American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) of Central Pennsylvania
AFSP hopes to increase understanding and prevention of suicide through research, education, and advocacy.
Contact information: centralpa@afsp.org
Contact people: Angela Kempf and Brenda Witt Fry
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-(TALK)8255.
Grief Connection
Grief Connection is a collaboration of professionals that work closely to provide resources for grief support in the Centre region.
Contact information: http://griefconnection.org .
Jana Marie Foundation
The Jana Marie Foundation hopes to Empower Young Women, by Enhancing Their Communities. The foundation hopes to increase self-esteem through the expression of art, and provides educational videos on various topics related to children and teens.
Contact information: www.janamariefoundation.org
Marisa Vicere Brown
PO Box 651
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
Mount Nittany Medical Center, Cancer Support
Mount Nittany Medical Center provides cancer support to individuals and their family members in the Centre Region.
Contact information: KSides@mountnittany.org
Kristin Sides, Patient Navigator
Mount Nittany Health Systems
1800 East College, Ave.
State College, PA 16803
(814)234-6175
Camp Kesem Central PA
Camp Kesem Central PA is a FREE, week-long camp for children with a parent fighting cancer, in remission, or who has passed away. Our traditional-style summer camp provides campers with a fun-filled week to relax and just be kids, while also creating a year-long support system of peers who understand their unique situation. Ages 6-18.
Contact information: centralpa@campkesem.org
http://campkesem.org/centralpa
PO Box 891
State College, PA 16803
(570) 634-5720