Pennsylvania
School-info4u.com has compiled a comprehensive list of support groups and services in Pennsylvania.
Substance misuse
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Department of Public Welfare
Health and WelfareBuilding, Room 502
P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA17105-2675
(717) 787-6443
Family in Recovery Program
26 South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 596-8300
www.consortium-inc.org
Therapeutic Center at Fox Chase AKA The Bridge
8400 Pine Road
Philadelphia, PA 19111
215) 342-5000x203
www.phmc.org
Gateway Allegheny Valley
1360 Old Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-7077
www.gatewayrehab.org
Spectrum Family Network
6117 Broad Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 342-2300
www.spectrumfamily.net
Emotional well-being
Healing Works
Anne Crothers, M. Ed.
1644 Walnut Street, rear
Allentown, PA18102
(610) 432-2168
Email: healingworks@enter.net
Web: www.healingworksallentown.com
Specialized counseling for children and adults for trauma/abuse, codependency, depression, and childhood obesity utilizing traditional and expressive therapies including art and play therapy.
State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Bureau of Consumer and Family Affairs
BeechmontBuilding, Suite 32, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA17105
(717) 772-7828
Benefits-social-security
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Phone: (717) 787-5820
Fax: (717) 787-7222
TTY: (717) 783-8445
Email: ra-edwebmaster@state.pa.us
Web: www.pde.state.pa.us/
Equal opportunities
LancasterCountyPartners for Gifted Education
Marilyn Thomas
840 Westminster Dr.
Lancaster, PA17601
(717) 898-7539
Email: mrtbadger@aol.com
We are the Lancaster Co. affiliate of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE). We provide support, information, & training on the needs of gifted students to parents, teachers, & the public.
Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD)
Marie Mambuca
35 Wilson Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA15223
(800) 827-9385; (412) 781-4122 (fax)
Email: info@aboard.org
Web: www.aboard.org
Through Education, Family Support and Advocacy, ABOARD is committed to maximizing the potential and possibilities of children, adolescents and adults with autism.
ASCEND Group (An Asperger Syndrome Information Alliance)
P.O. Box 531
Ardmore, PA19003
(610) 449-6776
Email: dcwright@ascendgroup.org
Web: www.ascendgroup.org
ATGLearningAcademy
27 West Butler Ave
Chalfont, PA18914
(215) 996-1275; (215) 996-4292 (fax)
Email: ksmookler@atglearningacademy.com
Web:www.atglearningacademy.com
ATG is committed to nurturing the unique intelligence and learning style of each child, allowing children to grow in self-esteem, confidence and competence.
Behavior Interventions, Inc.
Christine Bibelheimer, M.S.Ed.
292 Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA19355
(610) 246-9382; (215) 527-7228; (610) 296-0939 (fax)
Email: ceb@behaviorinterventions.org
Web: www.behaviorinterventions.org
Board Certified (BCBA) Behavior Consultation / Parent Training / Behavior Therapy / Assessments for Early Intervention and School Aged Children.
Bureau of Special Education
Department of Education
333 Market Street, 7th Floor
Harrisburg, PA17126-0333
(717) 783-6913
Web: www.pde.state.pa.us/special_edu/site/default.asp
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
561 Forum Building, Commonwealth Avenue
Harrisburg, PA17120
(717) 787-6057
Epilepsy Foundation of Central Pennsylvania
Gretchen Knaub
900 S. Arlington Avenue, Ste.126
Harrisburg, PA17109
(717) 541-0301; (800) 336-0301; (717) 541-1202 (fax)
Email: gknaub@efwp.org
Web: www.efwp.org
Through our programs/services, we endeavor to improve the quality of life for persons with epilepsy/seizure disorders and to dispel stigmas associated with it.
Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
919 Walnut Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA19107-5237
(215) 523-9180; (800) 887-7165 (in PA)
Email: efsepa@efsepa.org
Web: www.efsepa.org
Epilepsy Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
Vocational RehabilitationCenter
1323 Forbes Avenue, Suite 102
Pittsburgh, PA15219
(412) 261-5880; (800) 361-5885
Email: kfinch@efwp.org
Web: www.efwp.org
Inspired Recreation
Janis Creason
P. O. Box 6504
Harrisburg, PA17112
(717) 540-7150; (717) 545-7210; (717) 540-5910 (fax)
Email: janis@possibilityplace.org
Web: www.possibilityplace.org
IR is a community group formed to develop 100% accessible playgrounds and recreational opportunities that are creative, highly customized and imaginative to include participation for children and families with disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania
ToomeyBuilding
P.O. Box 208
Uwchland, PA19480
(610) 458-8193
Web: www.pages.prodigy.com/PALDA/index.html
Parent Support Center
Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit
Erie Office
1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite C
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 836-0870, ext. 258; (800) 677-5610, ext. 8476
Serving parents of children with special needs in Erie, Warren and Crawford Counties.
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
3745 West 12th Street
Erie PA 16505
(814) 833-5599; (800) 986-4550; (814) 833-3919 (fax)
Web: www.parenttoparent.org
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
(717) 540-4722; (800) 986-4550 (in PA)
Email: info@parenttoparent.org
Web: www.parenttoparent.org
Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project
6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
(717) 541-4960; (800) 360-7282 (in PA only)
Web: www.pattan.k12.pa.us
Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy Inc.
1414 N. Cameron Street, Suite C
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 236-8110; (800) 692-7443 (V/TTY, in PA)
(717) 346-0293; (877) 375-7139
Email: ppa@ppainc.org
Web: www.ppainc.org
Pennsylvania Special Education
Mediation Service (PA SEMS)
6340 Flank Drive
Suite 600
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
(800) 992-4334; (717) 541-4960; (800) 654-5984 (TTY)
Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association
800 Perry Highway, Suite 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15229-1128
(412) 366-9858
Email: psha@psha.org
Web: www.psha.org
Positive Advocacy Alliance
Kathleen Larson
408 Cherrywood Court
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 853-2941; (215) 630-7472
Email: moroni105@comcast.net
Support Group for Parents, Families and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities - Advocacy, Education, Strategy Sharing, Social Support, Overcoming Barriers, Camaraderie.
Potential, Inc.
Kristine Quinby, M.Ed., BCBA
PO Box 558
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(888) AUTISM-0; (215) 646-6110; (215) 766-3832 (fax)
Email: info@potentialinc.org
Web: /www.potentialinc.org
Home, school and clinic based services for educational, behavioral, and social skills including ABA-VB, toilet training, communication training, and more.
Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
909 Green Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 783-4912 (V/TTY); (800) 233-3008 (V/TTY, in PA only)
Email: descott@state.pa.us
Community involvement
Child law support and Youth organization centers
Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership Center
1119 Penn Ave. South, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-422-1040 Voice & TTY
866-950-1040 Toll Free
412-281-4408 FAX
Email: info@pealcenter.org
Parent Education Network
2107 Industrial Hwy
York, PA 17402-2223
717-600-0100 Voice & TTY
717-600-8101 FAX
1-800-522-5827 in PA
1-800-441-5028 (Spanish in PA)
E-mail: pen@parentednet.org
Webs: www.parentednet.org
Center for Disability Law and Policy
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA19103
(215) 557-7112 (V/TTY)
Email: info@equalemployment.org
Web: www.equalemployment.org
Parent and Child Advocates
408 Cherrywood Court
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 853-2941; (215) 853-2941; (866) 492-5198 (fax)
Email: Moroni105@comcast.net
Two partners, nurse and paralegal, advocate for kids in educational setting and community services. Over 10 years experience Call - We care.
Personal development and alternative education
Back To Basic Tutoring
244 McNair Circle
Northampton, PA18067
(610) 262-6253
One-on-one private tutoring in your home. We work with all children in grades K-12 using the school's curriculum. Complimentary in-home consultation.
Housing
Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and transgender
Single parenting
Refugee/asylum seekers and new immigration law
Mentoring
The Mentor Parent Program (CPRC)
P.O. Box 47
Pittsfield, PA 16340
814-563-3470
814-563-3445 FAX
1-888-447-1431 (in PA)
E-mail: gwalker@westpa.net
Web: www.mentorparent.org
Serving: Rural Northwest Pennsylvania
Mentor Parent Program
(Serving Northwest Rural Pennsylvania)
P.O. Box 47
Pittsfield, PA 16340
(814) 563-3470; (888) 447-1431 (in PA)
Email: gwalker@westpa.net
Web: www.mentorparent.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters National Office
230 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 567-7000
Fax: (215) 567-0394
www.bbbs.org
BB/BS Program
c/o Family Services5100 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509-2418
(814) 866-4587
jamess@familyserviceserie.org
www.familyserviceserie.org
Professionals and Carers
Parent Education and Advocacy (PEAL) Center
1119 Penn Avenue, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-4404; (412) 281-4408 (fax)
Email: info@pealcenter.org
Web: www.pealcenter.org/
Parent Training and Information Center serving Western and Central PA providing up-to-date disability information,
training/workshops and technical assistance to parents and professionals
Parent Education Network
2107 Industrial Highway
York, PA 17402
(717) 600-0100; (800) 522-5827 (V/TTY) (In PA)
(800) 441-5028 (Spanish)
Email: pen@parentednet.org
Web: www.parentednet.org
Parents Involved Network of
Pennsylvania (PIN of Pennsylvania)
1211 Chestnut Street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 751-1800; (800) 688-4226
Email: pin@mhasp.org
Web: www.pinofpa.org
Adult education
www.elearners.com
www.collegesurfing.com/ce/search/?src=&
Free Library Philadelphia Adult Education
www.library.phila.gov/libserv/adulted.htm
The Internet Public Library- IPL
www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/edu55.00.00/
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