Who can help?

It takes a village to raise a child. We are not meant to do it alone and you don’t need to. We all need a village and you deserve to find the right fit and support for your family.


Whether you’re looking for clinical treatment or other types of support, we’ve selected a set of organizations and support groups across Massachusetts who we trust to help your family.

 

Learn from other parents about how to advocate for your child.

Good for caregivers who wish to connect with a community of other parents who have "been there".

Run by parents with lived experience raising children with mental health challenges, The Parent Professional Advocacy League is a statewide, grassroots family organization that advocates for improved access to mental health services for children, youth and their families. Some of their services include helping with advocating for your child, navigating the mental health system, and youth-led support and programs.


The Parent Professional Advocacy League is a statewide, grassroots family organization that advocates for improved access to mental health services for children, youth and their families. PPAL supports families, nurtures parent leaders and works for systems change.  PPAL is run by parents with lived experience raising children with mental health challenges.  

PPAL offers a wide range of support for parents whose children have a mental health challenge.  Visit their website to:

  • Find a parent support group

  • Sign up for their newsletter

  • Attend an event or training

  • Join their program for families of transition age youth (ages 16 to 26)

  • Read one of their publications

Where to click

Visit PPAL’s website:  https://ppal.net

Find their support groups here: https://ppal.net/support-groups/

PPAL’s Services  https://ppal.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/PPAL-Program-Sheet-2016.pdf

PPAL Services (Spanish) https://ppal.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/PPAL-Program-Sheet-Spanish.pdf

How much does it cost?

Support from PPAL is free.


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