Children's Behavioral Health

The Arc of Armstrong County in Kittanning, PA is a dedicated organization focused on improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Founded in 1950, The Arc is a national grassroots organization with over 140,000 members and 1,200 state and local chapters across the country. Committed to advocacy, research, and education, The Arc promotes the well-being of people with cognitive developmental and intellectual disabilities through various programs and initiatives. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, The Arc strives to ensure that individuals with disabilities are supported and empowered. Generated from the website

In 1989, ACRP initially began working with youth through child welfare and juvenile justice, but there was an almost immediate realization that services needed to be provided to entire families. A grant for Family Preservation Services made this possible.Next the agency began implementing programs in local schools. This led to the development and creation of an Alternative Education Program for youth who could not succeed in traditional school settings. ACRP now operates (4) alternative school sites that service over 125 studentselementary, middle, and high school and is an approved Alternative Education Provider through the PA Department of Education.ACRP expanded its programming into the mental and behavioral health system in 1997. ACRP is now licensed through the PA Dept. of Public Welfare to provide a variety of outpatient, partial hospitalization, family, and school based programs.Through the years, ACRP has also expanded its coverage. Originally servicing clients in Johnstown, there are now 12 offices or schools covering Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, Blair and Clearfield counties, employing over 325 individuals and serving 4,000 clients, students, and families annually.

Peer Empowerment Network, located in Johnstown, PA, is dedicated to supporting the community through various programs, including a Drop-In Center and a Supportive Housing Program. Their initiatives aim to empower individuals and families, providing resources and assistance to those in need. During the holiday season, Peer Empowerment Network organizes the Santa Shop, a special event where volunteers transform the Drop-In Center into a festive gift shop. They seek donations of new or gently used items for men, women, teens, children, and households to ensure that everyone can experience the joy of giving and receiving during the holidays. Generated from the website