Raising a child with special mental health needs is a challenge and an opportunity.  The Parent Support program is focused on the provision of support to parents who have children with mental health challenges. 
     The Parent Support program is able to provide individualized support to a parent with their child who has been designated as Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED). 
      This may include one-on-one support from staff available to talk with parents who may be having a difficult time dealing with their child's issues.  Staff also support parents in school meetings and other community settings.
      Parents supporting other parents in a group opportunity that is built on strengths, wisdom and the talents of parents who have been there. 

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• want support from another parent who has a child with special mental health needs

• want to be heard on critical decisions affecting your child

• want to be assisted in developing skills to be a better voice for your child. 

Parent Support activities will include

• coaching and assisting parents in their knowledge and awareness of their child's needs

• understanding choices offered by service providers

• helping families develop plans of care

• resource availability

Support groups are also offered to parents who have an SED child or a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or attention deficit disorders (ADHD/ADD).