Resources for Mercer County
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Support Groups
Autism Spectrum
Autism Spectrum Support Group
We are a family and community support network for families that deal with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. All are welcome, no matter their connection to an ASD - we strive to educate so we can assist those who are affected to "Make Connections with the World". Look for our meeting/activity schedule under "Parent Resources" an the OM SpEd website.
Meeting Info: Varies
Hazen
Varies on
Contact: Dawn Kaiser
701-748-5285
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http://www.omsped.k12.nd.us
Deaf/Hearing-Impaired
ND Hands and Voices
A parent driven organization that provides support, education and resources to parents/families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing so that the children can have the best outcomes possible.
Meeting Info: Contact Stephannie Stiel for locations
Stanton
Contact: Stephannie Stiel
701-281-6098
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www.handsandvoices.org
General Parenting
ND Parent To Parent Project
ND Parent to Parent, a project of Family Voices of ND is a statewide network of parents supporting families of children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special health needs.
As trained supporting parents, we offer emotional support and information, and act as a valuable resource to families. We offer assistance in learning the necessary skills to help parents face the challenges of raising their child.
Meeting Info: Stanton
Call or email Donene for times on
Contact: Donene Feist, FVND
888-522-9654
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Home Schooling
New Horizons Home School Support Group
Offers support to the families who home school their children.
Meeting Info: Hazen
Contact: Kelly Kjos
701-782-2165
Other
Family Voices of ND
Assist families as they navigate public and private systems, including health systems and insurance plans. Provide assistance to families in accessing services and resources for their children and how to partner with providers and caregivers.
Listen to families as they describe their encounters with systems and help guide them to possible solutions. To work with families, health care providers, public and private agencies, and advocacy or support groups to promote family-centered care and medical homes for children with special health care needs. To promote discussion and linkages among families, providers, managed care programs, and government to better serve the health care and related needs of children and families in North Dakota
Meeting Info: Stanton
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Contact: Donene Feist, FVND
888-522-9654
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