Helpful Resources

• Addiction Center

  (877) 655-5116 A professional web guide that connects individuals struggling with addiction to treatment options. Our goal is to increase awareness of the addiction epidemic spreading through the state. For 24/7 Treatment Help Call: (877) 655-5116 Visit site

• Alcoholics Anonymous

  Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. Visit site

• DrugRehab.com

  844-596-7338 It is important to understand alcohol or drug addiction and their causes before you can overcome them. At DrugRehab.com, their mission is to equip patients and families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and pursue a lifelong recovery. 844-596-7338 24/7 Help Visit site

• Nar-Anon: Alone No More

  Providing essential support for the family & friends of people living with drug addiction. Join us, talk with us, connect with us. Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30pm hosted at Beth Sholom Congregation, Pre-school Entrance, South Side of the Building 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, 19027 Contact Steve: stevepwednight@gmail.com

• JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons, and Significant Others) and JACS Teens

  JACS is dedicated to: “Encouraging and assisting Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and their families, friends and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment; Promoting knowledge and understanding of the disease of alcoholism and chemical dependency as it involves the Jewish community; and acting as a resource center and information clearinghouse on the effects of alcoholism and drug dependency on Jewish family life. Visit site

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

  800-662-4357 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. 800-662-4357 Visit site

• Jefferson’s Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

  The psychiatrists and therapists of Jefferson’s Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior provide services to Hospital patients. In addition, we focus special attention on the consultation and treatment of the most common psychiatric problems of anxiety, depression, insomnia, substance abuse, eating disorders and sleep disorders. Visit site

• Friends Hospital

  215-831-3549 Friends Hospital was founded based on the belief that all people, even those with a mental illness, can live a “moral, ordered existence if treated with kindness, dignity and respect.” Today, Friends Hospital still operates under this original mission as written by the Hospital’s founders and, using the principles of wellness and recovery, strives to provide patients with the tools they need to understand and manage their illness 215-831-3549 Visit site

• Devereaux Advanced Behavioral Hospital

  800-345-1292 This is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. We are a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare. Our programs are offered in hospital and residential, community, and school-based settings. They include Comprehensive Assessment, Diagnostics and Measurement to support data-driven care; evidence-based Treatment & Special Education; Transition and Independent Life Services, Family Education and Professional Training; Research and Innovation to advance the field; and Advocacy, Public Awareness and Prevention. 800-345-1292 Visit site

• Horsham Clinic

  215-643-7800 The Horsham Clinic has helped children, teens, adults and older adults manage and overcome a number of mental health issues at its 55-acre campus in suburban Philadelphia. The Horsham Clinic is committed to providing quality behavioral health care services that effectively and efficiently meets the individual needs of every patient from the population we serve. We are committed to restoring every patient’s emotional well-being through interdisciplinary clinical programs and care that are provided by highly skilled professionals. 215-643-7800 Visit site

• Belmont Behavioral Hospital

  877-418-7923 Belmont Behavioral Hospital is one of the largest mental and behavioral healthcare providers in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. For the past 75 years, this hospital has been offering life-saving and life-changing treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults alike, and supplies a full continuum of care designed to meet the various treatment needs of all who require top notch mental and behavioral healthcare services. 877-418-7923 Visit site

• Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital

  800-256-5300 Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital offers unique and individualized programming that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities. Brooke Glen has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40 years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, Montgomery County, our facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. 24/7 Assessments 800-256-5300 Visit site

• Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia

  215-791-6855 A licensed 36-bed acute care psychiatric hospital providing inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment to adults ages 55 and older who are experiencing acute symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders and psychosis. We also treat individuals who are suffering from other medical conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Patients are treated through a program of comprehensive assessments, medication evaluation and stabilization before a coordinated return to an appropriate environment. We are a facility committed to excellence for the treatment of our patients. Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) 215-791-6855 Visit site

• Einstein Mental and Behavioral Health

  215-951-8300 The largest array of mental health services in the Philadelphia area. Einstein provides mental and behavioral health care in the Philadelphia region. We have a 75-year tradition of caring for all ages, around-the-clock. Being a part of Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia strengthens our position as a full-scale provider for medical treatment as well as mental and behavioral health treatment. For 24-hour emergency care, call 215-951-8300 For inpatient admissions, call 215-456-3209 For outpatient admissions, call 215-456-9850 For LGBTQ+ specific outpatient care, call 215-420-0989 Visit site

• Help Yourself. Help Others – Screening for Mental Health

  Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time—it’s part of life. But if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or unable to do the things you once enjoyed, it may be time to assess your emotional health. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you love, take a few minutes to complete an anonymous self-assessment. Visit site

• Tikvah/AJMI

  267-581-5291 A grassroots Jewish organization established by concerned parents and mental health professionals committed to improving the quality of life for adult individuals with mental illness. What began as a forum where families could cope with mental illness positively and purposefully quickly evolved into a social program aimed at promoting community opportunities for individuals. We reduce isolation, increase independence, provide educational opportunities and enhance Jewish identity. 267-581-5291 for local meetings Visit site

• Families for Depression Awareness

  781-890-0220 Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides. We offer education, training, and support to unite families and help them heal while coping with mood disorders. 781-890-0220 Visit site

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

  800-950-NAMI NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI helpline: 800-950-NAMI Montgomery County www.namimontcopa.org Bucks County: www.namibuckspa.org Philadelphia Northeast: jlfe@verizon.net National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov 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 866-615-6464 Visit site

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

  800- 826-3632 Depression and bipolar disorder can be isolating illnesses, but DBSA support groups can help you connect with others who have been there as well. Visit a DBSA support group and get the support that is essential to recovery. 800- 826-3632 Visit site

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) at Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine

  Mindfulness is a meditative process that quiets the mind and releases physical distress. Through mindfulness you can experience greater vitality and well-being in the present moment. Participants are asked to make a strong commitment to attend all sessions, and to practice meditation/relaxation techniques on a daily basis throughout the eight-week program. Visit site

• Mental Health First Aid

  12-hour training course that teaches a basic understanding of common mental health disorders, warnings signs and risk factors of a potential mental health crisis; a 5-step action plan to assess critical situations, initiate appropriate interventions, and ensure the individuals receive proper care; connect people with treatment options; and provide resources available. Visit site

• The Treatment Advocacy Center

  The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illnesses. The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Visit site

• Healthy Minds Philly

  HealthyMindsPhilly.org is an online tool and resource to support and improve the mental health and well-being of all Philadelphians. The Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) has combined its behavioral health care and intellectual disability services into one complete system as part of its public health strategy and approach. Visit site

• The Trevor Project

  The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. 866-4-U-TREVOR Visit site

• GLBT National Help Center

  800-246-PRIDE An organization that provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Utilizing a diverse group of GLBT volunteers, we operate three national hotlines, the GLBT National Hotline, the GLBT National Youth Talkline, and the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline as well as private, volunteer one-to-one online chat, that helps both youth and adults with coming-out issues, safer-sex information, school bullying, family concerns, relationship problems and a lot more. We also maintain the largest collection of resources for the GLBT community in the United States, with 15,000 local resources for cities and towns across the country. 800-246-PRIDE Visit site

• National Youth Crisis Hotline

  877-870-HOPE Samaritans has been providing compassionate suicide prevention programs for 40 years. We have provided caring, non-judgmental support on over 2.5 million calls from our community’s most vulnerable individuals. We have trained over 4,500 volunteers with befriending skills that benefit them, not only in their service on our 24/7 Crisis Services, but also in their ongoing relationships and within their communities. We have provided workshops and trainings on suicide prevention to more than 100,000 individuals in human service organizations, churches and community groups. And we have supported over 10,000 individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. 877-870-HOPE Visit site

• Boys Town National Hotline

  800-448-3000 If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are being abused, please call us. These are serious issues that are best handled in one-on-one conversations with counselors. 800-448-3000 Visit site

• Council for Relationships

  Council for Relationships is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people from all walks of life improve their important relationships by providing exemplary therapy, educating and training clinicians in the family systems approach, and advancing the behavioral health field through research. Visit site

• JFCS of Greater Philadelphia

  Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia has a unique and vital mission: to strengthen families and individuals across generations and cultures to achieve stability, independence and community. Visit site

• Goodtherapy.org

  Website containing information on different types of therapy, how to find a good therapist, what to expect in therapy and other resources on psychological and emotional healing. For guidelines on choosing a therapist, see http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-tofind-a-therapist/ Visit site

• Sharsheret – Jewish Breast Cancer Support

  Young Jewish women facing breast cancer have unique concerns. Consider Sharsheret your personal gateway to the resources you may need over time. Visit site

• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

  800-931-2237 We can confront these serious illnesses with increased awareness, early intervention and improved access to treatment. NEDA provides programs and services to give families the support they need to find answers for these life-threatening illnesses. 800-931-2237 Visit site

• The Renfrew Center

  1-800-RENFREW As the nation’s first residential eating disorder facility, now with 18 locations throughout the country, Renfrew has helped more than 75,000 adolescent girls and women with eating disorders and other behavioral health issues move toward recovery. Renfrew provides women suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and related mental health problems with the tools they need to succeed in recovery and in life. Offering a warm, nurturing environment, Renfrew emphasizes a respect for the unique psychology of women, the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship and the belief that every woman needs to actively participate in her own growth and recovery. 1-800-RENFREW Visit site

• Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group

  267-263-2874 The Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month, except July and August from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Abington Health Adult Day Services/Lansdale Center, located at 51 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale. 267-263-2874

• Family Caregiver’s Support Group

  215-855-1298 This support group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. At Abington-Lansdale Hospital Lisa Scalise at 215-855-1298

• Caregiver’s Support Group

  (215) 481-3160 At Jefferson Health- Willow Grove Sarah Maus at (215) 481-3160.

• Abramson Medical Adult Day Services

  215-371-3400 Offers a safe, enriching daytime environment to help keep seniors living as independently as possible in their own homes. Program from 7:00am – 7:00pm 215-371-3400 Visit site

• Abramson Care Advisors

  888-340-0080 Offers advice and information on care centers for elders. 888-340-0080 Visit site

• National Elder Care Locator

  800-677-1116 The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Since 1991, the Eldercare Locator has been linking those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Whether help is needed with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver needs training and education or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities, the Eldercare Locator is there to point that person in the right direction. 800-677-1116 Visit site

• JEVS Human Services

  At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch more than 35,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment. Visit site

• Crisis

  1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention lifeline phone 1-800-273-8255

• Crisis Text Line

  24/7 support counseling text only for all kinds of crises, Text – 741741

• Anxiety and Depression Association of America

  Online free public education webinars, information, stories of triumph, find a therapist Visit site

• International OCD foundation

  Lots of information on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Find a therapist and support groups Visit site

• Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

  (info and referrals), Cognitive behavioral therapists by zip code Visit site

• Anxious Children

  Chansky, T. Freeing Your Child from Anxiety Albano, Anne Marie and Sonberg, Lynn. You and Your Anxious Child: Free Your Child from Fears and Worries and Create a Joyful Family Life Manassis, Katharina. Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child Rapee, RM, Spence, SH, Cobham, V. & Wignall, A. Helping your anxious child Pinto-Wagner, A. Worried No More (very helpful suggestions for teachers and schools, IEP

• Books for Parents – Related Issues

  Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional Outbursts and Aggressive Behavior. by Pat Harvey LCSW-C, Jeanine Penzo LICSW Angela E. McHolm and Charles E. Cunningham. Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking The Selective Mutism Treatment Guide: Manuals for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists: Still waters run deep by Ruth Perednik

• Adult or Older Teen Anxiety

  David A Carbonell & Sally M. Winston, The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It Tamar E. Chansky Freeing Yourself from Anxiety: 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Worry and Create the Life You Want Reid Wilson, Stopping the Noise in Your Head – also free video and materials at anxieties.com

• Lay Public Books About Friendships and Pressures

  Wiseman, Rosalind Queen Bees and Wannabes for girls Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World- for boys- Companion book for teen boys, The Guide: Managing Douchebags, Recruiting Wingmen, and Attracting Who You Want

• Temperament and Parenting

  Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy. Raising your spirited child: A guide for parents whose child is more intense, sensitive, persistent or energetic (early to middle childhood). Gottman, J. Raising an emotionally intelligent child: The heart of parenting Faber and Mazlish. How to talk so your kids will listen and listen so your kids will talk and Siblings without rivalry Baker, Jed. No more meltdowns

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  Chansky, T Freeing your child from obsessive compulsive disorder. Crown Publishers Wagner, A.P. What to do when your child has obsessive compulsive disorder: Strategies and solutions. Lighthouse Press. Companion book for kids March, J Talking Back to OCD- info and treatment manual for adolescents

• Depression

  Barnard, M.W. Helping Your Depressed Child: A step-by-step guide for parents Chansky, T. Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking

• Sensory Integration

  Kranowitz, C.S. The out of sync child: Recognizing and coping with sensory integration dysfunction. Pedigree

• Social Skills

  Nowicki, S. & Duke, M. Helping the child who doesn’t fit in. Peachtree Publishers Duke, M., Nowicki, S & Martin, E.A. Teaching your child the language of social success. Gray, Carol The New Social Story Book, Revised and Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition: Over 150 Social Stories that Teach Everyday Social Skills to Children with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, and their Peers

• Non-verbal Learning Disorder and Asperger’s disorder

  Sohn, A and Grayson, C Parenting your Asperger’s Child; Individualized solutions for teaching your child practical skills Stewart, K Helping a Child with NVLD or Asperger’s Syndrome Tanguay, P NVLD at home A Parents Guide

• Self-help Workbooks – More for Teens

  The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence (Instant Help Book for Teens) by Jennifer Shannon LMFT (very good workbook for social anxiety) Stein, M.B. and Walker, J.R. Triumph over shyness McGraw Hill and ADAA Dayhoff, S. Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe: Working thru social anxiety The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress (Instant Help Solutions) by Gina Biegel MA LMFT Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Helping You Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along with Others. by Sheri Van Dijk MSW Take Control of OCD: The Ultimate Guide for Kids With OCD by Bonnie Zucker (Description of dealing with these disorders (very severe presentations of concerns) What You Must Think of Me: A Firsthand Account of One Teenager’s Experience with Social Anxiety Disorder (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative) by Emily Ford, et al Monochrome Days: A First-Hand Account of One Teenager’s Experience With Depression (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative) by Cait Irwin, et al

• Stories for Children to Read

  Brett, Doris Annie. Stories parents can read to child (preschool to early age children) Henkes, Kevin. Wemberly Worried- new school fears preschool to 1st grade Cave, K and Maland, M You’ve got dragons- – a picture book for young kids about worry Moritz, E.K & Jablonsky, J. Blink, Blink, Clop, Clop: Why we do things we can’t stop: An OCD storybook (younger children) Huebner, D. What to do when you worry too much: A kid’s guide to overcoming anxiety Huebner, D What to do series (brain gets stuck (OCD), anger, grumble too much (negativity) Niner, H.L. Mr. Worry- a story about OCD (ages 5-10) Stallard, P. Think Good-Feel Good: A CBT Workbook for Children and Young People Wagner, A.T. Up and Down the Worry Hill. (OCD most kids) Talley, L. A Thought is Just a Thought (OCD most kids) Hesser, T.S. Kissing Doorknobs- (OCD- adolescent) Colas, Emily Just Checking: Scenes from the life of an Obsessive-Compulsive (adolescent-adult) Crist, J, What to do when you’re scared and worried (11 and up)

• Parenting in Adolescence

  Letting Go with Love and Confidence: Raising Responsible, Resilient, Self-Sufficient Teens in the 21st Century. Kenneth Ginsburg M.D and Susan FitzGerald But I’m Almost 13! : Raising a Responsible Adolescent by Kenneth R. Ginsburg and Martha M. Jablow A Parent’s Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Your Child Roots and Wings (American Academy of Pediatrics) by Kenneth R. Ginsburg You and Your Adolescent Revised Edition: Parent’s Guide for Ages 10-20, A by Laurence Steinberg Crossing Paths (Paperback) by Laurence Steinberg &Wendy Steinberg – impact on parents of child’s transition to adolescence

• College Prep and Stress

  Lythcott-Haim, J (2015). How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Over parenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success, Henry Holt and Co, New York, NY Bruni, F. Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania

• Worrywisekids.org

  (geared for parents and teachers of anxious children) Visit site

• CopingCatParents.org

  research based website for parents to use CBT for kids with anxiety Visit site

• Anxieties.com

  lots of resources and treatment modules for anxiety- Reid Wilson Visit site

• Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

  (info and referrals) Visit site

• www.ocdeducationstation.org

  (resource especially for schools and teachers) Visit site

• Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders

  Visit site

• www.stopbullyingnow.com

  guide for kids, parents and schools Visit site

• Indigo Dreams

  kid and teen version. Kid animal stories and teens (breath, muscle relaxation, affirmation and visualization

• Still Quiet Place

  kid and teens- intro to meditation techniques

• Stressed Teens

  Gina Beigel

• Sitting Still Like a Frog

  meditation exercises ages 5-12

• Headspace

  kids to adults meditation with visualizations

• Sitting Still

  meditation for teens

• Mindshift

  CBT for teens and young adults

• Insight Timer

• Stop Think Breathe

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  1-800-273-TALK Free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Visit site

Resources for this category are being added.

• The Compassionate Friends

  (215) 396-0460 The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. Philadelphia Chapter: Sheldon & Joan: (215) 396-0460 Abington Chapter: Janis: (215)-285-7243 Visit site

• Safe Harbour

  To provide ongoing support in a safe place, so that children, teens and young adults grieving the death of a loved one can share their experiences as they move through the healing process. To provide parents with the necessary tools to understand and assist their grieving children and teens while supporting their grief through a parent/caregiver support group. Visit site

• First Steps: Beginning the Journey

  215-441-6842 Grief is a natural response to loss. We grieve because we love. This general bereavement support group meets in the evening in the Willowood Building at the Abington Health Center – Willow Grove. The program is educational as well as provides a support component. At Abington Jefferson Health Call: 215-441-6842.

• Younger Widow/Widower Bereavement Support Group

  215-441-6842 This program is held in the evening at the Abington Health Center – Willow Grove. At Abington Jefferson Health Call: 215-441-6842.

• Remembering Mom

  215-441-6842 A pre-mother’s day, evening program for adult children who have lost their mother. At Abington Jefferson Health Call 215-441-6842

• A Family Legacy – Giving Thanks:

  215-441-6842 This program is an opportunity for grieving individuals or family to share the memories and legacy of your loved one. A keepsake will be created to honor his/her place in your heart and home. The program is held before Thanksgiving at the Abington Health Center – Warminster. Registration is required. Space is limited. At Abington Jefferson Health Call: 215-441-6842

• Coping with the Holidays

  215-441-6842 This program is held in anticipation of the fall and winter holiday season. It explores the impact of the seasonal demands on the grieving person. Tools to better prepare yourself for balancing your personal needs and expectations amidst the hustle and bustle that surrounds you will be discussed. At Abington Jefferson Health Call: 215-441-6842

• Service of Remembrance: Remembering Those We Have Loved

  215-441-6842 Held twice a year in spring and fall, this solemn ceremony recognizes those who have passed in the previous year. At Abington Jefferson Health Call: 215-441-6842