Is a support network right for me ?

 

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or youth with emotional, behavioral, mental health and/or substance use disorders?

Is a support network right for me ?

 

Does your child act out at home or in the community by talking back, hitting, yelling, running away, harming themselves or others, being suspended from school or abusing drugs or alcohol?

Is a support network right for me ?

 

Do you feel isolated and alone and like others don’t understand what you are going through with your child?

Is a support network right for me ?

 

Have you been looking for a safe place to vent your frustrations and celebrate your accomplishments in a non-judgmental environment?

Is a support network right for me ?

 

Do you want to feel included and supported by a group of parents who have similar experiences?

Family and Youth Networks

Youth Networks

Our Youth Move South Carolina networks are networks of youth coming together over similar experiences in a safe environment. Our networks are also peer-run meaning the youth are similar in ages and are able to relate and support each other.

Family Networks

The Federation of Families of SC assists parents of children with emotional, behavioral, mental health and/or substance use disorders establish community parent networks. Having a child or adolescent with these challenges can often be an overwhelming and isolating experience. A vital part of receiving treatment for your child is coupled with your own wellness and restoring these social connections. We are here to help you do just that!

Parent Peer Support

 

Parent Peer Support Providers (PPSP) use their lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver raising children and youth who experience emotional, developmental, behavioral, substance use, or mental health needs to assist and empower families.

How Does a PPSP Help ?

  • Eliminates stigma
  • Empowers caregivers
  • Mutual learning
  • Offers hope
  • Social connectedness

Interested in receiving Parent Peer Support ?

I’d like to get connected one-on-one with a trained peer !

I’d like to join a peer-led support network in my community !

Interested in becoming a Parent Peer Support Provider ?

SC PPSP Training

National certification (scholarships that we provide) 

Youth MOVE SC

 

Youth M.O.V.E. South Carolina (Motivating Others through Voices of Experience) offers hope to youth through peer support, leadership development and modeling recovery. We empower networks of youth to become agents of change around behavioral health.

We Value

  • You
  • Youth voice
  • Improved systems
  • Youth-guided/youth-driven care
  • Youth Peer Support

We Provide

  • Education and training
  • Networks
  • Peer Support
  • Technical assistance

Education and training

YMSC provides training for youth and young adults!

  • Youth Leadership Training
  • Youth Peer Support Training
  • WRAP for Youth Training
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid

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Networks

Our YMSC networks are networks of youth coming together over similar experiences in a safe environment. Our networks are also peer-run meaning the youth are similar in ages and are able to relate and support each other.

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Peer Support

  • Youth Leadership
  • Youth MOVE SC Advisory Council

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Technical Assistance

  • Youth MOVE SC is available to provide technical assistance for starting and sustaining youth networks and meaningful youth engagement.
  • Youth Network Facilitator Training
  • Youth-Driven Practice Training
  • Youth-Adult Partnership Training

 

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Contact Information

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Federation of Families of SC
810 Dutch Square Blvd. Suite 486
Columbia, SC 29210

803-772-5210 – Office
866-779-0402 – Toll Free
803-772-5212 – Fax

[email protected]

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