Resources for Parents
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
4340 East West Highway
Suite 402
Bethesda, MD, 20814
(301) 657 0270
NASP/National Mental Health and Education Center for Children and Families Website
www.nasponline.org
The National Mental Health and Education Center for Children and Families, a public service of the National Association of School Psychologists, is an information and action network that fosters best practices in education and mental health for children and families — building upon strengths, understanding diversity, and supporting families.
About Our Kids
New York University-Child Study Center
577 First Ave
New York, NY, 10016
(212) 263-6622
www.aboutourkids.org
New York University’s Child Study Center is a multidisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of mental health for kids and their families through evidence-based practice, science and education. Translates scientific development and innovative procedures into everyday techniques for parents.
National Parent Information Network (NPIN)
The mission of NPIN is to provide access to research-based information about the process of parenting, and about family involvement in education. Offers information provided through a virtual library, a question-answering service and an electronic discussion list.
Other Useful Organizations by Category
Health and Mental Health Organizations:
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry www.aacap.org
866-202-HELP
Education Associations and Organizations:
Advocacy, Research and Collaborative Organizations:
National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org
Special Needs:
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.
CHADD is a membership organization, produces the bi-monthly Attention! magazine (for members), and sponsors an annual conference. The National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC) is the CDC-funded national clearinghouse for evidence-based information about AD/HD.
A web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals~
With Disabilities
Offers information on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, IDEA which is the law authorizing special education, No Child Left Behind ( as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-based information on effective educational practices.
American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association (ASHA)
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
301-897-5700
800-498-2071
University of Massachusetts
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125-3393
617-287-3880
P.O. Box 40303
Overland Park, KS 66204
913-492-8775
Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091
770-540-1158
Council for Exceptional Children
1770 Scottsdale Avenue
Columbus, OH 43235-2538
Chester Building, #382
8600 LaSalle Road
Baltimore, MD 21286-2044
410-296-0232
800-ABCD123
4165 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
412-341-1515
381 Park Avenue South, #1401
New York, NY 10016
212-545-9665
Safety/Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Addictions Hotline of NJ (AHNJ) www.njdrughotline.org
Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)
877-NJ Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Services Information System (DASIS): www.oas.samhsa.gov/dasis.htm
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information w ww.health.org
(NCADI)/RADAR Network:
National Institute on Drug Abuse: www.nida.nih.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence www.ncaddnj.org
(NCADD):
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov
Treatment Facility Locator: www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
County and State Agencies Providing a Broad Range of Services:
Bergen County Department of Human Services www.co.bergen.nj.us/bcdhs
Assists familites, children, troubled adolescents, victims of domestic violence and persons with disabilities:
Offers services through several different programs
Health Care Services
Disabilities Programs
Welfare Services
Child Services
Working Families Services
NJ Helps
NJ Helps is designed to give consumers a one-stop shopping resource for the wide range of programs and services provided by the Department of Human Services and its partners to assist individuals, families and communities in
New Jersey. Resources include information on:
Addictions
Children and Familiies
Employment
Health Services
Mental Health
People with Disabilities