General Resources Resources for Caretakers Professional Resources
AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA: 317-658-2973, http://www.inautism.org
-education, advocacy, services, research, and support
THE APPLIED BEHAVIOR CENTER FOR AUTISM: (317-849-5437), http://www.appliedbehaviorcenter.org/
-behavior therapy, support groups, and consultation for Autism Spectrum Disorders
BABY BUMBLEBEE: (1-888-984-5500), http://babybumblebee.com/
-educational materials such as CD's and videos
HANDS IN AUTISM: http://www.handsinautism.org/helpingfamilies.html
-support groups, community and advocacy, and K-12 education
HAMILTON CENTER: (317-937-3700), http://hamiltoncenter.org/
-behavioral /counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, specialized programs for pregnant women, infants, and people with alcohol and drug problems
MIDTOWN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: (317-630-7791), http://www.imcpl.org/cgi-bin/irnfull.pl?
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-psychosocial rehabilitation (over 18 years old)
VALLE VISTA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL: (800-447-1348), http://www.vallevistahospital.com/
-behavioral health and addiction treatment services that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs
PUBLIC ADVOCATES IN COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY: (317-612-6800), http://www.pace-oar.org/
-provide resources, tools and services to assist those with felony convictions and/or are returning from incarceration to become self-sustaining, law-abiding, productive members of society
DR. GAZI, PSYCHIATRIST: (317-910-3238), rqazi@aol.com
DWIGHT WILSON, CONNECTIONS: (765-993-8879)
-support groups, counseling
CUMMINS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS: (317-272-3330), http://cumminsbhs.com/
-promotes recovery and enhances quality of life in communities by providing and advancing exemplary behavioral health services (accepts commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and self pay)
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: (317-925-9399), http://www.nami.org/
-improving the quality of life for those persons who are affected by mental illness
GALLAHUE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: http://www.ecommunity.com/behavioralcare/index.aspx?
pg=9779
-therapy, assessments, partial hospitalization, extensive outpatient services for individuals suffering from substance abuse and psychiatric disorders
ADULT AND CHILD: (1-877-882-5122), http://www.adultandchild.org/
-foster care, behavioral health, transitional living, counseling, school based services
REACH FOR YOUTH: (317-920-5900), http://www.reachforyouth.org/
-behavioral and sexual health, education, juvenile justice services
INDIANA CLUBHOUSE COALITION: http://indianaclubhouses.com/contact/
-employment, education, housing, crisis intervention
COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES TO PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES: (317-233-3251), http://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/6643.htm
-provides a program for children and youth with serious emotional problems that will allow your family to receive extra help in your home and have more say about the type of help you get.
INDIANA JUVENILE JUSTICE TASK FORCE, INC: (317-926-6100)
-family therapy program for juvenile offenders
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (HEAD START): http://www.fds.org/
-improves lives of low-income children by providing quality early childhood education and comprehensive, family focused child developmental services
RILEY CHILD DEVELEPMENTAL CENTER: (317-944-8167), http://www.child-dev.com/
-provides interdisciplinary evaluation service for children with learning, behavior, and other developmental questions
LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES: (317-815-1319), http://www.iser.com/lindamood_indi.html
-develop literacy skills
KIDS EXPRESS TRAIN: (1-877-876-3050), http://www.expresstrain.org/
-tips for enhancing child's speech and language (free sample CD's)
FIRST STEPS: Northeast Indiana (1-866-725-2398), http://www.indianafirststeps.org/, Central Indiana (1-866-212-1434), http://www.cibaby.org/
-First Steps is the State of Indiana's early intervention system. Our program serves families with infants and toddlers (age's birth to three) who are experiencing developmental delays or have a diagnosed condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay.
NOBLE OF INDIANA: (317-375-2700), http://nobleofindiana.org/
-innovative therapies, employment, community living, behavioral skills and life skills training
BEST BUDDIES: (317-436-8440), http://www.bestbuddiesindiana.org/
-creates opportunities for one to one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
INDIANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED: (317-769-0187), http://www.iag-online.
org/
-educating and advocating for meeting academic and social/emotional needs of youth
-parent groups
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY: http://www.in.gov/ipas/
-assist with resolving issues regarding physical access to buildings, employment, freedom from discrimination as disabilities, privacy, appropriate habilitation and rehabilitation, and free and appropriate public education
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: (1-800-742-0612), http://soindiana.org/
-provides year round sports and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: http://www.in.gov/fssa/da/3479.htm
-investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self neglect and exploitation of endangered adults
MEDICAID BENEFITS: (1-800-457-4584), http://www.ehow.com/how_5525340_apply-disability-medicaid-
indianapolis.html
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS: (1-800-772-1213), http://www.ssa.gov/
CICOA (Aging and In-Home Solutions): (317-254-3660), http://cicoa.org/
-In home services, nursing home screening, caregiver respite, advocacy, home delivered meals, counseling, home modifications, senior center-based activities
CHOICES: (1-888-543-9727), http://www.choicesteam.org/
-provides management, support and training with goal of keeping youth in their home and community
THE CENTER FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH CONDITIONS OF CHILDHOOD: (317-948-0061), http://www.wishard.edu/our-services/center-for-youth-and-adults-with-conditions-of-childhood
-medical, psychological, vocational, parenting, independent living, health care financing, community resources for individuals age 11-22 with developmental disability and serious chronic illness
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES: (317-948-0016), http://www.in.gov/dcs/2372.htm (lists county by county)
-serves children who have allegedly been abused or neglected in any institution or out-of-home care
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION: (317-845-1637), http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2759.htm (lists by region)
-employment services, supported employment, assistive technology
INDIANA HANDS AND VOICES: (317-605-3885), http://www.inhandsandvoices.org/
-supports families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, emotional and technical support, networking, and unbiased information from trained parent guides
INDIANA DEAF CAMPS, INC: (317-846-3404), http://www.indeafcamps.org/
-summer camps for individuals for deaf and hard of hearing children, teens and families
BENCHMARK MOBILITY: (1-866-895-1222), http://www.benchmarkmobility.com/
-wheelchairs, portable ramps, electric hospital bed, crutches, knee walkers
HOME HEALTH DEPOT: (317-347-6400)
-vehicle adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, rehabilitation equipment, and chair lifts
HELPING CHALLENGED CHILDREN, INC: (317-432-6445), http://www.helpingchallengedchildren.org
-providing financial assistance in securing durable medical equipment when other avenues have failed
-help purchase adaptive devices or other equipment for mentally/physically challenged children age 18 years and younger
CARE.COM: http://www.care.com/
-finding babysitting care for your children, parents, pets, and home
EASTER SEALS CROSSROADS: (317-466-1000), http://crossroads.easterseals.com/
-respite care for caregivers of children with special needs and their siblings, ages six months to 12 years, employment support, deaf community services, assistive technology, adult day services, autism services (parent to parent support), children's medical rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, speech/language therapies)
FOOD PANTRIES AND SOUP KITCHENS: http://www.foodpantries.org/st/indiana (list throughout
Indiana)
ACCESSABILITY CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING: (317-926-1660), http://www.abilityindiana.org/
-information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, services for people who are blind/visually impaired, public education, employment supports, Braille transcription (free)
INDIANA CANINE ASSISTANT NETWORK: (317-250-6450), http://www.icandog.org
-primarily service children and young adults with mobility issues (nonprofit organization supported by private donors and grantors)
INDIANA COMPREHENSIVE EPILEPSY SERVICES: (317-274-4974), http://indianaepilepsyservices.iusm.
iu.edu/
-Provide medical, vocational, educational, and social service referrals to people with epilepsy and their families, Offer education about epilepsy through in-service presentations and educational programming, Provide current information on many aspects of epilepsy, including seizure identification, first aid, medications, surgical treatment, parenting a child with epilepsy, medical
testing, legal rights and women issues, Comprehensive epilepsy evaluation, and Research center that conducts clinical and medical device trials
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: (317-910-1498), www.indyhabitat.org
-assisting low-income families and other community partners to provide home ownership opportunities
| Books | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Author | Publishing Info | Amazon Link | Area |
| The Out of Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Children With Sensory Processing Disorder | Stock Kranowitz, Carol | Perigee, 2003 | Here | Recreational Therapy Activities |
| Community Recreation for People With Disabilities: Strategies for Inclusion | Schlein, Stuart Ray, Tipton |
Paul H Brooks, 1997 | Here (Out of Print) |
Recreational Therapy |
| Games for People With Sensory Impairments: Strategies for Including Individuals of All Ages | Lieberman, Lauren Cowart, Jim |
Human Kinetics, 1996 | Here | Recreational Therapy Activities |
| Creative Play Activities for Children With Disabilities: A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents | Rappaport Morris, Lisa Schulz, Linda |
Human Kinetics, 1989 | Here | Recreational Therapy Activities |
National Autism Association Homepage: http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/
Indiana Sources / Support Group Locater: http://www.togetherinautism.org/id16.html
Brian Injury Association of Indiana: http://www.biai.org/
| Books | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Author | Publishing Info | Amazon Link | Area |
| Depression Strategies: Practical Tools for Professionals Treating Depression | Black, Claudia | Mac Publishing, 2003 | Here | Psychological Disorders |
| Reference Manual for Writing Rehabilitation Therapy Treatment Plans | Hogberg, Penny | Venture Publishing, 1994 | Here | Recreational Therapy |
| Introduction to Writing Goals and Objectives: A Manual for Recreation Therapy Students and Entry-Level Professionals | Melcher, Suzanne | Venture Publishing, 1999 | Here | Recreational Therapy |
| The Out of Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Children With Sensory Processing Disorder | Stock Kranowitz, Carol | Perigee, 2003 | Here | Recreational Therapy Activities |
| Community Recreation for People With Disabilities: Strategies for Inclusion | Schlein, Stuart Ray, Tipton |
Paul H Brooks, 1997 | Here (Out of Print) |
Recreational Therapy |
| Games for People With Sensory Impairments: Strategies for Including Individuals of All Ages | Lieberman, Lauren Cowart, Jim |
Human Kinetics, 1996 | Here | Recreational Therapy Activities |
| Creative Play Activities for Children With Disabilities: A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents | Rappaport Morris, Lisa Schulz, Linda |
Human Kinetics, 1989 | Here | Recreational Therapy Activities |
| Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child | Berger, Dorita | Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002 | Here | Music Therapy |
| Music in Special Education | Adamek, Mary Darrow, Alice-Ann |
AMTA, 2005 | Here | Music Therapy |
| Clinical Guide to Music Therapy in Adult Physical Rehabilitation Settings | Wong, Elizabeth | AMTA, 2004 | Here | Music Therapy |
| Music Therapy in Pediatric Healthcare: Research and Evidence Based practice | Robb, Sherri | AMTA, 2003 | Here | Music Therapy Health Care |
| Music Therapy and Medicine: Theoretical and Clinical Applications | Dileo, Cheryl | AMTA, 1999 | Here | Music Therapy Health Care |
| Full Circle: Spiritual Therapy for the Elderly | Kirkland, K | Haworth INC, 2001 | Here | Music Therapy Geriatric |
| Joy of Music in Maturity | Shaw, J | MMB Music, 1993 | Here (Out of Print) |
Music Therapy Activities |
| Music Techniques in Therapy, Counseling, and Special Education | Standley, Jayne | MMB Music, 1991 | Here (Out of Print) |
Music Therapy |
Indiana Association for Behavior Consultants (Indiana ABC): http://www.inabc.org/
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