DELAWARE
DELAWARE
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
DELAWARE COUNTY FAMILY PDD AUTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT GROUP
PO Box 210
Drexel Hill Pa 19026
610-626-9511
SIBLING SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for children who have a sibling with autism.
Meeting held in Wayne
Dale Fisher
610-668-8890
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
Patricia Lufkin
26 Pumpkin Hill Road
Levittown Pa 19056
215-545-2242
SUICIDE ANONYMOUS
Not for the parent
12 step program for client
PO Box 7193
Radnor Pa 19087
610-715-0076
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
Linda Harnish
2064 Heather Road
Folcroft Pa 19032
215-545-2242
BILY
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU SUPPORT GROUP
For parents of kids with behavior problems
Maria S
610-457-5144
CHADD CHAPTER
ADD support group for parents who have children with ADHD
Susan O’Rourke
1-800-233-4050
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.
Special Ed Consultant
215-497-9738
SPECIAL ED ADVOCATE
Becca Devine
Special Ed Advocate
610-658-9909
LOCAL TRANSITION COORDINATING COUNCILS
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
Delaware County Transition Council
c/o DCIU
200 Yale Avenue
Morton Pa 19070
Sheree Parkinson
LOCAL TRANSITION COORDINATING COUNCIL
They plan and facilitate successful transitions of students with disabilities from school to adult
Delaware County Transition Council
207 Sheffield Lane
Oxford Pa 19363
Maureen Guss
SECOND TIME AROUND PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren
Family and Community Service of Del. County
600 N Olive St
Media Pa 19063
Cheryl Thomas contact
610-566-7540 x227
SPORTS-THEMED’ SUMMER SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM
Group is for teens with social-cognition deficits and have a passion or interest in sports. Facilitator will use real life sports-related themes as a springboard to teach social skills and deal with social concerns specific to this age group.
Facilitator- Mitchell Greene
FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
Karen Holmes-Wharton
686 Cherrytree Road
Aston Pa 19014
215-762-2218
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF SOUTHEASTERN PA
Delaware County Family Empowerment
Satisfaction Team (FEST)
Satisfaction Team (FEST)
Parent Involved Network
135 Long Lane
Upper Darby Pa 19082
Upper Darby Pa 19082
PARENT MENTOR
Peggy Sweetwood
52 Abrams Court
Wayne Pa 19087
610-408-8635
RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK FORCE #25
This group meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services. Members include parents, school officials and community reps. Any parent welcome.
Sandy Wadsworth 484-494-5984
Kathy Zepka- ARC Rep.
PRO-ACT SUPPORT GROUP
Org. seeks to provide training, support, education to parents of children involved in substance abuse
Babette Benham
Bev Haberle
bhaberle@bccadd.org
252 West Swamp Road
Unit 12 Doylestown Pa 18901
1-800-221-6333
IEP ADVOCATE (volunteer)
Patty Kirkpatrick
Citizen Advocates Inc
801 Yale Ave Suite G-03
Swarthmore Pa 19081
610-543-7380
FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
Training, education, information, support
Karen Holmes-Wharton
686 Cherrytree Road
Aston Pa 19014
215-762-2218
ARC- EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE
Also education/trainings
Kathy Zepka
Kathy Zepka
Arc Education Advocate
740 S. Chester Road
Swarthmore, PA 19081
610-544-6600
kzepka@thearcofdelco.org
Arc Education Advocate
740 S. Chester Road
Swarthmore, PA 19081
610-544-6600
kzepka@thearcofdelco.org
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE
610-325-3950
CROSS DISABILITY COALITION OF DELAWARE COUNTY
610-325-3950
BOWLING LEAGUE FOR ADOLESCENTS
610-325-3950
DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE support group
Entire family, teens welcome
Joseph Bunting
DBSA Delaware Co., Inc
Springfield High School
49 Leamy Road
Room 113 for meeting
1-877-687-9552
MAINLINE
TOURETTE’S SUPPORT GROUP
2nd Tues month 7:30-9PM
New Seasons Assisted Living-Wayne Pa
Lesley Geyer
610-409-0833
Eileen Ackler
610-222-4870
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF SOUTHEASTERN PA
Advocates, support
1211 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia Pa 19107
1-800-688-4226
215-751-1800
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
ROSEMONT’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Sally Allen
Rosemont Counseling Assoc
1062 Lancaster Ave
Suite 9
Rosemont Pa 19010
610-525-1510
NAMI-FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for loved ones of those affected by mental health disorders
Meets 3rd Thursday of month at
Lima United Methodist Church across from Granite Run Mall. Facilitator
Jean Shatoff 610-325-9623
Shirley Gallagher
Linda MacAlister
PO Box 567
Lansdowne Pa 19050
610-623-0071
FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION COURSE 2X A YEAR
March 9, 09 for 12 weeks, free for family of consumer, held at
Springfield Hospital
Linda MacALister, NAMI Office 610-623-0071
NAMI MAINLINE
Ingrid Waldron
320 Woodley Road
Merion Station Pa 19066
610-664-4569
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
ADVOCATE
Sandy Wadsworth
862 School Lane
Folcroft, Pa
484-494-5984
IEP meetings, juvenile court, district court with parents, RTF or out of district placement meetins, MH meetings of all kinds etc
ADDITION 8/9
THE ME PROJECT
A resource center for teens about teens and adolescent mental health including events , education, fun nights and more. For more info, call 484-368-2969
Francesca Pileggi Francesca@meproject.org
or Lindsay Keosayian at Lindsay@meproject.org
Teen Mental Health Resource Center
Olde Ridge Village Shopping Center
100 Ridge Road, Suite #21
Chadds Ford, Pa 19317
GROUP FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS ON THE SPECTRUM
This Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America listserv is RESTRICTED to parents, relatives, caregivers and spouses of adolescents, age 17+ and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder who reside in Southeast Pa, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia counties.
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 will be discussed. This group will not address the Transition to Adulthood phase of Education.
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
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
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
Debbie Fabio
104 Persimmon Place
Cranberry Township Pa 16066
724-779-4415
KIDS TOGETHER INC
Volunteer non-profit provides info on inclusive communities includes inclusive education/advocate listserv, email newsletter, website info
PO Box 45
Quakertown Pa 18951
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.
1-888-986-4550
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.
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
Reg 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
ion Coordinator: Lisa Kray
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 TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Sherrie Sponseller, Administrator
132 West Midlle Street
Gettysburg Pa 17325
Advocates will do IEP for any child diagnosed with tourettes in any county in Pa
1-800-990-3300
717-337-1134
AUTISMLINK
Support, information etc
Online support groups and discussion boards
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford Pa 15090
412-377-8778
VISION FOR EQUALITY INC
The Cast Iron Building
718 Arch St
6th floor North
Philadelphia Pa 19106
215-923-3349
Org assist people with disabilities and their families access services and supports
A member of The Partnership
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
JOEY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Just Open Everybody’s Eyes
Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues
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
MOMSTELL
Support/education/advocacy for parents of children involved with drugs
PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717-730-2020
Sharon Smith
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
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
List of Health and Human Services
List of Advocacy Resources
Parent Guides
A website with information for parents and families.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PENNSYLVANIA
MHAPA works on behalf of mental health through advocacy, education and public policy.
Wendy Luckenbill, Family/Child Policy Coordinator
1-800-692-7443
PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK
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
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
1-888-745-CDLP
HARRISBURG OFFICE
717-364-1733
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 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
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]
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
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.
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.
CAFÉ ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Online groups for parents and children who have many different special needs
BRAIN INJURY ASSOC OF PA
2400 Park Drive
Harrisburg Pa 17110
717-657-3601
866-635-7097
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY NETWORK OF PA, INC.
Survivors and families facing the future with hope. Free newsletter, Infoline, brochures, staff, training
215-699-2139
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.
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
ONLINE CHAT SUPPORT GROUP
Group is for parents who are raising children with special needs.
YOUTH OUTREACH UNION
Meets at the Beehive
1327 East Carson St
Pittsburgh Pa 15203
Contact Mike Reber
YOU is a support and advocacy network of young adults for young adults. It’s members are either involved in a child serving system or they were. This support is peer driven and the group works to meet youth where they are to solve problems and deal wit issues that are important to them.
Website: 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
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
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION
2950 Potshop Road
PO Box 859
Worcester, Pa 19490
800-223-0222
610-584-5530
Fax 215-412-9396
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.
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
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.
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
astern US)
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
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NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP HEADQUARTERS INC. (WSO)
22527 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD, SUITE 200B
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 90505
TOLL FREE: 1 800 477 6291
PHONE: (310) 534-8188
22527 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD, SUITE 200B
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 90505
TOLL FREE: 1 800 477 6291
PHONE: (310) 534-8188
FAX: (310) 534-8688
E-MAIL: naranonwso@gmail.com
E-MAIL: naranonwso@gmail.com
On-Line Forum: www.naranon.com/forum
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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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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 8/9
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!
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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
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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
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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.