Network of Care for Behavioral Health
This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health and developmental disabilities.  It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with behavioral health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services.

For Franklin and Essex Counties  http://franklin.ny.networkofcare.org/mh/home/index.cfm

Funding Available for Assistive Technologies
    Sunmount DDSO has announced the availability of funding for Assistive Technologies including environmental modifications and adaptive technologies for people with developmental disabilities residing in the counties of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence.  The focus is projects which address health, safety, egress and accessibility.
     Contact your Medicaid Service Coordinator for more information or Assistive Technology Proposal Manager, Kay Pauquette at 518-359-2962.   

Adirondack Stride for Pride Provides Fun and Friends
        Adirondack Stride for Pride is a group of North Country families with children ages 5-21+  who have a physical or developmental disability and want to get together with and/or make friends, to participate in some fun activities, such as bowling, game night, ice skating, dancing or what ever else we can think of that is fun for all!  It is a great way for kids to get to know each other and for families to get to know each other!  
         If you would like more information on Adirondack Stride for Pride, e-mail Mike Hannon and he will make sure you receive more information strideforpride@hotmail.com

Spirit of Independence Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
        The Center is certified by Sunmount DDSO as a medicaid provider agency. Services are provided to individuals from preschool to adult with developmental disabilities. The Center offers grooming, on ground work and driving. This program runs from April 1 to November 30. For additional information, call 518-597-3516 or email porterspirit@cptelco.net.

NYS OMRDD Offers Free Training and Development Programs
         NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities offers free training and development programs on an ongoing basis throughout the state.  People with developmental disabilities and family members/advocates are encouraged to register for any sessions of interest.  For a complete listing, more information, or to register, please visit www.omr.state.ny.us and click on “OMRDD’s Training and Development Catalog” or phone (518) 473-1190.

Advocate -Sunmount DDSO Family Support Services Consumer Council Needs You.
       Parents of children with a developmental disability are needed to participate on the Family Support Consumer Council to develop and monitor family support services for the 6 counties in the Sunmount region.  The Council meets one evening per month in Tupper Lake. Mileage expense is reimbursed for Council members.  
        The Family Support Consumer Council works in partnership with the Sunmount DDSO to develop and monitor policies, services and supports to enhance a family's ability to provide in-home care to their family member with a developmental disability. Services range from counseling and training, respite, recreation, to family reimbursement for the purchases of goods and services.
        For further information, please call Kay Pauquette at 518-359-2962.
 

ADIRONDACK AREA EVENTS

For more information about any of these events, call the Adirondack Office of Parent to Parent of NYS at 1-866-790-2555 or the individual contacts for each item.

Parent to Parent of NYS Presents Monthly Spotlighted Events:

Advocacy Notebook Training
Monday, November 24th, 2008
6:00-8:30 p.m.
St. John’s Church
20 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY  12901
Presented by: Debbie Dufesne, Northern Regional Center for Independent Living

Cookie and Craft Exchange
December 15th, 2008
6:00-8:30 p.m.
St. John’s Church
20 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY  12901
Presented by: Tia LaFlesh, Parent to Parent of NYS

Parent to Parent of NYS presents an opportunity for parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them to learn more about their child’s disability or special health care need.  Spotlighted Events will empower and assist parents and professionals in learning and sharing about resources, advocacy skills and information about upcoming conferences or trainings. For more information on presenters or topics please call Tia LaFlesh 518-324-5732 or 1-866-790-2555 Email:  Registrations to p2padk@primelink1.net.   Registration is required. 

Rural Mobile Outreach Playgroup (ROMP)
Every Tuesday beginning ---Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Saranac Town Hall
Route 3
Saranac, NY 12981

Parents and children of children between 0-6 years of age are welcome to attend a free educational and social learning experience that will include games, crafts, circle time, snack and free play.  Every child attending the first playgroup on 9/16 will receive a free book.  For more information please call Juliette Lynch at Family Connections at 518-561-4999.

North Country Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Friday and Saturday, November 14 & 15, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
The Comfort Inn & Suites
411 Route 3
Plattsburgh, NY  12901

The Autism Awareness Walk Committee is pleased to present a two day conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Topics presented will include Recent Developments in Behavioral Interventions, Getting It:  A Perspective from a Young Adult living with Aspergers, Procedures for Setting up Networks in School, Special Education Regulations, Creating Sensory Environments and Sensory Stories, Psychiatric Assessments and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and many more.  To register or request details please call Kristen at 518-593-9420 or Kristen at 518-534-0455.  Parent Scholarships are available. If you need financial assistance please call Kathy at 518-570-7512.  It is $90 to attend only on Friday or Saturday. The reduced rate for parents or full time students is $50. To attend entire conference it will be $160 and for parents or full time student $80. Registrations must be received by October 31st, 2008.

Video Conference:  A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports and Services
Monday, November 17th, 2008
Two locations:

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunmount DDSO-Tupper Lake
State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunmount DDSO-Plattsburgh
159 Margaret Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC), Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.  To register for to the OMRDD website at:  www.omr.state.ny.us/wp/wp_catalogc1253.jsp .  For more information please call Tupper Lake DDSO at 518-359-3311 or The Plattsburgh DDSO at 518-561-8190 for more information.

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