh Pa 15205
412-505-2200
Fax 412-505-2209
CRC OF PHILADELPHIA
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS COUNCIL
The mission of CRC to minimize the emotional, physical and economic abuse, neglect and distress of children and the development of at-risk behaviors following relationship breakups between parents involved in highly conflicted disputes.
Mr Bill Clemens
President
8049 Pine Road
Suite C11
Philadelphia Pa 19111
215-745-0594
CRC OF PITTSBURGH
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS COUNCIL
The mission of CRC to minimize the emotional, physical and economic abuse, neglect and distress of children and the development of at-risk behaviors following relationship breakups between parents involved in highly conflicted disputes.
Mr Michael Nieland M.D.
President
1400 Inverness Avenue
Pittsburgh Pa 15217
412-621-0222
ACTIVE MINDS SUPPORT AT COLLEGE
Active Minds is only org. working to utilize the student voice regarding mental health.By developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mh health awareness, education & advocacy group on camput, org works to provide info and resources etc. They encourage students to seek help asap and serve as liason between students and the mh community.
· Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, PA)
· Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA)
· Cabrini College (Radnor, PA)
· Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA)
· Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)
· Gettysburg College (Gettysburg, PA)
· Immaculata University (Immaculata, PA)
· Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Indiana, PA)
· Juniata College (Huntingdon, PA)
· Lafayette College (Easton, PA)
· Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA)
· Miscericordia University (Dallas, PA)
· Montgomery County Community College (Blue Bell, PA)
· Moravian College (Bethlehem, PA)
· Muhlenberg College (Allentown, PA)
· Philadelphia University (Philadelphia, PA)
· University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) (founding chapter)
· University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
· University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Bradford, PA)
· Ursinus College (Collegeville, PA)
· West Chester University (West Chester, PA)
· Amy Tannenbaum, Chapters Coordinator: amy@activeminds.org (eastern US)
· General Information: info@activeminds.org
DISPUTE RESOLUTION, OFFICE FOR & SPECIAL ED CONSULTLINE
6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
Harrisburg Pa 17112
800-992-4334 or 717-541-4960
Special ed communication & conflict resolution. Call for help with school, IEP conflicts. Manual available.
This Manual is under revision in light of regulatory changes. For inquiries regarding parent rights and procedural safeguards, please contact the Special Education ConsultLine at 1-800-879-2301. For questions regarding due process, please contact Lori Shafer, Case Manager, at 1-800-222-3353, Ext. 3319. For questions regarding Mediation, please contact Judy Shanabrough, Case Manager, at 1-800-222-3353, Ext. 3301.
CONSULTINE- 1-800-879-2301
ADDITION 8/2
PASchoolTalkA new site that provides aforum for people who have concerns and ideas about public education in Pennsylvania. Some ELL Task Force members have already joined the site. We’d really like to see more ideas and information on ELL issues on the site – but that will only happen if more join
twitter.com/paschooltalk
DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS SUPPORT GROUPS
DC4K is a special group to help your children heal from the pain caused by a separation or divorce. DC4K provides your children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn to share their feelings.
For 13 weeks your church near you. The weekly session topics help your children learn that God’s love strengthens them and helps them turn their sadness to hope and their anger to joy.Each session is filled with motivating and exciting activities. Games, crafts, role playing, discussion times, journaling and activity books help your children process the divorce and move forward in their lives. The music CDs, snacks, read aloud stories, exercises and Bible verses teach your children to relax and rest secure in God’s love. The Kids Like Me and Stories from the Bible video dramas present stories of children just like your children, who are experiencing divorce-related problems and have found help and encouragement.
DC4K is a powerful ministry for kids 5–12 years of age.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
AFSP-Pittsburgh
Ann M. Mitchell, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.
Associate Professor of Nursing and Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
3500 Victoria Street
415 Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-9005
fax: 412-383-7293
ammi@pitt.edu
AFSP-Pittsburgh
Ann M. Mitchell, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.
Associate Professor of Nursing and Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
3500 Victoria Street
415 Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-9005
fax: 412-383-7293
ammi@pitt.edu
SPEAKING OF SPEECH IEP GOAL BANK website
This IEP GOAL BANK is the place where you can "deposit" your own IEP goals/objectives and "withdraw" the goals/objectives contributed by others. Few things cause more angst in our profession than writing IEP goals/objectives!
NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP HEADQUARTERS INC. (WSO)
22527 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD, SUITE 200B
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 90505
TOLL FREE: 1 800 477 6291
PHONE: (310) 534-8188
22527 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD, SUITE 200B
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 90505
TOLL FREE: 1 800 477 6291
PHONE: (310) 534-8188
FAX: (310) 534-8688
E-MAIL: naranonwso@gmail.com
E-MAIL: naranonwso@gmail.com
On-Line Forum: www.naranon.com/forum
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English Language Learners (ELL) Task Force
The ELL Task Force is a group, now over 10 years old, that meets regularly around the state to discuss the education of English language learners in Pennsylvania. There are nearly 200 people on the Task Force mailing list, including educators, social service providers, advocates, and parents. Meetings and e-mail updates enable the task force to work together on ELL concerns at both the state and local levels. For an end-of-year report on what the Task Force did this year, including information on the results of our work with the PA Department of Education, visit our ELL Task Force webpage. (And for additional resources and publications on ELL law and policy, see the Education Law Center website.) http://www.elc-pa.org/ELLTaskForce/news.html To be added to the Task Force mailing list, contact Len Rieser at lrieser@elc-pa.org
The ELL Task Force is a group, now over 10 years old, that meets regularly around the state to discuss the education of English language learners in Pennsylvania. There are nearly 200 people on the Task Force mailing list, including educators, social service providers, advocates, and parents. Meetings and e-mail updates enable the task force to work together on ELL concerns at both the state and local levels. For an end-of-year report on what the Task Force did this year, including information on the results of our work with the PA Department of Education, visit our ELL Task Force webpage. (And for additional resources and publications on ELL law and policy, see the Education Law Center website.) http://www.elc-pa.org/ELLTaskForce/news.html To be added to the Task Force mailing list, contact Len Rieser at lrieser@elc-pa.org
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OPERATION MILITARY KIDS
Operation: Military Kids is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment
www.operationmilitarykids.org
814-865-2264 Project Director Susan Smith sus52@psu.edu
814-863-3828 Christie Bartley
cbartley@psu.edu Military liason
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL BEHAVIORAL NEEDS SUCH AS: AUTISM, LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, MENTAL HEALTH, DRUG, ALCOHOL, SUICIDE, ETC. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL
1-800-947-4941
Please note we are also now listing groups for parents who have children with physical challenges as well.