Membership organization for mental health counselors; website includes information on the role of a mental health counselor, professional ethics, and a find-a counselor search tool. American Mental Health Counselors Association 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Alexandria Melissa McShepard mmcshepard@amhca.org 703-548-4775 703-548-6002 800-326-2642 18550 Advocacy Information/Referral… Continue Reading Advocacy [...]
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Advocacy & Family Support
The Advocacy Department is primarily responsible to support individuals served by Berkshire County Arc and their families identify areas of need and advocate on behalf of the individual and family in those areas. The advocacy staff have the very important responsibility of initial contact with individuals and families at their request of services. Quite… Continue Reading Advocacy & Family Support [...]
Advocacy & Self-advocacy
Self advocacy empowers consumers to be assertive and articulate when faced with obstacles to independent living goals. Self advocacy means knowing what an individual wants, and knowing how to achieve one’s personal goals. MWCIL actively educates consumers in advocacy methods. Consumers are encouraged to take direct roles in advocating for their own issues as well… Continue Reading Advocacy & Self-advocacy [...]
Advocacy and Awareness
Provides information, financial support, and connections for families of children who have Aicardi Syndrome. Aicardi Syndrome Foundation Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18 St. Charles research@aicardisyndromefoundation.org 800-374-8518 630-377-0252 18524 Advocacy and Awareness Information/Referral, Support Groups 7) Out of State Family Support PO Box 3202 Information… Continue Reading Advocacy and Awareness [...]
Advocacy and Case Management Services
Private advocacy. coaching and case management for adults. Customized services to help people (primarily ages 18 to 60) with disabilities, illnesses or injuries and their families manage systems, issues and obstacles. Focus on problem solving, planning, developing strategies and accessing services. Support around transitions, assistance with public and private benefits and insurance. Consultations and ongoing… Continue Reading Advocacy and Case Management Services [...]
Advocacy and Education
SPaN’s membership is open to anyone interested in the field of Special Education Advocacy including parents, guardians, students, professionals, and others. The purpose of SPaN is to: train and support child advocates in providing care for youth with special needs, assist child advocates for children with disabilities to gain information about and access to… Continue Reading Advocacy and Education [...]
Advocacy and Family Support
Berkshire County Arc’s Advocacy and Family Support services are designed to support children and adults with disabilities living in the community with their families. BCArc’s Family Support Center offers a wide variety of services throughout central and southern Berkshire County, including: Information and referrals to a broad range of resources and service providers in… Continue Reading Advocacy and Family Support [...]
Advocacy and Family Support
The National Federation of Families, a national family-run organization, serves as the national voice for families whose children – of any age – experience mental health and/or substance use challenges during their lifetime. National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18 Rockville… Continue Reading Advocacy and Family Support [...]
Advocacy and Legal Services
Massachusetts legal aid programs put together this website to help you find practical information about your legal rights in Massachusetts. Basic information for children and families, consumers, criminal offender records, disability, employment and unemployment, housing and homelessness, income and benefits, and school. MassLegalHelp can help you find legal aid in your area. We just… Continue Reading Advocacy and Legal Services [...]
Advocacy and Resources
A nonprofit, volunteer-based family association. National network of families focusing on issues of deaf-blindness. National Family Association for Deaf-Blind Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Sands Point nfadbinfo@gmail.com 516-883-9060 800-255-0411 18927 Advocacy and Resources Advocacy, Information/Referral 7)… Continue Reading Advocacy and Resources [...]
