For additional support click below:
Member Agency Websites/Links:
Area Agency on Aging
Jewish Family Service
Wyoming Valley Children's
Association
Catholic Social Services,
Greater Hazleton Office
Catholic
Social Services, Diocese of Scranton
Family Service Association
of Wyoming Valley
Luzerne County Head
Start
Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental
Retardation
Luzerne County Children
and Youth Services
The Children's Service Centery
of Wyoming Valley
Families United
Network
Northeast
Counseling Services
Big Brother/Big Sisters
United Way of Wyoming
Valley
Grandparent Links:
AARP Grandparents
Grandfamilies
of America
Grandparents
United of Deleware
Penn State
Intergenerational Programs
Angels For Advocacy
General Resources/Links:
US Governments Official
Web Portal
Department
of Public Welfare
Pennsylvania
Domestic Relations Office
Statewide Adoption
and Permanency Network
Luzerne
County PSU Cooperative Extension
Citi
Smith Barney--Financial Services (Contact
Terri W. for information)
Specific Topics:
The Luzerne
Foundation
Now more than ever, our community is faced with many challenges
that can only be met through a community foundation. The
Luzerne Foundation, your community foundation, was created
as a means for individuals and families, businesses, civic
groups and other charitable organizations to make and preserve
gifts and bequests to benefit the community forever.
The Luzerne Foundation is dedicated
to improving the quality of life in Luzerne County.
570-714-1570
Website
National Alliance
for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Support for those who have children who suffer with mental
health, behavioral and other challenges.
Email
1-610-882-0142
Website
The Eating Disorder
Support Group
Support group and mental health advocacy
Email
570-820-0913
Online Support
Group for Autism
Website
Family to Family
Program
Support, information, education for parents/loved ones of
those dependent on drugs or alcohol.
Email
570-823-1171
SHINE
Self Help Information Network Exchange provides information
and referral to support groups in northeastern PA. Sponsors
workshops and special events for self-help advocates.
Email
1570-961-1234 (24 hours)
Website
PA Council for
Exceptional Children
Support for those who have children who suffer with mental
health, behavioral and other challenges.
1-610-825-1500 ext 2014
Website
ABC Education
Advocacy
Step-by-step Parent Advocacy and Resources for families
of children with special needs in PA public schools.
1-412-851-0252
Website
JOEY Support
Group (Just Open Everybody's Eyes)
Support group ONLINE where parents can find someone who
has already been there, done that. This group deals with
challenging behaviors and issues.
Email
570-654-0003
Education Law
Center
Non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization dedicated
to ensuring that all of PA's children have access to quality
public education.
Website
AUSTIMLINK
Support, information with online supports.
Email
412-377-8778
Website
Pennsylvania
Health Law Project
Provides free legal services and advocacy to PA residents
having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage
or service.
Email
1-888-890-5665 or 1-888-572-7368
Website
Governor's Commission
for Children and Families
Lis of Health and Human Services in PA as well as advocay
resources.
Website
Mental Health
Association in PA
MHAPA works on behalf of mental health through advocacy,
education and public policy.
Wendy Luckenbill, Family/Child Policy Coordinator
Email
1-800-692-7443
Website
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