BUCKS
BUCKS
Support groups/supports for parents whose children have any kind of behavioral challenges, developmental, social and emotional concerns or addictions.
PA FAMILIES INC
STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK
1-800-947-4941
CALL OR EMAIL FOR CURRENT LIST
PA MENTORS SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP
For parents/caregivers of special needs children
Dawn Vitello-Magnan
Pa Mentor 10601 Decatur Road
Suite 400
Philadelphia Pa 19154
215-612-8200
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Lower Bucks County
Patricia Lufkin
Frankford Hospital Bucks Co Campus
Langhorne Pa
215-545-2242
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Central Bucks County
St Paul’s Methodist Church
Warrington Pa
Nancy Heacock
215-545-2242
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Craig and Anne Landis
Renewal Center
2705 Old Bethlehem Pike
Quakertown Pa 18951
215-536-5143
PARENTS SUPPORTING PARENTS
Support for parents with children with behavioral issues
Michelle Lockhoff
219 Pennwood
Richlandtown Pa 18955
215-538-8280
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU
B.I.L.Y.
Support group for parents whose children have behavioral issues
Lynda Shapiro
16 Rutledge Ave
Ewing NJ 08618
215-813-4880
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU
B.I.L.Y.
Marie Mueller
PO Box 37
Danboro Pa 18916
215-766-0888
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATES
Advocates provide specialized knowledge about special education and the laws that provide you and your child benefits, privileges and protections.
Trudy Fulmer
Sellersville Pa
215-258-3377
Debra Schafer, B.A.
Autism Special Ed Consultant
PO Box 973
Exton, Pa 19341
610-363-1156
FAMILY SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Helps parents navigate the special ed maize/helps parents get educational services at schools
Does Bucks and Montgomery counties
Rita Denis
610-428-2119
EDUCATION ADVOCATE/ATTORNEY
Helps with IEP and mediation etc in education
Lenore Myers
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU
B.I.L.Y.
Sandy Slater
279 Aubrey Drive
Quakertown Pa 18951
1-888-443-4481
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Held in Upper Bucks- Perkasie/Sellersville/Souderton area
Group promotes advocacy, education, discussion, strategy, sharing, encouragement and a sense of growth and emotional healing for parents, families and caregivers.
Kathleen Larson
215-853-2941 or
215-630-7472
SIMCHA
SPECIAL INDIVIDUALS MEETING CHALLENGES WITH HEARTWARMING ACTIVITIES
Support for parents/kids with special needs
Rabbi Yair Robinson or Debby Chaiken
101 Richboro Road
Newton Pa 18940
215-968-3400
COMPEER OF BUCKS COUNTY
Matches volunteers with mental health clients who are 18 and over.
Susan Orloski
10 Canal Street
2nd floor
Bristol Pa 19007
215-785-2825
KINS 4 KIDS SUPPORT GROUP
Support for caregivers of kids
Maynard Hathaway
352 Doone Road
Fairless Hills Pa 19030
215-547-5849
PARENTS OF SUPPORTED CHILDREN IN CENTRAL BUCKS
Support, education and advocacy Group for parents of
children with disabilities in Central Bucks and surrounding areas.
Meetings monthly w/ speakers
Simon Butler Elementary School
For more info contact:
Tricie DeAngelis
(215) 822-0495 / BeatriceDe@aol.com
or Kellie Clark
(215) 997-7908 / Kellie77@verizon.net
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Support for parents with challenging kids
Susie Pina, Kathy Stairs, Kathy McDermot
First United Church of Christ
4th and Park Avenue
Quakertown Pa 18951
215-538-3488
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
First United Church of Christ
4th and Park Ave
Quakertown Pa 18951
Marlene Nathans 610-993-0631
Vicki Young 610-234-0934
3rd Monday of month
6-9pm
Topical discussions, occasional speakers
HEADS ON STRAIGHT FOR TBI SURVIVORS & FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP
Saint Mary Medical Center
Education Building , Route 413
Langhorne Pa 19047
Anne Sears 215-208-0851
1st Tuesday of month
7:30-9pm
Open discussion, speakers
SENSORY INTEGRATION PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Support for sensory integration dysfunction issues
Sally Abruzzese
3440 Hamilton Blvd
Allentown Pa 18104
610-821-0123
PRO-ACT
PENNSYLVANIA RECOVERY ORGANIZATION- ACHIEVING COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Family education program in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties for drug and alcohol issues.
Babette Benham
PRO-ACT
252 West Swamp Road
Unit 12
Doylestown Pa 18901
1-800-221-6333
215-345-6644
PENNRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ED PARENT GROUP
Meets the second Wed of month at 7pm at North Middle School. Surrounding school districts welcome to discuss issues facing special ed students.
Contact Josephine DiMaio-Cleary at 215-429-0290
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Annie Wise
Kelly Family Center
408 Bristol Pa 19007
Bristol Pa 19007
215-781-6602
215-757-6916 x217
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Mindy Rushbrook
Family Service Association
Cornerstone Executive Suites
4 Cornerstone Drive
Langhorne Pa 19047
215-757-6916 x394
RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK FORCE #22
This group meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services. Members include parents, school officials and community reps. Any parent welcome.
Tina DiBiaso 215-816-1322
Tricie DeAngelis 267-218-1671
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Dorothy Thomas
Robert Kelly Family Center
408 Mill St
Bristol Pa 19007
215-781-6602
TOURETTE’S SUPPORT GROUP
Lower Bucks/Montgomery
4th Wed of month
7:30-9:00pm
St Mary’s Medical Center
1207 Langhorne
Group is for children and adults with Tourettes Syndrome
Mary Brennan
215-860-1325
BUCKS/PHILADELPHIA RDI PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at the Bucks County IU
For group info contact
Amy Accardo at
AUTISM SUPPORT NETWORK
Pam Haines
PO Box 321
Sellersville Pa 18960
215-453-9070
SHARING AND CARING OF BUCKS COUNTY
Autism/PDD and related neurological disorders support
St Vincent DePaul Church Hatboro Road
Richboro Pa 18954
SIBSHOP SUPPORT
Support for ages 7+
NETWORKING FOR PARENTS/RELATIVES/CAREGIVES OF OLDER ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Questions call- Holly
215-321-3202
SEAS SUPPORT GROUP
Support and Education for Asperger’s Syndrome, meetings in Bethlehem
Kimberly Heinrichs
610-706-0664
Kate Budlong
610-749-0332
AUTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT GROUP
Bio medical and nutritional support for parents with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Elsie McHale, group coordinator
Goodnoe Elementary School
298 Frost Lane, Modular 1 (out bldg. 1)
Newtown, PA 18940
For more info contact Theresa Lux at 215-230-9264 or eljoco99@comcast.net
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
BUCKS COUNTY AUTISM SUPPORT COALITION
Support for parents raising children with autism challenges.
Jill Schweizer
jschweizer@bcasc.org
NAMICAN
Support for parents of children with mental health issues
Deb Moritz
NAMICAN of Bucks County
Att: Debbie Moritz
PO Box 355
Warrington, Pa 18976
1-866-399-6264
215-442-5638
WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS
Provides workshops for on parents on subjects such as IEP’s, Behavior etc. For more info contact info below.
Potential Inc
638 Newtown Yardley Road
Commons West, Suite 1F
Newtown Pa 18940
1-888-autism-0
215-579-0670
L.I.F.E.
Parent Support Specialists
A team of parents and professionals who provide information and referral services and support for families of children who have emotional, behavioral and /or learning issues to help them navigate the county child-serving systems.
Allison Taaite-Tarver,MSS,LSW
Program Coordinator
Bucks County LIFE
152 Monroe Ave.
Penndel, Pa 19047
215-750-7651
215-750-9310 fax
SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP OF WARREN HOSPITAL
185 Roseberry Street
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
908-859-8834
Hosted by the Occupational Therapy Dept
Call for dates, times and topics
CHADD CHAPTER OF BUCKS COUNTY
Support group for parents of children with attention deficit disorder, ADD
Bette Sovinee
207 West Ferry Road
Yardley Pa 19067
215-736-1541
ADDITION 2/24
New Parent Support Group forming for the New Hope-Solebury Area! Dr. Sandy Barbo a licensed psychologist will be conducting an ADHD Parent Support Group running the 3rd Tuesday of the month to be held at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquetong Rd., New Hope frm 7:00-8:30 PM. Contact drsandybarbo@comcast.net or call her at 215-297-5092 for more information. There is no cost to participate. This is a new group as part of the Bucks County CHADD!
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
Renee Atkins
215-348-6900
BUCKS COUNTY FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Groups held in Upper,Middle and Lower Bucks county.
Contact- Jade DiClemente
215-348-6919
TRANSITION MAP is an online hub of information and resources for transitioning youth ages 14-21, with developmental disabilities who are granduating from special education and entering adult life in the community
Transition Consultant
Jennifer Graham
215-641-1200
FAITH- FAMILIES ALLTOGETHER IN THEIR HOPES ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP
Group works to met the challenges of raising children of biracial, transcultural and special needs adoption. Families meet monthly. For more information call or email 215-949-3893, faithfamilies@verizon.net.
Helen Smith
Bucks County Human Relations Council
FATHERS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES-PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP
Support for those fathers raising children with Autism,ADD, cerebral palsy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and more.
For more info please contact Allison Lansky at 609-771-2700 or Allison@archunterdon.org
Mtgs held at The College of New Jersey
Ewing New Jersey
To register for group- 609-771-2700 or clinic@tcnj.edu
VISION FOR EQUALITY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS
Education, training and support in support networks in Lower Bucks, Central Bucks and Upper Bucks
Trainings for families in available
Contact Tina DiBiaso 215-816-1322 or Tina@VisionForEquality.org for more information.
Tina DiBiaso
Vision for Equality, Inc
Bucks County Office
PO Box 211
Jamson Pa 18929
HEART FOR AUTISM
Working with persons on the Autistic Spectrum, HeARTs for Autism ®encourages creative _expression. As the person works with an art project, there are opportunities for them to integrate Sensory needs, interact socially with our volunteers, and express themselves in ways that transcend the limits they might otherwise experience daily with their autism. Many times art can "say" something that the person otherwise could not "tell" us.The sibling program uses the creative time to provide peer support for the sisters and brothers, while allowing them to explore what they might be thinking or feeling. The parenting program provides much needed nurturing. Creative _expression is used with the parents along with stress reduction techniques, and they have chance to network and support one another. HeARTs uses the artwork to then educate others about the Autism Spectrum Disorder and to advocate for improved, integrated services for ASD persons and families
Art program for autism spectrum children and a networking/support opportunity for parents/caregivers at the same time
Norcom Community Center
10980 Norcom Road
267-231-7585
RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS PARENT SUPPORT GROUP-RDI
For info contact
215-348-2940
SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR KIDS
Southampton Psychiatric Associates
Morelyn Plaza
1111 Street Road, Suite 312
Southampton Pa 18966
215-355-2011
SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR KIDS
The Center for Neuropsychology and Counseling
1243 Easton Road
Suite 203
Warrington, Pa 18976
215-491-1119
SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR KIDS
Kinetic Rehab Services, P.C
920 Town Center
New Britain Pa
215-340-2216
BUCKS COUNTY DOWN SYNDROME INTEREST GROUP
c/o 33 Meginnes Road
Kintnersville Pa 18930
215-766-0890
Meetings held 4th Thursday September through May at Childen’s Village at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown.
UPS & DOWNS & ALL AROUND
Down syndrome and special needs support group
Jennifer Bonawitz 215-990-8730
Theresa Gabor 215-632-1334
FAMILIES OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
. Online group for FAMILIES of ADULTS with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),
This Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America listserv is RESTRICTED to family members of adolescents, age 17+ and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder who reside in Pennsylvania.
Purpose is to share info and provide support for families who are concerned about the daily needs and future of adults with ASD. The need to implement life span adult services, including a waiver, employment and housing is discussed.
HOMICIDE SURVIVORS GROUP
Support for family and friends of victims of homicide. Group is held in spring and fall. For more information contact:
Patti
Network of Victim Assistance
2370 York road
Suite B1
Jamison Pa 18929
Business-215-343-6543Hotline- 800-675-6900
ADULT FEMALE SURVIVORS OF
CHILDHOOD ASSAULT
For ages 17+ group provides support etc
. For more information contact:
Patti
Network of Victim Assistance
2370 York road
Suite B1
Jamison Pa 18929
Business-215-343-6543
Hotline- 800-675-6900
SIGNIFICANT OTHERS/PARTNERS/LOVED ONES OF THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL VICTIMIZATION
. For more information contact:
Patti
Network of Victim Assistance
2370 York road
Suite B1
Jamison Pa 18929
Business-215-343-6543
Hotline- 800-675-6900
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
Organization that helps parents find resources for their special needs child and provides technical assistance to help groups develop, expand and maintain programs and support systems that serve children with special needs.
1-877-986-455
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
KIDS TOGETHER INC
An all volunteer non-profit. Provides information on inclusive communities. Includes an inclusive education llistserv, email newsletter and website information.
PO Box 45
Quakertown, Pa 18951
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
Debbie Fabio
104 Persimmon Place
Cranberry Township Pa 16066
24-779-4415
VISION FOR EQUALITY INC
The Cast Iron Building
718 Arch St
6th floor North
Philadelphia Pa 19106
215-923-3349
to assist people with disabilities and their families access supports and services
MOMSTELL
Support/education/advocacy for parents of children involved with drugs
PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717-730-2020
Sharon Smith
PA EDUCATION FOR ALL COALTION INC
Diane Perry
The Partnership Institute on Disabilities
Temple University
1301 Cecil B Moore Ave
Room 423 Ritter Annex
Philadelphia Pa 19122
215-204-3031
Chapter meetings, on-line, Parent Consultant Network
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
JOEY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Just Open Everybody’s Eyes
Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues
AUTISMLINK
Support, 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.
CALL- 1-800-274-3258
1-866-236-6310 TTY
EMAIL - staff@phlp.org
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
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
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.
PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK
PEN
Pennsylvania’s statewide Parent Training and Information Center supports parents of children with special needs and includes information and links to Federal Special Education, National Disability Issues and Resources, Special Education Legal Links, Transportation and Travel.
2107 Industrial Highway
York Pa 17402
717-600-0100
1-800-522-5827
NEW PHONE 2/24
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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
484-250-4340
1-800-221-1042
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
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
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
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
NOTE: Contact Brenda Eagan Brown for state-wide information on the
Brain STEPS program - EaganBrown@biapa.org.
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.
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
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
dleasure@mentors4sd.org
www.mentors4sd.org
dleasure@mentors4sd.org
www.mentors4sd.org
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
ELKS HOME NURSE
Mary May, LPN, visits clients in northern Bucks, northern Montgomery, Lehigh, Northampton and southern Monroe. Office in Easton
610-365-1426
ELKS HOME NURSE
Jennifer Turbett, LPN/MSW covers southern Bucks, southern Montgomery & north & east Philadelphia counties. Office at UCP of Phil. & Vicinity.
215-242-4200 x213
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
READING LEARNING CENTER
Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc
310 South Seventh Avenue
West Reading Pa 19611
610-208-0228
Brenda Wise Director
Center for children with dyslexic/learning challenges
ALLENTOWN LEARNING CENTER
Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc
1544 Hamilton Street
Allentown Pa 18102
610-432-0997
Marilyn Mathis Director
Center for children with dyslexic/learning challenges
PHILADELPHIA LEARNING CENTER
Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc Center for children with dyslexic/learning challenges.
1700 Tomlinson Road
Philadelphia, Pa 19116
Kathleen Carlsen, Director
215-673-1972
LANCASTER LEARNING CENTER
Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc
213 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, Pa 17603
717-481-5680
Michael G Hall, Director
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
MEDICAL HOME MODEL
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!
MARCH OF DIMES
1019 West 9th Ave
King of Prussia, Pa 19406
610-945-6050
Fax 610-945-6060
MARCH OF DIMES
1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 2500 Allentown Pa 18103
610-439-7420
Fax 610-439-7424www.birthdefects.org
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
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
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
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.
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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
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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!
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL, LEARNING, MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL, DRUG, ALCOHOL ISSUES. 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.