Resource Information
Become a Family Peer Advocate (FPA)
Resource Author/Owner/Service Provider
NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH)
Description
Family Peer Advocates are valuable professionals within the child serving system. They are uniquely qualified to work with families based on their first-hand experience as the parent/caregiver of a young person with a social, emotional, behavioral, health, or developmental disability. This experience, combined with additional Parent Empowerment (PEP) training, allows them to provide peer support to parents of children with similar challenges.
Publications
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in ArabicTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in ChineseTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in EnglishTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in FrenchTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in Haitian CreoleTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in ItalianTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in KoreanTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in RussianTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in SpanishTranslate
- Family Peer Advocates FAQ in UrduTranslate
Websites
Hotlines
- 1-888-326-8644, Toll Free
Categories
AdvocacyAt-Home ServicesCommunication of Medical InformationCommunication SkillsCommunity CareDay Treatment ProgramsFamily Peer Support and AdvocacyFamily/School CommunicationGeneral Support for FamiliesInformation and ReferralLife TransitionsMedical ManagementMedical/Physical HealthMental HealthRespiteSupport GroupsTransition PlanningTransitions to AdulthoodTrauma Informed CareRelated Terms
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Hotlines
In an Emergency, Call 911
Looking for help in
non-emergency situations?
Call 211 or
Call 311 in New York City
NY Connects
1-800-342-9871
Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) Toll Free
1-800-799-4889 TTY
Child Abuse & Maltreatment Hotline
1-800-342-3720, Toll Free
1-800-638-5163, TTD/TTY
1-800-342-3720, NY Relay
Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline
800-624-4143 Toll Free
Family/Youth Support and Peer Advocacy
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
Financial Assistance
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
Legal/Civil Rights/Protective Services
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
Training and Technical Assistance
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.
