For more information on NAMI education programs, trainings, and presentations contact:
The NKPA Education Team
Email: education@namikeystonepa.org
Phone: 412-366-3788
Online Resources
Between individual organizations, coalitions, and online resources, there are many ways individuals and their families can learn more about mental illness and the available services and supports. Below is a list of educational resources.
The Truth about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Infographic
www.rwjf.org/aces
Project Launch – Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health
http://www.healthysafechildren.org/grantee/project-launch
Developmental Milestones in Children from Birth to 3 Years Old
http://papromiseforchildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Watch_Me_Grow-trifold.pdf
Westmoreland Casemanagement and Supports – Early Intervention Service Coordination
www.wcsi.org
Pacer Center: Champions for Children with Disabilities
Tantrums, Tears, and Tempers: Behavior is Communication
http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c154.pdf
Center for Early Education and Development (University of Minnesota)
www.cehd.umn.edu/ceed
Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior
www.challengingbehavior.fmhi.usf.edu
Help Me Grow: Resources about the Development of Young Children for Parents and Professionals
www.helpmegrowmn.org
Overview of the Special Education Process
http://disabilityrightspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Overview-of-the-Special-Education-Process.pdf
The Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Special Education Reevaluation/IEP Process: Parent Initiated Request and LEA Initiated Request
https://www.achieva.info/files/Resources/Education/ReevaluationChart.pdf
PACER Center: Champions for Children with Disabilities
Planning for a School Meeting about your Child’s Behavioral Needs
http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c144.pdf
Tips for Teachers and School Staff from Students with Mental Health and Behavioral Challenges
http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c148.pdf
The International Dyslexia Association
Dyslexia Assessment: What is it and How Can it Help?
https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-assessment-what-is-it-and-how-can-it-help/
The Dyslexia-Stress-Anxiety Connection: Implications for Academic Performance and Social Interactions
http://www.pbida.org/assets/Conference-Archives/DyslexiaStressAnxietyFactSheetSeptember13.pdf
http://www.yapinc.org/pennsylvania
Supporting Our Valued Adolescents (SOVA)
http://sova.pitt.edu/ – Adolescent Site
http://wisesova.pitt.edu/ – Parent Site
21 and Able
Planning for the Future Checklist
http://www.wpsd.org/wp-content/uploads/UNITED-WAY-TRANSITION-CHECKLIST.pdf
Trauma and Families: Fact Sheet for Providers
http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/family_systems_factsheetproviders.pdf
American Counseling Association
Disaster and Trauma Reponses of Children
https://www.counseling.org/docs/trauma-disaster/fact-sheet-3—disaster-and-trauma-responses-of-children.pdf
http://www.alleghenyfamilynetwork.org/
The Allegheny County Coalition for Recovery (ACCR)
Child and Family Committee
http://coalitionforrecovery.org/
Campaign for What Works
#StrongMomStrongBaby – Helping Mom through Depression with Early Intervention for her Baby
http://cfww.myfastsite.com/current-agenda/
What is Early and First-Episode Psychosis?
https://www.nami.org/getattachment/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Early-Psychosis-and-Psychosis/NAMI-Early-Psychosis.pdf
Encouraging People to Seek Help for Early Psychosis
https://www.nami.org/getattachment/Learn-More/Infographics-Fact-Sheets/tipsheet_earlypsychosis_04v2-(1).pdf
Early Intervention: Tips for School Staff and Coaches
https://www.nami.org/getattachment/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Early-Psychosis-and-Psychosis/tipsheet_earlypsychosis_staff_coaches.pdf
Early Psychosis
https://www.nami.org/earlypsychosis
https://www.milestonepa.org/
The Children’s Institute – Behavioral Health Unit
http://www.amazingkids.org/Default.aspx?PageID=19930852&A=SearchResult&SearchID=4247153&ObjectID=19930852&ObjectType=1
PLEA – Helping Individuals and Families Facing Behavioral and Developmental Challenges
http://plea-agency.org/
Allegheny Link
http://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/About/Contact/Allegheny-Link.aspx
UPMC Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program
http://www.upmc.com/Services/behavioral-health/ocd/Pages/about.aspx
Pressley Ridge
http://www.pressleyridge.org/
Allegheny Children’s Initiative – Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services
http://www.pfq.org/allegheny-childrens-initiative-inc/behavioral-health-rehabilitation-services-children-and
Chartiers Center – Recovery Treatment Service Line
http://chartierscenter.org/behavioral-health/
STAR-Center Services for Teens at Risk
https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu/
Theiss Early Autism Program
http://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/autism/children/pages/early-autism-program.aspx
Human Services Administration Organization
http://www.hsao.info/
Outreach Teen and Family Services
http://www.outreachteen.org/
UPMC Center for Eating Disorders
http://www.upmc.com/Services/behavioral-health/eating-disorders/Pages/default.aspx
Agency Name | Phone Number | Website | E-mail Contact |
VAPHS – Behavioral Health | 412-360-6600 | ||
VAPHS – Mental Health | 412-360-6600 | ||
VAPHS- Womens Health Services | 412-360-6289 | ||
VAPHS- Center for Treatment of Addidctive Disorders | 412-360-6611 | ||
Pittsburgh Vet Center | 412-920-1765 | ||
White Oak Vet Center | 412-678-7704 | ||
Steel City Vets | www.steelcityvets.org | info@steelcityvets.org | |
Operation Safety Net at Pittsburgh Mercy | www.pittsburghmercy.org/operation-safety-net/ | ||
Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center | 724-545-9016 | www.268center.com/ | sean@268center.com |
Mental Health Association of Butler County – CompeerCORPS | 724-287-1965 Ext. 228 | www.mhabutler.org/compeer.html | |
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania | 888-222-4200 | www.fswp.org | |
Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard | 412-363-0500 | www.veteransplaceusa.org | |
Veterans Leadership Project of Western PA | 412-481-8202 | www.vlpwpa.org/ | info@vlpwpa.org |
Balanced Heart Healing Center | 724-776-5534 | www.balancedheart.org/ | drkatie@balancedheart.org |
Southwestern Veteran’s Center | 412-665-6706 | www.dmva.pa.gov/stateveteranshomes/southwestern-veterans-center/Pages/default.aspx | RA-MVVA-HOMES@pa.gov |
Shepherd’s Heart Veteran’s Home | 412-281-1305 | www.shepheart.org/ | veterans@shepheart.org |
Wounded Warrior Project | 412-471-0935 | www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ | |
Heroes Supporting Heroes | 724-693-2755 | www.heroessupportingheroes.org/ | |
It’s About the Warrior Foundation | 724-712-3261 | www.iatw.us/ | itsaboutthewarrior@zoominternet.net |
Veterans Btreakfast Club | 412-623-9029 | www.veteransbreakfastclub.com/ | lauren@veteransbreakfastclub.com |
Team RWB | www.teamrwb.org/chapter/team-rwb-pittsburgh-pa/ | jennifer.shondeck@teamrwb.org | |
Operation No One Left Behind | 412-925-4529 | www.nooneleft.org/ | |
Operation Strong Mind | 412-781-6500 | www.operationstrongmind.org/ | info@operationstrongmind.org |
PAServes – Greater Pittsburgh | 855-838-7744 | www.pittsburgh.americaserves.org/ | |
Rally Point | 877-637-2924 | www.pittsburghmercy.org/veterans-services/ | |
The Mission Continue First Platoon | www.missioncontinues.org/service-platoon/Pittsburgh-platoons | pgerhauser@missioncontinues.org | |
The Mission Continue Second Platoon | dclark@missioncontinues.org | ||
The Mission Continues Third Platoon | jthomas@missioncontinues.org | ||
VA Pittsburgh Regional Benefit Office | 800-827-1000 |