Inhale-Exhale Zine (Family Edition)- This zine is a mini-magazine that's published by a small organization that addresses adolescent development and parenting strategies and skills. The Inhale-Exhale zine is accessible online as well as through printed copies if requested. You may request emailed newsletters be sent directly to your address.
Strengthening Families Program- Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based family skills training program for high-risk and general population families that is recognized both nationally and internationally. Parents and youth attend weekly SFP skills classes together, learning parenting skills and youth life and refusal skills. They have separate class training for parents and youth the first hour, followed by a joint family practice session the second hour. Register here if interested in participating.
Thrive- THRIVE was established in partnership with West Chester Communities that Care (WCCTC). WCCTC uses the most recent local PA Youth Survey data to assess areas most likely to put teen success at risk. With this information, THRIVE teens create solutions to some of the issues most affecting society today. THRIVE highlights the power of today's young people to positively impact their own futures and to strengthen the community.
A Haven - Center that offers various grief support groups and resources for children, 3-18 and their caregiver(s). Their mission is to partner with grieving families by providing support, outreach to the community, education, and hope.
Supporting Kidds - A comprehensive center that offers an evolving menu of programs and services for bereaved children and their families so that they may have a compassionate pathway to healing.
AI DuPont Gender Wellness Center - Nemours Gender Wellness Program takes a gender-affirmative approach — that just means they fully accept their patients and recognize the challenges families may face with understanding and adjusting. They offer a wide range of services for kids and teens who are looking for help with their gender identity development and/or transition. They offer both medical and psychological care that meets specific needs.
Parent Teen Substance Prevention Course-Parents and caregivers are the most powerful influence in deterring their children from alcohol, nicotine, and other drug use. When parents/caregivers have skills, knowledge, and resources regarding substance use and prevention, their influence on their children’s actions and decisions increases. This program for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers provides information that research shows can reduce the chances that young people will engage in substance use. The Digital Learning Program is a comprehensive library centered on substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Through the Digital Learning Program, participants can: • Complete programs at their location, eliminating the need to travel • Finish the programs at a time and pace that works best for them • Get the resources they need at no cost • Obtain knowledge and skills that will increase their confidence and competence in addressing a variety of topics surrounding the continuum of substance use from prevention to recovery. The program is sponsored by Caron Foundation.
Parenting Classes: Parent education classes at Casa de los Niños are free and available to anyone looking for support and resources to be a great parent.Learn more about child development for all ages and stages, from babies to teenagers! Discover and practice strategies to improve communication with your child or children, increase the quality of your interactions with your child or children, identify new, positive discipline techniques, and acquire new strategist to help you deal with the stress and challenges of parenting. Some classes are more interactive where one may interact and engage with other parents.
Be a Part of the Conversation: This Non-Profit Agency equips families and communities in PA with skills and resources to understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. They provide community programs, foster supportive connections, highlight lived experiences and challenge stigma. Access their link above to learn more about where to find help.
Operation Parent: Non-Profit Agengy that is educating parents and saving families. Their mission is to love and support parents by providing real-world information, connection, and hope. Access their link to learn more about their programing and webinars that seek to assist and educate parents. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For Non-Crisis related Mental Health Services, please access your personal insurance plan's MH program. Below is a list of other agencies that offer services:
Uplift: A Grieving Center for Children, offers a free, confidential helpline providing mental health counseling, emotional wellness, and coping strategies for losses due to COVID-19. It is sponsored together with the School District of Philadelphia and is a resource for students, families, and staff. This line is staffed by Uplift's Masters' level clinicians, and counseling is available in English, Spanish, and over 150 other languages through the District's interpretation line.
Telephone: Call or text the Philly HopeLine at 1-833-PHL-HOPE (1-833-745-4673).