FAYETTE
FAYETTE
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
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Support group (and reimbursable services) for those age 60 or older residing in Fayette, Greene or Washington County who are caring for relative children aged 18 and under in their homes.
Kristen Jackson
FCSP Supervisor
305 Chamber Plaza
Charleroi Pa 15022-1607
1-888-300-2704 x4418
NARANON
Support group for parents/loved ones of those abusing drugs
Lori Hodge
265 Broadford Road
Connellsville Pa 15425
724-628-2754
ADVOCATE
Debbie Hudak
411 Morris BuncieRoad
Smithfield Pa 15478
724-725-9269
ADVOCATE
Barb Keefer
Parents Involved Network
PIN
31 Connellsville Street
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-438-7551
PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
PARENT MENTOR
The ARC of Fayette County
Nancy Pohaski
Nancy Davis
80 Old New Salem Road
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-38-8416
NAMI
Support group for parents/loved ones of those dealing with mental health issues
Carmella Hardy
6 Bluff St
Dunbar Pa 15431
724-277-8173
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Support and education group
Jacquie Fritts
Crime Victims Center
63 N Beeson Avenue
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-438-1470
PARENTS OF AUTISTIC KIDS SUPPORT GROUP
PAK- Aboard sponsored
Lorine Sproul
241 Duff Road
McClellandtown Pa 15458
724-430-9824
PARENTS OF AUTISTIC KIDS
(PAK) Aboard sponsored
Marty Swartz
520 New Salem Road
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-438-5761
FBR/ABOARD WAYNESBURG FAMILY SUPPORT AND SOCIAL SKILL/PLAY GROUP
Faciitators- Kim Forrester-Green/ Greg Sawyer
Last Wed. of month, 6-8pm
1470 E. High Street
Waynesburg Pa 15370
724-627-0290
LOVE OUR CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP,
ADVOCATE and
Aboard sponsored support group for parents who have children with autism spectrum disorder
Lisa Rizza
1081 Valley View Drive
Scottdale, Pa 15683
724-887-7742
FAYETTE AUTISM NETWORK (F.A.N.)
215 Jacob Murphy Lane
Uniontown Pa 15401
Contact Person:
Christine Schreiner
724-434-5018
K.A.R.E. KOMMITTEE FOR AUTISM RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Group of parents, educators, and providers working together to meet needs of individuals with autism. Grant recd to create a resource book for parents. Meeting is Intermediate Unit One
Coal Center Pa Contact
Renae Kotchman 724-222-1040 x 105
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF NORTHWESTERN HUMAN SERVICES
YVETTE YOULER
RT 136 RD6 Box 300 Suite 5
Greensburg Pa 15601
724-942-4677
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
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DADS MATTER OF FAYETTE COUNTY
480A Coolspring Road
Uniontown, Pa 15401
724-437-2590 x322
Dad 2 Dad - 6:00-7:30pm every Monday at the Uniontown PIC office.
Dad 2 Dad is a series of parenting discussion sessions covering everything from discipline to child health & nutrition to anger management and more.
Dad 2 Dad is a series of parenting discussion sessions covering everything from discipline to child health & nutrition to anger management and more.
Doctor DAD training - 10am-1:30pm every first Saturday of the month at the Uniontown PIC office
Doctor DAD is a powerhouse training series for expecting parents and parents with kids from birth to age 2. We talk about safety, discipline, nutrition, shots, and more. Call today to register for our next Doctor DAD session.
Doctor DAD is a powerhouse training series for expecting parents and parents with kids from birth to age 2. We talk about safety, discipline, nutrition, shots, and more. Call today to register for our next Doctor DAD session.
Daddy & Me at the Library - March 31, 2008 at 6pm - Uniontown Library
This action-packed evening of storytelling, crafts, food, education and fun is perfect for the whole family. Call today to register!
This action-packed evening of storytelling, crafts, food, education and fun is perfect for the whole family. Call today to register!
UNIQUE CHILDRENS PARENT GROUP
Dee Lesneski
365 Reese Road
Washington Pa 15301
724-228-5415
Advocate groupw/65 familieS
FAYETTE COUNTY COLLABORATIVE BOARD
INTEGRATED CHILDREN’S SERVICE PLAN - contact
Carol Over
100 New Salem Road
Suite 118
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-425-2432
This group works to improve lives of children and families, community, parents welcomed.
PARENT MENTOR/ADVOCATE
Gayla Lafferty
PO Box 404
Hopwood Pa 15445
724-439-9407
HEALTHSOUTH CONNELLSVILLE HEAD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Lobby Area of HealthSouth Rehab at Laurel Mall
Route 119, Laurel Mall Connellsville Pa
Cheryl Crise, Tom and Mary Lou Hoak 724-628-0419
3rd Tuesday of month, except Jan and Feb, 5-7pm
Low key, primarily emotional support occasional speaker and social events
FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for those who adopt/foster children
Debra Hudak
724-725-9269
HOMICIDE SURVIVORS GROUP
Crime Victims Center
Jacquie Fritts
63 N Beeson Avenue
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-437-3737
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE CUSTODIAL PARENT
Community Action Family Center
Casey Ramage
Tami Knouse
140 North Beeson Ave
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-437-6050 x213
SUPPORT GROUP FOR NONCUSTODIAL PARENT
Community Action Family Center
Casey Ramage
Tami Knouse
140 North Beeson Ave
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-437-6050 x213
LOCAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNSEL
Group interest in early intervention
Contact
Tina Pahula
Fayette Co Behavioral Health Admin.
215 Jacob Murphy Lane
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-430-1370
TRUENCY TASK FORCE
Crime Victims Center of Fayette County
63 North Beeson St, Suite 1
Uniontown Pa 15401
724-437-1470
Vickie or Jackie
The phone will answer "Crime Victims" you just say you would like to talk to someone from the Truency Task Force....
SOUTHWEST PA LOCAL TASK FORCE FOR EDUCATION
The State Task Force Handbook defines the Local Task Force as a consumer advocate committee organized by Intermediate Unit.
Encompasses Fayette, Greene and Washington counties
For info on becoming part of this group please call Anita Walters at
724-437-3237
724-437-9595
Or Sue Schmidt
Lynn Wiltrout
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
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
REMEMBERING ADAM INC
Deborah Fowler
Support and substance abuse prevention
PO Box 665
Hastings Pa 16646
814-344-8026
1-877-767-ADAM
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
MOMSTELL
Support/education/advocacy for parents of children involved with drugs
PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717-730-2020
Sharon Smith
ACHIEVA
711 Bingham Street
Pittsburgh Pa 15203
412-995-5000
1-888-272-7229
Org for people with disabilities and their families offers support and services
A member of The Partnership
MENTORS FOR SELF DETERMINATION
Janet A. Brouse
1414 North Cameron Street, Suite B
Harrisburg Pa 17103
717-233-2252
1-877-233-2008
Statewide group for people with disabilities and families, offer training, technical assistance and support thru mentoring
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 ASSOC
Debra Fabio
104 Persimmon Place
Cranberry Twp 16066
724-779-4415
412-561-3026
THE SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK
Helps parents find resources for their special needs children and provide 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.
1-888-727-2706 will connect you with your nearest regional office.
SE Region
Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Lancaster, Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Schuylkill
Regional Coordinators: Cara Forrest
Office: Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13, 1110 Enterprise Road, Ste A, East Petersburg, PA 17520
Office Ph: 717-606-1298
Fax: 717-606-1445
Email: seregion@parenttoparent.org
NE Region
Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Wayne, Susquehanna
Regional Coordinator: Jody L. Miller
Office: Community Relations Department, Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St, Honesdale, PA 18431
Office Ph: 570-251-3208
Fax: 570-253-8993
Email: neregion@parenttoparent.org
SC Region
York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Bedford, Lebanon, Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Huntingdon, Blair, Juniata, Mifflin
Regional Coordinator: Carmen Krawczak
Office: N/A
Office Ph: 717-762-1711
Email: ckrawczak@parenttoparent.org
NC Region
Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Centre, Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga, Potter
Regional Coordinator: Melisa Hunter
Office: , 2401 Reach Road, Ste 206. Williamsport PA 17701
Office Ph: 570-321-8585
Office Fax: 570-323-1738
Email: ncregion@parenttoparent.org
SW Region
Somerset, Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland, Cambria, Indiana, Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver
Regional Coordinators: Rachel Olbeter, Nicole Zilli
Office: N/A
Office Ph: Rachel-724-420-5035, Nicole-724-836-4409
Email: rolbeter@parenttoparent.org (Rachel), swregion@parenttoparent.org (Nicole)
NW Region
Clearfield, Jefferson, Clarion, Venango, Lawrence, Mercer, Forest, Elk, Cameron, McKean, Warren, Crawford, Erie
Region Coordinator: Lisa Kray
KIDS TOGETHER INC
PO Box 45
Quakertown Pa 18951
Volunteer, non-profit provides info on inclusive communities, education listserve, email newsletter and website info
JOEY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Just Open Everybody’s Eyes
Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues
AUTISMLINK
Support, information etc
Online support groups and discussion boards
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford Pa 15090
412-377-8778
PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT
Provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or service.
CALL- 1-800-274-3258
1-866-236-6310 TTY
EMAIL - staff@phlp.org
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.
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
1-888-745-CDLP
HARRISBURG OFFICE
717-364-1733
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 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.
1-800-442-6367
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.
ACCESS DOCTORS
Gives you the tools you need to create an accessible home or public building.
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
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.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
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
ELK HOME NURSE
Dianna McCord RN serves clients in Washington, Greene and Fayette. Her office is at UCP of SW Pa.
724-225-8145 x 211
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.
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.
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
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
PA SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE DEAF
Pa Society for the Advancement of the Deaf www.psadweb.org
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
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
Olde Farm Office Centre, Suite G09 Duncansville Pa 16635
814-696-9691
Fax 814-696-9190
MARCH OF DIMES
5168 Campbell’s Run Road, Suite 101 Pittsburgh Pa 15205
412-505-2200
Fax 412-505-2209
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
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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 7/21
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 7/21
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)
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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.
ADDITION 7/21
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 8/9
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
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL BEHAVIORAL NEEDS SUCH AS: AUTISM, LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, MENTAL HEALTH, DRUG, ALCOHOL, SUICIDE, ETC. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL
1-800-947-4941
Please note we are also now listing groups for parents who have children with physical challenges as well.