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Community Resources & National & Local Websites
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Table of Contents:
Housing Assistance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...pg.3
Shelters………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….pg.3
Clothing Banks……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….pg.3
Free or Reduced Health Care Assistance…………………………………………………………………..…………...pg.3-5
Local Eye Care Professions………………………………………………………………………………………….………....pg.5
Economic Aid……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….pg.5-6
Social Security/Disability Assistance…………………………………………………………………………………..……pg.6
Energy/Utility Assistance……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…pg.6
Safe Sitter Programs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…...pg.7
Indiana Association for Child Care & Referral……………………………………………………………………………pg.7
Community Mental Health Center……………………………………………………………………………………….…..pg.7
Hospitals with Inpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse………………………………………….……..….pg.7-8
Counseling Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……pg.8-10
Parenting Classes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….pg.10
Therapists/Psychiatrists/Psychologists/Private Services……………………………………………….………….pg.10-11
Diagnostic Evaluations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...pg.11-12
Referral Information & Hotlines…………………………………………………………………………………………………pg.12
Area Support Groups………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….pg.12-14
National and State Mental and Suicide Prevention Websites Mental Health…………………………....pg.14-16
Mental Health Children & Families……………………………………………………………………………………..……..pg.16
Caregivers of Children with Autism…………………………………………………………………………………………....pg.16-17
Eating Disorders………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….....pg.18
Self-Harm…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...pg.18
Smoking Cessation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…....pg.18
Substance Abuse……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..…..pg.18-20
Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Grief Resources……………………………………….…..pg.20-22
Violence & Bullying and Prevention……………………………………………………………………………………….……pg.22-23
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Community Resources and National/Local Websites:
If immediate crisis is needed, call 911. Or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Call 211 for referrals to Community Resources such as Counseling Centers, Domestic Violence Shelters and other social services to assist in a crisis. Some resources are offered at no charge. Some support groups are peer run and others are facilitated by an organization. Some counseling services are based on a sliding fee scale and others are full fee. Check with the individual’s insurance company for behavior health care benefits.
Housing Assistance:
Housing Assistance: 1-800-622-4993
Ross Township: 24 W. 73rd Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410-(219) 769-2111
Shelters:
ARK Shelter for Homeless Women & Children: 445 Connecticut, Gary, IN 46402 (219) 882-0023
Crisis Center hotline: Temporary Shelter for Children 12-17 101 N Montgomery Street Gary, IN 46403 (219) 938-7070
St. Jude House: 12490 Marshall, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 662-7066
Rainbow Shelter: 839 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402 (219) 886-1600
The Caring Place, Inc.: Domestic Violence Shelter 3107 Cascade Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 464- 0840
Clothing Banks:
Allen Chapel C M E Church: 836 East 21st Avenue Gary, IN 46407 (219)-883-7777
Operation Care: 1300 North Broad Street Griffith, IN 46307 (219)-838-2295 Hours of Operation: (Once a month) Mon & Wed: 9:00 am-1:30 pm & Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Pm
Christian Fellowship Church: 605 165th Street Hammond, IN 46324(219) 931-5177 Website: http://www.cfc-church.net Hours of Operation: (Second Friday of each month) 9:00 a.m.-noon
Hammond First Assembly: Dream Center: 5670 Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 (219)933-7013 (Note: Press 2 to speak with Shannon Scieska) Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
St. Casimir Church: St. Vincent DePaul Society: 4340 Johnson Avenue Hammond, IN 46327 (219) 933-2589 Hours of Operation: Saturday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Free or Discounted Medical Care/Physical Exams/Dental Exams:
Catherine McCauly Clinic: 5514 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 (219) 933-2018 Only open to adults age 18 or older. Only for adults with NO insurance or Medicaid/Medicare. Application process-accepting applications only Monday and Fridays from 9am-12pm. Review of
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Updated 2/2015 application takes 2 weeks. Must bring proof of income (W2 form or 3 current check stubs). Not open to residents of East Chicago or Gary. Only open to other Lake County Indiana Residents who live north of Route 30. Clinic hours are Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9am-1pm and Wednesday 1:30 pm-6pm.
Dr. Najamuddin: 1951 West 45th Avenue Griffith, IN 46312 (219) 838-3270 From the beginning of June until the end of October every year, physical exams done by Dr. Najamuddin are $30. From November through May, the physicals are $50 cash or check. Brink blank physical form and shot record. MTWF
East Chicago Health Department: 100 West Chicago Avenue East Chicago, IN 46312 (219) 391-8258 $25 CASH ONLY ($10 for residents of East Chicago). TB, STD, Food handler’s cards. TB Testing $10 (resident) and $15 (nonresident) STD testing $15 (resident & nonresident).
First Med Occupational & Urgent Care: 751 E. 81st Place Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-4400 School physical exams are $25. Sports physical exams are $25. Pop Warner physical exams are $20. This is a fee for service clinic. No insurance or Medicaid is accepted. Cash or Credit card. Bring blank physical form to appointment.
Gary Community Health Center: 1021 W. 5th Avenue Gary, IN (219) 880-1190 Appointments preferred. Mondays & Fridays 9 am-5 pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9 am- 6pm) $35 minimal charge 1 OB/Gyn, 3 Family Physicians & 2 Pediatricians- Dr. Borders & Dr. Hess.
Healthlink: Valparaiso (219) 465-9507 or East Chicago (219) 397-1196
Hoosier Healthwise: (Medicaid for children) 1-800-403-0864 Office of Family & Children: (Merrillville Residents): 1871 E. 37th Ave., Hobart, IN 46342 (Crown Point Residents):1865 E. Summit St., Crown Point, IN 46307IUN Dental Clinic: 3223 Broadway Gary, IN (219) 980-6772
Northshore (219) 763-8112 (4 Locations): all 4 locations work under a sliding scale. In order to qualify for sliding scale, must bring in either most recent W2 form or 3 months of paystubs, one utility bill in your name with your current address on it, and a picture ID. Fees range from $25-$85 for visit plus costs of any additional testing that is done or ordered. 1. 3564 Scottsdale Street (Portage, IN-Medical Only) Family Doctor-Dr. Engle (nurse practitioner Debra Gaul RN) Pediatrician-Dr. Rao 2. 6450 US highway 6 (inside Portage High School- Medical & Dental Services) Family Doctor- Dr. Girn Pediatrician- Dr. Marc Connery 3. 2490 Central Avenue (Lake Station, IN-Medical Only) Family Doctors- Dr. Rivera & Dr. Macabalital Pediatrician- Dr. Roberts 4. 3099 Central Avenue (Lake Station, IN-Dental Only)
Maternal Child Health Clinic: 2200 Grant Street Gary, IN 46408 (219) 887-3570 Sliding fee based on income ($10-$40) CASH ONLY. Physicals are done by Dr. Bartholomey (pediatrician) on Tuesdays by appointment only. Must bring blank physical form, child’s immunization record, 1
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Updated 2/2015 month of pay stubs or proof of income, photo ID to prove Lake County residency. Appointments are 5 weeks out.
Medicaid: 1871 E 37th Avenue Hobart, IN 46342 (800) 403-0864 or online at http://www.in.gov/fssa
Mental Health America :( parenting programs) (219) 736-4955
St. Clare Health Clinic: 1000 S. Court Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 663-2160 This clinic is open to Lake County Indiana residents who are between the ages of 19-64 years old and do not have private insurance and who do not qualify for government assistance. The clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 8-4:30 pm closed from 12-1 daily you must apply for care in person during clinic hours. Local Eye Care professions:
Vision Works: 1908 Southlake Mall (downstairs by Penny’s) (219) 791-0951 Children’s Eye Exam $49
Wal-Mart Vision Center: 2936 E 79th Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 947-1052 Children’s Eye Exam $55
Four Eyes: 2621 E. 80th Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 942-2726 Children’s Eye Exam $65
Vision Quest: Corner of Route 30 & Taft (219) 756-1700 Children’s Eye Exam $74
Lens Crafters: 2212 Southlake Mall (upstairs by Macys) (219) 736-0141 Children’s Eye Exam $95
Economic Aid:
211 or www.nwi211.com
Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) & Food Stamps: Hobart: (800) 403-0864 1871 E 37th Ave Hobart, IN 46342
American Red Cross of NW Indiana: 791 E. 83rd Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410 (219)756-5360 or (219)795- 1491 or www.nwindianaredcross.org
Catholic Charities: (219) 886-3803 or (219) 886-3565
Community Partners – Finds services for families in need. (866) 641-7181
Consumer Credit Counseling Service: 3656 Grant Street, Suite 5 Gary, IN (219) 838-2295
Family Christian Center: (Clothing Bank) 1300 North Broad Griffith, IN 46319 (219) 972-2700
Food Bank of NW Indiana: 2248 W. 35th Ave., Gary 46408 (219) 980-1777 or [email protected]
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Food Stamps/TANF: (temp. assist. For needy families) 1871 E 37th Avenue Hobart, IN 46342- (800)-403- 0864 or online at http://www.in.gov/fssa
Food Stamp Office (For Recipients Only): 800 Massachusetts Street Gary, IN 46402
Lake County Child Support Division: 2293 North Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 755-3474 (Open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Ross Township: 24 W. 73rd Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410-(219) 769-2111
Salvation Army : (Clothing Bank) 4800 Harrison, Gary, IN (219) 887-6588
The Teen Store: Non-profit store, where at-risk, in need, or foster care teens (ages 12-18) can shop for free. Located at Campagna Academy 7403 Cline Avenue Schererville, IN Cottage 2 – Room 218 (219) 663-6353 Store Hours: M&W 4-7pm SAT. 12-3pm
W.I.C.-Women, Infants, & Children: 1450 East Joliet Street, Suite 206 Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 663- 9279
Social Security/Disability Assistance:
Social Security: (disability application/for SSI) 1438 E 85th Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-2671
Energy/Utility Assistance:
Energy Assistance: 1-800-622-4973
Greater Hammond Community Services: 824 Hoffman Street Hammond, IN (219) 932-4800 M-F 6:00- 2:30 PM
Southlake Community Services: 1450 Joliet Street, Suite 202, Crown Point, IN (219) 663-0627 M-F 8:00AM-4:30 PM
Ross Township Trustees Office: 24 E 73rd Ave Merrillville, IN (219)769-2111 M-F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Gary Neighborhood Services: 300 E 21st Avenue Gary, In (219) 883-0431 M-F 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
North Township Trustee: 2105 Broadway East Chicago, IN 46312 (219) 398-2435 M-F 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Safe Sitter Programs:
Franciscan St. Anthony Health: 1201 South Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 757-6422 Website: www.stanthonymedicalcenter.com
Hobart Family YMCA: 601 West 40th Place Hobart, IN 46342 (219) 942-2183 Website: www.hobartymca.org
Valparaiso Family YMCA: 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 462-4185 Website: www.valpoymca.org
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Indiana Association for Childcare Resource and Referral:
If you need financial child care assistance, please contact your local Child Care Development Fund (CCDF)/Voucher Program to determine your eligibility.
Lake County Voucher Program: (219)7 57-1957
Porter County Voucher Program: (219) 757-1957
La Porte County Voucher Program: (219) 879-8812
Note: If you have additional questions about your eligibility for aid or need updated contact numbers, please call the toll free CCRR number at 1-866-582-2229. If you are enrolled and placed on a waiting list, you can contact Geminus at 219-757-1800 to inquire where you are on the list.
Community Mental Health Centers:
Services may include 24 hour emergency services, inpatient mental health and substance abuse services, outpatient mental health counseling for youth and adults, day treatment, case management, medication management, and residential services for chronic mental illness. There are five centers in Northern Indiana.
Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living (Serving Gary) 219-885-4264- 1100 W. 6th Ave Gary, In 46402
Porter Starke Services (Serving Porter and Starke counties) 219-531-3500- 601 Wall St. Valparaiso, IN 46483
Regional Mental Health Center (Serving Lake County) 219-736-7200 or toll free 888-398-7050. (Strawhun Center South Campus: 8555 Taft, Merrillville, IN 46410) and (Stark Center North Campus: 3903 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago, IN 46312.)
Swanson Center (Serving LaPorte County) 219-879-0676-450 7224 w 400 N, Michigan City, 46360
Wabash Valley (Serving Newton and Jasper County) (765)-423-2638 or (800)-859-5553
Hospitals with Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment:
Northlake Methodist Hospital (Gary): Inpatient for adults and youth (13-17) 219-886-4710
Franciscan St. Margaret Health (Dyer): Inpatient for adults and youth (11-18) and medically supervised detoxification for adults 18 and older. 219-865-2141 or 800-step-one
St. Catherine Hospital: (East Chicago) Inpatient for adults only (219)-392-1700
Franciscan St. Anthony Health Center (Michigan City) Inpatient for adults and geriatric 219-879-8511
Porter Starke Mental Health Center (Valparaiso) Inpatient for adults only 219-531-3500
Regional Mental Health Center (Merrillville) Inpatient and detoxification for adults 219- 769-4005
Wabash Valley Mental Health/Riverbed Hospital (Lafayette) Inpatient for adults only 765-446-6535
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Michiana Behavioral Health (Plymouth) Inpatient for adults and children (3 and up) and detoxification for adults and children (574)-936-3784
Counseling Services:
Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services: (219)756-3791 7805 Taft Street, Merrillville, In 46410 Outpatient facility for the treatment of addictions, domestic violence, and marital/family counseling (FEE: NO SLIDING SCALE)
Awakenings: (219) 791-9083 7853 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410 Substance Abuse treatment. Child, marital, individual, group, substance abuse counseling. Mix of mental health and substance abuse services. Adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. Serve DUI/DWI offenders.
Catholic Family Services: 6919 Indianapolis Blvd Hammond, IN 46324 (219) 844-4883; 321 W. 11th St. Michigan City, IN 46360; 2642 Eleanor St. Portage, IN 46368 (219) 762-1177 (Fee: Sliding Scale from $20-$75/per session)
Clinical Psychology Associates: 9111 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 736-0003
Compassionate Friends (grief/loss support group): Meeting Info: 1st Thursday of each month 7:00 pm At Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 356 West 700 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385 or Meeting info: 3rd Tuesday of every Month @ 7:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church located at 218 S Court Street Crown Point, IN or www.compassionatefriends.org Contact: Marilyn @ 219-996-3626 or view local chapter website @ http://www.lake-portercf.homestead.com or [email protected] (Fee: Free Support Group)
Couple & Family Therapy Center at Purdue University Calumet: 1247 E. 169th St Hammond, IN 46324 (219) 989-2027 (Marriage/Family Therapy Program) (Fee: Sliding Scale from $5-$60/Per Session with one time Processing Fee/equivalent to ½ of 1st Session)
Behavioral and Relationships Consultant: 8953 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 736-7320
Crown Counseling: 250 North Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 663-6353 Intensive Outpatient Treatment for ages 18 and younger both male and female
Edgewater Systems: (ACT Day Treatment Program 8-17) 1100 W. 6th Avenue Gary, IN (219) 885-4264 or www.edgewatersystems.org (Fee: Sliding Scale from $11 & Up/per session)
Family Concern Counseling: 2004 Valparaiso St. Valparaiso, In 46383 (219) 477-5646 SOLOS Suicide Support Group, ASIST training and Safe Talk Training for Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention. (Fee: Sliding Scale from $30-$90/per session)
Family and Youth Service Bureau of Porter County: 253 Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 464- 9585 (individual and family counseling, alcohol and drug counseling, parent education and Healthy Families) www.fysb.org
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(Fee: Sliding Scale from $3-$70/per session)
Franciscan St Margaret Health Outpatient Behavioral Health Centers: 24 Joliet ST Dyer, IN (219) 865- 2141
Fresh Start Counseling: (219) 736-5990 3490 W 81ST Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410 Counseling services for addictions, anger management and domestic violence (Fee: Sliding Scale from $40-$80/per session)
Innovations in Learning (Special Needs): 8200 Georgia Street Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 791-1400 (FEE: NO SLIDING SCALE/ $75 accepts Medicaid and Private Insurance) Insight and Beyond Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: 3346 Ridge RD. Lansing, Il 60438 email Patty Stovall at [email protected]
Main Street Counseling: 405 N. Main Street Crown Point, In 46307 (219) 663-0888 or www.mainstreetcounselingcenter&associates.com (Fee: $80/per hour)
Mid-America Psychological & Counseling Services: 8300 Broadway, Suite F-1 Merrillville, IN & 3229 Broadway, Suite 157 Gary, IN (219)736-1000 (Fee: $120 first session/$100 every session after)
Military/Adam Benjamin JR. Outpatient Clinic: 9301 Madison ST., Crown Point, IN 46307 Provides veterans with primary health care and mental health care 219-662-5000/ Open Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 http://www.chicago.va.gov/visitors/crownpt.asp Corrine Donley (Military Suicide Prevention Coordinator-Adam Benjamin Jr. Clinic) 219-662-5108 [email protected] (Fee: $0-$50 per session)
New Leaf Resources: (219) 226-1810; 11035 Broadway Suite D, Crown Point, In 46307 Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults and children consultation for schools, businesses, and churches, substance abuse prevention/outreach and psychological testing and consultation. Lansing location by calling (708) 895 7310 (2325 177th ST Lansing, Il) (Fee: Sliding Scale ranges from $50/per session to $150 for first session and $130 each session after
Oil of Joy Family Counseling LTD: 6111 Harrison Street Suite 310 Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 980-1973 (Fee: NO SLIDING SCALE/ Individual - $70 per session/Family-$120 per session)
Porter County Family Counseling Center: (219) 364-2732; 1105 N Campbell St., Valparaiso, IN 46385. Provides mental health counseling for adults and children. Sliding Fee Scale available. www.pcfcc.org (Fee: Sliding Scale from $0-$30 per session)
Rape Crisis Line: Valparaiso, IN (219) 464-2128 (24 Hours) (Fee: Free)
Regional Mental Health Center: 8555 Taft Street Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-4005 (Fee: Sliding Scale from $15-$240/per session)
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Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center: An in residence, multi-faceted rehabilitation center for men displaced by substance abuse. 219-882- 9377(24 hours) 1351 W 11th Ave Gary, IN 46402 (Fee: Free for Adults that Enter Residential Program/not open to public unless in program)
Samaritan Counseling Center: All mailings go through 1288 S Indiana, IN 46321 Crown Point (219) 923- 8110; Griffith-44th place and cline Ave (219) 923-8110; Munster-8955 Columbia Ave (219) 923-8110 (Fee: Sliding Scale from $70/$100 with Licensed Therapist or can meet with Intern from $5-$35)
Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP): is a resource for veterans, service members, and families to locate behavioral health professionals with training in understanding and treating military service members and their families. http://starproviders.org/states/indiana
St. Margaret Mercy Outpatient Health Center: 24 Joliet St. Dyer, IN 1-800-783-7663 & 5500 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN (219) 852-2513 www.smmhc.com (Fee: NO SLIDING SCALE/ First Session $160 & then $116.80 Every Session After)
Veterans Center: 107 E 93rd Ave., Crown point , IN 46307 (219) 736-5633 (Fee: Free to Active Duty Soldiers & Their Family)
Parenting Classes:
Campagna Academy: 7403 Cline Avenue Schererville, IN 46375 (219)322-8614 Fax: 219-322-8436
Indiana Parenting Institute: City Hall Annex Building 839 Broadway, Room B96 Gary, IN 46402 Note: Sliding Scale Fee (based on income) 219-886-1111
Mental Health America of Lake County Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) 9722 Parkway Drive Highland, IN 46322 Phone: 219-736-4955 Fax: 219-922-3825 Website: www.mhalakecounty.org
Contact: Linda Navarez, Program Facilitator: 5201 Fountain Drive Suite 1 Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: 219-736-4955 Email: [email protected]
Therapists/Psychiatrists/Psychologists/Private Services:
Awakenings: Student/Parent 10800 W. 133rd Avenue Cedar Lake, In 46303 (219)374-4990 Kim Harman, MA Clinical Coordinator/Terry Harman, CSW/Outpatient Counseling
Barry Shear: (Licensed Psychologist) 2102 East Evans Valparaiso, IN (219) 464-1089 Fee: $85/Individual Children/Family/Marriage/Sexual Abuse Therapy/ADD Testing/Full Scale IQ Test=$595
Behavioral Medicine: St Margaret Mercy Outpatient Clinic 312 Ridge Road Munster, IN 46321 (219) 322- 5747 (Raleigh Wolfe, PhD, Clinical Psychologist/Marty Odanovich-Clinical Psychologist/Patricia Thorn- LSW)
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Behavioral Health Care of Northern Indiana: 1800 North Oak Road Plymouth, IN 46563 Phone: (800) 795-6252 Fax: (219) 936-288
Caryn Brown, PsyD, HSPP: 119 W 86th Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 756-8944
Duneland Counseling Center, Inc.: (Individual-Couple-Family-Group Therapy) Bell Manor-Suite 300 442 N. Calumet Road Chesterton, IN 46304 (Dr. Jill-Gardner-Dr. Caryn Brown-Angela Erb, LCSW, CADAC II-Dr. Jeanne Trifone, Director)
Edwin A Udani: Family Medical Services 13 W. Lincoln Highway Schererville, IN 46375 (219) 322-1234 Family Practice/Adolescent Medicine/Sexual Abuse Expert
John Heroldt: (Psychologist) 119 W. 86th Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 756-8944
Kevin Mooney, PhD: 3604 N. Calumet Valparaiso, IN (219) 462-6109 Fears, Anxieties & Phobias-Child & Adolescent
Marriage & Family Therapy Center: Purdue University Calumet 2415 169th Street Hammond, IN 46323 (219) 989-2027
Marcus Wigutow: (Psychiatrist) 9120 Connecticut Drive Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-5900
Michael Frampton: (Psychiatrist) 9111 Broadway, Suite N Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 793-1233
O.C. Professional Offices: (Therapists: Fees Vary) 8 North Morgan Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 464-9495 or 1544 45th St. Suite 5, Munster, IN 46321 (219) 836-8806
Paul Hannah: (Psychiatrist) 3787 Grant Street Gary, IN 46408 (219) 981-4800
Richard Bennett, ACSW: Listening, Inc. 105 E 3RD St., Hobart, IN 46342 (219) 947-5478 (Individual/Family Therapy/Anxiety Management)
Samaritan Center on the Ridge: Contact Intake Receptionists: Vicky, Val, Doreen (All Numbers) 1. Munster- 8955 Columbia Avenue Munster, IN 46321 (219) 923-8110 2. Crown Point- 1288 S Indiana St., Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 663-1250 3. Sliding Scale $35.00-$70.00 Licensed Therapist $75.00 Stress Counseling/Marital Therapy/Child & Adult Individual & Family Therapy/Clergy Certified in Marriage & Family Therapy Warren Ugent: (Psychiatrist) 1049 Heather Lane, Munster, IN 46321 (219) 922-4877 Issues: Family/Marriage Counseling/Child & Adolescent Fees: Dr. Ugent- Custody Evaluations $1500-$2000/Dr. Anand- (most insurance accepted)
Diagnostic Evaluations:
Clinical Psychology Associates: (Dr. Pueschel, PHD-Neuropsychologist & Douglas W. Caruana, PHD- Clinical Psychologist) 9111 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 736-0003 (IQ Testing)
Dr. Joan M. Kuric, M.D.: 900 Ridge Road Munster, IN 46321 (219) 836-2113
The Riley Child Development Center: James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
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705 Riley Hospital Drive, Room 5837, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Phone: 317-944-8167 Fax: 317-944-9760 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. (Eastern Time) Website: www.child-dev.com *The Riley Child Development Center provides an interdisciplinary evaluation service for children with learning, behavior and other developmental concerns. Such disciplines include pediatric speech and language pathology, pediatric psychology, pediatric neurology, pediatric dentistry, behavioral pediatrics, medical genetics, audiology, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy physical therapy, and social work.*
Referral Information and Hotlines: 211 information and referral: Northwest Indiana Community Action Corp. Dial 211 or 219-794-1829 or TTY 888-814-7597. Provides Information and referral 24/7 for Northwest Indiana for all types of community resource by going to http://www.nwi211.org Step 1: Use the drop box to select a city. Step 2: Either select a large category of services or type in a key word in the search box on the right. Press search and a list of agencies will appear. Next, Click on that key work you used to search for the service in the agency description and an expanded screen will open up below that provides information about that agency. You can print it, send it to an email or phone number.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Provides information and referral for support group locations and hotline as well as alanon and alateen, support for persons affected by another’s alcoholism. (219) 844-6695; 7207 Indianapolis Blvd. Hammond, IN 46324. www.aa.org , www.alcoholics-anonymous.org , www.al- anon.org , www.alateen.org
Child Abuse: (Child Protective Services) 1-800-800-5556
Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (Press1 for Victims)
Mental Health America (prevention, education, and support): Lake County (219) 736-4955; 5201 Fountain Dr. Suite 1 Crown Point, IN 46307 and Porter County (219) 462-6267 www.mhalakecounty.org
Suicide Prevention Council District One: (5 counties in NWI) Lake County (Sandy 219-757-1972) and La Porte County ( Swanson Center 219-879-0676 or ST Anthony Hospital 219-878-8380).
Area Support Groups:
Asthma-Breathe with Ease: Methodist Hospital, Southlake 8701 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 738-3443 (Pat Yang as, Respiratory Therapist)
Autism-National Autism Society of Northwest Indiana: 8415 Georgia St. Indiana Wesleyan University Merrillville, IN 46410. (219) 769-5140. http://northwestindianaautism.com Support group meetings are held at 7pm. Call or visit the website for a schedule of the meetings. An educational support group for those affected by autism. Often hosts expert guest speakers. Area served: Lake, Porter, Newton, jasper, Starke, and Pulaski counties.
Crisis Center Hotline: Temporary Shelter for Children 12-17 101 N Montgomery Street Gary, IN 46403 (219) 938-7070
Healing Circles Support Group: Healing Circles Support groups (no charge). Dyer Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 pm. Dyer United Methodist Church, Dyer, IN. Hammond group
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Hospice of the Calumet: A grief support group called, “Healing Hearts”, written educational materials on grief and bereavement for all ages, monthly mailings, telephone support, referrals to community services, short term counseling and support services. 600 Superior Ave. Munster, IN 46321 and 3224 Ridge Rd. suite 202&203, Lansing ILL 60438. (219)-922-2732 or (708)-895-8332 or 219-736-2422 Healing Hearts for Kids (5 week group) call Susan at 708-418-8671 www.hospicecalumet.org/services/grief- support/
Lake County Reference Library (219)769-3541 Listing of agencies and organizations, including support groups of all kinds for a variety of needs including medical, grief support, parenting, youth and older adults. You can access the support group lists by phone or by internet at www.lakeco.lib.in.us
Living After Loss: (219) 886-4600 Support for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Northlake Campus-600 Grant St. Gary, IN 46402
M.A.A.P Services, Inc.: PO Box 524 Crown Point, IN 46307
Mental Health America: Call for advocacy, education, resources and support services. Mental Health America of Porter County- 402 E Indiana Ave Valparaiso, IN (219) 462-6267 or email at [email protected] or [email protected] brochures available
NAMI Porter County Chapter: Support Group 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7 pm, Aled P. Davies Independence Clubhouse, 1454 W. Lincoln way. Visions: Meets 1st and 3rd Sunday if each month at 6 pm. Contact Barb Layton, (219)764-2958. Email- namiporterco.org
Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative: (219) 769-4000 (for questions regarding children with special needs; information for support groups in the area
Out of the Darkness Walk Local Chapter: Nancy Rodgers (219)801-1882 of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (202)237-2280 www.asfp.org
Reassurance Contact Program: (219)-938-0900 Crisis Center. Reassurance call or visit for homebound and elderly.
St. Margaret Mercy Women’s Center: 5454 Hohman Hammond, IN 46320 (219) 933-2100 (support group on women’s health issues)
STITCH (Standing Together in Tolerance Changing Humanity) Information about GLBTQ youth suicide, and minorities, examining statistics risk factors, dispels common myths surrounding suicide, as well as prevention strategies for schools and the general population can do to prevent stigmas leading to suicide. Contact Douglas Harper, suicide attempt survivor, GLBTQ activist, and founder of (STITCH) 423- 503-7438 [email protected] and Gail Thomas 219-801-8180 [email protected]
Suicide Survivors Support Group/Wounded Healers: 219-924-5577 Meets at St James the Less Catholic Church in Highland.
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VNA Phoenix Center for Grief and Healing: 219-531-8042/ 2401 Valley Dr. Valparaiso, IN. Offers biweekly support peer support groups for children, teens, young adults ages 6-24 who have had a loss is their life from death. A child may start at the center immediately following an orientation. This is a program open to the community, there are no geographic boundaries. Adults in need of grief support should also contact Michele Murphy Wise 219-531-8042 or visit www.vnaportercounty.org/CenterforGriefandHealing.htm.
Wounded Healers: (219) 924-5577 Resource center for people dealing with the grieving process: staffed by trained experienced volunteers. “The Beginning Group” at 7pm at ST James Church corner of Kennedy and 45th in Highland. Call 219-924-5577 or go online for the group schedule www.woundedhealers-nwi.com/mission.htm
National and State Mental and Suicide Prevention Websites Mental Health:
National Institute of Mental Health: The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. www.nimh.nih.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. www.samhsa.gov. IN order to achieve this mission, SAMHSA has identified 8 strategic Initiatives to focus the agency’s work on improving lives and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Many of the mental health and substance abuse brochures, fact sheets and posters are downloadable and some can be shipped free in quantity. Integrated health and mental health care are featured in this website. www.integration.samhsa.gov/
Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions: Mission is to ensure that Indiana citizens have access to quality mental health and addiction services that promote individual, family, and community resiliency and recovery ( includes listing of state services and programs) www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/4521.htm
Mental Health America: www.nmha.org Click on Indiana to locate the chapters in Indiana. There are fact sheets which can be translated into several different languages (see drop down box) The following are in Spanish: www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/en-espanol
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Awareness, Education, and Advocacy Organization. Family to Family, a program of NAMI to inform and support family and friends. Click on the tab “Find your local NAMI” to locate the Indiana chapters. There is a chapter listed for Merrillville (meets at Regional Strawhun Center) Call Kathy Prospolonis. www.nami.org
Families/Depression Awareness: A national organization helping families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides. www.familyaware.org
Schizophrenia.com: A national nonprofit community providing in depth information, support, and education related to schizophrenia, a disorder of the brain and mind. www.schizophrenia.com
Healthy Place: Consumer mental health site providing information from a consumer and mental health community including networking, documentaries, and research reports and topic information (i.e. mental illness, substance abuse, self-harm, medications, eating disorders www.healthyplace.com
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Active minds: National Organization developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group on college campuses to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community. Click on tab “chapters” to find Indiana chapters www.activeminds.org
Bring Change 2 Mind: non-profit organization created by Glenn Close, the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation. Fountain House and Garen and Shari Staglin of IMHRO (International Mental Health Research Organization.) The idea of a national anti-stigma campaign was born of a partnership between Glenn Close and Fountain House, where Glenn volunteered in order to learn about mental illness, which both her sister and nephew suffer from. The goal is to provide people who have misconceptions about mental illness quick and easy access to information that combats stigma and provide people who have mental illness and those who know them with quick and easy access to information and support. www.bringchange2mind.org
American Psychological Association: Based in Washington, D.C., APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives. www.apa.org
NARSAD (The Brain and Behavior Research Fund): NARSAD invests in the best and brightest scientific minds throughout the world to unravel the complexities of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and many other psychiatric diseases. www.narsad.org
NARSAD Artworks: Museum-Quality Art Products by and on behalf of Mentally Ill Persons. http://narsadartworks.com
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: Marked by changes in mood, depression and bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) are both highly treatable, medical illnesses. Site provides information and links to resources. www.dbsalliance.org
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare: The National Council is the unifying voice of America’s behavioral health organizations. Together with our 1800 member organizations, we serve our nation’s most vulnerable citizens- more than 8 million adults and children with mental illnesses and addiction disorders. We are committed to providing comprehensive, quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery and inclusion in all aspects of community life. www.thenationalcouncil.org
National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advanced Directives: Psychiatric advance directives are relatively new legal instruments that may be used to document a competent person’s specific instructions or preferences regarding future mental health treatment. Psychiatric advance directives can be used to plan for the possibility that someone may lose capacity to give or withhold informed consent to treatment during acute episodes of psychiatric illness. www.nrc-pad.org
Annie Casey Foundation (Youth to Adults Assessments and Life skills Information): Here you will find free and easy to use tools to help young people prepare for adulthood. The life skills assessments provide instant feedback. Customized learning plans provide a clear outline of next steps, and the accompanying teaching resources are available for free or a minimal cost. www.caseylifeskills.org
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The Alzheimer’s Association: Voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer research. Articles, links, caregiver support, research and local organization referrals. www.alz.org
Mental Health-Children and Families:
ADHD & Behavior Issues: Resources for children and families struggling with ADHD & Behavioral Issues -The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child Author: Alan E. Kazdin -The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated Inflexible Children/Author: Ross W. Greene, P.H.D. -Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents Author: Russell A. Barkley
Kids Health & Teen Health Child Health Issues: Kids Health website has links for parents, children and teens on a variety of topics including mental health, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm, suicide prevention. www.kidshealth.org
National Federation of Families: Through a family and youth driven approach, children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families obtain needed supports and services so that children grow up healthy and able to maximize their potential. To locate a chapter in Indiana, click the drop down box. “Find a Federation Chapter” www.ffcmh.org
Northwest Indiana Sibshops: Primary Contact: Toni Modglin About Special Kids 22 Tyler Hobart, IN 46342 (219)678-4746 Sibshop Description: Our Sibshop goal is to offer a fun and exciting day for kids’ age 8-13 that have a sibling with a disability or special health care need.
4Girls.Gov/Office of Women’s Health: Website developed to help girls (ages 10-16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. Girlshealth.gov promotes healthy and positive behaviors in girls, giving them reliable and useful health information in a fun, easy-to-understand way. The website also provides information to parents and educators to help them teach girls about healthy living www.4girls.gov Early Childhood Mental Health: Zero to three at www.zerotothree.org and the Indiana Association for Infant and Toddler Mental Health www.iaitmh.org
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Facts for Families information sheets. www.aacap.org
Indiana Youth Institute: The Indiana Youth Institute promotes the healthy development of Indiana children and youth by serving the people, institutions and communities that impact their well-being. Http://www.iyi.org/
International Early Psychosis Association: The IEPA is an international network for those involved in the study and treatment of early psychosis. www.iepa.org.au/
Caregivers of Children with Autism:
About Special Kids (ASK) - Central Office 7172 Graham Road Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46250 PH: 317-257-8683 Toll Free: 1-800-964-4746 Fax: 317-251-7488
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Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Business Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm Website: aboutspecialkids.org
Autism Resources- Provides a list of health professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating autism spectrum disorders in the state of Indiana http://iidcautismresources.blogspot.com/2011/03/diagnosisassessment-in-indiana.html
Autism Speaks- Provides information and advocacy and funds research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Support Group Schererville: 350 East US 30 at Tyler’s Tender, Schererville, IN 46375 (219) 384- 8884 Main Phone 2nd Fri Monthly: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM.
Autism Support Group for the South Lake County Area Contact Person: Angie Krout Phone: 219-613-3488
Autism Web-A website run by parents that provides a wealth of information for parents from finding resources to dies recommendations www.autismweb.com
Local Resources: Autism Resource Network of Indiana- Provides information about resources in the community www.arnionline.org/
National Autism Society of Northwest Indiana: 8415 Georgia Street Indiana Wesleyan University Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-5140. Meetings 7pm-call or look at website for meeting dates. Local resources listed for Northwest Indiana http://northwestindianaautism.com
National Autism Resources: Autism Society of America-Provides information and education about autism spectrum disorders while advocating for increased social awareness www.autism-society.org
Opportunity Enterprises: 2801 Evans Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 Phone: 219-464-9621 Website: http://opportunityenterprises.org/
The Arc of Northwest Indiana/ Chapter #1089: 2650 West 35th Avenue Gary, IN 46408-1416 Website: www.TheArcNWIndiana.com/Phone: 219-884-1138 Email: [email protected]
Visual Aids for Learning- a Company that provides free downloadable visual aids for use at school and in the home www.visualaidsforlearning.com
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Eating Disorders:
Eating Disorders Referral Center: Information and links to eating disorders information and treatment. www.edreferral.com
National Eating Disorders Association: National Eating Disorders Association supports individual and families affected by eating disorders, and services as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Self-Harm:
American Self-Harm Information Clearing House: Clearinghouse of information and resources about self-harm. www.selfinjury.org
Cornell Research Program in Self-Injurious Behavior: Cornell University research program with information, research and link to resources. www.crpsib.com
Psyke.Org Self Harm Information: Psyke.org is an effort to collect information related to self-injury in one place on the web. www.psyke.org
S.A.F.E. Alternative (Self Abuse Finally Ends): Information and referral network of therapists trained in SAFE Alternatives. http://www.safe-alternatives.com/ 1-800-DONTCUT hotline
The Cutting Edge/Articles About Self-Harm: A collection of articles and information including newsletter about self-harm. http://healingselfinjury.org/resources.html
Smoking Cessation:
Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation: The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Trust Fund exists to prevent and reduce the use of all tobacco products in Indiana and to protect citizens from exposure to tobacco smoke. http://www.in.gov/itpc/2349.htm VOICE: Information and links for Indiana youth speaking out against big tobacco. www.voice.tv
Substance Abuse:
Addiction Recovery Guide: The Addiction Recovery Guide assists individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism find help that best suits their needs. http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.com/
Alcohol Problems and Solutions: Actual facts on alcohol abuse, and policy and legal solutions to alcohol abuse-related problems. http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/
Alcoholics Anonymous: http://www.aa.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Alliance for Consumer Education-Inhalant Abuse Inhalant Abuse is a serious problem for our nation’s youth and we believe that education and awareness are the key tools for combating this problem. This site is dedicated to arming parents with the necessary knowledge to keep their children from falling victim to inhalant abuse. The site includes information on what inhalant abuse is, dangers and warning
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CASA Women Under the Influence Website: Women under the Influence reveals critical and relatively unknown facts about women and substance abuse, including differences between the sexes in their reasons for using drugs, how they exhibit abuse, how drugs of abuse are metabolized, and the effects and consequences of abuse. This book takes the first comprehensive look at substance abuse-tobacco, alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs-and the American woman. http://www.casacolumbia.org/absolutenm/template/Home.aspx
Drug Free info.org: PDF Index: Contains free downloadable PDF files on a variety of drug and health related information. http://www.drugfreeinfo.org/PDFs/
Face the Issue: http://www.facetheissue.com/drugs.html wonderful site containing information about drug abuse for high school students.
Freevibe.com: From the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. This website is aimed at informing teens about drugs, the danger of drug use, and where to go for help. Http://www.freevibe.com/
Girl Talk: Choices and Consequences of Underage Drinking: The goal of Girl Talk is to reduce underage drinking among teenage girls by promoting improved on-going communication between girls and moms. http://www.girlsanddrinking.org/
Go Girl Go! A website from the women’s sports foundation that has information about drugs, alcohol, body image, motivating girls, and scholarship information! http://www.womensportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/sports/ggg/index.html
Indiana Prevention Resource Center: Strengthening prevention efforts through education, resources and research. Including information about Afternoons ROCK in Indiana afterschool program. http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: SAMHSA’s NCADI Library, as part of one of the largest repositories of alcohol and drug use information in the world, offers Internet access to current literature, research reports, and educational resources. http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
NIDA for Teens: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns. http://tenns.drugabuse.gov/
Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction: Contains information on commonly abused prescription drugs. http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Prescription.html
Selected Prescription Drugs with Potential for Abuse: List of commonly abused prescription drugs, their street names, how administered, and potential health consequences and effects http://www.nida.nih.gov/DrugPages/PrescripDrugChart.html
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Students Against Destructive Decisions: Originally founded as students against drunk driving, site now includes projects to make healthy choices rather than drinking and drugging, staying violence free, reducing bullying and other mental health related topics. www.sadd.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
The Influence Project: Project across the country to give voice to youth speaking out for positive influence rather than drugs and alcohol. www.abovetheinfluence.com
Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Grief Resources:
A Cry for Help: How to help a friend who is depressed or suicidal: Paraclete Press publishes books, music and videos based on spirituality “Never lose hope in the mercy of God.” The Rule of St. Benedict: An ecumenical publisher presenting works that unite us and enrich our understanding as Christians, whether Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox or Evangelical. www.paracletepress.com
American Association of Suicidology: AAS is a membership organization for all those involved in suicide prevention and intervention, or touched by suicide. AAS is a leader in the advancement of scientific and programmatic efforts in suicide prevention through research, education and training, the development of standards and resources, and survivor support services. www.suicidology.org
American Foundation Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. www.afsp.org (National). Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network is the cooperative advocacy and education of the local chapters to educate and assist in planning and research. www.spanusa.org AFSP Indiana Chapters http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.view/Page&page_ID=069E191F-F97B-F311- 3225EA6828A08106
Beliefnet: Inspiration, spirituality and faith of various cultures and religions. http://ww.beliefnet.com/
FFOS (Friends and Family of Suicide Online Support Group): Remembering those who left too soon, a site to link suicide survivors and help them tough the journey of grief. There is a memory wall and online support. http://www.pos-ffos.com
GriefNet and KIDSAID: 50 e-mail support groups and two web sites. Integrated approach to on-line grief support provides help to people working through loss and grief issues of many kinds. KIDSAID.com provides a safe environment for kids and their parents to find information and ask questions.
Ichoose2live: Online resources for suicide prevention and youth. www.ichoose2live.com
It Gets Better Project: The website www.itgetsbetter.org is a place where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender or questioning can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future. It’s a place where straight allies can visit and support their friends and family members. It’s a place where people can share their stories, take the It Gets Better Project pledge, watch videos of love and support and seek help through the Trevor Project and GLSEN. www.itgetsbetter.org
JED Foundation (College Suicide Prevention/Half of US Campaign and Ulifeline): The Jed Foundation works nationally to reduce the rate of suicide and prevalence of emotional distress among college and
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Joint Commission Suicide Prevention Screening Tool: APA has made a tool available to hospitals and behavioral health care facilities that can meet suicide-prevention requirements form the Joint Commission. http://www.naphs.org/teleconference/documents/ResourceGuide_JCAHOSafetyGoals2007_final.pdf
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Established by Congress in 2000, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and attention to cultural perspectives, the NCTSN serves as a national resource for developing and disseminating evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed services, and public and professional education: http://www.nctsnet.org/
National College Depression Partnership: The National College Depression Partnership (NCDP) is a college health consortium that utilizes a high-impact, cost-effective professional development approach to help college health systems and clinician provide optimal care through the use of outcomes measurements and collaborative learning. Effective collaborative depression care relieves suffering, improves readiness to learn, and promotes student retention and success. www.nyu.edu/ncdp/
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: National Hotline website with a network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide available 24/7, free and confidential (English and Spanish) hotline for Military/Veterans. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
QPR Institute (Question, Persuade and Refer for Suicide Prevention): 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. www.qprinstitute.com
SOS (Signs of Suicide): A School Prevention program for middle and high schools prepared by the mental health screening organization who developed the National Depression Screening Day: www.mentalhealthscreening.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (National Information Center): SPRC promotes the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and enhances the nation’s mental health infrastructure by pro viding states, government agencies, private organizations, colleges and universities, and suicide survivor and mental health consumer group with access to the science and experience that can support their efforts to develop programs, implement interventions, and promote policies to prevent suicide. Links to state plans and programs available (click on state to view plan and contacts) www.sprc.org
Suicide Prevention, Awareness and Support: Suicide prevention, awareness and support with links to resources. http://www.suicide.org/
The Dougy Center National Center for Grieving Children and Families: The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share
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The Gift of Keith: One family’s journey and information for sibling survivors of suicide. www.thegiftofkeith.org
The Jason Foundation: The Jason Foundation is a provider of educational curriculums and training programs for students, educators/youth workers and parents on suicide prevention. www.jasonfoundation.com
The Trevor Project: Saving Young Live (LGBTQ): The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone. www.thetrevorproject.org
Transition Year: The website focuses on emotional health and wellness for those attending college and a resource for their parents. www.transitionyear.org
When Families Grieve- A Sesame Street DVD, a guide for parents and caregivers and children’s story for children, families and military families: www.sesameworkshop.org/grief
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention: A Colorado based organization founded in 1994 Dale and Dar Emme who developed the Yellow Ribbon Campaign to bring suicide prevention into schools, congregations, communities. The color yellow was chosen by Mike’s parents because he drove a yellow mustang that symbolized all the help he gave to others and now symbolizes that offer of hope and help to all young people in need. www.yellowribbon.org
Violence & Bullying and Prevention:
Bullying US: Resources in the United States regarding bullying in school, workplace, neighborhoods, with links to international bullying prevention programs: www.bullying.us
Find Youth Info Program Directory: Features evidence-based programs whose purpose is to prevent and/or reduce delinquency or other problem behaviors in young people. http://findyouthinfo.gov/ProgramSearch.aspx
Give Respect: National Family Violence Fund sponsoring this project to encourage healthy relationships and respectful ways to end relationship violence. www.giverespect.org
Indiana Safe Student Initiative: Indiana project of the attorney general to prevent teen suicide, internet crimes, cyber bullying, teen dating violence, underage drinking and driving: http://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/2558.htm
Love is Respect: Online support provides resources for teens, parents, friends and family, Peer Advocates, government officials, law enforcement officials and the general public. All communication is confidential and anonymous. www.loveisrespect.org
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program: The Olweus Program is a comprehensive, school-wide programs designed and evaluated for use in elementary, middle, or junior high schools. The program’s goals are
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Stalking Awareness Resource Center: Stalking National Resource Center, National Center for Victims of Crime awareness month every January. Website includes interactive quiz, downloadable videos, fact sheet, guides, posters, artwork for buttons and magnets, event ideas and media tools to build knowledge to prevent stalking. http://www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org/about
Stop the Bullying Now: The US Government interagency bullying resource website with sections for kids, teens, parents and community. (English and Spanish) http://www.bullyinginfo.org
That’s Not Cool: Online youth oriented violence prevention, dating violence, unwanted online and texting harassment and links to national hotlines. www.thatsnotcool.com
US Department of Education Guidance Letter: Possible school responsibilities and bullying prevention initiatives. Http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/secletter/101215.html
Violence Prevention CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention efforts at a national level www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/suicide/index.html
Youth Voice Project: Large-scale research project that solicits students’ perceptions about strategy effectiveness to reduce peer mistreatment in schools. Project is based on the belief that students’ voices are an invaluable resource to increase our understanding of effective prevention and intervention efforts. www.youthvoiceproject.com
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