BUTLER
BUTLER
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
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Formerly parents anonymous
Group for parents raising challenging kids, feeling overwhelmed
Nancy McKee
216 N Washington St
Butler Pa 16001
724-284-4894
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Stephanie Neely
305 East Penn St
Butler Pa 16001
724-285-8720
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP
Diane Gieraltowski
Every Child
6401 Penn Ave
Suite 300
Pittsburgh Pa 15206
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC.
Child advocacy, IEP help, drop in center, payee, guardianship etc
140 North Elm Street Suite A
Butler Pa 16001
724-287-1965
THE ARC
Support/programs for those who have mentally challenged children
Phil Rosenbauer
Pullman Commerce Center
Suite 202
112 Hollywood Drive
Butler Pa 16001
CRANBERRY CARES
Compassionate Asperger’s Parents Reaching for Enrichment and Support
Asperger’s/high functioning autism support group sponsored by ABOARD
Mary Limbacher
410 Auburn Drive
Cranberry Twp Pa 16066
724-772-5741
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.
PARENTS IN TOTO
Cranberry CARES Family Outreach Center
143 S Main Street
Zelienople Pa 16063
724-473-0990, 724-772-5741
Free support groups for teens, siblings, grandparents etc. Workshops and educational presentations .
HEART 2 HEART SUPPORT GROUP
Group for parents of children with challenging behaviors
Group will start in May 2007
Info on website
814-758-1681
PARENT MENTOR/ADVOCATE
Lynn Pukylo
816 Timberwood Dr
Cranberry Twp Pa 16066
724-776-2785
BAFFLES
Butler Autism Families and Friends Lending Encouragement and Support
Online support group and meets twice a month
Meets every
2nd Monday 6-8pm and every
4th Monday 9:30am-11:30am at Christ Outreach Church, 120 Walker Avenue Butler Pa
Sally at kiasal@connecttime.net
Stephanie at stephanieneely@webtv.net
Sally Wood at mywish4cj@earthlink.net
NAMI
Support for those with family/friends with mental health/behavioral issues
Jennifer Frohnapfel.
140 North Elm St
Suite C
Butler Pa 16001
724-431-0069
724-287-7965
BUTLER AREA BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP “STRONG”
Monica Perry 724-287-4646
Support group for Stroke and brain injury
Meets 4th Monday of each month
Time 6-7:30PM
Location Butler VA Medical Center-New Castle Road - Butler PA
Meets 4th Monday of each month
Time 6-7:30PM
Location Butler VA Medical Center-New Castle Road - Butler PA
.PARENTS OF HEROIN ADDICTS
Ann Loper
Butler Regional Recovery
911 East Brady St
Butler Pa 16001
724-284-4016
SEEDS OF HOPE SUPPORT GROUP
Support for those who have family/children abusing drugs
First United Methodist Church
200 East N St Butler Pa 16001
724-283-6160
Drug/alcohol
THE PARENTS GROUP
Support for those who have children with mental health/behavioral issues
Jamie Hook
Terry Brown
Kidscount II
403 West Jefferson St
Butler Pa 16001
724-287-3000
ALANON
Support for family/friends who have loved one abusing alcohol
Jane
724-285-7588
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
RESOURCE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for resource families providing kinship, foster and adoptive care for children
Family Pathways
100 Brugh Ave
Butler Pa 16001
724-284-9440
Eva Morter
Michelle Matthews
THE HOPE GROUP
Autism group
Debra Schaffner
Family Behavioral Resources
Warner Center
200 Renaissance
Suite 401
Butler Pa 16001
724-282-9010
AUTISM
FBR/ABOARD CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP FAMILY SUPPORT AND SOCIAL SKILL/PLAY GROUP
2nd Thursday of month,6pm
Facilitators- Jamie Grace/ Teresa O’Brien
20397 Route 19
Two Landmark North
Suite 310
Cranberry Twp, Pa 16066
724-772-2677
FBR AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Tuesday, 6pm
724-282-9010
Teresa O’Brien & Belinda Armstrong
Family Behavioral Resources
200 Renaissance Dr Suite 401
Butler Pa 16001
JACOB’S BLESSING SUPPORT GROUP
Autism group, ABOARD
724-283-6160
Cindy Cipoletti
200 East North St
Butler Pa 16001
THE SHEPHERD’S PLACE
Support group for family/friends of those abusing drugs
724-283-8675
Cabot United Methodist Church
PO Box 280
Cabot Pa 16023
AUTISM SOCIETY OF BUTLER COUNTY
Mary Wildman
PO Box 275
Evans City Pa 16033
724-538-4425
PLACE OF REFUGE
Support group for those who have family who are abusing drugs and support for the friends and families of those in addiction or recovery.
Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church
Donna Zeigler
Jerry Thomas
123 North Pittsburgh St
Zelienople, Pa 16063
724-816-8206
VICTORY GROUP, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ADDICTS
Kay Little
Victory Christian Fellowship
21150 Route 19
Cranberry Twp Pa 16066
724-453-6200
SUMMER CAMP PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Tom DeGeorge
Family Services
216 North Washington St
Butler Pa 16001
724-284-4894
PARENT TRANSITION GROUP OF BUTLER COUNTY
Group of parents who provide guidance to parents of students with disabilities who are making the transition from high school. Support network is for before, during and after transition.
For information contact
Patricia Sassone at 724-287-0791 Ext 150
Betsy Rideout-724-431-0095
brideout@ccrinfo.org
RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK FORCE #4
This group meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services. Members include parents, school officials and community reps. Any parent welcome.Serves Butler, Lawrence, Mercer
Judy Campbell 724-658-4250
Ricki Hood
MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH W/DISABILITIES
I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT!
Three sites, GROVE CITYYMCA,
BUTLER YMCA, Aebersold Recreation Center in SLIPPERY ROCK
Program matches an undergrad or grad student mentor w/youth. It is an 8 week program. For more info call:
Elizabeth Kemeny
Slippery Rock University
I CAN DO IT Coordinator
724-738-4306
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
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
Support and advocacy for those afflicted with Prader-Willi Syndrome and their families and friends.
Debbie Fabio
President
104 Persimmon Place
Cranberry Township Pa 16066
724-779-4415
RELATIVES AS PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
Butler Area Agency on Aging
Jo Donaldson
Martha Brown
111 Sunnyview Circle
Suite 101
Butler Pa 16001
724-431-1213
FACE 22: FAMILIES ADVOCATING FOR CHROMOSOMAL EDUCATION
Tammy Rose
PO Box 2115
Cranberry Township Pa 16066
724-622-6096
KIDS TOGETHER INC
Advocates, volunteer non-profit who provide info on inclusive communities, schools, also education listserve, email newsletter and website
PO Box 45
Quakertown Pa 18951
NAR-ANON WESTERN REGION
List of all Nar-anon sites in western Pa.
Help line is 412-782-2210
NARANON
THURSDAY - "LET GO AND LET GOD" (NW)
SINCE SEPTEMBER 2009
SHENANGO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3144 WILMINGTON ROAD
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
TRICIA (724) 652-4723
START: 6:00 PM
SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK
Helps parents find resources for their special needs children 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: 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: 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
ACHIEVA
711 Bingham St
Pittsburgh Pa 15203
412-995-5000
1-888-272-7229
A member of The Partnership
Group for people with disabilities and their families, helps them access support 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 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 tourette in any county in Pa
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
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
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 services.
1-800-274-3258
TTY- 1-866-236-6310
EMAIL- staff@phlp.org
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
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
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
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.
PENNSYLVANIA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CAP
Advocacy program helps people who are seeking services from the OVR, Blindness, Visual Services, and 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 CENTERPennsylvania’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 Advisors 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
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 disabilities, 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
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.
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.
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.
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
OVR provides services to eligible persons with disabilities 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 charge 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
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
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
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.
ELKS HOME NURSE PROGRAM
Patricia O’Connor Director
814-781-7860 pato@ncentral.com
Margie Wood AsstDirector
724-225-1395 mwood15301@comcast.net
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Online groups for parents and children who have many different special needs
SELECTIVE MUTISM SITES
Several sites below with info on selective mutism.
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
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)
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.
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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, physical 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