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Programs that provide classes, workshops or other educational opportunities for parents, potential parents, or family members who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to be effective in their parenting role. (adapted from AIRS PH-6100)

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Statewide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth, or service at a satellite office.
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Midwifery and Women's Center, St. Vincent Physicians View on Map
1233 North 30th Street, Suite 200
Billings, MT 59101
 Phone: 406-237-3620
Organization Name: St. Vincent Physicians
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Address:
1233 North 30th Street, Suite 200
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-237-3620
Fax: 406-237-4285
Service Categories:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Parent/Family Education
Pregnancy Care & Counseling
Eligibility:

Limited income women with little or no prenatal care. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. Sliding fee scale. Flexible payment plans. Accepts Medicaid.
Services Provided:

Pre- and post-natal care and education, nutrition counseling, delivery at St. Vincent's Hospital, breast feeding help, parenting skills and referrals.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 5/13/2021
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Family Tree Center View on Map
2520 5th Avenue S.
Billings, MT 59101
 Phone: 406-252-9799
Address:
2520 5th Avenue S.
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-252-9799
Fax: 406-256-3014
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Vocational Education
Email: info@familytreecenter.org
URL: https://familytreecenterbillings.org/
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Languages Spoken: English
Services Provided: Parenting Ecuation: "Nurturing Parents": program available fo parents with children, birth-12 years. Programs available for parent who would like to learn more about parenting, child development and affective dischipline. Parening and adolescent parenting class.
Community Caring: Program utilizing trained volunteers who offer support, guidance, friendships and parenting tips to new parents and/or parent in need.
Prevention education: "Second Step" violence prevention program etaches children in the classsroom environment effective, positive and fun ways to manage anger and create positive social empathy skills. "Steps to respect."
Respite Daycare: Free childcare (part time) offered to parents who need a break from heavy childcare duties.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 10/26/2018
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LaVie View on Map
2321 Broadwater Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
 Phone: 406-652-4868
Address:
2321 Broadwater Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-652-4868
Fax: 406-652-2373
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, General
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Parent/Family Education
URL: https://laviebillings.com/
Services Provided:

Free, confidential pregnancy tests and STI testing, counseling, adoption information/referrals, abstinence counseling, post abortion counseling, maternal assistance, parenting classes, pregnancy loss support, and limited ultrasounds
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 5/11/2021
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Missoula Office, Child Development Center View on Map
3335 Lt Moss Road
Missoula, MT
 Phone: 406-549-6413
Organization Name: Child Development Center
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Address:
3335 Lt Moss Road
Missoula, MT
Phone: 406-549-6413
Toll Free Phone: 800-914-4779
Fax: 406-542-0143
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Developmental Assessments
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
Parent/Family Education
Services for People with Disabilities
URL: https://childdevcenter.org/
Eligibility: Child Development Center provides services to Western Montana families whose children are considered to be at risk for delays in development until they reach the age of six. CDC also provides services to individuals who have a diagnosed developmental disability from birth through age 21. They serve the counties of Flathead, Lincoln, Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis & Clark, Madison, Meagher, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, or Silverbow
Services Provided: The Child Development Center offers services at no cost to families and children with developmental disabilities or delays in Western Montana. CDC provides in-home services, screening, evaluation and diagnosis, and other related services. They use a family-centered approach to help children with developmental delays reach their potential – this means parents play the most important role in designing therapies for their children. Their home visiting staff is made up of dedicated professionals who are child development experts and state-certified Family Support Specialists. They have a range of services for all ages, including infant and toddler services, Family Education and Support, Children’s and Children’s Autism Waiver services, Autism Insurance Services, OBRA (for people with developmental disabilities in nursing homes), and a respite house.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 1/30/2020
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Kalispell Office, Child Development Center View on Map
1725 Montana Hwy 35
Kalispell, MT 59901
 Phone: 406-755-2425
Organization Name: Child Development Center
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Address:
1725 Montana Hwy 35
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-755-2425
Toll Free Phone: 800-914-4779
Fax: 406-755-2426
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Developmental Assessments
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
Parent/Family Education
Services for People with Disabilities
URL: https://childdevcenter.org/
Eligibility: Child Development Center provides services to Western Montana families whose children are considered to be at risk for delays in development until they reach the age of six. CDC also provides services to individuals who have a diagnosed developmental disability from birth through age 21. They serve the counties of Flathead, Lincoln, Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis & Clark, Madison, Meagher, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, or Silverbow
Services Provided: The Child Development Center offers services at no cost to families and children with developmental disabilities or delays in Western Montana. CDC provides in-home services, screening, evaluation and diagnosis, and other related services. They use a family-centered approach to help children with developmental delays reach their potential – this means parents play the most important role in designing therapies for their children. Their home visiting staff is made up of dedicated professionals who are child development experts and state-certified Family Support Specialists. They have a range of services for all ages, including infant and toddler services, Family Education and Support, Children’s and Children’s Autism Waiver services, Autism Insurance Services, OBRA (for people with developmental disabilities in nursing homes), and a respite house.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 1/30/2020
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The Nurturing Center View on Map
146 3rd Ave W
Kalispell, MT 59901
 Phone: 406-756-1414
Address:
146 3rd Ave W
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-756-1414
Toll Free Phone: 800-204-0644
Fax: 406-756-1410
Service Categories:
Family Support Services
Parent/Family Education
Resources for Child Care Providers
URL: http://www.nurturingcenter.org
Wheelchair Access: Main office is not wheelchair accessible, however, able to meet with clients in wheelchair accessible annex.
Languages Spoken: English and also able to provide an interpreter for most languages.
Eligibility:

All families
Services Provided:

The Nurturing Center's mission is to provide supportive services that strengthen families, increasing the number of children raised in health nurturing environments. Programs include Best Beginnings Childcare Scholarships, Childcare Referral Services, Family Resource Center, Safe Haven Supervised Visitation.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 2/14/2022
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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies - The Montana Coalition View on Map
Statewide Provider
318-20 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 2C
Helena, MT 59601
 Phone: 406-449-8611
Statewide Provider
Address:
318-20 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 2C
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-449-8611
Service Categories:
Car Seats, Assistance
Parent/Family Education
Email: hmhb@hmhb-mt.org
URL: https://hmhb-mt.org/
Eligibility: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies- The Montana Coalition endeavors to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Montana families by supporting mothers and babies, age zero to three.
Services Provided: HMHB’s is involved in preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma through our PURPLE-MT program; promoting safe sleep to reduce the incidence of SIDS with our SafeSleep for Baby Program; providing car seats to families in need with our SafeSeat for Baby Program; and advocating for access to early and consistent prenatal and postnatal care. The website also offers many educational articles on pregnancy and parenting.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 5/15/2020
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Montana Association of the Deaf View on Map
11-38th St., North
PO Box 6433 Great Falls, MT 59406
Great Falls, MT 59405
Address:
11-38th St., North
PO Box 6433 Great Falls, MT 59406
Great Falls, MT 59405
Service Categories:
Education About Disabilities/Diagnoses
Parent/Family Education
Speech and Hearing Services
URL: https://www.montanadeaf.org/
Services Provided:

The Montana Association of the Deaf (MAD) was founded in Boulder, Montana, June 1912 by twenty-four deaf individuals. At first, the purpose of setting up an organization was a social gathering for deaf people who were isolated in their hometowns near and far and they needed communication. Some years later MAD became involved in advocacy for deaf people legally and economically.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/14/2020
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Pam Ash, Developmental Educational Assistance Program (DEAP) View on Map
PO Box 668
Forsyth, MT 59327
 Phone: 406-351-2694
Organization Name: Developmental Educational Assistance Program (DEAP)
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Address:
PO Box 668
Forsyth, MT 59327
Phone: 406-351-2694
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Email: pash@deapmt.org
URL: https://www.deapmt.org/
Services Provided:

Early Childhood Intervention
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 5/3/2021
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Temporary Infirmed, Human Resource Development Council View on Map
1801 S. Higgins
Missoula, MT 59801
 Phone: 406-728-3710
Organization Name: Human Resource Development Council
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Address:
1801 S. Higgins
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-3710
Fax: 406-728-7680
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
URL: http://www.hrcxi.org
Eligibility: MUST BE RESIDENT OF MISSOULA COUNTY. Must qualify for Food Stamps & be assigned a Interim Assistance number by the Office of Public Assistance. Must have an illness or injury that precludes them from employment for up to three months while recuperating. Income less than $282.00/mo
Services Provided: DO NOT REFER OUTSIDE OF MISSOULA COUNTY. The Temporary Infirmed program is designed to assist individuals who are temporarily unable to work due to illness or injury. Must be "job attached." TI participants are provided with case management, support services, rental assistance and referrals to community agencies for up to three months while recuperating from an illness injury. Due to income restrictions with this program, households with children are encouraged to apply for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/10/2019
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Sense-Ability, Inc. View on Map
1220 17th street south
Great Falls, MT 59405
 Phone: 406-952-0281
Address:
1220 17th street south
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-952-0281
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Services Provided: Non-profit organization created to better serve those in our community with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 9/10/2019
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Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS) Library, University of Montana View on Map
32 Campus Drive #6376
Missoula, MT
 Phone: 406-243-5344
Organization Name: University of Montana
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Address:
32 Campus Drive #6376
Missoula, MT
Phone: 406-243-5344
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
URL: http://iers.umt.edu/montana_victim_advocate_academy/registration.php
Services Provided: The Library is a resource for families to learn about topics related to special
education such as kindergarten transition, inclusion, prevention and reduction
of challenging behaviors, positive behavioral supports, early literacy and
language skills, social communication skills, school safety, collaboration with
families and professionals, individualized education programs, and specific
disabilities.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 12/26/2019
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Easterseals-Goodwill - Northern Rocky Mountain, Inc., Easterseals-Goodwill - Northern Rocky Mountain, Inc. View on Map
425 1st Ave. North
Great Falls, MT 59401
 Phone: 406-761-3680
Organization Name: Easterseals-Goodwill - Northern Rocky Mountain, Inc.
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Address:
425 1st Ave. North
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-761-3680
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Vocational Education
URL: https://www.esgw.org
Eligibility: Our job skills training services are helping teens and adults with disabilities, low-income seniors, and entry level workers, gain the skills and wok experience they need to find and keep good jobs.
Services Provided:

The ability to find and maintain meaningful employment is a major barrier to independence for people of all ages and abilities.
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/11/2020
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Cascade City County Health Department View on Map
115 4th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59401
 Phone: 406-454-6950
Address:
115 4th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-454-6950
Service Categories:
Departments of Health, Local
Immunization Clinics
Parent/Family Education
Public Health Services
WIC Assistance
URL: http://www.cchdmt.org/
Services Provided: Services include:
-Immunizations for children and adults, including travel vaccinations.
-WIC access
-Safety and parenting resources and information
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 2/20/2020
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Parenting Montana View on Map
Statewide Provider
Helena, MT
Statewide Provider
Address:
Helena, MT
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
URL: https://parentingmontana.org/
Services Provided: ParentingMontana.org provides easy-to-use parenting tools to support your child’s success from kindergarten through the teen years.
Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 12/26/2019
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Candice Maurer, Arrows Behavior Academy View on Map
202 E. Lewis st.
Livingston, MT 59047
 Phone: 406-823-0342
Organization Name: Arrows Behavior Academy
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Address:
202 E. Lewis st.
Livingston, MT 59047
Phone: 406-823-0342
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Parent/Family Education
Email: candicem@arrowsbehavioracademy.com
URL: https://www.arrowsbehavioracademy.com/
Services Provided:
  • Skill Development programs for children on the ASD program
  • Family Crisis Intervention and Parent Coaching
  • Parenting Classes 
  • Behavior consultation and training for schools and mental health organizations
  • Functional Behavior Assessment 
  • Behavior Intervention Support plan development and implementation
Provider Profiles:

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology

Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Family Systems Trauma Certified
Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 2/10/2021
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Exceptional Parent Magazine View on Map
Nationwide Provider
Sparta, NJ 07871
Nationwide Provider
Address:
Sparta, NJ 07871
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Specialized Information Resources
URL: https://www.ep-magazine.com/
Services Provided:

Provides practical advice, emotional support and the most up-to-date educational information for families of children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs as well as to the physicians, allied health care professionals, and educational professionals. Available for free, as a monthly email. 
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 7/30/2021
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Parents as Teachers View on Map
Nationwide Provider
2228 Ball Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
 Phone: 314-432-4330
Nationwide Provider
Address:
2228 Ball Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 314-432-4330
Toll Free Phone: 866-728-4968
Fax: 314-432-8963
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Prenatal/postnatal Home Visitation
Email: info@parentsasteachers.org
URL: https://parentsasteachers.org/
Eligibility:

At-risk families with children under the age of 5.
Services Provided:

Builds strong communities, thriving families and children who are healthy, safe and ready to learn by matching parents and caregivers with trained professionals who make regular personal home visits during a child’s earliest years in life, from prenatal through kindergarten. Local program locator available on website. 
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 5/7/2022
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National Fatherhood Initiative View on Map
Nationwide Provider
12410 Milestone Center Drive Ste 600
Germantown, MD 20876
 Phone: 301-948-0599
Nationwide Provider
Address:
12410 Milestone Center Drive Ste 600
Germantown, MD 20876
Phone: 301-948-0599
Fax: 301-948-6776
Service Categories:
Mentoring Programs
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@fatherhood.org
URL: https://www.fatherhood.org/
Eligibility: For peer fathers or for fatherless children.
Services Provided: The National Fatherhood Initiative aims to improve the well-being of children through the promotion of responsible fatherhood.
Fatherhood program locator.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) View on Map
Nationwide Provider
5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
 Phone: 503-222-4044
Nationwide Provider
Address:
5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-222-4044
Service Categories:
Adoption Information & Services
Child and Family Advocacy
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@nicwa.org
URL: https://www.nicwa.org/
Services Provided: Provides educational and informational resources for families, service providers, caseworkers and tribal leaders related to the welfare of Native American and Alaska Native children. This includes information about child abuse, adoption and foster care, policy, and advocacy.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 1/3/2020
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National Stepfamily Resource Center, Auburn University View on Map
Nationwide Provider
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Nationwide Provider
Organization Name: Auburn University
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Address:
AL
Service Categories:
National Support Services, General
Parent/Family Education
URL: https://www.stepfamilies.info/
Eligibility: Member of a blended/stepfamily
Services Provided: Stepparenting Toolkit
Smart Steps Family Life Curriculum for Stepfamilies
Directory of Support Groups for Stepfamilies
Directory of professionals who have complete the NSRC's clinical training for working with stepfamilies
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 4/9/2020
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Parents Anonymous View on Map
Nationwide Provider
250 West First Street Ste 250
Claremont, CA 91711
 Phone: 909-621-6184
Nationwide Provider
Address:
250 West First Street Ste 250
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: 909-621-6184
Toll Free Phone: 855-427-2736
Fax: 909-621-0614
Service Categories:
National Support Services, General
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@nationalparenthelpline.org
URL: https://parentsanonymous.org/
Eligibility:

No restrictions
Services Provided: Organization dedicated to mitigating, preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through a community of parents organizations and volunteers. Offers bereavement support groups and parenting hotlines.COVID-19 UPDATE: Offering ongoing online support groups for people of all ages.

  • Bereavement Support Groups
  • Parenting Helplines
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 4/7/2022
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Bright by Text View on Map
Nationwide Provider
PO Box 7038
Denver, CO 80207
 Phone: 303-433-6200
Nationwide Provider
Address:
PO Box 7038
Denver, CO 80207
Phone: 303-433-6200
Fax: 303-302-1691
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@brightbytext.org
URL: https://brightbytext.org/home
Eligibility:

No restrictions, information for children ages 0 - 8
Services Provided: Provides free activities, games, and resources in the form of text message. This program offers parents and caregivers expert tips and resources via text for children up to the age of 8 years old, including positive parenting tips and information about the child(ren)'s physical development.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

  • Parenting Helplines
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 4/7/2022
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Fussy Baby Network View on Map
Nationwide Provider
451 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
 Phone: 888-431-2229
Nationwide Provider
Address:
451 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 888-431-2229
Service Categories:
National Support Services, General
Parent/Family Education
Email: fussybaby@erikson.edu
URL: http://www.erikson.edu/fussybaby
Eligibility:

Those struggling to care for a baby who is fussy, crying excessively, or has difficulties with sleeping or feeding.
Services Provided: A warmline for parents struggling with their infant's crying, sleeping, or feeding.

  • Parenting Helplines
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 4/7/2022
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The Children's Reading Foundation View on Map
Nationwide Provider
515 West Entiat Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
 Phone: 509-735-9405
Nationwide Provider
Address:
515 West Entiat Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: 509-735-9405
Fax: 509-396-7730
Service Categories:
Language & Literacy Education
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@readingfoundation.org
URL: https://www.readingfoundation.org/
Eligibility:

Available to all
Services Provided:

The Children’s Reading Foundation focuses on engaging parents and caregivers in a child’s learning, beginning from birth.

Online Resources Include:

  • Read with a child
  • READY! for Kindergarten
  • READ Up
  • Help Children Succeed
  • Chapter Directory: Find a local reading foundation chapter or program partner.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 5/9/2022
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International OCD Foundation View on Map
Nationwide Provider
P.O. Box 961029
Boston, MA 02196
 Phone: 617-973-5801
Nationwide Provider
Address:
P.O. Box 961029
Boston, MA 02196
Phone: 617-973-5801
Service Categories:
Disability-Related Resources & Collections
Education About Disabilities/Diagnoses
National Support Services, Disab/Diag
Parent/Family Education
URL: https://iocdf.org/
Services Provided:

The Foundation aims to improve outcomes for individuals with OCD and related disorders by:

  • Providing resources and support for those affected by OCD, including individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members, friends, and loved ones.
  • Promoting awareness about OCD and related disorders to the OCD community and the general public.
  • Increasing access to effective treatment through:
    • Educating mental health professionals about evidence-based treatments.
    • Providing a forum for professional collaboration and networking.
    • Supporting research into the causes of and treatments for OCD and related disorders.

Visit https://iocdf.org/find-help/ for help finding providers for patients with OCD,
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 4/22/2022
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ParentGuidance.org, Cook Center for Human Development
Nationwide Provider
Nationwide Provider
Organization Name: Cook Center for Human Development
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Address:
Service Categories:
Child Mental Health Care
Parent/Family Education
Email: hello@parentguidance.org
URL: https://parentguidance.org/
Eligibility:

Online content free with registration. Parent coaching free for residents in partnered school districts.
Services Provided:

Provides online tools for education and therapeutic support of children's mental health.

Services Include:

  • Online Courses
    • Child's Mental Health Development
    • Manage Mental Health Symptoms
    • Self Help Courses for Parents
  • Parent Coaching Sessions
  • Ask A Therapist
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 12/15/2021
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AJ Novick Group (HMG) View on Map
Nationwide Provider
333 Third Street Ste 4
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
 Phone: 949-715-2694
Nationwide Provider
Address:
333 Third Street Ste 4
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: 949-715-2694
Fax: 949-494-5456
Service Categories:
Anger Counseling
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@ajnovickgroup.com
URL: https://www.ajnovickgroup.com/
Services Provided:

Parenting courses are ideal for court requirements, legal requirements, and improving personal skills, and growing as a parent.

  • Anger Management
  • Parenting Skills Classes
  • Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 4/22/2022
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