by: Sandi Jones & Rick Vaughnes
FAMILY/HEALTH
Adolescent Stress Treatment Program
Baptist Hospital
1101 W. Moreno Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
850-434-4806 Adolescent Stress Treatment
850-434-4808 Fax
An in-patient program which provides a therapeutic environment with
groups focusing on personal development, communications, life skills development,
psychotherapy, recreational therapy and school programs.
Center for Personal & Family Development
Lakeview Center Inc.
3298 Summit Blvd. Ste. 12
Pensacola, FL 32503
850-438-4007 Phone
850-983-5271 (Milton - 6005 Dogwood Drive)
850-444-8542 Fax
Hours: M-T, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Focuses on treatment for the whole person with emphasis on emotional,
mental and physical wellness. Provide individual, group counseling and
work with ADD/ADHD.
Children's Home Society
5375 N. 9th Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-494-5990 Phone
850-494-5981 Fax
Provides family counseling, foster care, developmental services support
coordination, parenting classes.
First Call for Help
Children's Service Center
1800 N. Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32501
850-595-5905
Point of Contact: Anne Pfeiffer, Information and Referral Manager
First Call for Help is a comprehensive information and referral service
for residents of Escambia County, linking people in need with agencies
that can provide assistance.
Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System/Westgate: FDLRS
30 E. Texar Drive
Pensacola, FL 32503
850-469-5423
Point of Contact: Sarah Armstrong, Coordinator
Provides workshops for parents of ADHD children. Parents are given
assistance in working with their children and developing projects for self-esteem.
Physician Referral/Appointment Service
Sacred Heart Hospital
4475 Bayou Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-477-5544
Point of Contact: Linda Slemming
Sacred Heart's referral service assists individuals in finding a
physician or specialist for their needs. Referrals are given by phone only.
ON-LINE RESOURCES
Title: CHADD Local Chapters
Owner: CHADD National Headquarters
URL: http://members.aol.com/ADDisorder/4help/et.html
On-line support for diagnosed ADHD patients
and their families
Title: Chemicals Trigger Symptoms of ADHD
Owner: Feingold Association
URL: http://www.feingold.org/indexx.html
Information about diet as it relates to triggering
symptoms of ADHD.
Title: ADDA
Owner: National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
URL: http://www.add.org/
Resources for ADD research, treatment, careers
and work, family issues, legal issues, school, and support groups.
Title: ADHD or Another Problem?
Owner: The Holistic Pediatrician
URL: http://onhealth.com/family
Due to increasing numbers of ADHD diagnosed
children, experts are questioning other conditions, which can cause behavior,
and learning problems.
Title: ADHD Siblings Unite
Owner: National Attention Deficit Disorder
URL: http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Palace
Offers on-line help for the families and siblings
of ADHD children.
Title: Homeopathy as a Highly Effective Treatment for ADHD
Owner: Health World Online
URL:http://www.healthy.net/library/books/ullman/chap8.htm
This site offers a perspective that Ritalin
is "over prescribed" and advocates homeopathic alternatives.
Title: Homeopathy for Hyperactivity
Owner: Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy
URL: http://www.latitudes.org/homeop01.html
Offers alternative medications, which can be
used to treat the symptoms of AHDH.
Title: Hyperactivity and ADD
Owner: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Discusses the positive results of 185 children
who went on a low allergy diet, supplemented with vitamins and minerals.
Results: hyperkinetic behavior was eliminated as long as the offending
foods were avoided.
Title: Hyperactivity Disorder
Owner: The Elelson Center for Environmental & Preventive Medicine
URL: http://www.ephea.com/adhd.html
Discusses the symptoms of ADHD and its effect
on families.
Title: Medication for ADHD
Owner: About.com
URL: http://search.about.com/fullsearch.htm
Reviews commonly prescribed medications for
ADHD, including the indications and contraindications.
Title: Mentors in Schools Network/Family Support Group
Owner: MiSnet
URL: http://www.pnel.com.uk/-prospero/adhd.html
Support groups formed with the goal of promoting
awareness of this disorder to the public and to help the diagnosed sufferer.
Title: Study Supports Medication for AHDH
Owner: Health News
URL: http://www.onhealth.com/family
Results of a random study conducted at the
National Institute of Mental health involving 579 ADHD-affected students,
aged 7-9.9 years.
Title: Support Groups & Agencies for ADHD
Owner: CHADD National Headquarters
URL: http://members.aol.com/ADDisorder/4help/nation.html
Provides a list of support groups and agencies
throughout the United States.
Title: Tracking The Chemistry of Attention Deficit Disorder
Owner: The New England Journal of Medicine
URL: http://www.onhealth.com/conditions
This study offers information about treatment
of AHDH patients with Ritalin.
ADDITIONAL READING
Hallowell, E.M. & Ratey, J.J., 1994. Driven to Distraction. Pantheon Books, New York.
Mash, E.J. & Barkley, R.A., 1998. Treatment of Childhood Disorders, 2nd Edition. Guilford Press, New York.
Hartman, T. & Janie Bowman, et al., 1996.
THINK, The ADD Experience. Underwood Books, Grass Valley,
California.
SOCIAL/INDIVIDUAL SELF-ESTEEM
Escambia County Division of Human Assistance: Englewood
2751 North "H" Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
850-433-5907
Person in Charge: John Julian, Director
The Englewood Center provides meaningful recreational
and educational activities for lower income youth, including those with
ADHD.
Helpline/Teenline/Sharebear
Lakeview Center
1221 West Lakeview Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32501-1857
850-438-1617 (Helpline)
850-433-8336 (Teenline)
These are Escambia County's crisis lines, available
to anyone in a crisis or at risk of doing so. They provide crisis intervention
and provide referrals through a confidential phone crisis line. The Teenline
is answered by trained teens.
Title: Attention Deficit aDults Promoting Talk and Support (ADDapts)
Owner: NJO Community Groups ADDapts
URL: http://www.community.nj.com/cc/adapts/
Support group for people with ADHD. There are
no dues or fees.
Title: Behavior: Emotional and Social Development
Owner: Child Development Institute
URL: http://edipage.com/store/aisle7.htm
provides instructional materials and self-help guides related to emotional and social problems faced by children and teenagers.
Provides comprehensive information as well
as very practical suggestions.
Title: Coaching for Adults with ADD
Owner: ADD Toronto
URL: http://www.addtoronto.org/art_miss_link.html
Advocates "coaching" as a tool to achieve sustained
focus and attention in order to achieve change.
Title: Enhancing Self-Esteem and Social Skills in Children With ADHD
Owner: Russell A. Barkley & Associates
URL: http://www.academy.metrowest.com/ADHT.HTM
Group meetings structured to "eliminate elimination".
Children are placed in homogeneous groups to assure that they are participating
with children who have similar needs and abilities.
Title: Implications for Residential Treatment and Therapeutic Schools
Owner: Russell A. Barkley & Associates
Discusses multimodal and multifaceted residential
treatment, utilizing pharmacotherapy, individual interventions, group treatment,
and family involvement.
Title: A Journey Into Attention Deficit Disorder
Owner: National Board of Certified Teachers
A forum to educate teacher, parents, and others
living with ADD or experiencing ADD within their families. Includes a series
of newsletters authored by contributing professionals.
Title: Learning Disabilities Pride Online
Owner: LD Pride Online
URL: http://ldpride.net/
This site includes a LD/ADHD chatroom, bulleting
board, and is a link to other sites on ADHD. Persons with ADHD can chat
with others who have similar challenges.
Title: 50 Tips on the Management of Adult ADD
Owner: CHADD
URL: http://www.chadd.org/50tips.htm
This site helps the person with ADHD to view
their diagnosis in 5 different areas as they apply to them. The ultimate
goal is to help those with ADHD to manage themselves and be live productive,
satisfying lives.
Title: Social Problems & ADHD
Owner: FOCUS
URL: http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders
This site focuses on diagnosis, treatment,
behavior modification, communication and family relationships. It contains
comprehensive information, practical suggestions and useful materials for
those with ADHD and those living with persons with ADHD.
ADDITIONAL READING
Weiss, L., 1997. A.D.D. and Creativity,
Tapping Your Inner Muse. Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas.
OCCUPATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL
Pensacola Junior College
1000 College Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-484-1637
Point of Contact: Jim Nickles, Ph.D. or Linda Sheppard
Pensacola Junior College provides adult education,
accessible college programs for disabled students, graduates the opportunity
for immediate employment, college credit courses, and career planning.
Accommodates students with documented disabilities including testing accommodations
and note taking assistance.
Title: Able But Challenged
Owner: About.com
URL: http://www.homeschooling.about.com/education
this site lists 4 steps on strength assessment, assets, challenges,
and acceptance for those with ADHD who are seeking a career.
Title: Career Challenges and ADD: We have a Choice
Owner: Attention Deficit Disorder Association
URL: http://www.add.org/content/work/wilma1.htm
This site discusses common long-term effects,
which concern those diagnosed with ADHD. The site discusses the need to
identify the characteristics, which might limit one’s success in an academic
or employment setting.
Title: Career Planning for Adults with Learning
Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders
Owner: GRADDA
URL: http://www.netacc.net/-gradda/wi95care.html
Lists resources for planning careers for those
with learning disabilities and ADHD.
Title: College and the ADD/ADHD Student
Owner: OnHealth.com
URL: http://www.add.about.com/health/add/
A resource for the ADHD student who is leaving
high school and plans to attend college.
Title: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?
Owner: ABC News
URL: http://www.abcnews.go.com/
Discusses the need to disclose your ADD. Specifically
addresses two instances when you should tell your boss you have ADHD.
Title: Driven to Distraction
Owner: ABC News
URL: http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/living
Discusses the issue that for some people with
ADHD, work is a battlefield, where they must endure daily assaults on their
self-esteem and constant frustration.
Title: The Hammer and the Screw
Owner: Dave deBronkart
Addresses the frustration experienced by some
persons who have ADHD. How the person with ADHD can enhance self-esteem.
Title: Homeschooling Special Needs
Owner: About.com
URL: http://www.homeschooling.about.com/education
Information on home schooling the special gifted
or ADHD child. Offers insight from those families who have experienced
it firsthand.
Title: Hyperactive Children Grown Up
Owner: About.com
URL: http://www.add.about.com/health/add/library
Discusses the fact that twenty-five percent
of ADHD participants in one study did not graduate from high school. It
also addresses how difficult it is for ADHD students to fit in with others
in an academic and career environment.
Title: Why Do So Many Smart Children With ADD Fail In Our Public Schools?
Owner: Mythical Intelligence, Inc.
The article discusses what is happening in
our public school systems, and the funding that is being eliminated by
the Department of Education.
Title: Occupations of ADHD People
Owner: About.com
URL: http://www.add.about.com/health/add/library
This site lists occupations of ADHD people
and Non-ADHD people in a study conducted by The ADD Association.
ADDITIONAL READING
Weiss, L., 1997. Attention Deficit Disorder
In Adults, 3rd Edition. Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas,
Texas.
LEGAL
Human Rights Advocacy Committee
160 Governmental Center
Pensacola, FL 32501
850-342-0825
Point of Contact Jean Harvell
Committees created and composed of volunteers
appointed by the Governor to represent and protect the interests of clients
who are served by the Department of Children and Families. The committees
investigate complaints made against the department and any agency. The
committees also monitor programs and facilities, which fall under the above
categories.
Title: ADHD Now Included in IDEA
Owner: About.com
URL: http://www.add.about.com.health/library
Discusses changes in Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act, (IDEA) as they relate to those with ADHD.
Title: Education Law
Owner: About.com
URL: http://www.legalindustry.about.com/industry
Identify early indicators of troubling and
potential dangerous behavior and develop prevention, intervention and crisis
response plans.
Title: Federal Laws Affecting Children with ADD
Owner: Legal Industry
URL: http://www.members.aol.com/ADDisorder/4help/legal
List of legal resources available on line for
those persons with disabilities and legal questions.
Title: Legal Rights and Services for Children with ADD
Owner: CHADD
URL: http://www.chadd.org/fact5.htm
List of legal rights and benefits for children
with ADD.
Title: Special Education Legal Resources Part I – III
Owner: Legal Industry
URL: http://www.legalindustry.about
Discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act,
P. L. 101-336. The purpose of the act was to eliminate discrimination against
those with disabilities.