MONTGOMERY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Support groups/supports 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
PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS
SUPPORT GROUP
The Center for Parenting Education
Abington
1130 Old York Road
Abington Pa 19001
215-576-0586
For current support group please go to
PARENTS INVOLVED NETWORK- PIN- Advocates-
Elizabeth Starks-Project Coordinator
Youth and Family Advocacy Center
601 DeKalb Street
Suite 3
Norristown Pa 19401
610-279-8511 x114
1-800-688-4226 x550
Fax-610-279-1746
COLLEGEVILLE AREA AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for parents who have children with PDD
Further info call
Joan- 610-933-4621
Cathy- 610-265-2209
PLYMOUTH-WHITEMARSH AREA AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
For further info call
Elise Redican- elisaredican@comcast.net
SIBLING SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for children who have a sibling with special needs
Held in Bala Cynwyd, Lafayette Hill and Wayne
Dale Fisher
610-668-8890
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
SIBLING GROUP
Support, education, advocacy
Alecia Patterson
ARC
1010 West Ninth Ave.
King of Prussia Pa 19406
610-265-4700
NORRISTOWN AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Support for parents who have children with autism spectrum disorder
Whitehall Elementary School Library
Cindi
610-539-9082
NORRISTOWN AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at Variety, the Children’s Charity monthly, Speakers, childcare available.
For info, Cindy Sharma cjmsharma@comcast.net or Gail Stein at gailstein@varietyphila.org
610-584-4366 x1044
AUTISM SUPPORT NETWORK
Pam Haines
PO Box 321
Sellersville Pa 18960
215-453-9070
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP
Toni Pederson
414 Sunny Ridge Road
Gilbertsville Pa 19525
610-367-9317
ASCEND SUPPORT GROUP
FOR FAMILIES OF ADULTS WITH AS/HFA, AUTISM AND SIMILAR
DIAGNOSIS
Carol Solon
402 Foxcroft Drive
Blue Bell Pa 19422
215-661-2898
ASCEND GROUP, INC
Provides support groups for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder.
PO Box 531
Ardmore, Pa 19003
610-449-6776
AUTISM/PDD SUPPORT GROUP
Elise Redican
Plymouth-Whitemarsh area
GENERATION RESCUE MEETING
Parents, therapists, teachers ansd friends of those affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders are welcome to attend
Debbie Miller
610-278-9809
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
AUTISM SUPPORT NETWORK
PO Box 321 Sellersville Pa 18960
215-453-9070
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
SURVIVING AND THRIVING AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS
Group for parents to explore the impact of their child’s ASD on their lives. Trained clinicians .
Sonia Voynow- clinical social worker
Lorraine Ball- child psychologist
Meet second Monday 7:30-9pm
Narberth Pa
Fee, group meets monthly
Contact Sonia 215-247-5832
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Support group for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Montgomery County IU
10am to noon
Rooms B1 ands B2
1605 West Main Street
Norristown
Group is for adults and sessions are free
Contact Brittany Lourea-Waddell
610-755-9433
PARENT NETWORKING/SUPPORT GROUP
Informal meeting for parents of children with special needs to meet
Dana Pollock
Little Wonders Growth & Development Center
100 West Germantown Pike
East Norristown, Pa
610-275-5437
SOUDERTON PARENTS ACCESSING RESOURCES, CONNECTIONS AND SERVICES (SPARCS)
Support for parents in Souderton area. First meeting Tuesday evening March 10, district administration building.
ADL RESOURCE SUPPORT GROUP
Group for parents/loved ones of those with autism.
2nd and 4th Wed at 7pm, meetings held at Crooked Billet Elementary School in Hatboro. For directions, info contact
Diane Soucy 610-400-7243
Kristy Thorpe kthorpe@myadlcenter.org
Light refreshments served.
ADOPTION FORUM INC
Post Adoptive Support Group all triad members including adoptive parents.
Marianne Sieniawski
600 American Ave
Apt C502
King of Prussia Pa 19406
610-265-3987
TOGETHER AS ADOPTIVE PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
Phyllis Stevens
478 Moyer Road
Harleysville Pa 19438
215-256-0669
PARENT MENTOR
Educate, train, support parents to advocate for their children
Pamela Quinn
68 Wynndele Road
Narberth Pa 19072
610-668-1934
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
EDUCATION ADVOCATE/ATTORNEY
Helps with IEP and mediation etc in education
Lenore Myers
EDUCATION ATTORNEY/ADVOCATE $
Special ed advocate for parents of children with a broad range of exceptionalities and special needs. Cost for service, lectures on advocacy to various groups and org. for no charge
RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK FORCE #23
This group meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services. Members include parents, school officials and community reps. Any parent welcome.
Mike Owens 484-868-0446
Karen Saloman 215-646-3638
NORRISTOWN EDUCATION & ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN W/DIFFERING ABILITIES (NEACDA)
PO Box 262
Fairview Pa 19409
Parent education group for parents of children w/differing abilities(all disabilities) in Norristown and surrounding area. Meets Monthly. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Norristown, 445 Burnside Ave at 6:30pm & Friday meetings are at 11:30am at Norristown Public Library 1001 Powell Street
484-213-2703 Jill or Camille
SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP
Group is for adults and family. Group meets 4th Sat noon to 2pm.
Contact Diane L Soucy
President/Founder
ADL Center, Inc
PRO-ACT
Support for parents/loved ones of those abusing drug/alcohol
Babette Benham
252 West Swamp Road
Unit 12
Doylestown Pa 18901
1-800-221-6333
NARANON
For parents whose children have drug problems
Sonja
Olivet Schwenkfelder United Church of Christ
619 West Township Line Road
Norristown Pa 19401
NARANON
Susan
1-800-678-4989
B.I.L.Y.
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU
Support group for parents who are challenged by their child’s behavior.
Elaine Shannon
215-576-5216
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
Linda Bates-Harnish
2064 Heather Road
Folcroft Pa 19032
215-545-2242
Meeting at Bryn Mawr Clothier Auditorium
Website-phillysos.tripod.com
CHADD MAINLINE CHAPTER SUPPORT GROUP
For parents of ADD children
Susan Becker
PO Box 1397
Havertown Pa 19083
610-642-3462
1-800-233-4050
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHADD CHAPTER
Support for parents whose children have attention deficit disorder, ADD or ADHD
Tina Seibert, Coordinator
St James Lutheran Church
Swamp Pike & Kugler Road
Limerick Pa 19468
610-409-9623
MONTCO ADULT ADHD SUPPORT GROUP
Support for adults with ADHD
Contact montcoadultadhd@comcast.net for more info
Peter Thorworth and John Seibert
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Support group interested in ending abuse
Liz Miller
Catholic Social Services
353 East Johnson Highway
Norristown Pa 19401
610-279-7372
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE NON-OFFENDING PARENT
Support group on demand, call for info
Victim Services Center of Montgomery Co., Inc
18 West Aiy Street-Suite 100
Norristown Pa 19401
1-888-521-0983
610-277-5200
TEEN SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for teens who have been sexually assaulted/abused
Victim Services Center of Montgomery Co, Inc
18 West Airy Street-Suite 100
Norristown Pa 19401
1-888-521-0983
610-277-5200
HEAD TRAUMA SUPPORT GROUP
Barbara Dively
2275 Glenview Drive
Lansdale Pa 19446
215-699-3391
FAMILY SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Helps parents navigate the special ed maize/helps parents get educational services at schools
Does Bucks and Montgomery counties
Rita Denis
610-428-2119
FAITH- FAMILIES ALLTOGETHER IN THEIR HOPES ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP
Group works to met the challenges of raising children of biracial, transcultural and special needs adoption. Families meet monthly. For more information call or email 215-949-3893, faithfamilies@verizon.net.
Helen Smith
Bucks County Human Relations Council
TRANSITION MAP is an online hub 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
ON TRACK TRANSITION ADVISORS
Jennifer Graham
PO Box 731
Gwynedd Valley, Pa 19437-0731
OnTrack offers personal trasition coaching and workshops to guide families through the Transition from special ed to a fulfilling adult life in the community.
OCD SUPPORT GROUP
For parents of children with obsessive, compulsive disorder
Anxiety and Agorophobia Treatment Center
Dr. Jon Grayson
112 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd Pa 19007
610-667-6490
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
KIDS TOURETTE SYNDROME GROUP
Group for kids age 6-16
Pam Simms 215-540-8290
UPPER PERKIOMEN PARENTS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
Upper Perkiomenville Red Hill Library
Phyllis Pepe
215-541-4947
TOURETTE’S SUPPORT GROUP
Lower Bucks/Montgomery
4th Wed of month
7:30-9:00pm
St Mary’s Medical Center
1207 Langhorne
Group is for children and adults with Tourettes Syndrome
Mary Brennan
215-860-1325
NAMI MAINLINE
For parents of adult children who have mental health issues
Parents Support Group
Susie Vernick
200 N Winwood Ave
A324
Winwood Pa 19096
610-649-5206
NAMI MAINLINE
Ingrid Waldron
Alice Fitzcharles
320 Woodley Road
Merion Station Pa 19066
610-566-5545
NAMI MAINLINE
Family-to-Family (F2F) Program. Our F2F program, the 12-week free program for family members or caregivers of someone who has mental illness, is currently in session but will be held once again in the Spring 2006. Some who have participated in F2F have expressed interest in a follow-up support group. For more information call Judy at 610.668.7917 or email her at F2Fmainline@aol.com.
NAMI OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Bea Leone
Carol Caruso
100 South Keswick Ave
Glenside Pa 19038
215-886-0350DBSA
DEPRESSIVE BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Support group for people with depression, bipolar disorder and their families and friends
New Directions
Ruth Deming
404 Davisville Road
Suite 4
Willow Grove Pa 19090
215-659-2366
CARING HANDS AND OPEN HEARTS
Support group for grandparents/caregivers of children
Rosemarie Thees
816 Queen St
Pottstown Pa 19464
610-327-4621
Support group for grandparents/caregivers of children
PARENT ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS (MR)
Provides advocacy/support for parents who have children even adult children involved in the MR system
Patty Firsching
210 Summer Hill Drive
Gilbertsville Pa 19525
610-473-9113
LOVE AND LOGIC SUPPORT GROUP
Parents whose children have any disability
Karen Brennemen
8453 Hickory Hill Road
Oxford Pa 19363
610-932-8864
SIBLING WORKSHOP
Same info as above
FAST PROGRAM
Families and Schools Together
FAMILY SERVICES OF MONTOGOMERY COUNTY
Administrative Offices
3125 Ridge Pike
Eagleville, PA 19403
610-630-2111
Family & Parent Programs:
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Oglatha Ingram X 226
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent
Guiding Good Choices
Staying Connected to your Teen
Diane Vella X244
Family and Individual Counseling
Leonis Perone, Clinical Supervisor X 225
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE
Parent leaders from school district associated groups that address the needs of students with an IEP, GIEP or 504 Agreement
Pam Grossman
SOUDERTON AREA-PARENTS OF SPECIAL KIDS
Group for parents of children who receive special education (IEP, 504, GIEP) and who live in the Souderton Area School District
Meetings have a focus of support, networking and education
Parent Leader Contact: Lisa Racz
215-721-7483
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL OF UPPER DUBLIN
Parents working in collaboration with the Upper Dublin School District to provide support, educational resources and information to parents of special needs and gifted students.
Karen Salomon
215-646-3638
NORTH PENN PARENTS SPECIAL EDUCATION COUNCIL
Parent driven 501(3) (C) nonprofit organization with a mission to provide educational and networking opportunities to parents and professionals of children with learning and/or physical differences within the North Penn School District Community.
PO B 1082
Lansdale Pa 19446
215-361-1112
Or visit www.npenn.org, go to “ For Parents “ Section, and click on ‘ NP Parents Special Education Council.
COMMITTEE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION- LOWER MERION
A parent volunteer 501©(3) nonprofit organization providing education, networking and support to parents of students with an IEP, GIEP or 504 Service Agreement within the Lower Merion School District community.
Pam Grossman
301 E. Montgomery Avenue
Ardmore Pa 19003
METHACTON ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION NETWORK
Our mission is to provide support and education for parents and educators of special needs students in the Methacton School District.
Methacton School District
Wendy Ericsson
3051 Sunny Ayre Drive
Lansdale Pa 19446
PARENTS EMPOWERED FOR PROGRESS IN SCHOOLS (PEPS)
Haverford School District Parent Group
Speakers, support etc
Contact – Chris Friel
UPS & DOWNS & ALL AROUND
Ups & Downs & All Around is for families and friends of individuals with Down Syndrome in the Philly area.
Jennifer Bonawitz
215-990-8730
Theresa Gabor
215-632-1334
MONTGOMERY COUNTY DOWN SYNDROME INTEREST GROUP
610-754-1483
PO Box 254
Sassamansville, Pa 19472
Meetings and newsletter
610 -754 -1483
PARENTS AS LEADERS ADVOCACY WORKSHOP
A free 12 week workshop, with free dinner and free childcare, that empowers parents asnd grandparents to become advocates for their own children as well as children in their communities.
Jessica Wells-Parents as Leaders Coordinator
Family Sservices
3125 Ridge Pike
Norristown Pa 19403
610-630-2111 x228
610-630-4003 fax
WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS
Provides workshops for on parents on subjects such as IEP’s, Behavior etc. For more info contact info below.
Potential Inc
638 Newtown Yardley Road
Commons West, Suite 1F
Newtown Pa 18940
1-888-autism-0
215-579-0670
ARC OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Early Intervention Services and advocacy services provided for Education ( IEP) etc. Legislative advocacy as well.
3075 Ridge Pike
Eagleville Pa 19403
610-265-4700
Support groups:
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Call 610-265-4700
SIBLING SUPPORT GROUPS
Group for children who have siblings with disabilities
Call- 610-265-4700
WEBSITE- www.marcpa.org
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
SIBSHOPS
Recreational program for siblings of children with disabilities. Sessions held second Sat of every month in Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec and Feb, Mar, April, May. Registration fee. Held in Pottstown. For info call :
Jaime Tyson
Creative Health Services
610-326-2767
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
MOMSTELL
Support/education/advocacy for parents of children involved with drugs
PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717-730-2020
Sharon Smith
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
VISION FOR EQUALITY INC
The Cast Iron Building
718 Arch St
6th floor North
Philadelphia Pa 19106
215-923-3349
A member of The Partnership
To assist people with disabilities and their families access supports and services
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
Debbie Fabio
104 Persimmon Place
Cranberry Township Pa 16066
724-779-4415
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
1-877-233-200
KIDS TOGETHER INC
PO Box 45
Quakertown Pa 18951
Volunteer non-profit provides info on inclusive communities includes education/advocate listserve, email newsletter and website info
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
Cara Forrest- SE Regional Coordinator
1110 Enterprise Road
Suite A
East Petersburg, Pa 17520
1-888-727-2706
717-606-1298
NE Region
Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Wayne, Susquehanna
Regional Coordinator: Jody L. Miller
Parent to Parent of Pa
601 Park Street
Honesdale Pa 18431
570-251-3208
1-888-727-2706
Fax 570-253-8993
SC Region
York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Bedford, Lebanon, Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Huntingdon, Blair, Juniata, Mifflin
Regional Coordinator: Carmen Krawczak
Parent to Parent of Pa
6340 Flank Drive Suite 600
Harrisburg, Pa 17112
717-540-0263
1-888-727-2706
NC Region
Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Centre, Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga, Potter
Regional Coordinator:
Parent to Parent of Pa
2401 Reach Road, Ste 206.
Williamsport PA 17701
Office Ph: 570-321-8585
Office Fax: 570-323-1738
1-888-727-2706
SW Region
Somerset, Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland, Cambria, Indiana, Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver
Regional Coordinator:Rachael Olbeter
Office Ph: 724-420-5035
Office Fax: 724-934-1344
1-888-727-2706
Regional Coordinator Nicole Zilli
Office Ph: 724-836-4409
NW Region
Clearfield, Jefferson, Clarion, Venango, Lawrence, Mercer, Forest, Elk, Cameron, McKean, Warren, Crawford, Erie
Region Coordinator: Lisa Kray
Parent to Parent of Pa
623 Elm Street
PO Box 276
Tionesta, Pa 16353
1-888-727-2706
814-755-7610
PA EDUCATION FOR ALL COALITION
Diane Perry
The Partnership Institute on Disabilities
Temple University
1301 Cecil B Moore Ave
Room 423 Ritter Annex
Phil Pa 19122
215-204-3031
Chapter meetings, on-line, Parent Consultant Network
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AUTISMLINK
Support, information etc
Online support groups and discussion boards
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford Pa 15090
412-377-8778
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
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
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.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Online groups for parents and children who have many different special needs
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
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
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.
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
BRAIN INJURY ASSOC OF PA
2400 Park Drive
Harrisburg Pa 17110
717-657-3601
866-635-7097
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
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY NETWORK OF PA, INC.
Survivors and families facing the future with hope. Free newsletter, Infoline, brochures, staff, training
215-699-2139
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.
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.
ELKS HOME NURSE PROGRAM
Patricia O’Connor Director
814-781-7860 pato@ncentral.com
Margie Wood Asst Director
724-225-1395 mwood15301@comcast.net
ELKS HOME NURSE
Mary May, LPN, visits clients in northern Bucks, northern Montgomery, Lehigh, Northampton and southern Monroe. Office in Easton
610-365-1426
ELKS HOME NURSE
Jennifer Turbett, LPN/MSW covers southern Bucks, southern Montgomery & north & east Philadelphia counties. Office at UCP of Phil. & Vicinity.
215-242-4200 x213
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.
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.
READING LEARNING CENTER
Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc
310 South Seventh Avenue
West Reading Pa 19611
610-208-0228
Brenda Wise Director
Center for children with dyslexic/learning challenges
ALLENTOWN LEARNING CENTER
Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc
1544 Hamilton Street
Allentown Pa 18102
610-432-0997
Marilyn Mathis Director
Center for children with dyslexic/learning challenges
YOUTH OUTREACH UNION
Meets at the Beehive
1327 East Carson St
Pittsburgh Pa 15203
Contact Mike Reber
YOU is a support and advocacy network of young adults for young adults. It’s members are either involved in a child serving system or they were. This support is peer driven and the group works to meet youth where they are to solve problems and deal wit issues that are important to them.
Website: www.youthoutreachunion.com
Mail address:
Youth Outreach Union
PO Box 97771
Pittsburgh Pa 15227
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
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
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 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
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.
ADDITION 8/20
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
ADDITION 8/20
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
ADDITION 8/20
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 8/20
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 8/20/10
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 8/20
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 8/20
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 8/20
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
IF YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS OR ORG. TO HELP PARENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCH AS; AUTISM, EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, DRUG AND ALCOHOL, LEARNING CHALLENGES, SUICIDE, BEHAVIORAL ETC. 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.