LOCAL ~ INDIANA
| Kidwrap~CHOICES A non-profit organization operating integrated systems of care in Indiana
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| Marion County Mental Health & IN Mental Health America Provide education, advocacy and service through programs designed to promote mental health; positively affect public attitudes and perceptions of mental illness through support and knowledge; and improve the care and treatment of persons with mental illness. |
| About Special Kids (Formerly Indiana Parent Information Network) Supporting children with special needs and their families by providing information, peer support, and education, and building partnerships with professionals and communities. |
| INSOURCE The mission of IN*SOURCE is to provide parents, families and service providers in Indiana the information and training necessary to assure effective educational programs and appropriate services for children and young adults with disabilities |
| IPAS-Protection & Advocacy & National Disability Rights Network To protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, through empowerment and advocacy |
| Connect 2 Help (Formerly Information & Referral Network) Facilitates connections between people who need human services and those who provide them.
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| NAMI-Indiana Dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life for persons who are affected by mental illness. |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! LEARN, LEARN, LEARN... 2. TALK TO OTHER FAMILIES 3. NEVER SAY "OKAY." ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS! 4. FIND A QUALIFIED THERAPIST 5. GET THE RIGHT MEDICATION 6. FIND RESPITE FOR A BREAK CHILDREN'S BUREAU VNS RESPITE 7. LEARN ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS (IN Spec Ed Laws) |
| Children's Bureau Children's Bureau provides leadership in the areas of social work management and administration through it's advocacy efforts, community involvement, innovative use of technology, and continuous self-improvement. To protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, through empowerment and advocacy.
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| Indiana Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health We are many families, organizations and individuals with a common dream – we dare to hope for a better future for children with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. |
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| Additional Organizations AREA AGENCY ON AGING Administers CHOICE (State fund) and "Medical Model" Medicaid Waivers (Aged and Disabled, Traumatic Brain Injury, Medically Fragile) BUREAU OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (BDDS) Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and Support Services Waiver Medicaid Waiver Resource Guide for Consumers Children Special Health Care Services Information |
| Indiana Systems of Care (SOC) Information Some children diagnosed with severe mental health disorders may be eligible to obtain comprehensive and community-based services through systems of care for children's mental health. Systems of care help children with serious emotional disturbances and their families cope with the challenges of very difficult mental health, emotional, or behavioral problems. MAP OF INDIANA SYSTEMS OF CARE INFORMATION FOR SYSTEMS OF CARE IN SYSTEMS OF CARE CONTACTS |
| INDIANA OMBUDSMAN INVESTIGATES COMPLAINTS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/AGNECIES |
| Find a Mentor - Co. Location Act Program~Find a Friend-Johnson Area Youth Ministry-Marion Noble of Indiana Big Brothers/Big Sisters College Mentors for Kids! Inc |
| School Options Marion Co. Public Option Overview Indiana Charter Schools Worthmore Academy Special Education Rulings in Indiana IN Dept. of ED ~ Special Education |
| Marion County Health Department~A.C.T.I.O.N. CENTER Providing comprehensive health services to local youth |
| Children's Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Plan Alternatives to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities |
| VSA Arts of Indiana educate through quality arts experiences, advocate for children with disabilities, and provide access to the arts to all individuals. |
| The Love Ranch, Inc. Marion, Indiana offers equine therapy to children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Fee is $20 per hour. Call Crystal Ward 765-948-3769 or Arnold Love at 765-661-5619. |
| Social skills group Middle school children Contact Chip Calwell 255-8051 for more information. |
| Family Service Association Supporting families through the generations. |
| Indianapolis Art Center offers scholarships to individuals for art classes. (BP kids are usually VERY creative!) Call (317) 255-2464 for more information |
| St. Frances Behavioral Health offers a "Girl Power" Class for girls aged 12 thru 16 years. Call Jean Crane at (317) 782-7536 for more information |
| Edelweiss Equine Therapeutic horseback riding program for children who are mentally, physically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally challenged. (317) 335-2934 |
| Chiropractic Neurology Dr. Brad Ralston 12413 Old Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032 317-848-6000 |
| Reach for Youth Anger Management Class Group for youth 8-17 to deal with anger management issues. Group meets one hour per week for seven weeks. (317) 788-4451 |
| Hutson School For Students who may struggle with organization, expressive language, attention, information retrieval 317-377-0544 |
| IN Family to Family The Family to Family Initiative is a project devoted to linking Indiana families to people, information, and resources within their own communities. We bring together parents of children with disabilities, developmental delays or special health care needs so that they can share their knowledge, concerns, and experiences with each other.
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| IN Governors Council for People with Disabilities Our mission is to promote public policy which leads to the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. |
| Virtual Scavengers Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization recycling donated computers and re-selling to individuals. (317) 917-9111 or e-mail |
| Bipolar Genetics Collaboration Find useful information about Bipolar Disorder for people with the disorder as well as their friends and families. |