Quick Resources
FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA CLICK LINKS BELOW:
- Community Resource guide: https://www.incap.org/assets/2022-Community-Resource-Guide%20%28Area%20IV%29.pdf
- FSSA- Indiana family and social Services administration resource guide: https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/FSSA_Resource_Guide.pdf
- Dial 211- Indiana residents assistance information
- Insource - Helping parents through the special education process: www.insource.org
- Cause 4 Paws-Pet Food Pantry: www.cause4pawsgary.org
- Ask Rose- Free Math and Science tutoring for Indiana Students in Grades 6th-12th: Home | AskRose.org
- Shelter Listings in Lake County Indiana: https://www.shelterlistings.org/county/in-lake-county.html
- Family First Act-The Family First Act of 2018 aims to keep children in stable family environments by offering preventive services to avoid foster care placements. For details on how it supports families and promotes long-term success visit- DCS: Family First Act
Mental Health and Fitness
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND FITNESS FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW:
- Dial 9-8-8 beginning July 16, 2022, if you are suffering from a mental health crisis. You can get help for FREE. It is the National Suicide &Crisis lifeline number
- For information regarding suicide please visit:
- NAMI: Risk of Suicide | NAMI
- SAMHSA: What is Suicide and Suicidal Behavior? | SAMHSA
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)- have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health effects. Learn more by clicking the link: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (cdc.gov)
- Learn about Mindfulness and it’s benefits to mental and physical health: https://inbodyusa.com/blogs/inbodyblog/mindfulness-and-fitness-how-they-go-together-to-shape-a-better-workout/
- Free Mindfulness Project- Free mindfulness Exercises: www.freemindfulness.org
- What parenting style are you? Click the link and learn more about the different styles: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/parenting-style-quiz#3-
- Discover your fitness animal and take the quiz: Discover Your Fitness Spirit Animal (ohiohealth.com)
- Cerebral Palsy Guide- This guide will help and serve all families with disabilities caused by physical birth injuries: Cerebral Palsy Guide - Your Guide to Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Speaks- Provides advocacy and support for individuals and families with autism: www.autismspeaks.org
- NVISION- Bullying can negatively impact a child, resulting in declining grades, lower self-esteem, social withdrawal, mental health concerns, and self-harming behaviors. Learn more at: Childhood Bullying Due to Wearing Glasses | NVISION Eye Centers (nvisioncenters.com)
- Veteran Crisis Hotline-1-800-273-8255
- Play free family games online and have a good time with your loved ones. Funny adventures and puzzles for families and about families: Family Games - Play the Best Family Games Online (silvergames.com)