Helpful Resources
Nami
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
CDC
CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health.
BALM
BALM® Family Recovery is an online education and coaching support program for families with loved ones struggling to recover from Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain or maintain employment.
US Dept of Housing & Urban Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country.
Community Care
The PA Link to Community Care website is designed to help persons with disabilities and seniors find information that will connect them to supports and services in their community.
Vilomah Foundation
The Vilomah Foundation is dedicated to creating memorial gardens, building a supportive community for grieving families, and supporting research into alternative therapies to treat substance use.
Veterans Leadership Program
Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) provides essential services to Veterans and their families including housing, wellness, career development, and support services so that they can live the fulfilling lives they deserve.
Altoona Food Bank
Altoona Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. They supply groceries for Altoona residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
The CRAFT Approach
Community Reinforcement and Family Training, or CRAFT, is an approach for families who have a loved one struggling with substances, but who is not really interested in making changes or getting help.
NA
Narcotics Annonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship of people for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
AA
Alcoholics Annonymous has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.’s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another.
Cathy Taughinbaugh
Cathy Taughinbaugh – As a result of her journey with her child’s drug use, Cathy has been dedicated to helping other parents struggling because of their child’s substance use.
PA Harm Reduction Network
Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network – Harm Reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends non-profit organization exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.

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