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List of support groups/supports for parents whose children have any kind of behavioral challenges, developmental, social and emotional concerns or addictions. PAFAMILIES STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK 1-800-947-4941 SOS INC SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE 215-545-2242 Sites at Crozer
THERE’S Support group for parents of special needs kids Anita Wright Marjorie Austin 215-763-0447 215-991-0301 GRANDCENTRAL KINSHIP CARE Sandra Campbell
215-557-1554 BRAIN INJURY CLUB Maureen Sullivan 3405 Civic Att: Social Work Dept 215-590-1000 STRESS AND FRUSTRATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS AND CLIENTS OF BRAIN INJURY Dr. Mady DiPasquale 215-745-5093 FOSTER, ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP SUPPORT GROUP Jazmin Banks 215-744-0402 GRAMMA’S KIDS USB Room 206 267-688-5839 Sites at:
SIMCHA SPECIAL INDIVIDUALS MEETING CHALLENGES WITH HEARTWARMING ACTIVITIES Rabbi Yair Robinson Debby Chaiken 215-968-3400 SPECIAL PARTNERS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Jean McCoubrey 215 248-5930 PRO-ACT Drug and alcohol support for parents/loved ones of those abusing Babette Benham Unit 12 1-800-221-6333 GRANDS AS PARENTS Eileen Brown 215-236-5848 BILY Because I love you Support group for parents of kids with behavioral problems Bob and Jane Dambman 215-483-1023 CHADD MAINLINE Parents of children with ADD Susan Becker O’Rourkes 1-800-233-4050 AMERICAN ANOREXIA AND BULEMIA DISORDER ASSOCIATION Support group for parents of kids with eating disorders Joyce Siegel Rhoda Kreiner 215-221-1864 FAMILIES ANONYMOUS Support group for families/loved ones of someone addicted to drugs or alcohol Carole 215-333-1288 PARENTS ANONYMOUS 215-351-7060 For parents interested in stopping abuse and effective parenting skills FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE SUPPORT GROUP 215-351-7060 PARENT INVOLVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Denota Watson 215-351-7060 Support for parents who have challenges and children who are challenging Kathy Parker Monica Ellis 215-492-6366 215-496-5681 Michelle Forte June Shever Lola DeCarlo-Coles Catholic Social Services 215-724-8550 TOURETTE SUPPORT GROUP Sidney Newman 215-673-3261 NAMI Support for parents/loved ones of those affected by mental health problems Delores V Jackson 215-228-7214 GREATER
Support group 610-358-5256 asaphilly@yahoogroups.com is an online place to find out local news such as conferences, legislative issues, ed laws etc Now there is TALKASAPhilly@yahoogroup.com to provide a warm, welcoming place for ASA Philly families to have conversations. This will be a virtual support group. You can join by clicking on the link above or by going through you Yahoo account. ASCEND AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP Deirdre Wright ASAP INC 610-449-6776 PARENT INVOLVED NETWORK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF Advocates for children with special needs Jeanette Cord 11th floor 215-751-1800 1-800-688-4226 ARC 215-229-4550 PA MENTORS SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP Support group for autism, etc. Dawn Vitello-Mangan Pa Mentors 215-612-8200
Art program for autism spectrum children and a networking/support opportunity for parents/caregivers at the same time 267-231-7585 2nd floor C/o Office of Specialized Services Pa 19130 215-400-5151 Group of parents and professionals working together to benefit children and young adults with disabilities. MOMSTELL Org involved in substance abuse treatment, prevention and support for parents/community Sharon L Smith 717-795-9753 1-888-205-4915 1-888-572-7368 717-561-0098 Statewide cross-disability group that supports parents and caregivers helps families form local groups and network with other parents B.I.L.Y. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU Elaine Shannon 215-576-5216 VISION FOR EQUALITY INC The 6th floor North 215-923-3349 resources@visionforequality.org To assist people with disabilities and their families access supports and services PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF
Debbie Fabio 724-779-4415 KIDS TOGETHER INC Volunteer non-profit provides info on inclusive communities, includes education/advocate listserve, email newsletter and website 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 PARENT TO PARENT OF PA Linking families of children and adults with disabilities and special needs 1-800-986-4550 PA EDUCATION FOR ALL COALITION Diane Perry The Partnership Institute on Disabilities Room 423 Ritter Annex 215-204-3031 Chapter meetings, on-line community, Parent Consultant Network WIC Supplemental nutrition program YOU ARE ELIGIBLE NO MATTER WHAT YOUR INCOME LEVEL IS IF YOUR CHILD RECEIVES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, HAS A MEDICAL CARD 1-800-942-9467 ATTACHMENT DISORDER NETWORK Online support JOEY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP Just Open Everybody’s Eyes Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues VALUE Vision and Leadership Uniting Education Ellen Mancuso Coalition of Pa advocacy groups for children with special needs Addition
11/03 AUTISMLINK Support, information etc 376 Wagon Wheel Trail 412-377-8778 Addition
11/03 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 ABOARD Support for parents of children with autism/autism spectrum, website etc Howard Carpenter 1-800-827-9385 Addition
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215-238-6970 TTY-215-789-2498 412-391-4496 TTY- 412-467-8940 WEBSITE- www.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
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