A program of CHADD providing an online clearinghouse for the latest evidence-based information and resources on ADHD through support groups and specialized information and referral.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral

Homeless or at-risk youth (21 and under), parents who are struggling with their child, and concerned adults who work with children such as teachers, law enforcement personnel, agency staff, siblings, and other relatives.

Provides crisis intervention for youth who are thinking of running away or who have run away through helplines. Also provides message relay and conflict mediation between youth and parents and reunification assistance.

• Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines

Focuses on aid that will benefit children, older adults, and vulnerable populations. Limited to US residents and max of $200 per request.

Provides financial assistance wish granting to applicants who successfully demonstrate need.

• Clinical Trials
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Disease/Disability Information

Existence of insurance coverage for pharmaceuticals (including Medicare Part D coverage). Qualifying income, qualifying diagnosis verified by physician of conditions such as breast, lung, lymphoma, prostate, kidney, colon, pancreatic, head/neck cancers, malignant brain tumor, sarcoma, diabetes, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome ( and other pre-leukemia diseases) osteoporosis, pain, hepatitis C rheumatoid arthritis, selected autoimmune disorders and CIA/CIN.

PAF’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) program provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients with co-payments, co- insurance or cost-sharing associated with prescription drugs through funds dedicated to specific disease states. In some instances, assistance with insurance premiums and/or ancillary services associated with the disease also may be available.

Process:

• Complete the application for assistance, entering all of the required information
• Once you have fully completed the application you will be notified immediately if you are eligible for financial assistance
• If you are eligible for assistance, the application will be instantly approved, and you will be enrolled into the program.
• You will have immediate access to your award and pharmacy card

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Medical Care Expense Assistance

• Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
• Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
• Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
• Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

Provides programs and services within hospitals to bring comfort, distraction, and a sense of normalcy during the moments when children may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed.

• Comfort Items for Distressed Adults/Children

Anyone experiencing depression or thoughts of suicide, their families and loved ones.

Is a leading national non-profit working to prevent suicide through public awareness, education and training, program and product development, and providing support and resources for those touched by suicide.COVID-19 UPDATE: Please Call before visiting the office. Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Suicide Prevention Programs

Siblings and parents of childhood cancer.

A program of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation dedicated to comforting, encouraging, and empowering siblings during their family's battle against childhood cancer so these children and teens can face the future with courage and hope.COVID-19 UPDATE: Staff is working remotely. For fastest response, please use the online form to contact by email.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Anyone can receive the informational text messages, although it is the most highly recommended for expecting mothers and mothers with new infants.

Text4baby is a free mobile information services designed to promote maternal and child health through text messaging. Women receive text messages through pregnancy and up until the baby's first birthday. The messages address topics such as labor signs and symptoms, prenatal care, urgent alerts, developmental milestones, immunizations, nutrition, birth defect prevention, safe sleep, safety and more. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the website.

• General Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth (13-24), or anyone in crisis

Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

• LGBTQ2+ Helplines
• LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines

Parents of children receiving serious and financially-challenging health care treatment. Children must be 16 or younger at the time of application, have a Social Security Number issued by the Social Security Administration (TIN numbers are not accepted), must be covered by commercial/private insurance, and under license medical professional. Family must not exceed maximum eligible family income as documented on IRS Tax Form 1040.

Provides medical grants to help with expenses for children, and gain access to health-related services not covered, or not fully covered, by their parents' commercial health insurance plan. Children must be 16 years old or younger while meeting other grant requirements.

• Medical Care Expense Assistance

Open to the public

A toll-free, confidential crisis hotline which helps youth in need gain immediate access to crisis and counseling services. Also a resource for parents seeking guidance about difficult family situations or for those trying to locate a runaway child.

Patient must be receiving treatment for the disease named in program which they are applying, patient's medication/product must be listed on PANS covered medications, patient must fall at or below 400/500% of Federal Poverty Level (depending on funding guidelines), patient must reside and receive treatment in the US or US territories; US citizenship is not required.

• Medical Care Expense Assistance

Free for those with Special Needs.

Provides a theme park designed for individuals with special needs. A 25-acre park that serves those with special needs, their families, friends, caregivers and the public at large. Morgan’s Wonderland is a place where “kids” of all ages and abilities can have fun.

Provides a parent implemented, intensive, evidence-based early intervention program for young children with autism. PLAY Project services can be located here.

The PLAY Project is based on the DIR® (Developmental, Individualized, Relationship-based) theory of Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Weider PhD, and emphasizes the importance of helping parents become their child’s best play partner.

Provides a pediatric patient incentive program that help hospitalized kids confront the challenges of serious illness, adhere to their medical plans, and thrive.

Works with research partners from all over the world to engage families and adults with autism in research studies. All of the studies are evaluated for scientific merit, and a SPARK scientific committee approves them. SPARK matches participants with research studies based on characteristics such as age, diagnosis, medical history, location and more. Some of these studies are online, and some are in person.

SPARK does not share any information with researchers until participants give their permission. Participants in SPARK are always in control.

Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge (SPARK)

Low income individuals in need who are referred by professionals.

Assists low income individuals with a range of needs including mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, vehicle modifications such as hand controls and lifts), ramps and minor house modifications for accessibility, medical equipment (not including medical bills or back bills), and prostheses. Applications accepted from referring professionals only (social worker, case manager, teacher, school counselor, minister, etc.).