Support groups/support for parents whose children have any kind of behavioral challenges, developmental, social, emotional concerns or addictions.

 

 

 

1-800-947-4941

CALL OR EMAIL FOR CURRENT LIST

 

Kelly King

1186 Dickey Road

Reynoldsville Pa 15851

814-653-2671

 

List of all Nar-anon sites in western Pa.

Help line is 412-782-2210

 

MONDAY - "PIONEER N.F.G." (NE)
SINCE JUNE 2003
PUNXSUTAWNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PCS)
GYMNASIUM

216 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET
PUNXSUTAWNEY 15767
KIM (814) 938-2236
DAVE (814) 938-7378
START: 5:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

Support for parents whose children are abusing drugs

George

Clearfield Pa

814-765-3889

 

 

Countywide Human Services Agencies working together to improve access to services

1633 Philipsburg Bigler Highway

Philipsburg Pa 16866

814-342-5678 x225

 

 

Corinne Mazzant

1374 Shawville Highway

Suite 2

Woodland Pa 16881

814-857-7345

 

 

Welcome to anyone caring for a child with special needs of any type.. For more information call 814-375-9988 or email frogs7@verizon.net

 

Families of Children Disiabilities Supports
 Support group for parents or caregivers of children with disabilities. Speakers and/or fellowship provided. Youth with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all of our activities such as drama, newsletters, choir, dance,etc. 
The Rec hall is available for agencies or families of children with disabilities to allow the children to do such things as Karoke, youth dances birthday parties, or just in enjoy the center.  Families should contact us at 814-592-3502 to find out these times and dates as they are scheduled when we have enough Families to participateThe support group meets once a month, providing enough families have RSVP'd.

 

Gail Walker

PO Box 47

Pittsfield Pa 16340

1-888-447-1431

814-563-3470

Program to provide support and services to parents of children with disabilities birth to age 26

 

Support for relatives and friends of those who are abusing alcohol

Elizabeth

814-765-7704

 

 

Sandy

724-463-7355

Doris

Clearfield Pa

814-236-1461

 

 

 

Support for adoptive, foster, caregiver, grandparents

Karen Amrhein

108 Simpson Ave

Dubois Pa 15801

814-371-6951

 

 

HealthSouthNittany Valley Rehab Hosp

550 West College Avenue

Pleasant Gap Pa 16823

Sharon Poorman 814-359-3421 x 5659

2^nd Tuesday of month

7-8pm

Open discussion, occasional speakers, 2 social events per year

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

This group meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services. Members include parents, school officials and community reps. Any parent welcome.Serves Clarion, Jefferson, Venango, Forest counties.

Gina Nicholson 814-427-2250

Gail Walker

Kacey Fischer 814-226-7103

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

1-888-727-2706 will connect you with your nearest regional office.

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Centre, Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga, Potter

Regional Coordinator: Melisa Hunter

, Williamsport PA 17701

2401 Reach Road, Ste 206., 

Office Ph: 570-321-8585

Office Fax: 570-323-1738

Email: ncregion@parenttoparent.org

 

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)

 

 

 

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

 

Advocates, volunteer non-profit provides info on inclusive communities, includes listserve, email newsletter, website

PO Box 45

Quakertown Pa 18951

 

 

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

 

 

Support and substance abuse prevention

PO Box 665

Hastings Pa 16646

814-344-8026

1-877-767-ADAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support/education/advocacy for parents of children involved with drugs

PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055

Sharon Smith

 

Advocates will do IEP for any child diagnosed with tourettes in any county in Pa

 

711 Bingham Street

Pittsburgh Pa 15203

412-995-5000

1-888-272-7229

A member of the Partnership.

Group for people with disabilities and their families, help with support and services

 

 

List of Health and Human Services

List of Advocacy Resources

Parent Guides

A website with information for parents and families.

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

 

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

 

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN NUTRITION PROGRAM

Provides nutrition education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social service agencies.

Orgs. PLEASE NOTE; A CHILD WITH AN ACCESS CARD ( 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

 

 

 

 

 

Just Open Everybody’s Eyes

Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues

 

 

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

 

Support, information etc

Online support groups and discussion boards

376 Wagon Wheel Trail

Wexford Pa 15090

412-377-8778

 

 

MHAPA works on behalf of mental health through advocacy, education and public policy.

Wendy Luckenbill, Family/Child Policy Coordinator

1-800-692-7443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVR provides services to eligible persons