CUMBERLAND
CUMBERLAND
Support groups/supports for parents whose children have any kind of behavioral challenges, developmental, social or emotional concerns or additions etc.
PA FAMILIES INC
STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK
1-800-947-4941
CALL OR EMAIL FOR CURRENT LIST
FAMILY SUPPORT OF CENTRAL PA
3700 Vartan Way
Harrisburg Pa 17110
Free weekly support groups and free childcare during group sessions.
Providing support/education to parents who feel overwhelmed and need a safe place to talk about their concerns and frustrations
Lori Leitzel
717-541-0828
1-800-984-9923
CAMP HILL TEENS HELPING TEENS/PWT
Free weekly ongoing meetings that provide teens with support in making positive changes in their life. Meetings informal and confidential. Trained facilitator helps teens take lead in setting agenda and helping themselves and others find solutions for their own problems
1-800-984-9923
Meetings held in Camp Hill at Holy Spirit Behavioral Health Building
‘TEENS HELPING TEENS
Support group for teens with emotional and behavioral health conditions
Behavioral Health Building
Russ and Jennifer Wade
Holy Spirit Hospital
503 North 21st Street
Camp Hill Pa
1-800-984-9923
717-541-0828
KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Anyone raising grandchildren, nieces, nephews etc we offer support, resources and education
Wed 11-1pm at
The Salvation Army
1122 Green Street
Harrisburg Pa 17102
Drug/Alcohol/ Mental Health program for teens with these issues. For more info please contact Deborah Lidle
717-541-0828
Family Support of Central Pa
PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
717-243-9092
Stress/coping support groups for parents
MENTOR/ADVOCATE
Elizabeth Spaeder
27 White Dogwood Drive
Etters, Pa 17319
717-829-3880
MOMSTELL
Support/education/advocacy for parents of children involved with drugs
PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717-730-2020
Sharon Smith
NAMI OF CUMBERLAND/PERRY COUNTIES
Support for those who have loved ones struggling with mental health issues
Taylor P. Andrews
Box 527
Carlisle Pa 17013
717-243-0123 day
717-243-1645 evening/weekend
THE CARLISLE CENTER
Parent education through play and parents discussion group where parents find support and learn they are not alone in their stress and struggles. Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am. Children from birth to 5 years .
717-774-3673
THE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
OF CUMBERLAND-PERRY COUNTY
The Cumberland-Perry Association for Retarded Citizens
. We do assist parents in finding a support group or offer assistance in setting up a new support group. We also hold information sessions for family members of individuals with developmental disabilities on a variety of subjects. We also offer assistance to families with someone in the education system; including support with IEP process.
Family Education Specialist
Carol O’Hara
GB Stuart Center
71 Ashland Ave
PO Box 386
Carlisle Pa 17013
717-249-2611
PRESSLEY RIDGE CLASSES
Parents raising children who have challenges such as ADD,ADHD, OCD and other special needs may benefit from these classes which occur 5 times a year . For more information please call
717-774-3673
Pressley Ridge
331 Bridge St, New Cumberland 17070
SIB SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for siblings of children with special needs.
Capital Area Childrens Center in Camp Hill, run by UCP. Roxanne Daniel
717-975-0611
IN HOME PARENT EDUCATION
Free to parents . Parents raising children who have challenges and other special needs may benefit from this.
717-774-3673
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Parents of children with mental health , attachment, ADD, etc all live in the Capitol Area of Pa. Support and sharing of parenting ideas. Wide range of experiences.
AUTISM ADVISORY GROUP FOR CCBHNP. ( AAG )
Addresses issues related to autism from a family perspective. Educates CBHNP about issues related to families and autism. The AAG provides feedback to CBHNP regarding services to children and adults diagnosed with autism. Recommendations for training are made.
For more information
717-671-6541
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES
Education, information & resources for individuals, families & friends dealing w/alcoholism & chemical dependency.
Sponsored by Clear Brook Foundation Inc
Monday 6:30-8:30pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
2000 Chestnut Street, Km 228
Camp Hill Pa
For more info- 800-582-6241 or 570-823-1171 or 717-774-0423
ALANON
Support group for parents/loved ones of those abusing alcohol
Linda
717-776-7253
ACOA
Adult children of alcoholics
Support group
Linda
717-776-7253
PARENT CONNECTIONS
UCP Central Pa
44 South 38th Street
Camp Hill Pa 17011
717-975-0611
Offers parent mentors to parents of children with disabilities from birth to age 21, advocacy, support.
PAKS
PARENTS OF ADDICTED KIDS
Trinity United Methodist Church
210 West Main Street
Hummelstown Pa 17036
Lynne
Please call and leave message and they will call back ASAP
717-756-8878.
PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS
POSNK
Terry L. Heffelfinger-717-566-8102
Sandy Grimes-717-566-2897
Support for parents of children with any kind of special need or challenge
Grace United Methodist Church
Hummelstown Pa
HEAD BACK SUPPORT GROUP
Chambersburg Hospital
112 North 7th Street
Chambersburg Pa 17201
Karen Dubbs 717-263-5721
Last Thursday of month ( Apr-Oct only)
7-9pm
Informal, unstructured, family-like open discussion, occasional speakers, 2-4 s Support group for those who suffer any kind of brain trauma and their loved onesocial events per year
WEST SHORE BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Cleve Fredrickson Library
100N 19th St , Camp Hill 17011
1st Tuesday of month
6:30pm-8:30pm
Informal, open discussions, social and emotional support, speakers
Kathie Grucz 717-697-3331
Pat Krautz 717-580-6129
WEST SHORE PARENTS’ SUPPORT NETWORK
Group provides positive environment where parents from West Shore learn, offer support and exchange ideas regarding their special needs children and their education. Network joins parents with education specialists through communication, advocacy, web sites, best practices and new research in support of their special ed needs. Meetings held lasst Monday of month from 7-8:30pm at
Christian Life Assembly, Room 323, 2645 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill Pa 17011
For info 717-938-2344, 717-766-8705 or
PERRY COUNTY DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
Support, outings and events
Becky Wetzel
1322 Ridge Road
Liverpool Pa 17045
717-444-3325
PA SAFE
Pennsylvania Schools Are For Everyone
Provides K-12 advocacy, information on supportive services and Inclusive
Education
J. Gaskin
426 Arch St
Carlisle Pa 17013
717-249-3776
CAP
Coping with Anxiety and Panic support Group
Group for those who suffer and open to parents/loved ones
Pinnacle Health Systems
WomanCare
2025 Technology Parkway
Mechanicsburg Pa 17050
717-782-2727
ASD HOPE
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Help Options Parent Empowerment
Informational support group, seminars, packet for new parents, everything you always wanted to know!
PO Box 1501
Mechanicsburg Pa 17055
717-732-8400 x 8120
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
DAUPHIN COUNTY BRANCH
HARRISBURG ADHD SUPPORT GROUP
Sandy Deaven, Coordinator
208 N. Johnson Street
Harrisburg Pa 17112
717-545-7887
www.chadd.org and click on Find Local Support Groups, choose Pa on map and find meeting dates, location , speaker info.
All are welcome!
Support group for parents and caregivers of children with ADHD. Volunteer –based and is a branch of the Lebanon Chapter of CHADD.
RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK FORCE #15
This group meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services. Members include parents, school officials and community reps. Any parent welcome.Serves Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and York.
Jennifer King – jking@pa.net
Kathy Gingerich- kgingerich@arcofdc.org
Ann Hoffman- 717-732-8400 x8584
TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
Gettysburg Hospital
3rd Sat of month ,2-3:30pm
Melinda Bowling
717-334-4895
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
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Support group that deals with addictions, hurts etc. Group is held at
Caring Community Church of God
7176 Red Top Road
Hummelstown Pa 17036
717-566-7970
Group meet Friday evening 7-9pm
Rick Kochel or Suzanne Snyder
THE 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.
1-800-986-4550
WEBSITE
PARENT TO PARENT
Linking familes of children or adults with disabilities or special needs.
Network created by families for families of children and adults with special needs. We connect families in similar situations with one another so that they may share experiences, offer practical information and/or support.
1-888-727-2706
Parent to Parent of PA
1-888-727-2706 will connect you with your nearest regional office.
SE Region
Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Lancaster, Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Schuylkill
Regional Coordinators: Cara Forrest
Office: Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13, 1110 Enterprise Road, Ste A, East Petersburg, PA 17520
Office Ph: 717-606-1298
Fax: 717-606-1445
Email: seregion@parenttoparent.org
NE Region
Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Wayne, Susquehanna
Regional Coordinator: Jody L. Miller
Office: Community Relations Department, Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St, Honesdale, PA 18431
Office Ph: 570-251-3208
Fax: 570-253-8993
Email: neregion@parenttoparent.org
SC Region
York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Bedford, Lebanon, Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Huntingdon, Blair, Juniata, Mifflin
Regional Coordinator: Carmen Krawczak
Office: N/A
Office Ph: 717-540-0263
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 Coordinator Nicole Zilli
Office: 6340 Flank Dr. Suite 600 Harrisburg, PA 17112
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
KIDS TOGETHER INC
Advocates, volunteer non-profit provides info on inclusive communities, schools includes educational listserve, email newsletter, website
PO Box 45
Quakertown Pa 18951
MENTORS FOR SELF DETERMINATION
Statewide group for people with disabilities and families offers training, technical assistance and support thru mentoring
Janet A Brouse
1414 North Cameron Street Suite B
Harrisburg Pa 17103
717-233-2252
1-877-233-2008
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
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
JOEY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Just Open Everybody’s Eyes
Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues
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
PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION FOR ALL COALITION (PEAC)
Diane Perry, President
PO Box 263
Norwood, Pa 19074
610-522-0698
A partnership of parents, educators, related prfessionals and others working together to support the education of ALL children, together in their neighborhood schools, including children of different backgrounds and abilities.
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
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
AUTISMLINK
Support, information etc
Online support groups and discussion boards.
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford Pa 15090
412-377-8778
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
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
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PENNSYLVANIA
MHAPA works on behalf of mental health through advocacy, education and public policy.
Wendy Luckenbill, Family/Child Policy Coordinator
1-800-692-7443
PENNSYLVANIA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CAP
Advocacy program helps people who are seeking services from the OVR, Blindness, Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law.
Provides you with info and advice about rehab programs, advises you of your legal rights and responsibilities, helps you resolve problems that may arise while you are seeking services from rehab programs,
There is no charge.
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE
215-557-7112
1-877-533-1593
HARRISBURG OFFICE
717-233-1593
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.
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
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.
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.
717-787-7834
1-800-442-6352
DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) is a statewide, non–profit corporation designated as the federally–mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of all adults and children with disabilities. DRN works with people with disabilities and their families to ensure their rights to live in their communities with the services they need, to receive a full and inclusive education, to live free of discrimination, abuse and neglect, and to have control and self–determination over their services.
General information /questions can be emailed to intake@drnpa.org where intake workers who are advocates and attorneys.
Harrisburg Office
1414 N. Cameron St., Suite C
Harrisburg, PA 17103
1-800-692-7443 [Voice]
1-877-375-7139 [TDD]
(717) 236-8110 [Voice]
(717) 346-0293 [TDD]
(717) 236-0192 [Fax]
(717) 236-0192 [Fax]
Philadelphia Office
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut St., Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19107–4798
(215) 238-8070 (Voice)
(215) 789-2498 (TDD)
(215) 772-3126 (Fax)
Pittsburgh Office
429 4th Avenue, Suite 1901
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1505
(412) 391-5225 [Voice]
(412) 467-8940 [TDD]
(412) 391-4496 [Fax]
drnpa-pgh@drnpa.org [Email]
Wexford Office
8500 Brooktree Road
Suite 100
Wexford, PA 15090
800-276-0928 [Voice]
724-934-1344 [Fax
PA STATE FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
We advocates for all those who care about children and their families. We work supportively with foster, adoptive, and kinship families, and with local foster parent associations and agencies who care for the children we serve. Psfpa.info@psfpa.com
800-951-5151
717-671-0102
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY NETWORK OF PA, INC.
Survivors and families facing the future with hope. Free newsletter, Infoline, brochures, staff, training
215-699-2139
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.
CAFEMOM
Online groups for parents and children who have many different special needs
ELKS HOME NURSE PROGRAM
Patricia O’Connor Director
814-781-7860 pato@ncentral.com
Margie Wood Asst Director
724-225-1395 mwood15301@comcast.net
Theresa Crimmel, LPN visits
Clients in Dauphin, Perry and Cumberland counties.
Contact at office in Mifflin Pa
717-436-8151
ONLINE CHAT SUPPORT GROUP
Group is for parents who are raising children with special needs.
SELECTIVE MUTISM SITES
Several sites below with info on selective mutism.
HARRISBURG LEARNING CENTER
Masonic center for learning challenges/dyslexia etc
Scottish Rite Cathedral
2701 N. Third Street( rear entrance)
Box 5190
Harrisburg Pa 17110
717-238-4947
R. Sylvia Rosen, Director
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
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION
2950 Potshop Road
PO Box 859
Worcester, Pa 19490
800-223-0222
610-584-5530
Fax 215-412-9396
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
160 S Progress Ave, Suite 1C
Harrisburg, Pa 17109
717-545-4534
Fax 717-545-5329
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-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.
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
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AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
AFSP-Pittsburgh
AFSP-Pittsburgh
AFSP-Greater Philadelphia
Pat Gainey, Philadelphia Regional Director
3535 Market Street, Suite 4047
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 746-7256
fax: (215) 746-7307
pgainey@afsp.org
Pat Gainey, Philadelphia Regional Director
3535 Market Street, Suite 4047
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 746-7256
fax: (215) 746-7307
pgainey@afsp.org
ADDITION 8/24
ASERT/BUREAU OF AUTISM CALL IN FOR RESOURCESThe ASERT/Bureau of Autism has opened it's call-in resource center: 1-877-231-4244 is the number to call when looking for Autism resources or services in your area.
ADDITION 8/24
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!
ADDITION 8/24/10
PASchoolTalkA new site that provides aforum for people who have concerns and ideas about public education in Pennsylvania. Some ELL Task Force members have already joined the site. We’d really like to see more ideas and information on ELL issues on the site – but that will only happen if more join
twitter.com/paschooltalk
ADDITION 8/24
OPERATION MILITARY KIDS
Operation: Military Kids is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment
www.operationmilitarykids.org
814-865-2264 Project Director Susan Smith sus52@psu.edu
814-863-3828 Christie Bartley
cbartley@psu.edu Military liason
ADDITION 8/24
STRENGTH OF US NAMI WEBSITE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
New social networking website and online resource center for young adults living with a mental health conditions. Developed by young adults, StrengthofUs.org is a user-driven social networking community where young adults can connect with peers, provide mutual support and share personal stories, creativity and helpful resources by writing and responding to blog entries, iming, engaging in discussion groups, posting on “The Wire” and sharing videos, photos and other news. The website also includes an online resource center that addresses topics young adults identified as being critically important to them.
ADDITION 8/24
English Language Learners (ELL) Task Force
The ELL Task Force is a group, now over 10 years old, that meets regularly around the state to discuss the education of English language learners in Pennsylvania. There are nearly 200 people on the Task Force mailing list, including educators, social service providers, advocates, and parents. Meetings and e-mail updates enable the task force to work together on ELL concerns at both the state and local levels. For an end-of-year report on what the Task Force did this year, including information on the results of our work with the PA Department of Education, visit our ELL Task Force webpage. (And for additional resources and publications on ELL law and policy, see the Education Law Center website.) http://www.elc-pa.org/ELLTaskForce/news.html To be added to the Task Force mailing list, contact Len Rieser at lrieser@elc-pa.org
The ELL Task Force is a group, now over 10 years old, that meets regularly around the state to discuss the education of English language learners in Pennsylvania. There are nearly 200 people on the Task Force mailing list, including educators, social service providers, advocates, and parents. Meetings and e-mail updates enable the task force to work together on ELL concerns at both the state and local levels. For an end-of-year report on what the Task Force did this year, including information on the results of our work with the PA Department of Education, visit our ELL Task Force webpage. (And for additional resources and publications on ELL law and policy, see the Education Law Center website.) http://www.elc-pa.org/ELLTaskForce/news.html To be added to the Task Force mailing list, contact Len Rieser at lrieser@elc-pa.org
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.