Service Partnerships

Autism and Education Resource Institute •AHEADD- college support program for higher functioning Autism, Asperger’s, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, and Non-verbal Learning disorders o Contact Nicole Jarock- 866-727-2374 o www.aheadd.org	Children’s Aid Society •Mentoring Program for individuals ages 14 and up, transitioning into adulthood o Contact- Ken Laaks- 724-662-4730
Community Counseling Center •Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program•18+ years of age •Builds skills to improve mental health recovery•Contact Darlene Reddinger- 724-981-6193 •Supportive Housing•18+ year of age •Assists learning independent living skills •Contact Darlene Reddinger- 724-981-6193	Educational Advocate •MCAR•Contact- Nicci Jones- 724-981-2950, ext. 207 Charlene Ramage- 724-981-2950, ext. 209 •Elks Home Service Nurse•Mary Lynn Kerr- 814-382-0326
Educational Planner (fee associated) •Provide assistance with transitioning into adulthood within the school system•Contact- Sue McLaughlin- 724-346-0982 Email- edplanner53@yahoo.com	Mercer County Assistance Office •Food stamps, medical assistance, utility assistance•Contact- 724-983-5000 or compass.state.pa.us to apply on-line
Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission •Case Management programs•All ages •Links, coordinates, and monitors services •Contact Central Intake Unit for assessment and referrals- 724-662-2230	Mercer County Children and Youth •Independent Living program o Contact- Whitney Galati- 724-662-3800, ext. 3125
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation •Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor working with transition age youth o Contact- Kevin Younkins at 724-983-5723 or kyounkins@pa.gov	Penn State Cooperative Extension in Mercer County •Offers youth and family development programs such as 4-H•Contact- 724-662-3141
Value Behavioral Health- member line •Managed-care company to help coordinate care, education and assistance to access services o Contact- 1-866-404-4561	Respite Services - 3 hour respite service one Friday a month and registration is required prior to attending •Bethel Life Worship Center-•Contact- Denise Bell- 724-456-1657 •blwc.org for registration forms •Grove City Alliance Church-•Contact- Rebecca Montgomery- 814-602-6508 or special_connections@yahoo.com
St. Michael’s Harbor •Transition into Adulthood Program (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Job Coaching program o Contact- Mike Mikita- 724-982-0414	Special Kids Network •Parent Resource•Contact- Paulette Testoni- 814-270-5553
Young Life Penn-West www.younglife.org •Faith-based organization working with youth and young adults in the community•Contact- 724-372-9257 o www.younglife.org	Youth Advocate and Adult Services •Supported employment and Developmental Disabilities respite•Contact- Regina Scarmack- 724-342-1455
Support Groups •Autism Spectrum Support Group•Contact- Andrea- 724-992-2527 •Asperger’s Social Group•Second Wednesday of every month, 6PM-7:30PM•15 years and older •MCAR, 850 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA •Contact- Nicci Jones- 724-981-2950, ext. 207 •Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia self-help group•Meets every Thursday 5:30-6:45PM •Notre Dame Church, Founder’s Room, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA •Contact- Renee Zamary- 724-981-5435 or 724-301-7788 •Parents and Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Challenges•Contact Jeanette Murray-Hall 724-815-5836 •Celebrate Recovery- recovery group for all of life’s stress’s•Anthony’s Point, 3679 E. State St, Hermitage, PA•Meets every Friday 7PM •Bethel Life Worship Center, 195 Columbia Ave, Greenville, PA •Meets every Monday 6:30-8:30PM	Online Resources- www.parecovery.org www.pattan.net www.pealcenter.org www.secondarytransition.org www.transition-guide-admin.s3.amazonaws.com