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SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

 

 

MEADOWLARK ACADEMY

Boarding school for girls, ages 12-17

1-800-610-8810

 

 

RED ROCK CANYON SCHOOL

Residential treatment center for youth, ages 12-17

1-800-635-4441

 

 

Classroom with boys in uniform

TIPTON ACADEMY

Boarding school for boys, ages 12-17

1-877-968-8443

 

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southcentral Indiana

Mentoring programs for children, ages 6-17.

 

Boarding Schools and Residential Programs for Troubled Teens

 

Boone County Directory of Services for Families with Children

 

Camp Awareness

Summer camp for individuals with high functioning autism, offering sessions for children, youth, siblings, and high-functioning adults (age 17 and up) with autism or Asperger Syndrome.

 

Catholic Social Services of Central Indiana

317-236-1500

Counseling for individuals, families and youth, parenting education, emergency and crisis services, youth programs.

 

Central Indiana Human Services Database

Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, in partnership with Information & Referral Network (IRN), provides this database as a free service to the community.

 

Domestic Violence Programs in Indiana

1-800-332-7385 24 Hour

 

Elkhart County Resources Directory

219-294-3549

 

Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries

765-448-1555

Free marriage, family, and individual counseling.  Located in Lafayette.

 

Family Service Association of Monroe County

812-339-1551

Counseling, parent support, workshops, substance abuse prevention.

 

Family Services, Inc. of Lafayette

1-800-875-5361

765-423-5361

Services include marriage, family and individual counseling, parenting classes,  and family programs.

 

Future Men

417-546-4171

Christian program for young men, ages 16-19, providing education, 12-step support, apprenticeships, conservation and wildlife rehabilitation, apiary science, auto shop classes, and recreational activities.  Located in Missouri.

 

Healthy Communities of LaPorte County

Searchable directory of agencies and organizations throughout the La Porte County area.

 

Indiana Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities

 

Indiana Youth Services Association

317-238-6955

Prevention and intervention programs and youth advocacy.  Visit Directory of Youth Service Bureaus.

 

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

The nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24.

 

Local Health Departments in Indiana

 

The Love Ranch

765-948-3769

765-661-5619

Therapeutic horseback-riding for children and adults with physical disabilities, behavioral disorders, and emotional issues.  Located in Marion.

 

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

 

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

 

Special Summer Camps 2005 (pdf)

 

Summer Youth Camps

317-899-8293

Free educational camps and youth programs run by the Indiana State Police for youth, ages 11-17.

 

 


 

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS,

YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER WILL SUCCEED

IN MATH AND SCIENCE CLASSES

 

AGMS book cover

 

If you're a parent looking to help your son or daughter with his/her grade 7-12 math or science classes, click here.

TAKE POSITIVE ACTION TO HELP YOUR TEEN AND HEAL YOUR FAMILY

  • Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.

  • Become informed of your child's issues.

  • Network the resources on this page to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.

  • Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.

  • Build a support system from family, friends, and self-help groups.


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INDIANA INFORMATION

 

 

Child Abuse Laws in Indiana

Special Report: Defenseless

Paddling still an option for Martinsville schools

What is extent of child abuse in Indiana?

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

 

Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Indiana

Visit Family Health.

 

 

Dramatic Rise in Heroin Use

Indiana County is Heroin Hot Spot

Visit Heroin Abuse and Addiction.

 

 

FDA Taking Hard Look at Cymbalta

Visit Teen Depression.

 

 

The GED and You (pdf)

Visit Youth Who Drop Out.

 

 

Indiana Anti-Bullying Law

Visit What Should Parents and Teachers Know About Bullying?

 

 

Indiana Juvenile Law:  Juvenile Court Procedures

Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

 

 

Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry

Indiana Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect

and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

 

 

Indiana's Meth Scourge

Meth waste polluting water

Meth Crisis Calls for an All-Out Assault

Visit Methamphetamine.

 

 

Lighten Up Indiana

Child Overweight and Obesity in Indiana (pdf)

Visit Moms! Help Your Overweight Daughter.

 

 

Missing Children in Indiana

Find Jason Lapadat

Find Brookley Chantille Louks

Find Shannon Marie Sherrill

Find Jasmine Walker

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

 

Procedural Safeguards and Parent Rights in Special Education

Visit Special Education.

 

 

Why Oppose Food Irradiation?

Visit Nutritional Health.

 

 


ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

Autism Society of Indiana

812-332-7236

Autism advocacy and awareness, support for individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals that work with them.  Visit Asperger Syndrome.

 

Brain Injury Association of Indiana

317-356-7722

1-866-854-4246

Information and advocacy resource on brain injury.

 

Hoosier Healthwise

1-800-889-9949

Health insurance program for Indiana children (below age 19), pregnant women, and low-income families (about $25,000/ year for family of 4),  provided at little or no cost.  Visit Family Health.

 

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

1-800-332-7385 24 Hour

Public awareness and education, advocacy, and support.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

Indiana Missing Children Clearinghouse

1-800-831-8953
Collects, stores, and disseminates information on missing children. The Clearinghouse also provides liaison among citizens, private organizations, and law enforcement agencies regarding missing children information. Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

Indiana Parent Information Network

317-257-8683 Indianapolis

1-800-964-IPIN

Parents, professionals and volunteers working together to support children with special needs.  Visit Special Education.

 

Indiana Prevention Resource Center

1-800-346-3077

Statewide clearinghouse for prevention technical assistance and information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for the State of Indiana. It is Indiana's officially designated RADAR Network (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource Network) State Center. Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

 

Indiana Resource Center for Autism

812-855-6508

Visit Asperger Syndrome.

 

Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs

574-234-7101

1-800-332-4433

Provides parents, families, and service providers in Indiana with the information and training necessary to help assure effective educational programs and appropriate services for children and young adults with disabilities.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Indiana State Department of Health

317-233-1325

Health information, health care links, public health programs.  Visit Family Health.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Indiana

1-800-284-2519

Volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and individuals that shares knowledge, distributes information, and advocates for those with learning disabilities.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Mental Health Association in Indiana

1-800-555-MHAI

317-638-3501

Broad-based group of citizens, consumers, individuals in recovery, families, and professionals working to promote mental health.  Visit Teen Depression.

 

Mental Health Association in Morgan County

765-342-1515

Education, support, and advocacy.  Visit Bipolar Disorder.

 

Midwest Gang Investigators Association

Educational organization made up of law enforcement officers and other members of the criminal justice community. The MGIA promotes a closely coordinated relationship among gang investigators through extensive and rapid dissemination and exchange of information about gang-related, cult and extremist group activity. Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.

 

Prevent Child Abuse Indiana

317-542-7002

1-888-542-7064

Volunteer-based organization of concerned citizens working with community, state, and national groups to expand and disseminate information about child abuse prevention.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-Child

1-800-422-4453

 

Elkhart Helpline

219-293-8671

1-800-808-4357

 

Indiana Family Helpline

1-800-433-0746

 

Indiana Missing Children

1-800-831-8953

State Police

 

Indiana Poison Control Center
1-800-382-9097

 

Indiana Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

Lafayette Crisis Hotline

765-742-0244

 

National AIDS Hotline

1-800-342-2437

 

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224
TDD

 

National Hotlines and Helplines

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

 

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

 

Poison Help

1-800-222-1222

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

 

Teen Line

1-800-852-8336

 

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information

 

 


BOOKS

 

 

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How to Really Parent Your Teenager

Ross Campbell

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Boundaries with Teens

John Townsend

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SUPPORT

 

 

Self-Help and Support Groups

 

AA in Southern Indiana

 

Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch

1-888-4AL-ANON

 

Alcoholics Victorious Support Groups

 

Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups

 

Attachment Disorder Support Group (South Bend)

 

Autism Support Groups in Indiana

812-332-7236

 

Brain Injury Support Groups

317-356-7722

 

Celebrate Recovery - Indiana

 

Co-Anon Family Groups

1-800-898-9985

 

CoDependents Anonymous

 

Compassionate Friends Chapters

1-877-969-0010

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

1-877-969-0010

 

Dual Recovery Anonymous

 

Emotions Anonymous

 

Families Anonymous

1-800-736-9805

 

F.A.T.H.E.R. Project (Michigan City)

 

Gamblers Anonymous in Indiana

317-382-4950

 

Grandparent Support in Indiana

 

Marijuana Anonymous Support Meetings

1-800-766-6779

 

Mental Health Support Groups for Families and Consumers

 

Monroe County Support Groups

 

Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous

 

OCD Support Groups

 

Overcomers Outreach

1-800-310-3001

 

Parents Anonymous

 

Parents of Murdered Children -- Greater Lake County

219-944-4966

 

Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters

 

Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide

 

Wabash Men's Council and Support Groups



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