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Support GroupsSuicide Survivor's Support Groups in AnchorageGroup Name: Survivors of Suicide Support Group When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 7 to 9 PM Contact Person: Chaplain Bert McQueen (907) 272-3100 Alaska Police and Fire Chaplain's Ministries 1805 Academy Anchorage, Alaska 99507 http://www.apcm.org
Cook Inlet Tribal Council - ServicesConvenant House - Youth Supports, Anchorage
- Shelter , hot food, a shower, clean clothes, warm bed, and immediate medical attention youth might need Manitas por Autismo
New Spanish language website by families for families of children and youth with autism— Manitas por Autismo at www.manitasporautismo.com.
The mission of this website, created by Maria Abinader, a Support Parent and Peer Consultant for the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), for Latino families, is to share information, hope, guidance and resources with Latino families; to promote understanding of autism; to create a data base specific to autism; and to defend the rights of children and youth with autism.
Parents Helping Parents
Parents Helping Parents
Parent directed family resource center for children with any kind of special need (mental, physical, emotional, or learning disabilities). Alaska Chapter of National Down Syndrome Congress
Alaska Chapter of National Down Syndrome Congress
The Chapter's purpose remains to provide education and disseminate information for members, new parents and the community as a whole; to provide parent-to-parent support to families of children with Down syndrome; to gather socially and share experiences; and to he an advocacy group for political effectiveness. The Parent Advocate Network
The Parent Advocate Network
I am the mom of a child with mental illness and it is my hope to help someone in a similar situation as myself. I'm so glad you found us ... now first off, take a deep breath ... sit back and try to survive the ride of your life! Self Injury Information
Information about Self Injury, how to help a friend or yourself http://www.siari.co.uk/ The Self-Injury Hotline is 1-800-DONT CUT or 1-800-366-8288 and on the web at http://www.selfinjury.com
FFSA
FACING FOSTER CARE IN ALASKA Facing Foster Care in Alaska (FFCA) is a group of current foster youth and alumni that has formed to make improvements to the foster care system in Alaska. Please contact shae@ayfn for any information.
The Federation of Families for Childrens Mental Health
The National family-run organization dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life. We: Provide leadership to develop and sustain a nationwide network of family-run organizations. Focus the passion and cultural diversity of our membership to be a potent force for changing how systems respond to children with mental health needs and their families. Help policy-makers, agencies, and providers become more effective in delivering services and supports that foster healthy emotional development for all children.
Mental Health Matters
Information for consumers to learn about psychological symptoms and disorders; provides detailed technical articles on disorders, symptoms, treatment modes; medications; links to electronic support groups and national advocacy efforts
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