Resources

Providing information to families has been a high priority of PIN since its beginning. Included in this section is a variety of resources concerning mental health treatment, advocacy, legal and program issues intended to educate families.

• Philadelphia Community Services for Children and Adolescents: A Straightforward Guide to Mental Health and Related Services for Children and Adolescents
  Popularly known as the Children's Mental Health Guide, this is a resource for parents and caregivers to help them navigate the mental health and other child serving systems to find help for their children. The Guide is written from a parent's perspective. This guide is an acknowledged resource for professionals working with children and their families. This electronic version is regularly updated.
• PIN Factsheets
  Find information related to diagnosis and medication, the variety of issues associated with treatment including involuntary treatment, advocacy, managed care, consumer education and issues related to negotiating the mental health system.
• Getting Help. Speak to a PIN advocate.
• Does Your Child Need Help?
  An information pamphlet developed by Parents Involved Network to help families tell the difference between everyday problems and those that may signal more serious distress. Also in Spanish: Español ¿Necesita ayuda mi hijo?
• The Temple University Child & Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic
  The Temple University Child & Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic (CAADC) provides services for children and teens with anxiety. They offer various treatment programs that last from 12-16 weeks. These programs may include individual psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, medication, or some combination of these approaches.
• Special Education Timelines in Pennsylvania
  So that you may be your child's most effective special education advocate, the Education Law Center provides Special Education in a Nutshell and The Rights to Special Education in Pennsylvania, a Guide for Parents 2002 Edition. Contact ELC for printed copies or call 215-238-6970.
• Special Needs: A Tri-State Radio Talk Forum
  Special Needs, a talk program for children and adults with disabilities.
• Keeping Records
  For the Record is a booklet prepared by the Parents Involved Network as an advocacy record keeping method including tips on advocacy, assertiveness and resolving problems with agencies; and, forms for use in record keeping.
• Statewide/National Advocacy Legal and Referral Resources
  Contact information for agencies and organizations offering legal, program and advocacy information, support and referral services.
• Principles of Family Involvement
  Guidelines for family involvement in today's Managed Health and Mental Health Care Systems for children and youth.
• Philadelphia Community Services Guide for Children and Adolescents
  A straightforward guide to Mental Health and related services provided by the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
• Teen Hot Lines
  A ready reference list of community resources.
• Transition to Independence - Resources for Families and their Young Adult Children
• Glossary
  A glossary of terms, specific definitions of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and emotional disturbance, and national organizations that are helpful sources of information.
• The Law Section of this Web site will bring you the latest developments in the law related to the mental health system and juvenile justice. You will find information about recent court decisions or class action lawsuits impacting children and adolescents.

Coping Skills Workshop

The ten week Coping Skills Workshop is offered to all parents and caregivers of adolescents (age 12 to 18) who have emotional and behavioral disorders.

The Coping Skills Workshop is a 10 week series for parents and caregivers of adolescents (age 12 - 18) with emotional and behavioral disorders. The series is presented by a parent/professional team. This workshop was developed for families of children and adolescents with emotional or behavior disorders. The workshop evolved out of an unmet need expressed by families who stated that everyday coping skills were not part of most treatment modalities.

You will learn to:

• Identify and accept your feelings
• Recognize developmental stresses
• Create a low stress atmosphere
• Communicate more effectively
• Set limits
• Problem solve
• Deal with sibling concerns
• Obtain the services you need

Call or email Parents Involved Network for more information.

Parents Involved Network (PIN), a project of
Mental Health Association of SE PA
1211 Chestnut Street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-751-1800 or 800-688-4226
Email: resources@pinofpa.org