BEAVER
BEAVER
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
CALL OR EMAIL FOR CURRENT LIST
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
Mental Health Association
Mary Kay Russo
105 Brighton Ave
Rochester Pa 15074
724-775-4165
FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS
Including MENTAL HEALTH and SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Meets 1st Tuesday at 6pm at
Mental Health Assoc. Consumer Ctr.
105 Brighton Ave
Rochester Pa 15074
Group is sponsored by
Beaver County Scores
The Prevention Network
Mental Health Association
Contact is Maxine Varavette at
724-775-4165 of MHA or
Jackie Berry at 724-869-2222 of
The Prevention Network or
Mary Kay Russo at 724-775-4165 at Mental Health Assoc.
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Support group for parents wishing to end abuse of children etc.
Evelyn Wilson
599 Market St
Bridgewater Pa 15009
724-774-0522
EXTENDED LOVE SUPPORT GROUP
Group for grandparents and other relatives raising children.
First Presbyterian Church, 8th Ave & 11th St, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010
For more info call Elaine at 724-847-0393
A.N.G.E.L.S. SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
For more information call Family Support Network or Rachelle Newman 724-384-1177 or tamert916@msn.com
FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
Support and projects and more. Call Shon D. Owens at 724-512-0107 or email sowens@aaud.org
Franklin Center of Beaver County, 524 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa Pa 15001 www.aaud.org
YOUTH INITIATIVE IN BEAVER COUNTY
Call Nicole Curenton for more info 724-512-0107 or ncurenton@aaud.org
Franklin Center of Beaver County, 524 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa Pa 15001 www.aaud.org
FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK
Run by parents with the same problems as you. Speakers too! For more info, Shirl Lyndes at 724-843-3763 or Sheree Jaszcar 724-312-5392 or slyndes@verizon.net, scjaszcar@hotmail.com.
Mental Health Buidling, 105 Brighton Ave. 2nd Floor, Rochester Pa 15074
ADDITION 5/18
PROJECT STAR/BEAVER COUNTY
Adoption and Foster Care
Monthly Family Support Group, Friday 6:30pm, call Luisa for dates,topic, rsvp
Meeting Location: Mt Olive Lutheran Church, 2679 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010
Contact: Luisa Rylott 724-775-0209 x6030 or lpr@the-institute.org
Supervised children’s activities available
FBR/ABOARD BEAVER FAMILY SUPPORT AND SOCIAL SKILL/PLAY GROUP
Family Behavioral Resources
Michelle Chapla-Facilitator
999 Third Street
Beaver Pa 15009
724-775-1362
Call for meeting place
AUTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT GROUP
Dawn Brendle
Northwestern Human Services
260 Ohio River Blvd
Baden Pa 15005
724-869-5004
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Aboard sponsored support group for parents who have children with autism spectrum.
Clarissa Tabin
1140 Fourth Ave
Freedom Pa 15042
724-775-2487
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
AUTISM FBR/ABOARD MOON TOWNSHIP FAMILY SUPPORT AND SOCIAL SKILL/PLAY GROUP
Facilitator- Michelle Chapla
Airport Professional Office Center
Suite 606
600 Commerce Drive
Moon Township Pa 15108
412-262-5300
AUTISM MULTI-FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY
Group is sponsored by Western Pa Psyche for families and siblings affected by autism or ASD. Contact
Heather Morrow or Valerie Lerch at
724-728-8400
MULTI-FAMILY SYSTEM GROUP-FAMILIES OF CHILDREN W/AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
For parents and family of those with special needs. Discussion of all aspects of unique challenges of raising child w/special needs.
Valerie Lerch-724-728-8400
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY GROUP FOR WOMEN W/MOOD DISORDERS & HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS AGES 16-ADULT
Group is sponsored by Western Pa Psyche. Contact Heather Morrow or Valerie Lerch at 724-728-8400
PITTSBURGH WARRIOR PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
Group for parents/caregivers of children with AUTISM, ADHD, and other neurological disorders interested in discussing environmental impacts, dietary interventions, and biomedical treatments. Meets monthly at Aspire Pediatric Therapy in Moon Township.
Meeting times/dates please contact
Angela Short
Online discussion at
NAMICAN SUPPORT GROUP
Support for family/friends of those children/adolescents with mental health/behavioral problems
Dr. Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia
BCPS
219 3rd St
Beaver Pa 15009
724-775-9152
NAMI-CARE SUPPORT GROUP
S.Vogel-Scibilia, Beaver meetings
BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP
S.Vogel-Scibilia, Rochester meetings
NAMI
Support for family/friends of those with mental health/behavioral issues
Connie Roman
Beaver Falls Pa 15010
724-843-1593
BEAVER VALLEY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
LUNCH & LEARN SERIES by
phone conferencing
Topic is TRANSITION for those with IEP's.
Transition begins at age 14-21 or upon
graduation.Series is scheduled for 4th Wed of month from 12pm-1pm.
Dial 724-444-7444 with ID number, 63349#. Next press 1 followed by #. Sessions are 1/27/10, 2/24/10, 3/24/10, 4/28/10, 5/26/10.
To see other sessions go to www.talkshoe.com/tc/63349
Enter under Past Episodes section, click on Listen button beside the session you want to access.Credits are available by contacting the IU.
Diane DuFour-Gaudio
Beaver Valley IU, 147 Poplar Dr, Monaca, Pa 15061
RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK FORCE #27
This group meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services. Members include parents, school officials and community reps. Any parent welcome.
Cheryl Muller 724-643-6429
TRANSITION SKILLS GROUP
Group is for adolescents with special needs ages 17-23. Sponsored by Western Pa Psyche , contact Heather Morrow or Valerie Lerch at 724-728-8400
ALIQUIPPA HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION COUNSEL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
100 Harding Ave
Alizuippa Pa 15001
Ron Cox
MONACA HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITON COUNSEL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, Pa 15061
Linda Smith
RIVERSIDE TRANSTION COUNCIL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
300 Country Club Drive
Ellwood City Pa 16117
Michael Walmsley
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION COUNCIL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
540 Reno Street
Rochester Pa 15007
Linda Manesic
SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION COUNCIL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown Pa 15050
Peggy Adams
WESTERN BEAVER COUNTY TRANSITION COUNCIL
216 Engle Road
Industry Pa 15052
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
Gayle Marshall
WESTERN PA CYBER SCHOOL TRANSITION COUNCIL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
900 Midland Avenue
Midland Pa 15059
Robin Ferrillo
AMBRIDGE AREA TRANSITION COUNCIL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge Pa 15003
Susan Martell
BEAVER COUNTY TRANSITION COUNCIL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
225 Center Grange Road
Aliquippa Pa 15001
Diane DuFour-Gaudio
BEAVER FALLS TRANSITION COUNCIL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
1701 Eighth Avenue
Beaver Falls Pa 15010
Barbara Mastroopietro
BEAVER HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION COUNCIL
Gypsy Glen and Tuscarawas Rds
Beaver Pa 15009
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
Ruth Briceland
BLACKHAWK HIGH SCHOOL
500 Blackhawk Road
Beaver Falls, Pa 15010
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
Tom Marsilio
CENTER AREA TRANSITION COUNCIL
160 Baker Road
Monaco Pa 15061
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
Mary Ann Kostelic
FREEDOM AREA HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION COUNCIL
1190 Bulldog Drive
Freedom Pa 15042
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
E.G.Sipp
Debbie Baycura
HOPEWELL AREA TRANSITION COUNCIL
1215 Longvue Avenue
Aliquippa Pa 15001
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
Martha Shealy
ADDITION 4/26
ADVOKID
Trea Graham
332 Questend Ave
Pittsburgh Pa 15228
412-341-4226 office
412-303-1709 cell
Charge for attending school meetings, writing letters or reading documents but no charge for travel or talking on phone. I will aid parents via phone to be their own advocates too.
NARANON- Zoe
Support for parents/friends of those abusing drugs
412-262-3736
ALANON
Support for parents/friends of those abusing alcohol
Betty
724-846-5979
NARANON
SUNDAY - "BROKEN DREAMS" (NW, NA)
SINCE MARCH 2004
OUR CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR
PUBLIC PARKING LOT - 4TH & MERCHANT
AMBRIDGE 15003
TERRY (724) 869-0549
START: 8:30 PM
SINCE MARCH 2004
OUR CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR
PUBLIC PARKING LOT - 4TH & MERCHANT
AMBRIDGE 15003
TERRY (724) 869-0549
START: 8:30 PM
NARANON
SUNDAY - "HOPE BEGINS HERE" (SW)
SINCE JANUARY 2008
THE UNITY CENTER
2314 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
JEANETTE (304) 723-5297 OR (304) 904-5513
DONNA (304) 845-0688
START: 1:00 PM
SINCE JANUARY 2008
THE UNITY CENTER
2314 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
JEANETTE (304) 723-5297 OR (304) 904-5513
DONNA (304) 845-0688
START: 1:00 PM
NEW LEAF SUPPORT GROUP
Support for parents/friends of teens abusing drugs
Concord United Methodist Church
285 Concord Church Road
Beaver Falls 15010
Att: Christina Moyer
724-846-4739
BEAVER COUNTY CAN
Help for parents and professionals
A directory of services
A library of information
A calendar of events on the website
For more info contact Tammy Mayer at
724-775-6001 or
.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.
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
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
SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK
Helps parents find resources for special needs children in Pa and provide 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.
Web:
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: 6340 Flank Dr. Suite 600 Harrisburg, PA 17112
Office PH 717-540-0263
Email: ckrawczak@parenttoparent.org
NC Region
Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Centre, Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga, Potter
Regional Coordinator:
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: Nicole Zilli
Office: N/A
Office Ph: Nicole-724-836-4409
Email:
(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
KIDS TOGETHER INC
Advocates, volunteer non-profit provides info on inclusive communities, schools, education list serve, email newsletter, website
PO Box 45
Quakertown Pa 18951
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
Debbie Fabio
104 Persimmon Place
Cranberry Township Pa 16066
724-779-4415
REMEMBERING ADAM INC
Support and substance abuse prevention
PO Box 665
Hastings Pa 16646
814-344-8026
1-877-767
ACHIEVA
Group for people with disabilities and their families, offers support, services
711 Bingham Street
412-995-5000
1-888-272-7229
MOMSTELL
Support/education/advocacy for parents of children involved with drugs
PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717-730-2020
Sharon Smith
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
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
www.health.state.pa.us/familyhealth
JOEY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Just Open Everybody’s Eyes
Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues
NAR-ANON WESTERN REGION
List of all Nar-anon sites in western Pa.
Help line is 412-782-2210
AUTISMLINK
Support groups, information etc.
Online support groups and discussion boards.
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford, Pa 15090
412-377-8778
PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT
Provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or service.
1-800-274-3258
TTY- 1-866-236-6310
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-
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
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
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
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
, 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
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]
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]
Wexford Office
8500 Brooktree Road
Suite 100
Wexford, PA 15090
800-276-0928 [Voice]
724-934-1344 [Fax
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
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.
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.
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
- brochures, resources
BRAIN INJURY ASSOC OF PA
2400 Park Drive
Harrisburg Pa 17110
717-657-3601
866-635-7097
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.
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.
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.
MENTORS FOR SELF DETERMINATION
Group of self advocates, family members and caregivers whose mission is to provide current and accurate information to people regarding the MR system in Pa. We offer statewide mentoring so people have a better understanding of the system, promote self determination by sharing life erperiences and networking with others. This is done in one session or group session called Family Connections.
Debbie Leasure
814.547.1577
SELECTIVE MUTISM SITES
Several sites below with info on selective mutism.
ELKS HOME NURSE PROGRAM
Patricia O’Connor Director
814-781-7860
Margie Wood Asst Director
724-225-1395
ELK HOME NURSE
Ginger Bauer, RN covers Allegheny County and is affliated with UCP of Pittsburgh District. She can be reached at 412-829-9332
NEW CASTLE LEARNING CENTER
Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc
110 East Lincoln Avenue
New Castle Pa 16101
Melissa J Merritt, Director
724-654-5408
Fax 724-654-3989
Center for children with dyslexic/learning challenges.
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.
ONLINE CHAT SUPPORT GROUP
Group is for parents who are raising children with special needs.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Online groups for parents and children who have many different special needs
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:
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
PA SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE DEAF
Pa Society for the Advancement of the Deaf
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
and clicking on the “Parents” button!
MARCH OF DIMES
5168 Campbell’s Run Road, Suite 101 Pittsburgh Pa 15205
412-505-2200
Fax 412-505-2209
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION
2950 Potshop Road
PO Box 859
Worcester, Pa 19490
800-223-0222
610-584-5530
Fax 215-412-9396
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
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
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-ru
un 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,
Ursinus College (Collegeville, PA)
West Chester University (West Chester, PA)
Amy Tannenbaum, Chapters Coordinator:
: General Information:
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
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 children become involved in a fun, caring group at a 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.
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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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!
PLEASE SEND INFO ON ANY OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, AUTISTIC, DRUG, ALCOHOL, MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION ETC
1-800-947-4941
Thank You.
Please note we are also now listing groups for parents who have children with physical challenges as well.